GentleCure™ Skin Cancer Treatment In Grass Valley, CA
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Skin cancer affects millions of people a year, with higher rates in sunny locales like California. If you are diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer, there is viable and effective treatment with GentleCure™, Image-Guided SRT therapy. This non-invasive treatment utilizes X-ray energy to target cancer cells only, resulting in a pain-free procedure that protects the surrounding skin and tissue from damage.
Under the care of experienced triple board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bruce Lattyak, the Élan Clinic is proud to offer dynamic skin cancer treatments, including GentleCure™, to help our patients live comfortably cancer-free.
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Table of Contents
- What Is GentleCure™?
- Why Choose the Élan Clinic for GentleCure™ Treatments?
- What Are the Benefits of GentleCure™?
- Am I a Candidate for GentleCure™?
- How Is GentleCure™ Different From Other Skin Cancer Treatments?
- How Is GentleCure™ Skin Cancer Treatment Performed?
- What Is GentleCure™ Recovery Like?
- When Can I Expect to Be Skin Cancer Free?
- How Much Does GentleCure™ Cost in Grass Valley, CA?
- Learn More About GentleCure™ Skin Cancer Treatment in Grass Valley
What Is GentleCure™?
GentleCure™ is an Image-Guided SRT (Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy), used to treat non-melanoma basal and squamous cell skin cancers. Using low amounts of X-ray energy to target cancer cells, GentleCure™ cures 99% of basal and squamous cancers without damaging surrounding tissue.
This is the first and only radiation treatment for skin cancer that uses ultrasound to provide precise imaging of the cancerous tumors, along with accurate visualization of the cancer as it shrinks and disappears throughout treatment.
Why Choose the Élan Clinic for GentleCure™ Treatments?
Experience
The Élan Clinic is a comprehensive skin cancer center, offering not only cutting-edge treatments but also head-to-toe skin cancer screening and prevention. Since starting practice in 2001, Dr. Bruce Lattyak and his experienced team have treated over 15,000 skin cancer patients. In addition, as Medical Director of the SNMH Wound Center since 2010, Dr. Lattyak has extensive experience in the prevention and management of complications of skin cancer treatment, including superficial radiation therapy and surgery.
Choice
Unlike many MOHS surgery or radiation therapy practices that have only one or two options to treat skin cancer, the Élan Clinic offers a wide spectrum of choices to our patients, including different forms of surgery, GentleCure™ image-guided superficial radiation therapy, topical treatment, laser, and peels. Dr. Lattyak takes a holistic, patient-centered approach that empowers each patient with in-depth knowledge regarding the benefits and risks of all their treatment options, allowing them to make an informed choice that’s right for them.
Aesthetics
As a triple board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lattyak always places a high priority on aesthetic results. For those patients who want to avoid the visible scarring of surgery, GentleCure™ is an exciting new office-based treatment option. Just as importantly, Dr. Lattyak and his knowledgeable staff can help educate patients on which skin cancers are most likely to benefit aesthetically from GentleCure™.
What Are the Benefits of GentleCure™?
GentleCure™ is revolutionizing skin cancer treatments, with a 99% cure rate and no need for surgery. Focused X-ray energy and ultrasound visualization of the size and depth of the cancerous mass result in a more accurate, pain-free treatment. Other benefits of GentleCure™ include:
- No surgery
- No scarring
- No post-surgical reconstruction
- No downtime or recovery
- Peace of mind with accurate visuals of the cancer reduction and elimination
Am I a Candidate for GentleCure™?
Appropriate skin cancer treatments vary depending on the type of cancer you have, where it is located, how big it is, how far it has progressed, and your general health and preferences. To best understand if you are a candidate for GentleCure™, discuss your options with your Élan Clinic skin cancer specialist. Candidates for GentleCure™ may:
- Prefer not to undergo surgery
- Have cancer on a visible area of the body (head, ears, face, etc.)
