For curative treatment of skin cancer, I primarily use external beam radiotherapy, either superficial X-rays or electrons. These target the skin effectively without deep penetration, minimising side effects.
Treatment planning begins with defining the area to treat and shielding normal skin and other body parts. Precision is crucial for optimal cancer eradication and minimal visible skin changes. I’ll ensure sensitive structures, like the eye lens, are protected to prevent long-term side effects.
Radiotherapy is given in multiple ‘fractions’ to damage the cancer while allowing normal skin to heal. I’ll recommend the number of treatments before we start.
For selected patients unable to undergo external beam radiotherapy, I offer Rhenium-SCT. This alternative can potentially cure your skin cancer in a single treatment.
We’ll discuss the pros and cons of both options before making a decision together.
For advanced skin cancers, I offer drug treatments including vismodegib for basal cell carcinoma and immunotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma (Cemiplimab). In some cases, I used chemotherapy to treat skin cancer.