- Receive cancer treatment without the need for surgery
- Benefit from a treatment with a 99% cure rate
- Treatment covered by Medicare and most insurance companies
- One of only 3 locations in all of Oregon offering IGSRT
- Get seen fast
You don't have to go under the knife to treat skin cancer
Discover a highly effective alternative to surgery
A skin cancer diagnosis is stressful enough, you deserve comfort during your treatment. Imagine treating your basal or squamous cell skin cancer without surgery or scarring. With GentleCure Image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT), you can experience a 99%+ cure rate while maintaining your skin’s natural look.
Choose a treatment that fits your life – effective, gentle, and puts your well-being first.
GentleCure/IG-SRT treatment at Juniper Dermatology can address:
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Recurrent or difficult-to-treat skin cancers
Keloid lesions
Trusted By Hundreds
Experience a GentleCure for Skin Cancer
A Clear Picture
Our advanced image-guided SRT system allows you to see a detailed image of your cancer on a screen during treatment. This helps us precisely target the tumor and monitor your progress.
Avoid Surgery
There is no cutting, suturing, or need for reconstructive surgery with GentleCure. You can maintain your normal daily activities throughout the treatment process.
Minimal Side Effects
While some mild skin irritation is common, GentleCure has a low risk of long-term side effects like scarring, skin thinning, or pigment changes compared to other treatments.
Convenient Treatment
Each GentleCure session takes just 15 minutes from start to finish. You’ll come in a few times a week over the course of 4-7 weeks to complete your personalized treatment plan.
Excellent Keloid Scar Treatment
Beyond skin cancers, GentleCure is also one of the few highly effective solutions available for keloids.
Results You Can See in Real Time
Your Skin Cancer Treatment Experience at Juniper Dermatology
Comprehensive Evaluation
During your initial consultation, we’ll review your pathology report and use our imaging technology to get a detailed look at your cancer. Together, we’ll discuss how we can use GentleCure and image-guided SRT to treat your condition for optimal results.
Ongoing Support
We monitor your progress closely with regular imaging check-ins, adjusting your GentleCure therapy as needed. Our team is here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
Real Stories from Patients Just Like You
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Karla Pivik is a board-certified dermatologist with over 12 years of experience specializing in skin cancer treatment. She is passionate about providing effective alternatives to traditional treatments that minimize disruption to your daily life.
Patients trust Dr. Pivik’s expertise, transparency, and her commitment to leveraging the latest advancements in dermatology like GentleCure to achieve superior outcomes.
Why Choose Juniper Dermatology for Your Skin Cancer Treatment?
Surgery-Free Solution
GentleCure allows us to treat your skin cancer without the need for cutting, stitches, or reconstructive surgery.
Proven Effectiveness
With a 99%+ cure rate in basal and squamous cell skin cancers, GentleCure is an evidence-based alternative to Mohs surgery for many skin cancer types.
Covered by Insurance
GentleCure is covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans, helping to keep your out-of-pocket costs low.
See Your Progress
Our imaging technology lets you watch your cancer disappear on-screen during each treatment session, giving you confidence in your recovery.
Skin Cancer Treatment FAQ
GentleCure uses advanced imaging technology to precisely target the cancerous cells with a controlled dose of X-ray energy. This kills the cancer without harming the surrounding healthy tissue. You’ll come in for 15-minute treatment sessions a few times a week over 4-7 weeks to complete your personalized plan.
Potential side effects are minimal and may include temporary redness, swelling, or skin irritation at the treatment site. These typically resolve within 2-6 weeks after treatment is complete. There is also a low risk of skin thinning or pigment changes, but no scarring or need for reconstructive surgery.
Yes, GentleCure is covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans. Our team will work with your provider to determine your out-of-pocket costs upfront, so you can make an informed decision about your treatment.
GentleCure has been shown to have a 99%+ cure rate in basal and squamous cell skin cancers, which is equal to or better than Mohs surgery – the previous gold standard. It’s also a more gentle, non-invasive option that avoids the scarring, downtime, and potential complications associated with surgery.
Keloids are famously difficult to treat scar tissue overgrowths. GentleCure is one of the few highly effective solutions available for this challenging concern. While surgical intervention often results in more keloid formations over time, GentleCure has been shown to prevent new lesions from forming.
GentleCure is highly effective for the two most common types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. It can also be used to treat keloids and some recurrent or difficult-to-treat skin cancers.
Each GentleCure session lasts about 15 minutes from start to finish. Patients typically come in 3-4 times a week for a total of 5-7 weeks.
Recurrence rates with GentleCure are very low, but if the cancer does return, we can retreat the area using the same gentle, effective technique. We monitor you closely after treatment to catch any regrowth early. Furthermore, we can also provide a “boost” of sorts in the form of additional (2-4) treatments to the area if the lesion does not show signs of regression by the time of your follow-up appointment (about 6-10 weeks after your treatment).
If the additional treatment still does not remove the lesion, then we would discuss surgical options but do keep in mind that this is a rare occurrence, happening in 0.7% of cases or less.
Yes, GentleCure is designed to be minimally disruptive to your daily life. You can maintain your regular work, exercise, and social activities throughout the treatment process.