IG-SRT Can Treat Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers

Tru-Skin Dermatology provides image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT) to patients throughout Austin, TX, and the surrounding areas. With eight locations throughout Texas, patients looking for skin cancer diagnosis and treatment can visit our state-of-the-art facilities in Austin, Bastrop, La Grange, Spring Branch, Cedar Park, Hallettsville, and Round Rock. If you have non-melanoma skin cancer, IG-SRT is a minimally-invasive procedure that can help.

What is IG-SRT (SRT100)?

Image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT) is a non-surgical treatment option for non-melanoma skin cancers. This safe and effective treatment uses low levels of X-ray energy to destroy cancer cells, allowing normal tissue to grow back in its place. This treatment is optimal for patients with skin cancer. The SRT 100-Vision is advanced technology designed to treat various types of skin cancer.

This new, state-of-the-art treatment is an excellent option for those fighting skin cancer who want to avoid surgery. This non-surgical treatment method allows patients to experience minimal recovery time and no scarring whatsoever.

Skin Cancer Types Treatable with IG-SRT

IG-SRT is highly effective in treating both squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas. Below, we’ve detailed both of these cancer types:

Squamous cell carcinoma affects millions of people every year. When the squamous cells on the upper layers of your skin change or mutate, it can causes squamous cell skin cancer. The cause of this cancer is due to excessive exposure to the sun’s UV rays. Five percent of cases metastasize to other parts of the body. We are equipped with the latest technologies for squamous cell carcinoma treatments.

The Benefits of IG-SRT Treatment

The primary benefit of IG-SRT treatment is that it can successfully treat squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma cancers without surgery. Patients get exceptional results from this treatment and don’t have to go under the knife for it. IG-SRT is the latest advancement in skin cancer treatment technology. This type of superficial radiation therapy can even treat unsightly keloids. Our IG-SRT treatment is used to preserve the beauty and health of your skin without the side effects associated with invasive surgery. Image-guided SRT boasts a cure rate of over 99 percent. Patient surveys also show that 99.9 percent of patients were happy with choosing IG-SRT. These numbers are not surprising due to the high success and wide range of benefits the IG-SRT offers. Below, we’ve listed some of the benefits of IG-SRT treatment. They include the following:

• Exceptional cure rates that rival surgery

• Short treatment sessions

• No anesthesia

• No cutting, bleeding, or stitching

• No pain

• No downtime

• No lifestyle restrictions

• No unsightly scarring

• No need for post-treatment reconstructive surgeries

A Definitive Guide to the IG-SRT Procedure

As a newer procedure, many patients are still determining what to expect during and after IG-SRT treatment. Below, we’ve detailed what to expect so you never have to guess or worry.

Why Should I Choose the SRT-100 VISION Treatment?

IG-SRT treatment is a minimally-invasive procedure that can accurately treat basal carcinomas, squamous carcinomas, and keloids. This treatment can preserve the beauty and health of your skin without the downtime, side effects, and cosmetic issues often associated with invasive surgery. Not only does IG-SRT treatment not involve surgery, but it is relatively painless and can be completed with any stitches or scarring. IG-SRT treatment can target lesions found on almost any body area, including the arms, legs, back, head, trunk, and neck. With IG-SRT, patients can feel confident about their skin again. This treatment option is also geared toward those genetically prone to keloids—including African Americans, Latinos, and Asians.

Contact Us Today About IG-SRT Treatment

Whether you have squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma, IG-SRT treatment can help. Regardless of where in Texas you live, we have multiple office locations across the state for your convenience. This new, state-of-the-art treatment is an excellent option for those fighting skin cancer who want to avoid surgery. This non-surgical treatment method allows patients to experience minimal recovery time and no scarring whatsoever. Reach out to us today for more information or to schedule an appointment with our office. We will provide you with the special care and attention to the precision you deserve, so you’ll have healthy skin again in no time.