Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Center Introduces Superficial Radiotherapy Treatment for Skin Cancer Patients
Newport Beach Office Is the First Clinic in California to Offer the Non-Invasive, Painless Treatment Option
(firmenpresse) - NEWPORT BEACH, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/24/13 -- , known for its cutting-edge technology, patient care and clinical education, is breaking new ground in the field of non-surgical skin cancer therapy with the introduction of Superficial Radiotherapy (SRT). This low-energy radiotherapy technology goes no deeper than the thickness of the skin, and unlike other surgical alternatives, is painless, cosmetically attractive and offers a non-invasive alternative to Mohs surgery and topical chemotherapeutic treatments. Currently, the Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Center is the only private clinic facility in California to offer SRT.
"The National Skin Cancer Foundation states that 40 to 50 percent of people over the age of 65 will develop a form of skin cancer. With a growing number of patients experiencing non-melanoma skin cancers, our Center is focused on providing solutions that treat skin cancer and maintain a great cosmetic outcome," said Simon Madorsky, M.D., medical director at the Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Center. "Recently, SRT has been re-introduced to the medical community by technological innovations and has been well-studied in its application to non-melanoma skin cancers. It was found to have similar efficacy to Mohs surgery with cure rates upwards of 96 percent."
SRT uses a low-energy radiation beam (X-ray) to penetrate the top surface layer of the skin, avoiding deep tissue damage, and minimizes scarring, particularly around the face. SRT provides an alternative to surgery for treating basal and squamous cell carcinomas, especially those requiring difficult or extensive surgery in sensitive regions of the face.
SRT offers excellent cosmetic results and is considerably less invasive than the traditional surgical approach. The procedure is painless and benefits those patients who may have a fear of surgery and needles, and patients who have contraindications for surgery (blood thinning medications or cannot tolerate anesthesia.)
Dr. Madorsky holds a Supervisor and Operator's license from the state of California for dermatologic radiation. Currently, he is the only non-radiation oncologist with that license in the state. Under his direction, SRT has been incorporated into the treatments offered at the Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Center.
Patients committed to SRT typically come in for a series of 10 to 15 three-minute treatments of radiation therapy; three to five times a week for two to three weeks depending on patient preference. Side effects are mild and include painless skin irritation for three weeks after treatment. The procedure costs less than surgery and is covered by insurance. For more information please visit .
The Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Center located in Newport Beach, Calif., offers a comprehensive array of innovative techniques for skin care and skin cancer treatments. Dedicated to providing excellence in patient care, clinical education and research, the center includes an ambulatory surgical facility accredited by the Joint Commission, two operating rooms, private pre-op and recovery rooms, a CLIA certified Mohs Laboratory (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), and Radiation Therapy Suite. Through a combination of both invasive surgical and non-invasive non-surgical, the Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Center provides patients with a holistic approach to treat, reconstruct and improve the appearance of the skin. For more information, call 949.200.1600 or visit .
Media demonstrations, tours of the Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Center, and interviews with the doctors currently using this new technology are readily available.
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