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.
In the recent study, Short-term and bystander effects of radiation on murine submandibular glands, researchers sought to understand hyposalivation effects that can be caused by radiation. See details below and the full study here.
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...
See what researchers found in the recent study: Enhancement of antitumor immune response by radiation therapy combined with dual immune checkpoint inhibitor in a metastatic model of HER2‑positive murine tumor. See the original publication here.
In a recent study, Short-course neoadjuvant in situ vaccination for murine melanoma, researchers compared the effectiveness of neoadjuvant radiotherapy and/or tumor vaccination. See more below and the full study here.
Amidst concerns of radiological terrorism, there are institutional initiatives to replace radionuclide sources with lower energy X-ray sources. As researchers transition, questions remain regarding whether the biological effects of gamma-rays may be recapitulated with...
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...
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