Everyone Deserves to Know How Skin Cancer Treatments Compare
Patients who undergo Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) can achieve same cure rates without the dangerous side effects and lengthy downtimes associated with MOHS surgery.
Electronic
Brachytherapy
Cure Rate
Patient Experience
Painless treatment of skin cancer cells with low energy X-rays and see tumor shrink over time
Side Effects
There is no scarring. Rare side effects include temporary hypopigmentation
Treatment Time
Average 9 treatment sessions (about 10 minutes each) over 4 weeks
Journey to Recovery
There is no pain, bleeding nor wound care to interrupt normal daily activities
Non-candidates
n/a
Mohs
Surgery
Cure Rate
Patient Experience
The skin cancer is surgically removed, resulting in a wound and a lasting scar
Side Effects
In 1 out of 3 cases scarring may need to be fixed with reconstructive surgery
Treatment Time
Size and depth only known after cutting starts and more than 1 surgery may be needed to remove all skin cancer
Journey to Recovery
Surgery wounds require care – changing bandages, avoiding showers and normal activities
Non-candidates
Patients who are not ideal candidates for surgery, including those who take blood thinining medication