Radiation Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) Miniaturized X-rays to mimic 192Ir Benefits of radiation therapy w/o radioactivity Through contact SRT-100 Superficial radiation Radiation In the Radiation Oncology Clinic

vismodegib (Erivedge) Hedgehog pathway inhibitor by binding to the smoothen protein that activates other proteins involved in cell growth.

Sun Block!!

Sun Block Made Simple I am going walking and I don’t have any sun block at home. (bad idea) I drive to the corner store to quickly buy a bottle of sun block. Help!?!

Sun Block Made Simple Does SPF (whatever that is) matter? Do all offer the same coverage? Which one do I buy? -Do I want Neutrogena, Ombrelle, Oil of Olay, Blue Lizzard, Coppertone, Purpose, Cetephil, or what? Wow, this is getting expensive!!!

Sun Block Facts When it comes to sun blocks, NOT all are created equal “broad spectrum” means very little The many of the sun blocks on the market do not block long UVA Long UVA produces free radicals that contribute to photo-aging and skin cancer

Sun Block Facts Available in ointments, creams, gels, lotions, and wax sticks The type and brand you choose is a personal choice

Sun Block Facts Chemicals Physical blockers Absorb UV rays None absorbs 100% Physical blockers Deflect UV rays

Sun Block Facts Your sun block must have a UVA protector: Zinc oxide (physical blocker) Titanium dioxide (physical blocker) Avobenzone / Parsol 1789 (chemical blocker)

Sun Block Facts 93% of parents do not correctly use sunscreen on their children

Sun Block Facts 33% of adolescents never use sunscreen

Sun Block Facts Diminished SPF effectiveness caused by: Sweating Water immersion Rubbing Time-dependent diminution etc Therefore RE-APPLY frequently

Sun Block Facts Don’t be of the erroneous mindset of people who only put on sun block when ‘excessive’ sun exposure is expected or a sunburn is expected

Sun Block Facts Remember, sun block application is just a small part of your sun protection routine.