SkinCure Oncology is the only company offering GentleCure-the most comprehensive approach to delivering advanced, nonsurgical treatment for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and other skin cancers using Image-Guided SRT.
The company partners with quality-focused dermatologists and Mohs surgeons to bring cancer center-level radiation therapy to physician offices. From clinical, administrative, and operational backing to robust patient support, SkinCure Oncology ensures that practices are fully equipped to offer treatment with Image-Guided SRT. This advanced technology delivers calibrated doses of X-ray energy via the Sensus SRT-100 Vision™, the first and only skin cancer treatment platform with high-frequency ultrasound imaging. Adaptive radiotherapy protocols destroy malignant cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue surrounding the treated areas for optimal clinical and cosmetic outcomes and the ideal patient experience.
cancer feeds on sugar.....every cancer patient should stop sugar intake......they should take very less carbs like 1 bread in breakfast 1 bread during lunch and lots of vegetables and protiens......small bowl rice and lots of protien like egg and chicken in dinner.
Please visit GentleCure.com/ig-srt-locations to find the cities near you where Image-Guided SRT is available. For additional details, contact a Skin Cancer Information Specialist at 855-782-0740 or GentleCure.com/Contact-Us. Thanks
Many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover GentleCure / Image-Guided SRT, but you would need to consult with a dermatology practice offering the treatment to put together a personal treatment plan and from there discuss insurance coverage and cost.
The link to the gentle cure information lists the same side effects as Fluorouracil. Can anyone who has tried both treatments compare the side effects? Thank you.
Image-Guided SRT is the first and only radiation treatment for skin cancer that uses ultrasound images. The ultrasound images let your dermatologist see the exact size of the cancer so he or she can target the area with the precise dose. These images also show the cancer shrinking and going away after each treatment. www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/
How do you find a doctor that offers IG-SRT? I have called all over the place and nobody offers it close to me. The closest is 90 min. one way. If it was just a couple treatments, I'd go, but 15-20 treatments is so much traveling.
Dermatologists across the country are adding GentleCure on a regular basis. You can also ask your doctor to add it as a treatment option. If you haven't already done so, please visit GentleCure.com/ig-srt-locations to find the cities near you where Image-Guided SRT is available. For additional details, contact a Skin Cancer Information Specialist at 855-782-0740 or GentleCure.com/Contact-Us. Thanks
Is this the FRT treatment, just got diagnosed yesterday it is at the top of my lip or the bottom of my nose , they gave me two options , FRT treatment or the mohs
My doctor would rather perform Mohs on me b/c I’m only 57 yo. She is under the impression that IG SRT is best for over 65 yo patients. She was told in school that there is a risk of another cancer in 20-30 years?! I couldn’t get more specific answers so I switched doctors. I’m still researching to learn what study showed this risk. ( After 4 Mohs surgeries on my face, I declined a fifth one ) BCC s keep popping up. 😩
As with any medical procedure, there are some potential side effects of Image-Guided SRT. > The most common side effects are usually mild to moderate irritation, redness, thinning, or breakdown of the skin that was treated, which may increase the risk for a skin infection. > These side effects can be cared for by your doctor and usually go away within 2 to 6 weeks after treatment ends. > Some people may notice that the skin that was treated becomes darker or lighter. Hair loss may also happen to the skin that was treated. > Rare side effects include a skin ulcer that does not heal and another cancer forming in the same area 20 to 40 years after treatment www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/
Clinical research supports the safety and effectiveness (99%+) of surgery-free GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT) in the treatment of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers. www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/clinical-study-overview/
Yes, Image-Guided SRT can be used to treat non-melanoma skin cancer on the lip. As always, you would need to consult with your doctor to determine the best course of treatment for you. www.gentlecure.com/how-skin-cancer-appears-on-lips/
Dermatologists are regularly adding GentleCure™ / Image-Guided SRT across the U.S. If your dermatologist doesn't offer GentleCure, please ask them to do so. Thanks
