Benefits of Electrons vs X-rays for Treatment of Skin Cancer - Video

Electrons are the preferred non-invasive treatment modality for patients with skin cancer.

Electrons are charged particles that deposit their energy at precise, well-defined depths into the skin. The dose is confined to a volume that conforms to the depth of the cancer and healthy tissue below the tumor is spared from unwanted radiation.

Unlike electrons, X-rays are photons that penetrate beyond the depth needed to treat skin cancer, delivering unwanted radiation to deeper tissues such as the brain. In fact, X-rays deliver over 500x more radiation to healthy tissue than electrons at 4cm below the surface.

When precision matters, electron-beam therapy is the superior choice for treating non-melanoma skin cancer. It provides more safety for patients. It offers greater value for dermatologists and their collaborators in radiation oncology.

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