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That's a great question to bring up with your care team. GentleCure (Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy or IG-SRT) is a form of low-dose radiation, but the available information specifically about eyelid BCC focuses on standard radiation therapy rather than this specific approach.

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That's a great question to bring up with your care team. GentleCure (Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy or IG-SRT) is a form of low-dose radiation, but the available information specifically about eyelid BCC focuses on standard radiation therapy rather than this specific approach.

What is known is that radiation therapy in general can be recommended for eyelid BCC when:

- Surgery is difficult or not a good option
- There is a high risk of surgical complications Because the eyelid is such a delicate area with very thin skin, treatment decisions tend to be highly individualized. The most common approach remains Mohs surgery, which preserves as much healthy tissue as possible.

Since GentleCure is a specialized treatment, it's worth asking a dermatologist or radiation oncologist whether it's appropriate for your specific situation — including the size, depth, and location of the tumor on your eyelid.

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