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- Exploring cancer care
- Conditions we treat
- Skin cancer
What is skin cancer?
Chapter 1
What is skin cancer?
Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer type in the U.S. Roughly 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer before the age of 70. It is the growth of abnormal cells at an uncontrolled rate in the epidermis, or the outer skin layer.

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Treatment options
Chapter 2
Treatment options
Treatment options for skin cancer and non-cancerous diseases
At GenesisCare, we offer the latest treatments for skin cancers, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and advanced radiation therapies.
We know from our experience that high-quality care means treating you as a person and not just your cancer. Our expert team will treat your disease in the best way possible, while offering as much personal support as you need.

Learn more about the different types of skin cancers and non-cancerous diseases, as well as treatment options for each.
Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC)
NMSCs are the most common diagnosed cancers. They develop in the upper layers of the skin. Despite their high occurrence rate, almost all can be treated successfully.
Benign keloid scars
Keloid are scars in which the scar-forming tissue has overgrown. They are benign (non-cancerous) and are typically lumpy and raised. They are often painless but may be tender or itchy.
Patient experience
Chapter 3
Patient experience
Managing Grace’s non-melanoma skin cancer
Grace was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on her nose and went through several dermatologic surgery procedures. Eventually, it was determined that she would need a much more invasive surgery or radiation therapy to fight the cancer.
After much consideration, Grace determined radiation was best for her. Hear her story to hear how she responded to radiation at GenesisCare, and her recommendation for others fighting skin cancer
The Skinviva™ program
Chapter 4
The Skinviva™ program

Non-surgical program for NMSC and surrounding pre-cancerous skin
Skinviva™ is a GenesisCare branded program for the simultaneous management of locally advanced NMSC and surrounding pre-cancerous skin (often associated with extensive sun damage) utilizing modern radiation techniques.
- The radiation therapy devices used for the Skinviva program can target diseased tissue more precisely than ever before. Our team creates personalized treatment plans for each patient to deliver the radiation dose where it is needed to avoid harming healthy cells and minimize side effects.
- The technologies we use are also able to rapidly treat irregularly shaped surfaces, such as the scalp or extremities, as well as larger complex areas of skin.
The Skinviva program may be a good option for you if:
- You have newly diagnosed, persistent or recurrent NMSC on irregularly shaped body regions, with surrounding precancerous skin changes.
- Your NMSC is in an area not conducive to surgery, or where surgery might produce unsatisfactory functional or cosmetic results.
Speak with your healthcare provider about your situation and if you should consider consulting with a radiation oncologist about the Skinviva program.

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