Superficial Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer

Minimally Invasive Treatment with Maximum Results for Central Illinois
Cure Rates Between 98% and 99%**

What to Expect During Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer

<p>While some skin cancers require surgical intervention, like <a href="https://vitalskinderm.com/treatments/mohs/">Mohs Surgery</a>, other cancers can be treated with radiation therapy. Here’s your guide on what recovery with radiation therapy looks like.</p>

  • Initial Consultation

    <p>Your treatment will begin with a consultation with one of our experienced radiation oncology physicians. This session is crucial for understanding your specific condition and tailoring the therapy to your needs.</p>

  • Diagnostic Review

    <p>We’ll carefully review your pathology reports and perform an ultrasound of your lesion. This step helps us determine the most effective treatment plan. A typical treatment regimen is between 15-20 sessions of radiation, with each session lasting 5 minutes.</p>

  • Side Effects

    <p>Side effects can include redness of the treated area, similar to a sunburn, and skin dryness and peeling. In the long term, most patients (>95%) experience excellent skin recovery with no lasting side effects.</p>

Before & After

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Before Superficial Radiation Therapy

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After Superficial Radiation Therapy

Central Illinois Locations for Radiation Therapy

Previously only offered at hospitals and cancer centers, access to radiation therapy can now be found in the comfort of our central Illinois dermatology offices.

Radiation Therapy in Mattoon

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Radiation Therapy in Decatur

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Radiation Therapy in Champaign-Urbana

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**Cure Rates and References: We’re proud of our high cure rates for skin cancer. Please speak to your radiation oncologist and radiation therapist for specifics on your skin cancer, but typical cure rates ranges are 98-99%. For those interested in scientific details, we’ve included references to relevant studies:

  • Long-term clinical outcomes of non-melanoma skin cancer patients treated with electronic brachytherapy in The Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy (2023)
  • The Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer with Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy: An Analysis of 2917 Invasive and In Situ Keratinocytic Carcinoma Lesions in Oncology and Therapy (2021)
  • DermRay: Defeating Skin Cancer with Confidence (2024)

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