Superficial Radiation Therapy with the SRT-100 Vision™ is the Non-Surgical Choice for Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment in Austin

Skin cancer occurs more commonly than cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon combined. Each year, nearly four million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer, and an estimated 700,000 of those cases are squamous cell carcinoma.

People with fair skin, a history of sunburns or precancerous skin lesions or skin cancer, or a weakened immune system are at a higher risk of developing squamous cell skin carcinoma.

This type of cancer is mainly caused by cumulative ultraviolet exposure over the course of a lifetime. Spending time in the sun every day year-round, intense exposure over the summer months, or the use of indoor tanning beds can all cause skin damage leading to squamous cell carcinoma.

The outer layer of the skin is made up of thin, flat squamous cells. These cells are all over the body, and squamous cell skin carcinoma can be found anywhere the squamous cells are found. Squamous cell carcinomas often look like scaly, red patches, open sores, elevated growths, or warts. They may crust over or bleed and can become disfiguring. Squamous cell carcinoma can be aggressive, and though not usually life threatening, it can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment in Austin

Treating squamous cell carcinoma depends on the location, size and aggressiveness of the tumor. In many cases, treatment requires invasive procedures that can damage healthy surrounding tissue, cause painful healing, a long recovery, and leave unsightly scarring. Not only can the cancer scar the skin, it can also scar an individual’s confidence.

There is a non-surgical approach to squamous cell carcinoma treatment in Austin: Superficial Radiation Therapy. Sensus Healthcare’s SRT-100 Vision delivers a precise, calibrated dose of radiation therapy directly to the affected squamous cells, effectively destroying cancer cells without damaging surrounding tissue.

This procedure has been approved by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and can be performed right in the Tru-Skin Dermatology office. It involves no anesthesia, cutting or stitching, and patients will not experience bleeding, risk for infection or scarring. Patients heal quickly, with no downtime or lifestyle restrictions. Unlike other treatment methods, patients who undergo squamous cell carcinoma treatment in Austin with the SRT-100 Vision will not need reconstructive plastic surgery after treatment.

Superficial Radiation Therapy with the SRT-100 Vision can be especially beneficial for patients who have health risks that may prevent them from undergoing surgical treatment.

If you have been diagnosed with squamous cell skin carcinoma, contact Tru-Skin Dermatology about treatment with the SRT-100 Vision. Click here to learn more about the SRT-100 Vision (link to landing page).

This blog post is credited to Sensus Healthcare. Visit sensushealthcare.com for more information.