Mission of the Education Council
To ensure that all stakeholders—patients, healthcare providers, and payers—are fully educated on the use of radiation therapies in the treatment of dermatologic conditions so they can make informed decisions
Candace Osborne
Education Co-Chairs
Dr. Daniel Ladd
Education Co-Chairs
Current Activities
- Examining the efficacy of proven treatments for non-melanoma skin cancer
- Developing continuing education seminars, conferences and webinars for Association members
- Focusing on educating Radiation Therapists
2024
Patient Experience Survey Key Findings
The Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Patient Experience: A Comparison of Side Effects, Informed Consent, and Patient Satisfaction Across Treatment Options
Patient survey sheds new light on the lack of informed consent and high rates of treatment dissatisfaction in non-melanoma skin cancer care, with vast differences seen by treatment type, particularly for those treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) and those treated with non-invasive Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (IGSRT).