Superficial radiation therapy was first used to treat non-melanoma skin cancers, such as basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, back in the 1970s. For the last few decades, the treatment method fell out of use due to a decline in available machinery. Now, the treatment is making a resurgence as our machine becomes more widespread. […]
If you have keloid scars, chances are you’ve struggled with them for a while. These scars are notorious for their ability to resist attempts to treat or remove them, and often regrow a few years later. You have most likely asked yourself how to remove keloid scars a number of times. Here are a few […]
The Incidence of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in the United States Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Did you know it is currently estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime? Nearly 10,000 U.S. citizens are diagnosed every single day. In 2012 alone, it […]
What is Superficial Radiation Therapy? Superficial Radiation Therapy is the latest non-invasive, non-melanoma skin cancer treatment option. Superficial Radiation Therapy is administered with the use of the SRT-100™, our state-of-the-art system inspired by the tried-and-true Superficial Radiation Therapy systems that were once the proven gold standard among dermatologists and radiation oncologists. The difference? Our machine […]
Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the two most common types of skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, over 5 million cases of basal cell and squamous cell cancers are diagnosed every year. Though, basal cell carcinoma occurs more often, taking credit for about 80% of these cases. Other than the […]
Have your patients tried surgical methods of keloid removal, only to find that the keloid scar returns stronger than ever after the operation? Keloid scars are often very difficult to treat, because surgery can send the wrong signals to the skin to restart the wound healing process. This mix-up can lead to a keloid scar […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, you may be feeling a little scared, lost and unsure of yourself. The best way to rid yourself of these feelings is to gather as much information as you can about your situation. One of the best ways […]
The Discovery of Radiation As a form of treatment for cancer, radiation has been around for over 100 years. In 1896, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German physics professor, gave a lecture titled “Concerning a New Kind of Ray” that immediately brought excitement to the world. During his presentation, Roentgen introduced the X-ray to the world. […]
