The Importance of Regular Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin cancer is a significant health concern in Australia, with two out of three Australians diagnosed by age 70. Early detection through regular skin cancer screenings can save lives and ensure better cosmetic outcomes. At Just Skin Treatment Clinic, we prioritize early detection and effective treatment for our patients.
Understanding Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers: A Comprehensive Guide
Non-melanoma skin cancers are among the most common types of skin cancers, yet they are often misunderstood. In this comprehensive guide, we aim to provide an in-depth understanding of non-melanoma skin cancers, shedding light on their types, causes, risk factors, and early signs.
What is Superficial X-ray Therapy?
When it comes to radiotherapy there is plenty of room for miscommunication and misunderstanding. Not all radiation is the same, and not all applications of radiation are suited to skin cancer. To avoid confusion, here are five things to consider.
How does a Superficial X-ray Therapy Machine work?
There are many types of radiation therapy machines, each suited to a different purpose. Some create radiation strong enough to go through an entire body, some barely penetrate deeper than the first few millimeters of skin. The machines at Just Skin fall into the later category which can dramatically reduce side effects by minimizing irradiation to healthy tissues.
Producing this radiation safely and consistently requires many finely engineered parts working together.
At Just Skin we use an Xstrahl 100 machine. In this post, Kurt Byrnes our Medical Physicist explains how these machines work.