- Care about the cosmetic results of skin cancer treatment
- Do not want scars
- Do not want downtime after treatment
- Want to know exactly how their treatment is progressing
If this sounds like you, you may be a candidate for GentleCure™ treatment, if applicable.
What Are the Side Effects of GentleCure™?
GentleCure™ has some potential side effects, including:
- Mild to moderate irritation, redness, thinning, or breakdown of the treated skin
- Slight discoloration of the treated area
- Hair loss in the treatment area
- Possible nosebleeds with the treatment of the nose, caused by dryness in the nasal passages
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How Is GentleCure™ Different From Other Skin Cancer Treatments?
GentleCure™ offers a flexible, non-invasive treatment for skin cancer that is effective, safe, and simple. In contrast to Mohs surgery, which requires layers of the skin and cancerous tissue to be meticulously scraped away, Image-Guided SRT is more precise and guided by technology, resulting in a quicker outcome.
Mohs, while effective and a popular treatment, is a much longer and more painful procedure than GentleCure™, requiring multiple hours or even multiple surgeries to complete. Your doctor also won’t know the size or depth of the cancer until the surgery has already begun, and more often than not, results in a sizable scar that requires reconstructive surgery to repair. Since most skin cancer is on the face, ears, or scalp, these scars are visible.
In contrast to other radiation therapies (which are used for internal cancers), Image-Guided SRT limits radiation exposure to the skin only, does not cause the patient to give off radiation after treatment, and does not affect the healthy cells around the cancer.
How Is GentleCure™ Skin Cancer Treatment Performed?
GentleCure™ treatment sessions can be completed in as little as ten minutes in the comfort of our office. Our trained staff administer the treatment using the GentleCure™ device to assess and treat the skin cancer.
To begin, ultrasound gel will be applied to the site of the cancer. Your technician will use the device’s imaging wand to produce an image of your cancer on a screen, determining its size, depth, and accurate location. Next, the arm of the device will be placed over the treatment area, and a precise dose of X-ray energy will be used to damage the cancer cells without harming the surrounding skin and healthy tissue. This process will be repeated multiple times a week until your cancer is cured.
What Is GentleCure™ Recovery Like?
After your GentleCure™ treatment, you can return to regular activities immediately. Image-Guided SRT treatments work by damaging the cancer cells, which are gradually replaced by healthy ones. This means that any redness or sensitivity in the treatment area will heal on its own after a few weeks. Your physician can recommend proper aftercare if necessary, like soothing ointments and sunscreen to help protect your skin.
When Can I Expect to Be Skin Cancer Free?
This will vary from person to person, depending on the type of cancer you have, as well as the location, size, and severity. Your specific treatment schedule will vary, although generally, patients come in three to four times a week for six to seven weeks.
How Much Does GentleCure™ Cost in Grass Valley, CA?
The cost of GentleCure™ treatments varies depending on the size, location, and severity of your skin cancer. Image-Guided SRT is covered by Medicare and most insurance companies, depending on individual coverage. We will gladly assist you with obtaining insurance pre-approval when necessary. Speak with a member of our team to learn more about pricing, insurance, and financing your GentleCure™ treatment.
Learn More About GentleCure™ Skin Cancer Treatment in Grass Valley
Our professional team is here to help treat your skin cancer concerns with surgery-free treatment performed right in our private Grass Valley office. Call the Élan Clinic today at (530) 273-3400 or fill out the contact form to request a consultation.
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“I really appreciate the time taken to explain procedures and options by Dr. Lattyak when I came in for multiple procedures stemming from a car accident 10 years ago. Quality work and practically painless!” “I’m a 60 year old teacher, not quite ready to retire. For my end of career time in the classroom I wanted to look more refreshed and youthful. Dr. Lattyak and his staff helped make this dream come true. The results of upper eyelid and brow lift are beautiful and the recovery period was over quickly. Thanks for everything.”
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