Xstrahl’s mission is to eradicate cancer, and a big part of accomplishing that mission is getting our systems to clinical teams so they can treat patients effectively. Brett Shoemake helps make that a reality. As the National Sales Manager, he helps equip clinicians to have the best, innovative solutions to treat skin cancer. Join us in learning more about Brett!
Why did you want to work at Xstrahl?
I wanted to work at Xstrahl because I wanted to have a major impact on cancer patient care and the availability of nonsurgical skin cancer options. When my mom was diagnosed with a Basel Cell Carcinoma on her back, she was told that there were no options other than surgery, and now we are fighting hard to change that perception and availability of alternative treatments!
What did you do prior to joining Xstrahl?
Prior to Xstrahl, I was involved in the launch of various disruptive medical devices, in the Dermatology space including CoolSculpting, Glacial Rx, and CellFX.
What is the most positive experience you’ve had here and why?
The most positive experience I get to have at Xstrahl is when I visit sites that use our systems and meet the patients that are undergoing treatment. They rejoice at the fact of not having to have a large scar, or care for a large wound after having traditional surgery. The patients always tell us that they wished they had heard about our technology sooner, and how impressed they are with the pain-free, short treatments.
What continues to excite you most about our mission?
The most existing part about our mission is that we are bringing disruptive technology to the market. Patients are driving higher demand for non-surgical treatments of common skin cancers, and I am excited every day to be able to offer this technology to their providers, and then to those patients.
What’s the best thing about your job?
Helping to eradicate cancer!!!
What can you be found doing outside of work?
Outside of work I enjoy spending most of my time with my family. I have a 2-year-old and a 3-year-old, plus two Dachshunds – so life can get very chaotic at times, but we love very minute of it! Exercise, cooking, swimming, boating, and traveling are also among my many hobbies that keep me busy outside of work.
