Image-Guided SRT in McKinney

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Best 

McKinney Magazine

2013

Best 

McKinney Magazine

2013

Best of 

McKinney & Allen
Living Magazine

2019 - 2020

Best 

McKinney Magazine

2013

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Eliminate Basal and Squamous Cancer With Radiation Therapy

GentleCure Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy, or SRT for short, combines low energy x-rays and heightened precision to eliminate cancerous skin cells that appear on the skin. This procedure gives interested patients a quick, convenient, and highly-effective method for eliminating cancer cells before they become a larger concern.

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Dermatology Center of McKinney is committed to continuous innovation and utilizing the best in dermatology. The practice’s skin cancer specialists are experienced, knowledgeable, and caring. The team takes skin health seriously and is dedicated to providing exceptional care in a friendly, compassionate, and modern atmosphere.

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Patients can design their personalized path to optimal health and wellness with the Dermatology Center of McKinney’s intuitive treatment planner.

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Types of Skin Cancer

Basal and squamous are the two most commonly diagnosed forms of skin cancer. These often occur in those who spend a significant amount of time in direct sunlight.

Dermatology Center of McKinney uses different techniques, such as biopsy, to determine if a suspected bump is cancerous. Patients can stay proactive about their health by looking for these signs before image-guided SRT in McKinney.

Basal cell skin cancer:

  • Small pink bumps
  • Pearly or waxy appearance
  • Sunken Center
  • Irregular blood vessels on surface

Squamous cell skin cancer:

  • Raised, dull-red skin lesion
  • Scaly red patches
  • Ulcerated and thick skin
  • Wart-like skin

Preparing for SRT

Image-Guided SRT in McKinney eliminates basal and squamous skin cancer cells through the focused distribution of x-rays into the topmost layers of skin. This treatment has a 99% cancer cell clearance rate when conducted by a trained expert, like Dr. Ralston.

Best Practices:

  • Wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing.
  • Avoid using lotions, creams, or makeup on the treated area.
  • Avoid using alcohol or alcohol wipes on the skin.

Post-treatment Care

Best Practices:

  • Continue practicing sun safety by wearing sunscreen SPF 30+.
  • Update the team on any new growths or abnormalities.
  • Unlike Mohs, there is no need for post-surgical recovery or downtime.

Our Approach to SRT

Sessions required: 20 treatments

Length of Session: 15 minutes

Initial Results Show in: 15 treatments

GentleCure Image-Guided SRT in McKinney helps eliminate basal and squamous cell skin cancer.

When patients come in for a consultation, their provider will have a conversation about the growth in question, and go over the methods for skin cancer detection such as biopsy, Skin IO, Nevasence, and DermTech. If test results come back positive for basal or squamous skin cancer cells, the practice will schedule a time for patients to come back for treatment.

On the day of treatment, Dr. Ralston will target x-rays into the top few layers of the skin. These treatments take little time, but will require around 20 or treatments to eliminate the cancer cells entirely.

Once patients complete every recommended treatment session, they are advised to stay connected with the Dermatology Center of McKinney and report any new growths or changes in the treatment area.