Under the direction of Dr. Todd Rozycki and his team at Day Road Plaza Dermatology proudly offers the gold-standard, non-surgical treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer.
If you suspect that you have skin cancer or have recently been diagnosed and were told you need treatment, schedule an appointment with us today. We offer GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT)—the surgery-free, gold-standard treatment for skin cancer. On your first visit, we will review your pathology report, discuss your treatment goals, and work with you to determine the treatment option that best meets your needs.
GentleCure is a gentle, surgery-free treatment that is safe and has a 99%+ cure rate in
basal and squamous cell skin cancers. Treatment is done right in the dermatology office
over the course of a few weeks using an advanced Image-Guided SRT machine. It is
the only skin cancer treatment with ultra-sound imaging that lets you see the
cancer on the screen and review the progress made throughout the course of treatment
until there are no visible signs of cancer.
See what to expect with treatment
GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT) is designed to treat skin cancer without the discomfort
and cosmetic issues often associated with surgery. There is no cutting, surgical
scarring, or need for reconstructive surgery, and you can maintain your normal daily
activities throughout treatment.
- At each treatment session, you will sit in a chair and ultrasound gel will be
applied to the site of the cancer. Using an imaging wand, we will look at a
detailed image of your cancer on screen. You can see the image yourself from
the comfort of the chair. We will use that image to measure the size and shape of
the tumor, calculate the precise dose of treatment, and define the treatment area. - Once the imaging is complete, the arm of the device will be placed over the
treatment site and the exact dose of X-ray energy will be used to treat the cancer
site without harming the healthy tissue around it. - Each treatment session takes about 15 minutes from the time you walk in the
door to when you leave the office. You will come back several times a week for
short treatment sessions, and in 4-to-7 weeks, treatment will be complete.
More than 66,000 patients have been successfully treated with GentleCure(Image-Guided SRT)
Patients report being satisfied with GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT). In a survey of
more than 12,000 patients who completed treatment, 99.9% reported being happy with
their treatment decision and said they would recommend GentleCure (Image-Guided
SRT) to others. Visit GentleCure.com/patientstories to hear from some of them.
Why we chose to offer GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT)
There are several different radiation-based treatments available for skin cancer. But the
safety, cure rates, and cosmetic outcomes vary based on the treatment technology and
clinical protocols used. We chose GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT) because it is the
only skin cancer treatment with advanced imaging that lets us see and measure the
cancer and adapt the dose to precisely what you need at each stage of treatment. It has
also been shown to be the safest and most effective of all radiation-based treatments
for skin cancer with superior cosmetic results.
If you are considering radiation therapy to treat your skin cancer, make sure you are
getting GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT) with adaptive radiotherapy protocols. It’s the
safe, effective, and gentle way to treat skin cancer using the most advance treatment
technology available today.
Treatment results – Seeing is believing!
No two cases of skin cancer are the same, so treatment results may vary from patient to
patient. But the pictures below are typical of the results seen by patients who have
received GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT).
Simulation
BEFORE TREATMENT: Patient with basal cell skin cancer on the top of the ear before
treatment with GentleCure (Image Guided SRT). You can see the cancer on the skin.
The ultrasound image clearly defines the skin cancer under the skin, indicating the full
depth, width, and breadth of the cancer.
Mid-Treatment
DURING TREATMENT: About half way through treatment with GentleCure (Image-
Guided SRT), you can see the cancer reducing in size on the outside of the skin. The
ultrasound image shows that the cancer under the skin has also been reduced.
2‑Week Follow-Up
AFTER TREATMENT: At the two-week follow-up visit after treatment was completed,
the outside of the ear shows no signs of cancer. The ultrasound image shows that
GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT) continued to eliminate the cancer. At the 30-week
follow-up appointment, the ultrasound image showed no signs of cancer.
GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT) is covered by Medicare and most healthinsurance plans
With most insurance plans, you may have to pay some out-of-pocket cost. That cost will depend on your specific health plan coverage and co-pay policy. Before you commit to a treatment option, we will work with your insurance plan to determine the potential cost to you, so you can make an informed treatment decision. If you are worried about affording treatment, let us know and we can discuss our financial assistance options.
Side effects and cosmetic results
When X‑ray energy is used to kill cancer cells, your body will replace the dead cancer
cells with healthy tissue over time. There is no surgical scarring and no need for
reconstructive surgery. There is, however, a small risk of skin atrophy (thinning of the
skin) and pigment changes (changes in the color of the skin) at the treatment site. Other
potential side effects may include skin inflammation with redness and swelling at the
treatment site. Topical creams or ointments can be used over the course of treatment to
minimize these side effects, and the side effects usually go away 2‑to 6‑weeks after
treatment is complete. There is also a risk of alopecia (hair loss) in the treated area
only.
In the 7 years that patients have been receiving GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT), there
have been NO reported cases of secondary skin cancers occurring as a result of
treatment.
Dr. Todd Rozycki, MD will help you select the treatment option that is right for you. If you
choose GentleCure (Image-Guided SRT) as your treatment of choice, Dr. Rozycki
will work with your care team to develop a treatment plan specific to you. Over the
course of treatment, Dr. Rozycki will play an active role in your care, overseeing
your treatment regimen, meeting with you periodically to assess your treatment
progress, and helping you to manage any side effects.
Dr. Rozycki is a Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon and Dermatologist, recognized by the Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy Academy as a SkinCure master user of the advanced Sensus Healthcare SRT-100 Vision system.
