What is superficial radiation and how does it treat skin cancer?
X-rays are nothing more than fast vibrations of light. Most of us have experienced the well-known diagnostic x-ray and a varied form of these x-rays, radiation, that has the ability to treat cancer.
William Roentgen first discovered radiation in 1895 when he noticed an invisible or unknown effect causing exposure of the photographic film in his laboratory. He called these unknown rays x and as you know, the name has stuck.
Superficial radiation is also a form of low energy x-ray and is a highly established and effective treatment option for non-melanoma skin cancers, namely basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and Bowen’s Disease. It is also used to successfully treat other skin malignancies such as lymphoma and keloid scars.
This treatment uses pinpoint accuracy to target the skin cancer’s DNA, causing irreversible damage to the affected cells only. This makes for an extremely safe and proficient solution, accompanied by high cure rates that are on par with surgery and great cosmetic outcomes.
As the name suggests, superficial radiation treats the skin only, meaning there is no impact to areas outside the skin cancer or internally.
Just Skin Treatment Clinic, with a clinic conveniently located in Noosaville, is the only facility of its kind between Brisbane and Townsville to offer this treatment option.
For further information, please contact Just Skin Treatment Clinic on 5348 9460, visit justskin.com.au or pop in to see them at Suite 110, 90 Goodchap Street, Noosaville.
