Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (IG-SRT)
What is IG-SRT?
GentleCure is a pain-free, surgery-free alternative to Mohs surgery to treat skin cancer using superficial radiation known as IG-SRT.
Craig Abbott MD has been treating skin cancers for patients for over 30 years with superficial radiation. In 2021 he started working with GentleCure and is easily Oklahoma’s leading provider. He is the only Oklahoma Mohs surgeon who offers this wonderful treatment.
What are the Benefits?
Here are the brief medical benefits:
Precision Treatment: IG-SRT uses imaging (typically high-resolution ultrasound) to accurately target cancerous lesions, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Non-Surgical Option: Ideal for patients who are poor surgical candidates (due to age, comorbidities, or anticoagulation therapy), or those who prefer to avoid surgery.
Cosmetic Outcomes: Offers excellent cosmetic results, often leaving minimal to no scarring compared to surgical excision or Mohs surgery.
Pain-Free and Non-Invasive: The procedure is painless and does not require anesthesia, incisions, or stitches.
High Cure Rates: Studies show cure rates comparable to surgery for certain types of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Outpatient Convenience: Treatment is delivered over several short sessions and does not require hospitalization.
Real-Time Monitoring: Imaging allows for real-time visualization and monitoring of treatment response and adjustments as needed.