Don’t Miss This: Stereotactic radiosurgery now available in metro-east

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▪ Two metro-east radiation oncologists are tailoring cancer treatments for their patients and offering radiation technology that was once available only at cancer treatment centers in St. Louis.

The cancer treatment — stereotactic radiosurgery — has proven effective, according to Dr. Jason Lee and Dr. Susan Laduzinsky, radiation oncologists at the Memorial and St. Elizabeth’s Cancer Treatment Center in Swansea.

Stereotactic radiosurgery is a highly precise form of radiation therapy initially developed to treat small brain tumors and functional abnormalities of the brain. However, Laduzinsky said the technology can be used to treat a variety of cancerous lesions, including in the brain, lungs, prostate and liver.

▪ A new roadway is planned along MidAmerica Airport taxiways to help reduce the potential for collisions between fuel trucks and airplanes.

The 3,663-foot road project, which was approved by the St. Clair County Board on Monday, is planned in order to connect the general aviation apron to the passenger apron, eliminate routine vehicular traffic from traveling on the taxiway, and reduce the potential for incursions, according to airport documents.

Chairman Mark Kern added the number of flights out of the airport has increased, and the airport has sold 1.2 million gallons of fuel so far this year.

▪ An East St. Louis man was charged Monday with aggravated discharge of a firearm for allegedly shooting at a house from a vehicle Saturday.

Madonn E. Armstrong, 30, was charged with being a felon in possession and use of a firearm.

Dennis Plew, Cahokia assistant chief of police, said the Cahokia Police Department received a call reporting “shots fired at a house from a vehicle,” Plew said. There were no injuries reported.

This story was originally published August 30, 2016 at 6:43 AM with the headline "Don’t Miss This: Stereotactic radiosurgery now available in metro-east."