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limit movement. Then the CyberKnife® computer-controlled robot moves around the patient delivering beamlets of radiation to the tumor from multiple angles and directions. The treatment lasts between 30 and A 90 minutes. Times vary based on the type of tumor being treated. The pa- tient may need to return for follow up treatments. Typically no more than five treatments – as opposed to 30 to 45 treatments with traditional methods – are required. "The CyberKnife® Sterotatic Radio- surgery Program is expected to go live this June," says Hall. "We will operate the fifth CyberKnife® in North Carolina and the only one in the southeastern re- gion of the state." In fact, Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center will house the only CyberKnife® available between Chapel Hill and Charleston, S.C. And the enemy has nowhere to hide. Why Choose CyberKnife®? The benefits the CyberKnife® system will bring to patients are numerous and significant. They include: • A pain-free procedure requiring no anesthesia – It's completely non- invasive, thus eliminating the risk of complications associated with many traditional surgeries. • Recovery time is minimal – Cy- any of the following services. dult patients who qualify for The CARE Clinic services, may receive, free of charge, • Basic Medical Care • Dental Extractions • Chiropractic Care • Laboratory Tests • Additional Diagnostic Testing • Pharmacy Service • Health Education • Community Resource Information • Social Services • Referrals to Specialists Clinics are staffed primarily by volunteers and are held every Tuesday and Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Patients are seen by appointment only and clinics are held after 5 p.m. Compassion Assistance Referral, and Education Cumberland County With Compassion, Assistance, Referral, & Education. Healthcare For The CARE Clinic provides free quality health care to eligible uninsured, low income adults who live in Cumberland County. We rely entirely on the generosity of volunteers, donors, grants from foundations and annual fund raising events so that we can continue to provide health care services in our community. 239 Robeson Street | Fayetteville, NC 28301 | 910.485.0555 www.thecareclinic.org berKnife® procedures require little re- covery time and can be performed on an outpatient basis. • Superior comfort – Head and body frames typically required for radiosur- gery are not used with CyberKnife®, making the procedure much more comfortable for the patient. • Minimal side effects – The non-in- Better Life. Better Community. BETTER HEALTH vasive procedure causes few to no side effects and a very minimal risk of post- treatment complications. • A new treatment option – Patients with complex tumors, or those with tumors diagnosed as inoperable, have a new option. CyberKnife® can take treatment to places previously beyond our reach. Spring 2011 Making Rounds with per- mission from Cape Fear Valley Health System. This article was reprinted from the BRIDGING THE GAPS IN HEALTHCARE SINCE 1958 Diabetes monitoring and education for any resident of Cumberland County Financial assistance for prescriptions and other emergencies for uninsured, low-income residents Medical equipment loan for any resident Eat Smart, Move More healthy living program presented to churches and other groups A United Way Partner Agency 1422 Bragg Blvd. | Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone 910.483.7534 or FAX 910.483.2157 www.BetterHealthCC.org 2012 Medical & Dental Directory | 27

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