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Anyone had GentleCure (IM-SRT) for Basal Cell Carcinoma?
@pianist3 This sounds like a type of radiation I had some years back for a basal or squamous cell carcinoma I had on my face. Honestly, I've had so many over the years, I've lost track of the specifics, but I do recall going for a type of low level radiation treatment over the course of a few weeks. Is that what you'll be having? I've pretty much run the gamut for every type of skin cancer and interventions: creams, electrodesiccation and curettage (ED&C), MOHs, wide local excision. Basal cells can be handled relatively easily and painlessly, especially with targeted treatment as you describe.
You're definitely wise to be using sunscreen. Here are a few more helpful pointers: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/simple-steps-to-prevent-skin-cancer
I'm anxious to hear how you do after the procedure -- can you adding a follow up?
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@basal Got my all clear from Gentle Cure treatment on both a basal cell nodular on sidewall of nose and squamous cell insiti on nose tip a week ago. No redness left and can not tell where the treatments were done on my nose. Flesh colored again now 7 weeks post Gentle Cure.
@2buddy Such good news! I'm only 1 week after my last treatment but looking forward to the healing process. Thanks for your encouragement.
I've had skin cancers removed for forty years. I'm a red head with fair skin and can say any surgeries on me leave scars. That's why I jumped at the Gentlecure option when it became available in our town. It takes longer, 3x a week x5-6 weeks but there's no pain except for redness and itching starting half to three quarters through treatment. It leaves a red mark that goes away after a couple months. But on boney areas like your shin or nose it may stay red longer. I've had 6 done by Gentlecure in the last year, all fine...and you can do multiples at the same time. I'm nursing a squamous I had done 3 months ago on my chest by Mohs and I have a red nasty itchy painful scar that won't quit. Doctor suggested Mohs on this one because it had irregular edges. So there are scenarios when they suggest one over the other.