When it comes to a diagnosis of micronodular bcc, would treatment with IG-SRT be a better option than Mohs, given that the IG-SRT can somewhat saturate an area, and in theory destroy these drifting islands of bcc that would possibly be outside of a clear Mohs margin? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Thanks for your inquiry. Both Mohs surgery and Image-Guided SRT (non-surgical) are highly effective treatment options for micronodular BCC. It is best to discuss these options with a physician familiar with both of them to determine the best treatment for you. We'd be happy to provide you with information on doctors near you offering Image-Guided SRT, so you can have further discussions. Please contact a Skin Cancer Information Specialist for assistance. GentleCure.com/Contact-Us | 855-782-0740
GentleCure (which utilizes Image-Guided SRT) typically involves 15 to 20 short treatment sessions (about 15 minutes each) over the course of several weeks. Image-Guided SRT (Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy) is a type of radiation used just for skin cancer. It kills skin cancer cells using low levels of X-ray energy. This energy is like what dentists use to X-ray teeth. It is given by a Radiation Therapist in a dermatologist’s office. Image-Guided SRT is the first and only radiation treatment for skin cancer that uses ultrasound images. The ultrasound images let your dermatologist see the exact size of the cancer so he or she can target the area with the precise dose. These images also show the cancer shrinking and going away after each treatment. It should also be noted that Image-Guided SRT is not the same as other radiation treatments. www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/radiation-treatment/
I have basal cell on my nose and wonder if this kind of treatment would be applicable for use in that area? This sounds wonderful when compared to the alternative of Mohs surgery
Thanks for your question. Yes, GentleCure / Image-Guided SRT can be used to treat basal cell skin cancer on the nose. Please visit GentleCure.com/ig-srt-locations to find the cities near you where Image-Guided SRT is available. For additional details, contact a Skin Cancer Information Specialist at 855-782-0740. Thanks www.gentlecure.com/how-does-skin-cancer-appear-on-the-nose/
I researched this method as well, however, after careful understanding of details, I decided to have Moh's surgery for treatment for a spot of BCC on side of my nose. It's the gold-standard for removal of BCC cancer and radiation can cause cancer years down the road. The irony ! Everyone has to decide for themselves. My doctor was able to stitch the pass area (hole) and it doesn't even show. My scar will be aligned with the natural crease on the side of my nose. I can share photos if anyone needs them. May God bless us all as we share information and support.
Yes, radiation causes cancer, but not the radiation used for skin cancer treatment. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun’s rays and tanning beds is the leading cause of skin cancer. The best way to prevent skin cancer is to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a skin protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and to avoid the use of tanning beds and sun lamps. It is important to remember that up to half of all people who have had one skin cancer will have another within 5 years. Sometimes, that new skin cancer is mistaken for the old skin cancer coming back. Some people think that the radiation treatment caused a new skin cancer, when it is likely from the sun’s damaging rays. Getting full-body skin checks and having open, honest conversations with your dermatologist are important for those at risk for skin cancer. www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/radiation-treatment/ As with any medical procedure, there are some potential side effects of Image-Guided SRT. > The most common side effects are usually mild to moderate irritation, redness, thinning, or breakdown of the skin that was treated, which may increase the risk for a skin infection. > These side effects can be cared for by your doctor and usually go away within 2 to 6 weeks after treatment ends. > Some people may notice that the skin that was treated becomes darker or lighter. Hair loss may also happen to the skin that was treated. > Rare side effects include a skin ulcer that does not heal and another cancer forming in the same area 20 to 40 years after treatment www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/
Had SRT for my BCC, located one-inch above my left eye. Zero marks or discoloration and certified cancer-free after five years. A friend of mine went the Mohs route for SCC on his face, which ultimately required plastic surgery(permanently disfigured now). I told him to get SRT, but he didn’t listen. If it’s in an inconspicuous area, by all means go with Mohs. Don’t play games, if it’s on your face - go with SRT.
I'm of East European descent and also a retired airline pilot. Have had many MOHS procedures and haven't had any adverse effects. It's always done what we needed, and I was confident that we got all of it at that site. There are limits, for sure. Congrats on youre good outcomes! Keep the blue side up!
