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Mohs vs. Radiation: Understanding Your Skin Cancer Treatment Options
Your Skin. Your Care. Your Choice.
At Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, PLLC, we believe every patient deserves clear, compassionate, and evidence-based guidance when facing a skin cancer diagnosis. Choosing the right treatment is an important decision — and understanding your options helps you make it with confidence.
Our Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, Dr. Lance Henry, leads Northwest Arkansas’s most experienced skin cancer treatment program, offering precision, safety, and the highest cure rates available today.
Mohs Surgery: The Gold Standard
Mohs micrographic surgery is considered the gold standard for treating many basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, particularly those on the face, nose, ears, lips, and other cosmetically or functionally sensitive areas.
- Highest cure rate: Up to 99% for certain skin cancers
- Tissue-sparing precision: Cancerous tissue is removed one layer at a time and examined immediately under the microscope until all margins are clear
- Outstanding cosmetic outcomes: Preserves as much healthy tissue as possible for the best functional and aesthetic results
The Fellowship-Trained Difference
Dr. Lance Henry is a Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon, meaning he completed an additional year of intensive, hands-on training in skin cancer surgery, pathology, and advanced reconstructive techniques. This level of specialized expertise is achieved by fewer than 10% of dermatologic surgeons nationwide.
With more than 20,000 Mohs surgeries performed, Dr. Henry is the most experienced Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon in the region — trusted by thousands of patients throughout Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, and Harrison, Arkansas.
Radiation Therapy: A Non-Surgical Alternative
For some patients, radiation therapy — including forms such as image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT) — can be an appropriate alternative. It may be considered when:
- Surgery is not advised due to medical or healing concerns
- The treatment site could be difficult to reconstruct surgically
- A patient prefers a non-surgical option after consulting with our dermatology team
How it works:
Radiation therapy uses targeted, low-dose energy to destroy cancer cells at the surface of the skin. Treatments are painless and delivered over multiple short sessions.
What to keep in mind:
- Typically requires several visits over several weeks
- Results take time, and long-term follow-up is essential
- Not all skin cancers or patient types are ideal candidates
Our physicians work closely with regional radiation oncology specialists when appropriate, ensuring each patient receives the safest, most effective, and most individualized care plan possible.
Comparing Mohs Surgery and Radiation Therapy
| Feature | Mohs Surgery | Radiation Therapy |
| Effectiveness | Highest cure rate (up to 99%) | High for select cases |
| Number of Visits | Typically one visit | Multiple sessions over several weeks |
| Anesthesia | Local | None |
| Healing Time | Days to weeks | Weeks to months |
| Best For | High-risk or facial skin cancers | Non-surgical candidates or select sites |
What About GentleCure?
You may have seen advertisements for GentleCure®, a brand name for image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT). These ads describe a “non-surgical” option for certain skin cancers.
At Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, our team is familiar with this and other radiation technologies. We help patients understand when radiation may be appropriate and when Mohs surgery offers a better outcome. Our recommendations are always based on your individual diagnosis, not a marketing message.
Why Patients Across Northwest Arkansas Trust Us
- Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon: Dr. Lance Henry, the region’s most experienced skin cancer specialist
- Over 20,000 Mohs surgeries performed with precision and compassion
- Highest cure rates and proven safety backed by medical evidence
- Four convenient locations: Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, and Harrison
- Coordinated care between dermatology, surgery, and oncology specialists
- Compassionate guidance through every stage of your diagnosis and treatment
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?
Every patient — and every skin cancer — is unique. During your consultation, Dr. Henry and our dermatology team will review your biopsy results, medical history, and treatment goals, then discuss which option offers the best long-term outcome for your health and your skin.
📍 Fayetteville | Rogers | Bentonville | Harrison, Arkansas
You deserve clear answers and the highest standard of care — from Northwest Arkansas’s most experienced Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon.
