Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy

by | Skin Cancer Treatments

Radiotherapy Radiotherapy for skin cancers is usually for patients over 60yrs, with large or difficult to treat tumours. The advantage of radiotherapy for  these tumours  is that a skin graft or flap is avoided. The treatment is painless and the patient does not feel...
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

by | Skin Cancer Treatments

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Photodynamic Therapy is a treatment option for some superficial BCCs.PDT has a cure rate of approximately 80%.Cream is applied to the lesion to be treated for approximately 3 hours.The cream is then activated by exposure to a specific...

Efudix Treatment

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Efudix Treatment Efudix – put on the affected area twice per day with finger. NB: To the upper lip only once a day. Wash hands after applying the cream. Avoid contact with eyes, nostrils and lips. No make-up, moisturiser, soap or sunscreen to the area during the...
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