I had a bcc on my medical canthus. I had surgery with a reconstruction flap .Now I find out that they didn't remove all of the cancer .I have been told I need further surgery or radiotherapy. The problem is any further surgery will probably involve eye lid reconstruction ,or have the radiotherapy but I'm a bit concerned what the radiotherapy will do to my eye
I’m having this procedure in a couple of weeks. I have cancer on my ear. With Mohs surgery they would have to take off the tip of my ear and I would have reconstructive surgery. The SRT treatment was more expensive for me (I have to pay my deductible then 25% of the cost of the procedure) but I think it is well worth it.
Unfortunately Radiation causes skin cancer, takes 10 years to develop. It's not a first-line or evan a second-line treatment option according to national guidelines on skin cancer treatment. The radiation scars worsen and look horrible over time, THE CANCER IS REPLACED BY SCAR TISSUE. The actual cure rates are a abysmal, in fact in most studies only half of the patients have follow-up of 12 months or more. How can you compare that to standard 5 year cure rates for other modalities. There is no biopsy or sample taken to determine if the cancer is indeed gone, its just a blind procedure. The tissue becomes severely denatured like cardboard, the blood vessels are all but obliterated and the collagen is akin to a microwaved piece of chicken, so that when surgery has to be done for radiation treatment failures the patient is left deformed or with a permanent wound that never heals. The consequences to patients will be severe and only noticed when its too late. Expect to see more bad outcomes in the next 10-20 years. Unfortunate it's being pushed so aggressively by device manufacturers.
Yes, radiation causes cancer, but not the radiation used for skin cancer treatment. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun’s rays and tanning beds is the leading cause of skin cancer. The best way to prevent skin cancer is to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a skin protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and to avoid the use of tanning beds and sun lamps. It is important to remember that up to half of all people who have had one skin cancer will have another within 5 years. Sometimes, that new skin cancer is mistaken for the old skin cancer coming back. Some people think that the radiation treatment caused a new skin cancer when it is likely from the sun’s damaging rays. Getting full-body skin checks and having open, honest conversations with your dermatologist are important for those at risk for skin cancer. Growing clinical evidence supports the safety and effectiveness of Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (Image-Guided SRT) as a first-line treatment option for patients with non-melanoma skin cancer. www.skincureoncology.com/clinical-model/clinical-study-overview/
Unfortunately Radiation causes skin cancer, takes 10 years to develop. It's not a first-line or evan a second-line treatment option according to national guidelines on skin cancer treatment. The radiation scars worsen over time, look at his nose the scar is not ideal. The actual cure rates are a abysmal, in fact in most studies only half of the patients have follow-up of 12 months or more. How can you compare that to standard 5 year cure rates for other modalities. There is no biopsy or sample taken to determine if the cancer is indeed gone, its just a blind procedure. The tissue becomes severely denatured like cardboard, the blood vessels are all but obliterated and the collagen is akin to a microwaved piece of chicken, so that when surgery has to be done for radiation treatment failures the patient is left deformed or with a permanent wound that never heals. The consequences to patients will be severe and only noticed when its too late. Expect to see more bad outcomes in the next 10-20 years. Unscrupulous.
Yes, radiation causes cancer, but not the radiation used for skin cancer treatment. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun’s rays and tanning beds is the leading cause of skin cancer. The best way to prevent skin cancer is to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a skin protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and to avoid the use of tanning beds and sun lamps. It is important to remember that up to half of all people who have had one skin cancer will have another within 5 years. Sometimes, that new skin cancer is mistaken for the old skin cancer coming back. Some people think that the radiation treatment caused a new skin cancer when it is likely from the sun’s damaging rays. Getting full-body skin checks and having open, honest conversations with your dermatologist are important for those at risk for skin cancer. Growing clinical evidence supports the safety and effectiveness of Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (Image-Guided SRT) as a first-line treatment option for patients with non-melanoma skin cancer. www.skincureoncology.com/clinical-model/clinical-study-overview/
I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma in situ last month. My dermatologist immediately wanted to schedule me for Mohs surgery. I did some research and found IG-SRT which is perfect for my kind of cancer. I have my simulation this Friday and am looking forward to becoming cancer free by the end of the year. Most insurances cover it, including Medicare. I am thankful to have found an alternative to surgery with a success rate of over 99%. Do your research and go with the treatment plan that works for you. Good luck to everyone diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer.
