Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Trust_Reality

(2,255 posts)
3. I just had the same experience. I heard back today - it is cancer, on the side of my face.
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 06:19 PM
Aug 2025

The dermatologist offered MOH surgery or radiation - 20 visits. I assume GentleCure is the radiation that was mentioned to me. The only radiation I know of that can be set so that it does not continue through tissue behind the target is proton beam.

I just looked it up. GentleCure is x-rays. Low dose radiation but 20 doses. That adds up. I'm pretty sure they will angle the beams to spread the radiation - spread and minimize the damage - but the x-rays will engage tissue behind the primary target. The company that sells GentleCure is focusing on tissue beside the target, not mentioning tissue behind the target. Our "health care" system is a for profit setup.
We need to do our homework.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

I had a MOHS for a squamous cell on the nose dhol82 Aug 2025 #1
I had MOHS on my forehead about 20 years ago... democratsruletheday Sep 24 #14
GENTLE CURE..YES!! kmanbanana Aug 2025 #2
Thank you so much for relaying your experience. hamsterjill Aug 2025 #6
I just had the same experience. I heard back today - it is cancer, on the side of my face. Trust_Reality Aug 2025 #3
I'm so sorry for your diagnosis. hamsterjill Aug 2025 #8
I have never used sabbat hunter Aug 2025 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author democratsruletheday Sep 24 #15
GENTLE CURE kmanbanana Aug 2025 #5
Tape does not stop x-rays. Trust_Reality Aug 2025 #7
GENTLE CURE kmanbanana Aug 2025 #9
How long ago did you have yours if I may ask, please? hamsterjill Aug 2025 #10
I, my husband and my sister have all have had MOHs surgery for basal cell. TNNurse Aug 2025 #11
Hug XanaDUer2 Aug 2025 #12
Thank you, my friend. hamsterjill Aug 2025 #13
Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Cancer Support»Anyone used Gentle Cure f...»Reply #3