IG-SRT Treatment Centers in Newton, New Jersey
A safe, effective treatment for basal and squamous cell skin cancer
If you’ve been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or some other form of nonmelanoma skin cancer, you may be a candidate for Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy, a safe and effective treatment that does not involve needles, cutting, stitches, or wound care and leaves minimal scarring.
There will be over 5 million of these types of skin cancers diagnosed this year alone. Surgery or Mohs Micrographic Surgery is generally the treatment of choice for non-melanoma skin cancers, especially those located on the face, head, and lower extremities. However, IG-SRT is another treatment option offered by our specialized team at Metropolitan Dermatology.
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HOW IT WORKS
Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy is a nonsurgical treatment that uses low levels of X-ray energy to kill cancer cells and allow normal tissue to grow back in its place. For many people dealing with skin cancer, Image-Guided SRT can be a highly effective treatment option without the downtime, side effects, and cosmetic issues sometimes associated with surgery.
WHAT TO EXPECT
With Image-Guided SRT, you will sit in a chair and a gel will be applied at the site of the cancer. Using an imaging wand, we can look at a detailed image of the cancer on screen. We will use that image to measure the size and shape of the tumor, calculate the dose of treatment, and define the treatment area. Once complete, the arm of the device will be placed over the treatment site and the exact dose of x-ray energy will be used to precisely target the cancer site without harming the healthy tissue around it. Each treatment session takes about 15 minutes from the time you walk in the door to when you leave the office. You'll come back several times a week for a short treatment session, typically over 6 to 7 weeks. The most recent large-scale study on Image Guided SRT shows a cure rate of greater than 99%, which is equal to or better than the treatment rate experienced with Mohs surgery.
Ongoing patient surveys show that 99.9% of patients were happy with their decision to treat with Image-Guided SRT and 99.8% would recommend the treatment option to others.
THE ADVANTAGES OF IMAGE-GUIDED SRT
With Image-Guided SRT:
- You’re typically in and out of the dermatologist’s office in 15 minutes or less
- No cutting, no bleeding, no stitches, no surgical scars
- No need for reconstruction surgery
- Quick recovery time
- Reduced risk for infection
- Reduced risk for short- or long-term nerve damage
- No anesthesia usage
- No post-surgery downtime or discomfort
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IMAGE-GUIDED SRT AND OTHER RADIATION OPTIONS
There are several different radiation-based technologies for the treatment of skin cancer. Cure rates and cosmetic outcomes vary based on the technology and protocol. We use only Image-Guided SRT because both the cure rate and cosmetic results are superior to all other radiation-based options. If you’re considering radiation therapy, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting Image-Guided SRT with an adaptive radiotherapy protocol. It’s the gentler way to treat skin cancer. More information about this therapy is available at Gentlecure.com.
TREATMENT RESULTS DISCLAIMER
No two cases are identical, and outcomes may vary from patient to patient, but the pictures below are typical of the outcomes seen by patients receiving Image-Guided SRT.
(Actual patients - Dr. Ilowite)
PATIENT SATISFACTION
Over the past five years, more than 40,000 people across the U.S. have chosen to have their skin cancer treated with Image-Guided SRT. More than 6,500 of those have responded to a patient satisfaction survey and more than 99.8% have said that they were both happy with their choice to treat with Image-Guided SRT and would recommend the treatment option to others.
Most insurance plans cover IG-SRT treatment; however, the cost is dependent on your specific health plan and deductible policy. We will work with your insurance plan to help determine your cost before you commit to your treatment plan.
RTT PERFORMING IMAGE GUIDED SRT
A licensed Radiation Therapist Technologist (RTT) will be with you throughout the course of your treatment. Your RTT will make sure that you’re comfortable in the treatment chair, will address any questions or concerns, and will review with your progress with you at the start of each treatment session. Your RTT is licensed in the State of NJ and is member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
RTT PERFORMING IMAGE GUIDED SRT
A licensed Radiation Therapist Technologist (RTT) will be with you throughout the course of your treatment. Your RTT will make sure that you’re comfortable in the treatment chair, will address any questions or concerns, and will review with your progress with you at the start of each treatment session. Your RTT is licensed in the State of NJ and is member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
