Fear Less about Radiation TreatmentsAs a radiation therapist, I have found that many people are intimidated by radiation treatments for non-melanoma skin cancer. Let's go over...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...reactions2comments
Radiation Treatment: Is It the Same for All Cancers?When you hear the word “radiation,” you might think of a big, scary machine that delivers large doses of radioactive energy. Or...reactions5comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Essential Treatment vs. COVID-19The news of a global pandemic closing businesses is nothing new for 2020. Businesses and workers labeled ‘essential’ have been on the...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
