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Meet one of the faces of success

Kenneth Levin, M.D., is director of
radiation services at Henry Ford
Medical Center—West Bloomfield,
and a member of the Henry Ford
Medical Group. He is board
certified in radiation oncology and
internal medicine.

Growing up near Maple and
Telegraph Roads, Dr. Levin was
influenced by his father, a
Bloomfield Hills physician, to enter
the medical field.

He leads a team of specialists in
radiation oncology at the Henry
Ford Medical Center—West
Bloomfield and sees patients at
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

"In 15 years of practicing medicine,
I've found the team approach at
Henry Ford to be unique," says Dr.
Levin. "With the multidisciplinary
method of our experts providing
comprehensive patient care, we're
all in this together."

His special interests include treat-
ing tumors of the central nervous
system, chest, and breast, as well
as using stereotactic radiosurgery.
This procedure delivers a high dose
of radiation to a tightly focused site
in as little as one session.

"I've used the Gamma Knife
procedure to treat tumors for eight
years, having been trained to use it
in Sweden," he says.

"I'm really excited about the more
versatile Novalis Image-Guided
Shaped-Beam Radiosurgery sys-
tem, which Henry Ford Hospital
has been using successfully for
more than four years.

"The newer Novalis system
expands on the concept of Gamma
Knife technology, which can only
be used on the brain. Both target a
tumor for radiation, but only the
Novalis can be used on tumors
located in areas of the body beyond
the brain. It allows more flexibility
in a patient's treatment, giving
Henry Ford experts broad-ranging
experience in radiosurgery. We are
national leaders in this technique,
having the only Novalis unit in
Michigan."

The Novalis
system targets
a tumor for
radiation
beams from
multiple direc-
tions, main-
taining a focus
with millimeter
accuracy, while
compensating
for organ
movement.
This is especially important when
treating body sites, which must be
accurately targeted while moving
with each breath.

"While both techniques are
non-invasive outpatient procedures,
the Gamma Knife requires attaching
a metal frame to the patient's head
with pins," says Dr. Levin. "For
many patients needing cranial treat-
ment, the Novalis system offers the
option of a special mask, making it a
truly bloodless procedure.

"The use of standard radiation
treatments may limit the ability to
administer other necessary thera-
pies at the same time," he cautions.
"When dealing with disease involv-
ing multiple sites, the standard
procedure has been two weeks of
conventional radiation treatments,
which typically cannot be done
concurrently with chemotherapy.
Delaying the onset of systemic
treatment can adversely affect a
patient's outcome."

Dr. Levin stresses that the Novalis
system achieves the same benefit
with a one-to-four-day treatment,
after which the systemic medica-
tion can begin immediately.
Patients usually return to their
normal activities on the same day
as the treatment.

"I'm looking forward to bringing
stereotactic radiosurgery to WeSt
Bloomfield in the near future," he
says.

Dr. Levin resides in West
Bloomfield with his wife and two
children, who attend Hillel Day
School. The family is affiliated with
Congregation Shaarey Zedek.

The Tikkun Olam Award

WHY: To recognize eight senior adults and their lifetime achievements

Do you know a deserving older adult who...

✓ Is at least 80 years old?
•✓ Has been a life long volunteer in the community?
✓ Is active and volunteering today?
✓ Is dedicated to maintaining strong Jewish values?
✓ Is an inspiring leader or mentor in the community?

HOW TO NOMINATE:

Write or email JAS describing the worthiness of the nominee.

Please include (as applicable)

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✓
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Name and age of nominee
Duration of volunteer service (years, decades)
Involvement in Jewish organizations and causes
Leadership positions held
Current accomplishments
Letters and newspaper articles supporting nominee's
accomplishments

Also explain how the nominee's long-standing activities exemplify a
commitment to the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).

MAIL/EMAIL TO:

Eight Over Eighty
Jewish Apartments & Services
David and Miriam Mondry Building
15000 W. Ten Mile Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
Email: PWurdock@Jasmi.org
or call: 248-592-1101

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 3ist1B.

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