The Mount Sinai Department of Radiation Oncology is now treating patients with superficial non-melanoma skin cancers such as squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas, and keloids, with a non-invasive and painless procedure, Superficial Radiotherapy. The procedure utilizes superficial x-rays that concentrate radiation dose on the skin surface. There are several advantages of using superficial radiation therapy to treat non-melanoma skin cancers and keloids, including:
- No incisions
- No anesthesia requirement
- Minimal to no scarring
- No post-operative infections or complications
- Virtually painless
- Quick treatment time
- Faster healing process
- Minimal side effects
Ideal patients are generally older individuals, individuals with medical problems that may impair wound healing after surgery, or individuals seeking non-surgical treatment options. Mount Sinai’s results with superficial radiation therapy to the skin have been excellent. If you or a loved one has a non-melanoma skin cancer or keloids and would like to learn more about non-invasive treatment options, please contact Mount Sinai Department of Radiation Oncology Skin Treatment Program at 212-241-4855.