Painless, Non-Surgical Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Treatment in Sarasota Using Skin Radiation Therapy
While surgery is considered the gold standard of care for NMSC, it is not an option or a desire for certain individuals. Skin eBx is a completely non-invasive procedure that requires no cutting, bleeding, or stitching, resulting in a lower risk of consequences as compared to surgery.
Skin eBx delivers a precise radiation dose to your cancer lesion using a tiny x-ray source.
This tailored treatment targets radiation to the size and shape of the diseased spot, precisely eliminating cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue in the surrounding area.
Skin eBx from a prominent source of skin electronic brachytherapy provides a safe and effective outpatient treatment with good clinical and cosmetic benefits.
Highlights:
- Skin eBX is a non-surgical treatment option for select NMSC patients (BCC & SCC)
- Utilizes miniature, isotope-free 50kV X-ray source (minimal shielding requirements)
- 8 treatments over 4 weeks. <15 min each
- Precise targeting of the tumor site using an applicator ranging in diameter 10mm to 50mm
- No pain or discomfort. The patient can resume normal activities immediately.
What is skin eBx?
Skin eBx is a cutting-edge, patient-friendly NMSC treatment solution. It is a safe and effective alternative to surgery, allowing patients to resume regular activities immediately and with no downtime. A radiation oncologist oversees the administration of skin eBx. Treatment can be administered in a minimally protected environment, allowing the clinician to remain present throughout the procedure. Skin eBx has been used to successfully treat over 10,000 NMSC patients.
How does skin eBx treat NMSC?
Skin eBx uses a miniaturized x-ray source to deliver a precise radiation dose to your cancer lesion. This targeted treatment directs the radiation to the size and shape of the cancerous area, carefully destroying cancer cells and sparing surrounding healthy tissue. Each treatment regimen and prescription will depend on tumor size, type, depth, patient age, prior treatments and other criteria. During radiation therapy, a small surface applicator is placed on the skin where the radiation is delivered.
Who are appropriate candidates for skin eBx?
Lesion characteristics:
- Lesions <= 4cm diameter and <=5mm depth
- Challenging anatomic locations such as the nose, ear, lip, periocular scalp, and distal extremities.
- Recurrent tumors failing surgical excision (incl Mohs)
Patient Characteristics:
- Patient doesn’t desire or is unable to undergo surgery
- Anticoagulation, diabetes, smokers, COPD, vascular disease
Collaborative care team approach:
Skin eBX is administered under the direction of a supervising physician
A radiation oncologist designs the treatments, followed by physician supervision at all times
Skin eBx Before and after Gallery
1) Lesion at baseline
2) 1 year follow-up
3) 23 months follow-up
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