In this episode:

• Radiotherapy is suitable for non-melanomatous skin cancers that are either high risk with local invasion or metastases, where surgery is inappropriate or if the patient has extended skin field cancerisation
• This treatment modality has low recurrence rates and most of the acute reactions to radiotherapy resolve over six weeks. It is tolerable and highly effective
• GPs should familiarise themselves with the types of lesions that should be referred; or if unsure, refer to a radiotherapy centre for an opinion

Host: Dr David Lim, GP

Guest: Dr Monique Heinke, Radiation Oncologist

Total time: 32 mins

Recommended resources:

• Cancer Council Skin Cancer Guidelines
• Cancer Institute NSW (eviQ) Radiation Oncology – Skin Cancer