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To Cut or Not to Cut: Mohs vs. Radiation | Horizon Medical Services

Horizon Medical Services Skin Cancer Treatment Expert, Dr. Mark Pomper says, "When it comes to choosing Mohs surgery or Radiation Therapy, you've got to consider the pros and cons of both treatments for your particular skin cancer situation." He breaks it all down for Health Specialist Mitzel in this interview. Mohs For Skin Cancer: Mohs is an invasive surgical treatment option to remove skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, it has a cure rate of 99% for skin cancer that has not been treated before and 94% for skin cancer that has recurred after prior treatment. During a Mohs procedure layers of skin are removed one by one then examined under a microscope to check for cancer cells. This is repeated layer-by-layer until they can find no more cancer cells in the last slice taken. This process is painful and can take many hours and require many slices of skin to be removed to make sure all the cancer has been removed. Expect to spend a long day at the doctor's office on the day of the procedure. Mohs is a surgical procedure, so with it come risks like bleeding, infection, and scarring. Patients most often require downtime as it takes time to heal the open wound left behind from the treatment. Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer: Radiation is a non-surgical treatment for patients with skin cancer. It's especially helpful for difficult-to-treat areas of the body and for people older people who can't have surgery due to other medical problems, or medications they are on, or simply don't want surgery. Radiation has been used to treat skin cancer for over 100 years and also has a high cure rate. It kills the cancer by targeting the cancer directly with superficial radiation, so there is no cutting and no surgery. Dr. Pomper says, "In some cases radiation is a better than Mohs especially for an older, infirm patient. And for areas that are difficult to repair cosmetically, such as the rim of the nostril, radiation is superior because the cosmetic result is better.” According to the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, superficial radiation therapy should be the first option for certain types of skin cancer because cure rates are similar to surgical options. What is the Best Type of Radiation Therapy? One of the most highly effective types of radiation to treat skin cancer is high-dose radiation (HDR). That is what Dr. Pomper offers at Horizon Medical Services. Horizon's team of oncologists treat patients in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. HDR therapy is a favorable option because of its effectiveness and ability to spare healthy tissue surrounding the cancer site. It is also relatively painless. There is little downtime and patients avoid the risks that come with surgery. Where to Get Skin Cancer Treatment in Miami? While patients rely on their doctors for guidance on treatment plans, it is up to them to do their own research to determine which skin cancer treatment plan is best for them. Getting a second opinion is always a good idea. Horizon Medical Services will walk you through the decision-making process and help you determine if radiation is your best option or another type of treatment is better for your particular needs. If you go with Horizon, you should know we are a mobile skin cancer treatment option. We travel right to our patients in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Our treatment vehicles are state-of-the-art radiation therapy offices on wheels. Our skin cancer treatment experts make house calls to treat skin cancer and are among the most experienced nationwide, with 30 plus years of experience treating patients. “Many patients are scared of surgery when it comes to skin cancer procedures, especially when it’s on the face,” says Dr. Pomper, radiation oncologist and Medical Director of Horizon Medical Services. “Alternatives like HDR can provide patients with safe, effective long-term results with little downtime and a better cosmetic outcome.” The length and type of treatment often depend on the type and stage of a patient’s skin cancer. Typically, about 14 treatments are needed and each lasts less than 30 minutes. Our team includes radiation oncologists, physicists and radiation therapists who personally monitor patients’ treatments and are with them every step of the way. To book an appointment or learn more about our mobile radiation therapy services for skin cancer treatment, call us at (786) 687-8001 or go to our website now www.skincanceroption.com