GentleCure™ Treatment for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, or if you are concerned that you may need treatment, Cahaba Dermatology is here to help you understand your options. GentleCure, also known as Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy or Image-Guided SRT, is a surgery-free treatment option for nonmelanoma skin cancers, including basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers.
GentleCure is performed right in the dermatology office using advanced imaging technology that allows the treatment team to view the cancer, measure it, and monitor progress throughout treatment. During your first visit, your provider can review your pathology report, talk through your treatment goals, and help determine whether GentleCure is an appropriate option for your needs.
GentleCure is a surgery-free treatment option for certain nonmelanoma skin cancers. It uses Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy, also called Image-Guided SRT, to target skin cancer without cutting, surgical scarring, or reconstructive surgery.
This treatment may be an option for patients diagnosed with certain basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers. During your visit, our team will review your diagnosis, pathology report, and treatment goals to help determine whether it is an appropriate option for you.
During treatment, ultrasound imaging is used to view the cancer on screen. This allows the treatment area to be measured and monitored throughout the course of care. Once imaging is complete, low-energy X-ray treatment is delivered directly to the cancer site.
No. This is a non-surgical treatment option. There is no cutting, no stitches, no surgical scarring, and no need for reconstructive surgery.
Treatment sessions are typically short and completed in the office. Each visit takes about 15 minutes from the time you arrive to the time you leave.
Treatment is completed through a series of short in-office visits over several weeks. Your provider will walk you through the recommended schedule based on your specific diagnosis and treatment plan.
Yes. Most patients are able to continue their normal daily activities throughout the course of treatment.
Image-Guided SRT is covered by Medicare and most health insurance plans. Your out-of-pocket cost may depend on your specific coverage, deductible, and co-pay policy. Before treatment begins, our team can help you better understand your potential cost.