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What is Image Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy ?
Unlike traditional radiation that delivers massive amounts of energy that penetrates deep into the body and can cause severe skin reactions , IG-SRT technology utilizes a small , portable device that delivers very low energy just below the surface of the skin . It treats only non-melanoma skin cancers and keloids . Because IG- SRT uses low energy radiotherapy , skin reactions are typically mild and very small .
The energies of the machine used to treat Basal cell and Squamous cell carcinoma skin cancers are less than what is required for a chest X-Ray .
Outstanding Outcomes
Local control rates for non-melanoma skin cancers including Basal cell and Squamous cell carcinomas are comparable with Mohs surgery .
Comparing Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Treatment Options .
If you have recently been diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer following a skin cancer screening and are wondering how to treat Squamous cell carcinoma or Basal cell cancer , one of the first treatment options your provider might recommend is surgery .
Treating Squamous cell carcinoma and Basal cell carcinoma with Mohs surgery has implications your physician may not have discussed with you . For example , surgery requires cutting that may be painful and will likely leave a scar . Pre-surgery , you may be told to suspend use of blood thinners , and post-surgery , you ’ ll likely need to take antibiotics . Depending on the location of the surgery , you may need time to heal before resuming daily activities . All of these side effects may be avoided by choosing a non-surgical , less invasive option like Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy .
Compare surgery vs . IG-SRT treatment in greater depth , below :
Unlike traditional radiation […] IG-SRT technology utilizes a small , portable device that delivers very low energy just below the surface of the skin .
IG-SRT has the added value of better cosmetic outcomes , no requirement for halting blood thinners , better outcomes for lower extremities , and little disruption in daily activities .
Surgery Painful
Leaves Scar Requires Skin Flap Requires Antibiotics
Stoppage of Blood Thinners
One Lesion at a Time
Change In Daily Activity
IG-SRT Treatment Mild Irritation
Possible Hypopigmentation
No Cutting
No Antibiotics Necessary
No Stoppage of Blood Thinners
Up to 3 Lesions at a Time
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