What Is Image-Guided SRT (IGSRT)?IGSRT stands for "image-guided superficial radiation therapy," which is quite a mouthful. IGSRT is highly effective and is a surgery-free treatment for basal and squamous cell skin cancers. It doesn't...reactions6comments
Is Radiation Safe?Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for many forms of cancer and is becoming increasingly popular for skin cancer treatment. Doses of radiation are carefully planned and delivered by professionals, like...reactions3comments
Fear Not: The Facts About RadiationIn my years as a radiation therapist, I have come across plenty of misleading information about radiation, including as a treatment for skin cancer. One of the best defenses against...reactionscomments
Superficial Radiation or Brachytherapy?I recently took a phone call at work from a man with questions about radiation treatments. His dermatologist had referred him to treat a skin cancer behind his ear with...reactionscomments
When Radiation May Not Be Right for You“Well, you’re a radiation therapist. You will always recommend treating with radiation!” That’s not always true. I understand that skin cancer therapies are not a one-size-fits-all approach. There are cases...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Removal and Keloids: How Do They Relate?A scar from your skin cancer removal is not exactly what you look forward to, but it's not typically the scariest part of the experience. But what if it were?...reactions3comments
Dermatologists and Radiation TherapyA dermatology office that is interested in owning and operating a superficial radiation therapy (SRT) machine must do more than just purchase the device. If your dermatologist offers SRT, they...reactions1comment
SRT and DementiaSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and approximately 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they turn 70 years old. Our...reactions1comment
Why Don't We Treat Melanoma with SRT?Radiation therapists like me claim that "superficial radiation therapy for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers," but why just non-melanoma? What about a melanoma disqualifies it from receiving superficial radiation...reactions1comment
Can you use SRT on a...?In the last few years, I have treated over 900 skin cancers. Just like each patient is different, so is each skin cancer site. I am a radiation therapist, and...reactions2comments
Pros and Cons of SRTEvery treatment has its own list of pros and cons. As the one providing the treatment, I may seem biased in favor of superficial radiation therapy as the best treatment...reactions6comments
Down-Low with RadiationHave you ever noticed that injuries just seem to heal so much slower when they are located on your lower legs? If it is a surgery site from a skin...reactionscomments
SRT: Timeline for TreatmentAll skin cancer journeys start in the same place, with diagnosis. It could be a discovery during your routine skin examination or a spot you need to have looked at...reactions1comment
Post-Superficial Radiation Therapy“Congratulations! It's your final superficial radiation treatment!”...now what? Care for your skin, it’s delicate! After radiation therapy, the effects of the radiation do not immediately disappear from your skin, and...reactions7comments
Radiation Therapy vs. Your InsuranceWe know how expensive a trip to the doctor’s office can be. It's even more costly when you’re seeing a specialist, like your favorite dermatologist. But you generally know what...reactions1comment
1,000 Skin Cancer TreatmentsAs a radiation therapist, I have been a part of one thousand skin cancer treatments, but not one of them was mine. This prompts some people with skin cancer to...reactions1comment
How Does Radiation Treat Skin Cancers?Like the rest of your skin, skin cancers are made up of cells. The difference between the cells of healthy skin and cancerous skin is in the genetic makeup, also...reactions5comments
A History of Radiation in Skin Cancer TreatmentI am a radiation therapist working in a dermatology office treating non-melanoma skin cancers with superficial radiation therapy. This statement no longer even seems unique to me. For many patients...reactions3comments
A Skin Cancer Too Large to be SeenWorking as a superficial radiation therapist treating skin cancers, I have encountered so many interesting patients. But a few unique individuals have left such an impact that has forever changed...reactionscomments
Radiation: Let's Talk Side EffectsEvery treatment comes with its own set of side effects. Radiation-induced side effects are thought to be terrifying burns and mutations from nuclear fallout. This misconception deters so many patients...reactionscomments
