X-rays for Skin Cancer

X-rays for Skin Cancer

Scar-free Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (IG-SRT) — a non-surgical cure for many basal and squamous cell skin cancers.

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Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy for skin cancer — CureRays

A non-surgical path to clear skin cancer

For many of the most common skin cancers, you don't have to choose surgery. IG-SRT uses gentle, low-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells at the surface of the skin — no cutting, no stitches, and no surgical scar. High-resolution ultrasound guides each treatment so the team can see the tumor's depth and confirm it's responding.

Why IG-SRT

  • Up to ~99% effective for appropriately selected non-melanoma skin cancers
  • Scar-free, with excellent cosmetic results — ideal for the face, nose, and ears
  • Painless, with no anesthesia, cutting, or downtime
  • A strong option for patients who can't have or prefer to avoid surgery

Conditions we treat

Click on the underlined topics below to learn more about each cancer or condition. Therapeutic radiation is a proven treatment for many malignant (cancerous) and benign (non-cancerous) tumors, as well as many inflammatory conditions:

Non-invasive treatment for Skin Cancers and Benign Skin Conditions

IG-SRT vs. surgery, at a glance

IG-SRTSurgery
IncisionNoneYes
ScarNonePossible
AnesthesiaNoneLocal (or more)
SessionsSeveral short visitsTypically one procedure
Best forCosmetically sensitive areas; surgery-averse patientsMany tumor types and locations

What to expect

After consultation and imaging, treatment is delivered over several short visits across a few weeks. The treated skin may look pink or dry — like a mild sunburn — and then heals. Most people continue their normal routine throughout.

Find out if you're a candidate

Read our plain-language skin-cancer guide, or schedule a consultation.

Skin cancer guide