Image-Guided Superficial radiation therapy in Austin, TX

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.

The Type of Skin Cancer IG-SRT Can Treat

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 – 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.
Basal Cell Carcinoma – Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, but it usually doesn’t cause pain or itching. It usually starts as a pink or white shiny, smooth bump that enlarges over time. Sometimes these spots will bleed, heal, and bleed again. We offer optimal basal cell carcinoma diagnosis and treatment.

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.

What to Expect During IG-SRT Treatment

Patients will be seated before having gel applied to the treatment area, which is the cancer site. The treatment provider will then hold a small imaging wand over the treatment area to obtain a detailed image of the cancer, which will appear on a screen. The obtained image is used to measure the tumor’s size and shape, calculate treatment dosage, and more accurately definite the treatment area. Next, your doctor will position the device over the treatment area. A precise dose of X-ray energy will be emitted, targeting the skin cancer without harming the surrounding healthy tissue.

How Exactly Does IG-SRT Treatment Work?

IG-SRT treatment is a one-of-a-kind skin cancer treatment and the only one with ultrasound imaging. Ultrasound imaging lets your attending physician see the cancer and precisely target the tumor. This kind of imaging allows your physician to observe it shrink throughout your treatment. IG-SRT treatment is typically delivered in three to five weekly treatments for four to seven weeks. The SRT-100 VISION emits low-level X-ray energy to kill cancer the present cancer cells. Once the cancer cells are gone, new and healthy cells can grow in their place. IG-SRT treatments are painless and are usually performed in as little as 15 minutes. Up to three tumors can be treated at once.

What to Expect After IG-SRT Treatment

There is no need to worry about scarring with IG-SRT since X-ray energy is used to destroy cancer cells. There is a small risk of skin atrophy and pigment changes with this procedure, but the chances of a patient experiencing one or both of these side effects are low. Additional possible side effects of treatment include skin inflammation with redness and swelling at the treatment site. If you experience one or more of these side effects, you can expect them to resolve within two to six weeks after treatment is complete. Topical creams and ointments can be used to help reduce these side effects.

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. We also offer free skin cancer screenings.

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