Melanoma Skin Cancer Early Detection Success Rates
Not only is skin cancer the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, but there are more new cases of skin cancer each year than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. It is especially common in young adult women. Early detection of Melanoma skin cancer could save your life. A monthly […]
Superficial Radio Therapy – What to Expect During Treatment
You find a spot on your skin that is causing suspicion. It might be a scab that’s been there for too long, an ingrown hair, or a sunspot you’re just not sure about. So, you go in to see your dermatologist, as you should with anything remotely concerning on your skin. Your dermatologist will take […]
The Prevalence of Skin Cancer in Transplant Patients
Skin cancer is the most common cancer found in organ transplant recipients. Patients who have received organ transplants are at risk of developing skin cancer. Specifically, 65% more likely than people without transplants. Moreover, in a study conducted by the International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative (ITSCC), it was found that transplant patients have a 100-fold […]
States With The Highest Risk for Melanoma
This is taken from an article posted on CNN.com written by Shelby Lin Erdman dated 02/18/2020: (CNN) – States with the highest rates of melanoma cases linked to ultraviolet radiation are spread across the United States on the East and West coasts, in Hawaii and in landlocked states, according to a study published Monday in […]
What are the Causes of Keloids?
Keloids are a type of scar composed of collagen. They can be firm or rubbery with a shiny, brown or pink appearance. Although sometimes painful or itchy, they usually pose no threat to your overall health and are not contagious. Keloids are more prevalent in individuals of African, Asian, or Hispanic descent, though anyone can […]
Restore Your Patients’ Confidence with SRT for Keloid Scars
The Issue with Keloid Scars Keloid scars affect 18 million people, and many of them go through life believing that treatment for their embarrassing and sometimes painful scarring is impossible or even non-existent. Thick, unsightly keloid scars can significantly affect an individual’s confidence, but with the SRT-100™, you can help them gain it back. Restore […]
What Your Patients Should Know About Childhood Skin Cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, a campaign to spotlight the types of cancer that largely affect children, draw attention to survivorship issues and raise funds for research and family support. In the US, more than 15,000 children aged younger than 21 years are diagnosed with cancer every year. Of those, the National Cancer Institute […]
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer & What You Probably Did Not Know
Non-melanoma skin cancer has reportedly increased “33% since 2012” (Practical Dermatology, September 2019). For these skin cancer-related cases, there was reportedly “3.5 million total procedures in 2018… 3.35 million being for non-melanoma skin cancer” (Practical Dermatology, September 2019). With these increasing numbers, persons are turning to their local physicians for skin cancer checks. What physicians […]
85.6% Cure Rate for Keloids Treated by SRT Post Surgery
Those who suffer from keloid scarring are often left wondering what they can do to finally get rid of their keloids for good. Superficial Radio Therapy is quickly becoming a popular solution to treat keloids after surgical removal. A retrospective study from early 2019 shows that there is an 85.6% cure rate for keloids using […]
Battling Skin Cancer? Look No Further than the Non-Surgical SRT-100™ for Your Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer. There are more than 700,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. Fortunately, there is a new Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment available through Sensus Healthcare – The SRT-100™. What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma? Squamous cell carcinoma develops in the thin, flat […]
