
At Paragon Skin & Surgery, we are pleased to be offer the most cutting-edge and evidenced based care for our patients. That is why we also offer IG-SRT for non-melanoma skin cancer treatment, a surgery-free option for patients.
What is Image-Guided SRT?
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.