Many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, do cover GentleCure / Image-Guided SRT, but you would need to consult with a dermatology practice offering the treatment to verify your insurance coverage.
As a general rule a good plastic surgeon is far superior to a Moh's surgeon for surgery. A plastic surgeon has at least around 5 years of training in surgery whereas a Moh's surgeon is a dermatologist who has then elected to do a year or two of skin cancer surgery training only. The plastic surgeon is an actual surgeon. Many medical doctors would not consider a Moh's surgeon an actual surgeon. They are dermatologists who do a little bit of surgery on the side. Ideally if you were very wealthy, I would consider the best treatment for skin cancer would be to see a dermatologist to detect and diagnose your skin cancer (dermatologists are experts in diagnosis of skin cancers) and then if surgery is recommended as the treatment, to ask to be referred to a good plastic surgeon. Having said that, just because a person is a plastic surgeon doesn't make them good at their job. Some take far more care than others in getting a good cosmetic result. Best of all is to get recommendations from people who have had surgery with that plastic surgeon. Summing up, see a good dermatologist to get your skin cancers diagnosed (but don't let them perform surgery on you). Then see a good plastic surgeon to have your skin cancer excised (the plastic surgeon knows nothing about skin cancer diagnosis). Having said all that, remember there are many doctors in both of these fields who are very poor at their jobs, and many who are very good. Dermatologists are generally far superior at diagnosing your skin cancers, and very poor at performing surgery. Plastics surgeons are generally far superior at surgical excision of your skin cancer and very poor at diagnosing your skin cancer. Doctors too often think they are good at many things when they are not. Don't get fooled.
Please visit www.gentlecure.com/ig-srt-locations/ to see where there are locations near you offering Image-Guided SRT or contact a Skin Cancer Information Specialist (855-782-0740) for assistance. Thanks
IG-SRT stand for Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy. You can learn more about it here: www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/. You can find a guide here that includes questions you can ask your dermatologist: www.gentlecure.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GentleCure_Doc_Discussion_Guide_9-29-21.pdf If you have any additional questions. please contact a Skin Cancer Information Specialist at 855-782-0740. Thanks!
There are a many negative aspects to SRT as there are positive. You will not see any of them on this channel though, if you are interested ask a dermatologists, I did.
Patients should always discuss their care with their doctor to determine the best course of treatment. Making an informed choice about your care is important. You can read here what clinical studies have to say about the treatment of skin cancer with Image-Guided SRT: www.skincureoncology.com/clinical-model/clinical-study-overview/
While many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover Image-Guided SRT, you will need to consult with a dermatology practice offering the treatment to verify your insurance coverage.
Please visit GentleCure.com/ig-srt-locations to see where there are dermatology practices near you offering Image-Guided SRT or contact a Skin Cancer Information Specialist (855-782-0740) for assistance. Many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, do cover GentleCure / Image-Guided SRT, but you would need to consult with a dermatology practice offering the treatment to verify your insurance coverage.
Getting ready to start this after being diagnosed with a small squamous cell carcinoma on the bridge of my nose. Very glad to find an alternative to Mohs!
SkinCure Oncology - Hi there. Very interesting! Since I've had Follicular Lymphoma I have had (not counting biopsies) five skin cancer excisions (2 - cBCC and 3 cSCC). My latest forehead cSCC had progressed into my skeletal muscle. Because my FL has relapsed (presently Stage 3) my Onc has just ordered a Head and Neck CT scan to make sure my Cervical nodes have not been reached yet by my FL or metastatic cSCC. Fingers crossed. It's far too late for my nose - my first cBCC was on its tip and the tip was chopped off and replaced with has turned into a white scar tissue replacement from a chunk of my forehead. The forehead now has a pretty white scar where one sneeze from me broke the stitches and viola - two white scars. Sigh. The background was just to explain my bona fides - my concern is radiation. Jerry and I have skin skin cancers from radiation. My immune system in a four train crash and I'm concerned to voluntarily expose myself to radiation. Alay my fears, CT scans, and "Image-Guided SRT" - Frying pan fire? Really looking forward to your response. Thanks in advance! I sure we all have the same objective - beat cancer!
