Superficial and orthovoltage radiation therapy are used to treat many conditions with great results. See how Dr. Aurelia Klajer-Peres at Eiffelvet in France uses the Xstrahl system for both curative and palliative conditions.
Myrna has a history of multiple skin cancers that were treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. During the last year, Myrna was diagnosed twice with basal cell carcinomas (BCC). Her dermatologist, Dr. John Binhlam of Advanced Skin & Laser Center, in Brentwood, Tennessee recommended superficial radiation therapy (SRT) as an alternative to Mohs surgery based on several factors unique to her. Myrna had SRT treatment delivered with the RADiant system, right in Dr. Binhlam’s office.
Marcia is 74 years old and a great-grandmother from Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Last year, she noticed bleeding from a tiny spot on the tip of her nose. At her next appointment, she had her dermatologist, Dr. John Binhlam, take a closer look. He did a biopsy on the spot, and she was diagnosed with an invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the nasal tip. After a discussion of Mohs micrographic surgery versus nonsurgical superficial radiation therapy (SRT), Marcia chose to have the latter treatment done using the RADiant system at his office, Advanced Skin & Laser Center in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Dermatologists are frequently leading the way in the diagnosis and management of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). While Mohs surgery is the standard of care in the treatment of NMSC, the final decision on treatment for the patient should be based on their health, age,...
Mike had a quarter-sized spot on his leg that was not healing. A patient of Dr. John Binhlam’s dermatology practice for more than 20 years, he decided to seek treatment to heal his leg. A diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma led him to non-surgical superficial radiation therapy (SRT) treatment from Dr. Binhlam using the RADiant system at Advanced Skin & Laser Center in Brentwood, TN.
Alexandra began developing a hard lump on her left hand that began interfering with her ability grip her bicycle's handlebars and hold her dog's leash. After seeing a doctor, she was diagnosed with Dupuytren's contracture. Dupuytren's is a benign skin condition in...
According to the Veterinary Cancer Society, one in four dogs will be diagnosed with cancer, and it’s the leading cause of death in elderly pets. Although oncology is a growing specialty in veterinary care, it can be expensive and time consuming for veterinary...
Superficial radiation therapy treatment provides a non-surgical option for patients with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and keloid scarring. In this webcast, Dr. Colin Dicks, Radiation Oncologist from Just Skin in Australia, describes more about the...
Orthovoltage radiotherapy provides a cost effective treatment option for a wide range of conditions – offering a small footprint, simple planning, and easy patient positioning. This clinical education event highlighted the use of orthovoltage radiation for the...
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