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Moffitt MomentumTable of Contents
Trilogy™ System Arrives At Moffitt
South Expansion Provides More Radiation Oncology Space
Types of Radiation Treatment
Team of Specialists Is Required
Radiation Oncology Research
Patient Testimonial John Freeman Cancer Treatment Quiz: And the answer is? Cancer Answers Q & A: The Facts About Radiation Therapy Symptom Checker Fatigue Moffitt Morsels – Healthy Recipes For Healthy Living Warm Bulgur Salad with Chicken Snow Peas with Cashews Shortcake Biscuits with Berries Trilogy™ System Arrives At Moffitt
With the arrival of new radiation therapy equipment, Moffitt Cancer Center is taking cancer treatment to the next level. The Varian Trilogy™ unit is the latest technology available in radiation therapy for cancer. For more information on radiation therapy, click here. The goal of radiation therapy is to focus high-energy radiation beams into the body to destroy cancer cells while minimizing the effects on healthy tissue. Radiation therapy can be delivered internally by placing radioactive sources inside the body (such as radioactive seeds, often called brachytherapy) or by using a linear accelerator to deliver high-energy X-rays to the tumor, a procedure called external-beam radiation therapy. "The Trilogy is a culmination of 30 years of development. The radiotherapy system combines the capabilities of other external beam radiation technologies all in one state-of-the-art machine", says Barry Asch, Department Administrator, Radiation Oncology, at Moffitt. "No other machine can do that right now." South Expansion Provides More Radiation Oncology Space Types of Radiation Treatment
Team of Specialists Is Required
Radiation Oncology Research
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Varian Medical Systems National Cancer Institute National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health Moffitt Cancer Center Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Patient Testimonial:
John Freeman: Pancreatic Cancer survivor Hear John Freeman’s testimony in person at the Magnolia Ball on Saturday, April 25, at A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. For ticket information, please contact the Moffitt Foundation at 813-745-4860. Cancer Treatment Quiz:The correct answer is "surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy."Cancer Answers Q&A: The Facts About Radiation Therapy
Q: What is radiation therapy, and when is it used? A: Radiation therapy – also called radiotherapy, irradiation, or X-ray therapy – uses high-energy particles or waves, such as X-rays, gamma rays, electron beams or protons, to destroy or damage cancer cells. Radiation therapy is commonly used to treat certain types of cancer, including cancers of the head and neck, bladder, lung and Hodgkin disease. Treatment with radiation has helped thousands of people become free of cancer. There are various types of radiation therapy, and the treatment can be given alone or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy. Q: Should a person follow a special diet while on radiation therapy? A:Because the body uses a lot of energy to heal during radiation therapy it is important to eat enough calories and protein to maintain the same weight during this time. Ask your doctor or nurse if you need a special diet while you are getting radiation therapy. You might also find it helpful to speak with a dietitian. Q: What symptoms should a person who has been on radiation therapy look for? A: If you have undergone radiation therapy, pay attention to changes in your body and let your doctor or nurse know if you have any of the following changes.
If you have a cancer question that you’d like answered, please call Cancer Answers at 1-888-MOFFITT or write to us at canceranswers@moffitt.org. Your submission may be published in a future issue!
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American Cancer Society Symptom Checker: Fatigue
According to the American Cancer Society, fatigue is extreme tiredness that does not get better with rest. It may be an important symptom as cancer grows. (Fatigue may occur early, however, in cancers like leukemia. A person also may experience fatigue if the cancer is causing blood loss, which can happen with some colon or stomach cancers.) Moffitt Morsels – Healthy Recipes For Healthy LivingWarm Bulgur Salad with Chicken:
Ingredients:
Snow Peas with Cashews:
1/2 cup bulgur wheat
Instructions:1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint, cilantro or parsley 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 skinless cooked chicken breast (6 oz.), cut into thin strips
In medium saucepan, cook bulgur according to package directions.
Nutritional Information:Meanwhile, microwave broccoli florets in bowl with small amount of water until just barely tender, about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. Carefully transfer broccoli to sieve or colander and let drain. In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil. In large bowl, place cooked hot bulgur. Lightly toss with fork to separate kernels. With fork, mix in parsley, onion and mint (or other fresh herb). While tossing mixture lightly with fork, drizzle in juice-oil mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide salad between two plates. Top each with half the chicken. Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 274 calories, 9 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 31 g carbohydrate, 19 g protein, 8 g dietary fiber, 57 mg sodium.
Ingredients:
Shortcake Biscuits with Berries:
1 tsp. canola oil
Instructions:1 tsp. dried orange peel 3 cups snow peas, rinsed and drained Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1-2 Tbsp. toasted cashew nuts, finely chopped
In nonstick skillet, heat oil. Add orange peel and cook over low heat for 2 minutes.
Nutritional Information:Add snow peas and salt and pepper, to taste. Turn heat to medium. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes or until snow peas are bright green and crunchy. Sprinkle with cashews and serve.
Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 66 calories, 2 g total fat (<1 g saturated fat), 8 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein, 3 g dietary fiber, 5 mg sodium.
Ingredients:
Canola oil spray
Instructions:1-1/2 cups unbleached white flour 1/2 cup whole wheat or whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 tsp. salt 4 tsp. baking powder 3 to 4 Tbsp. sugar for the biscuits, plus more for the berries, according to taste 2 Tbsp. butter, softened 4 Tbsp. canola oil 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 lb. fresh strawberries 1 pt. fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen 1/4 cup orange juice 1-1/2 cups vanilla frozen yogurt, softened slightly (optional) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a nonstick cookie sheet with oil spray. Set aside.
Nutritional Information:Hull strawberries and slice into a bowl. Add fresh blueberries, if using. Mix in orange juice and sugar to taste. Set aside 30 to 60 minutes. (If using frozen blueberries that are defrosted, stir in just before assembling shortcakes.) In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Use a pastry blender or a fork to cut the butter and oil into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add the milk all at once. Stir until it is just incorporated and there are no lumps. Form 8 biscuits by dropping well-rounded quarter cups onto the cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are done. (Use a toothpick to test centers). Cool on a wire rack. Use a serrated knife to gently slice off the top third of each biscuit. Top with some berries and juice. Lay the top third of the biscuit on berries. Top with more berries and juice. Place remaining berries around each biscuit. Garnish with frozen yogurt, if using, and serve.
Makes 8 servings. Per serving: 270 calories, 11 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 41 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein, 4 g dietary fiber, 405 mg sodium.
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