What are the advantages and disadvantages of radiation therapy for skin cancer?

In daily life, many workers are exposed to the sun, work in front of computers, absorb a lot of ultraviolet rays and radiation, touch chemical substances, etc., which damage their skin. Skin cancer is called "sailor's cancer". Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. The main causes of skin cancer are external stimulation and low immunity. There are many treatments for skin cancer. Everyone knows the radiotherapy method for skin cancer. So, what are the disadvantages of radiotherapy for skin cancer?

1. Advantages of radiotherapy:

①Less damage is caused.

② No scars and no changes in the body's appearance.

③ No hypertrophic scars, keloids or skin contracture will be formed.

④Can protect tissues not affected by the tumor

⑤The treatment is painless.

⑥The patient's psychological trauma is mild.

⑦No hospitalization is required.

2. Disadvantages of radiotherapy:

①The sweat glands in the treatment area lose their function.

② Skin atrophy, capillary dilation, depigmentation or deposition, dryness or keratinization.

③ It is impossible to perform tissue pathological examination and control the exact boundaries of the tumor.

④The hair falls off after contact and is not easy to regenerate.

Both basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are very sensitive to radiotherapy, which means they are very effective. Before deciding on radiotherapy, we must consider the patient's age, gender, tumor history, anatomical location, cure and recurrence, and the final cosmetic effect. Therefore, patients should consider carefully when choosing radiotherapy. If you still have questions, please contact our online experts or call for consultation. I wish you health and happiness!

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