Image-Guided SRT (Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy) is a type of radiation used just for skin cancer. It kills skin cancer cells using low levels of X-ray energy. This energy is like what dentists use to X-ray teeth. It is given by a radiation therapist in a dermatologist’s office. You can read more about Image-Guided SRT and other forms of radiation treatment here: www.gentlecure.com/about-ig-srt/radiation-treatment/. As always consult with your doctor about what treatment options are best for you. Thanks
Holy cow Jerry, My mother was a redhead of Irish descent and I was an airline captain for 30 years !! Just had a 3rd Mohs surgery for a squamous carcinoma removal on left forehead... 6 degrees of separation is getting smaller !! I know you don't answer these post's but hope your doing well ...........
I’ve had a lot of skin cancer, and I’ve had several surgeries starting at age 33 with malignant Melanoma. I’ve had MOHS surgery on my nose, left a huge scar. Since then I had two surgeries on my left cheek, not more than an inch in between, which makes me think the second one was actually part of the first cancer, but who knows. Neither surgeon seemed to care much about how I would feel about the aftermath of the surgery, and they both had a line of people waiting to be seen, so they had to get a move on. Just last year my daughter in law who was living in Spokane had to have surgery for a cancer on her nose. The surgery was in March, her surgeon was a cosmetic dermatologist. My daughter in law had to have a skin graft, and the surgeon was very careful about where she harvested the graft, carefully placing many, many sutures both on the surface and underneath, my heart sank when I saw photos of my daughter in law before she was bandaged up and sent home. Two months later my daughter in law, son and kiddos moved back to Texas. I was eager to see how her face had healed, I was flabbergasted! I couldn’t see anything! My facial scars are at least 9-10 years old and are much more visible than hers. In fact, I think she is the only one that can see hers and that’s just because she gets right up in the magnifying mirror to check it out. My first surgery for the malignant Melanoma was on my back, the scar is about 9 inches long, I’m guessing there may have been 18 sutures, scar looks like something from a horror movie. I was thinking if my daughter in law’s surgeon had done my surgery I would have had 150 sutures! And I am betting that the scar wouldn’t be as visible. However, like you, I don’t want any more scars on my face, and chemo cream is not an option for me as I had a severe allergic reaction to it a couple of years ago, so should I have another skin cancer pop up, I’m going to ask for the treatment you got. By the way, I’ll be 80 in June, so I’ve battled skin cancer for 47 years, and I’ve had it everywhere but on my feet and head.
Had Mohs surgery on my head.. ended up with a huge hole to my skull. It has been a nightmare since...Had to have major surgery to repair the hole... don't get Mohs!
I thought that as well, but then wondered if Jerry possibly had previous Moh's surgery on his nose due to prior skin cancers. Would be interested to know . . .
Before he discovered Image-Guided SRT, Jerry's multiple skin cancer procedures, most of them surgeries, contributed to his scarring. After he found out about Image-Guided SRT, one of the reasons Jerry chose it is because it produces no surgical scarring.
I think based on his age, plus most people should factor in health as well. This may have been the best treatment for him. If he had a slow growing skin cancer, this would be a great option.
Medical personnel trained in reading ultrasound images are able to determine if the cancer is gone. Image-Guided SRT is the first and only skin cancer treatment that uses ultrasound images. This is different than traditional SRT, which uses radiotherapy without the benefit of ultrasound images. The ultrasound images let your dermatologist see the exact size of the cancer so he or she can target the area with the precise dose. These images also show the cancer shrinking and going away after each treatment.
