New radiation zaps skin cancer without surgery
NCT ID NCT02131805
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new device that delivers targeted radiation to early-stage basal and squamous cell skin cancers. Thirty-six people aged 60 and older received treatment, and researchers tracked how well the cancer was controlled, cosmetic results, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this approach is a safe and effective alternative to surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Electronic Skin Surface Brachytherapy (radiation delivered via a device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a non-surgical, convenient treatment option for early-stage skin cancers with good cosmetic results.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Side effects from radiation, such as skin irritation, are possible.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida, 33486, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Consent only)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Consent only)
Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (Consent only)
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Consent only)
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Consent only)
Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States