What you need to know about sunspots!
Sun spots are a sign of over exposure to the suns UV rays. While they are not generally dangerous, they are a sign to keep an eye on your skin for any potential skin cancer.
READ MORE5 key requirements to help prevent skin cancer this summer
Welcome to summer! You’d be forgiven for thinking we are well and truly into this season already, but alas, it’s just started. Regardless of whether it’s a scorcher or not, we need to remind you of one of the perils associated with summer – sun exposure. Whether you’re inland or coastal, summer is jam-packed with […]
READ MOREPatient Case Study – Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This lovely patient had 4 squamous cell carcinoma’s on his left lower leg and also had Type 2 Diabetes. Generally, this causes concerns about wound healing and potential ulceration, but as superficial radiotherapy is a non-invasive solution the results achieved were outstanding.
READ MOREJust Skin revels in Sunshine Coast Business Awards Success
MEDIA RELEASE – Sunday 10 November 2019 Just Skin Treatment Clinic, a revolutionary non-surgical solution for non-melanoma skin cancer, was nominated as a finalist in the 2019 Sunshine Coast Business Awards in the Health & Wellness category, along with 15 other small and large local businesses. Attending all events associated with the awards, including the Media […]
READ MOREWhat is Bowen’s Disease and is it skin cancer?
Unfortunately, there are many weird and not so wonderful forms of skin cancer or, in this case, preludes to skin cancer. You may have heard the term Bowen’s Disease but not associated it with skin cancer and whilst it isn’t clinically defined as skin cancer, it is an early form of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) […]
READ MORERevolutionary skin cancer treatment hits Gympie
MEDIA RELEASE – Superficial Radiotherapy (SRT), is now available for the first time in Gympie. Residents in the community, and the surrounding regions, who suffer from non-melanoma skin cancer will now have access to this affordable, specialised and life-saving skin cancer treatment close to home.
READ MOREBasal Cell Carcinoma – how they look & act
Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, forming in the deepest layer of the skins epidermis. This is how they generally look and behave.
READ MOREWhat is Squamous Cell Carcinoma
An SCC begins in the upper layer (see image included) of the skins epidermis, and correlate to approximately 30% of non-melanoma skin cancers.
READ MOREPatient Case Study – Basal Cell Carcinoma
This delightful 95-year-old man presented with two non-melanoma skin cancers; one on his nose and the other on his chin and both diagnosed as Basal Cell Carcinoma’s. Superficial radiotherapy was used to treat and cure the cancers, with outstanding results achieved.
READ MORESuperficial radiotherapy skin healing process
Side Effects of superficial radiotherapy Superficial radiotherapy offers a 90-95% cure rate and is an exceptional non-surgical treatment option for non-melanoma skin cancers. Treatment is typically offered over a 3 – 4 week period, with the skin expected to react in a predicable fashion. The diagram below explains the expected skin changes for an average […]
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