Learn about RADiant from Xstrahl's CEO, Adrian Treverton. RADiant is a portable and easy-to-use system that can treat a range of skin conditions, including skin cancer. https://vimeo.com/711329383
Dupuytren's contracture and Ledderhose disease are common, with rates of 20% of the population over the age of 65 having either disease. The diseases causes a debilitating curling of fingers and toes. The most common treatment is surgery, which can cause a long-term...
It can be difficult to treat cancer of the eyelid. Treatment with surgery often leads to tissue loss. Superficial radiotherapy can be used, but typically involves a topical anesthetic and the user of an internal eye shield, which can present risks and challenges...
Mutations of the phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) gene can affect cancer development and cause large hamartomatous skin change in sun-exposed areas. Radiotherapy has reportedly caused increased acute toxicity for this with PTEN variants, however, this case...
It can be difficult to treat non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) of the lower legs. The blood supply of the lower legs makes surgery challenging, and radiotherapy below the knee is controversial because of the fear of radiation-induced ulcers. In the study, "Lesion-based...
One common question dermatologists often ask about incorporating radiation therapy into their practice is “How much involvement do I need from a radiation oncologist?” Regulations concerning physician supervision, reimbursement, and radiation shielding can vary quite...
In the published study, "Split Course Superficial Radiotherapy in Scrotal Extramammary Paget’s Disease Allows Course Completion With Minimal Side Effects: A Case Study" by Gerald B. Fogarty, et al., the Xstrahl 300 system was used to treat Paget's disease to a...
Skin cancer is an increasingly common condition, particularly keratinocytic cancers like basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Surgery has been the standard treatment for these, but affects functional and/or cosmetic outcomes. Definitive...
While surgery is still the treatment of choice for cutaneous malignancy, newer technologies such as surface radiotherapy can provide an alternative for patients who with non-melanoma skin cancers. Learn more about radiotherapy in the clinic setting through the case...
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