2. 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

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

4. Sun Block!!

5. 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!?!

7. 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!!!

9. 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

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

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

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

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

15. Sun Block Facts
33% of adolescents never use sunscreen

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

17. 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

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