Radiation therapy in Richmond va
Mohs Center of Richmond Dermatology
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted high-energy X-rays to destroy cancer cells without surgery.
Treatment is performed by a radiation oncology team over several visits.
Mohs Center of Richmond Dermatology
Best for:
- Patients who are not good surgical candidates
- Certain facial skin cancers
- Older adults
- Tumors in areas where surgery may be difficult
Mohs Center of Richmond Dermatology
Advantages
- No surgery
- Excellent cure rates for appropriately selected patients
- Preserves surrounding tissue
Possible Drawbacks
- Multiple treatment sessions
- Skin irritation during treatment
- Long-term skin thinning or color changes
- Small risk of delayed wound healing
Radiation is generally avoided in younger patients whenever possible because radiation effects accumulate over a lifetime.