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NON-SURGICAL SKIN CANCER TREATMENT
Seraly Dermatology is proud to offer Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy ( IG-SRT ) right in the comfort of the office . If you ’ ve been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma , squamous cell carcinoma , or some other form of non-melanoma skin cancer and have been told you need Mohs surgery , schedule an appointment to see if you ’ re a candidate for a less-invasive alternative .
IG-SRT is a nonsurgical treatment that uses low levels of X-ray energy to kill cancer cells and allow normal tissue to grow back in its place . For many people dealing with skin cancer , IG-SRT can be a highly effective treatment option without the downtime , side effects , and cosmetic issues sometimes associated with surgery .
With IG-SRT , you will sit in a chair and a gel will be applied at the site of the cancer . Using an imaging wand , the care team can look at a detailed image of the cancer on screen . They will use that image to measure the size and shape of the tumor , calculate the dose of treatment , and define the treatment area . Once complete , the arm of the device will be placed over the treatment site and the exact dose of x-ray energy will be used to precisely target the cancer site without harming the healthy tissue around it .
Each treatment session takes about 15 minutes from the time you walk in the door to when you leave the office . You ’ ll go back several times a week for a short treatment session , and in four to seven weeks treatment will be complete . The most recent large-scale study on IG- SRT shows a cure rate of greater than 99 %, which is equal to or better than the treatment rate experienced with Mohs surgery .
Over the past five years , more than 40,000 people have chosen to have their skin cancer treated with IG-SRT . Ongoing patient surveys show that 99.9 % of patients were happy with their decision to treat with IG-SRT and 99.8 % would recommend the treatment option to others .
At Seraly Dermatology , Dr . Mark Seraly will help you to select the treatment option that is right for you , and if you select IG-SRT , he will work with the team to develop a treatment plan specific to you . Over the course of treatment , Dr . Seraly will oversee your treatment regimen , meet with you periodically , and help you to manage any side effects .
Kelsey Rine is a licensed radiation therapist technologist ( RTT ), who is with patients throughout the course of their treatment . Your RTT will make sure that you ’ re comfortable , address any questions or concerns , and review your progress with you at the beginning of each treatment session . Kelsey Rine is licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and is a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists .
Seraly Dermatology 222 East McMurray Road McMurray , PA 15367 724.969.2500
Seraly Skin Lab 220 East McMurray Road McMurray , PA 15367 724.969.2500 ext . 218
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