GentleCure
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About GentleCure (IG-SRT)
GentleCure is a type of radiation used just for skin cancer. It kills skin cancer cells using low levels of X-ray energy.
GentleCure is a pain-free cure for Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers. This is an excellent non-surgical alternative to Mohs Surgery.
Benefits:
No cutting
No surgery
No pain
No surgical scarring
No downtime (can go about your daily activities)
99%+ cure rate!
pricing:
It is covered by most insurances and Medicare.
how it works
GentleCure Image-Guided SRT (Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy) is a type of radiation used just for skin cancer. It kills skin cancer cells using low levels of X-ray energy. This energy is like what dentists use to X-ray teeth. It is given by a Radiation Therapist in a our office.
Image-Guided SRT is the first and only radiation treatment for skin cancer that uses ultrasound images. The ultrasound images let your dermatologist see the exact size of the cancer so he or she can target the area with the precise dose. These images also show the cancer shrinking and going away after each treatment.
Learn more about the differences between GentleCure compared to Mohs Surgery!
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10-15 minutes in our office.
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Average of 20 treatments.
Average length of treatments 6-7 weeks.
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No downtime! Can resume normal daily activities.
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Risks are minimal. As with any medical procedure, there are some potential side effects of Image-Guided SRT.
The most common side effects are usually mild to moderate irritation, redness, thinning, or breakdown of the skin that was treated, which may increase the risk for a skin infection.
These side effects can be cared for by your doctor and usually go away within 2 to 6 weeks after treatment ends.
Some people may notice that the skin that was treated becomes darker or lighter. Hair loss may also happen to the skin that was treated.