When Dick A. was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, he delayed treatment for two years. Living in Southern California at the time, he was afraid that surgery—especially near his ear—would leave him disfigured.
Everything changed when he learned about Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy (IGSRT). After being referred to a clinic offering the treatment, he chose it immediately.
“With Mohs surgery, they cut the cancer out and test it over and over. Radiation therapy gets it all during the procedure, and it doesn’t take that long.”
Dick completed 20 IGSRT treatments, guided by high-frequency ultrasound to track progress with precision.
“The appointments were quick, and it was amazing to see the cancer shrink on the ultrasound over time. When it was done, you couldn’t tell where the skin cancer had been. No scar tissue at all.”
– Dick A.
He credits his positive experience to both the technology and the care team.
“My radiation therapist was the absolute best. I really developed a great relationship with her. The whole team made the experience exceptional.”
His advice to others facing skin cancer is clear:
“Don’t be hesitant about radiation therapy. Mohs surgery will leave a scar. With IGSRT, you can’t tell you ever had treatment—and the results are the same. It’s less invasive and a much more pleasant experience.”