New Local Option in Skin Cancer Treatment
Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Lynn Cancer Institute announced that it is the first facility in the state to offer a new noninvasive option for treating basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers. The Esteya device precisely delivers radiation to these cancers, with minimal downtime, according to an April 1 press release.
Treatment that brings radiation close to the site of cancer is called high-dose rate brachytherapy. The Boca Raton cancer center has used traditional brachytherapy effectively on cancer patients for years. Esteya improves on the traditional approach by delivering a low-energy X-ray, which is less likely to damage surrounding tissue and result in side effects. It offers an important option for patients whose cancers affect cosmetically-sensitive areas, including the face and hands.
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Treatment Research at FAU
Florida Atlantic University announced that it will launch the Office of Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Recovery Research, according to a March 24 news release.
The office will be a focal point of research on alcohol and drug abuse prevention and recovery in South Florida. The plan is to conduct internationally recognized research on substance abuse, as well as provide educational opportunities for social workers and other providers who work with people suffering from addictions. In the longer term, the research and educational center will host visits by renowned scholars and practitioners in the field to promote collaborative research efforts, teaching and knowledge sharing.
The announcement comes on the heels of a $100,000 gift from the local addiction treatment facility Life of Purpose. Other companies have since joined to fuel the new center’s financial goal to raise $3 million to recruit a researcher to spearhead the program. The companies involved include: KIPU Systems, Lumiere Detox Center, Sober Living Outpatient, Sober Living in Delray, Guardian IOP, Boca Detox, The Hartman House and Infinity Behavioral Health Services.
