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    Epidermal radiotherapy using rhenium-188 paste for non-melanoma skin cancer

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    Non-melanoma skin cancer develops slowly over months or years in the top (epidermal) layers of the skin. In this procedure, a protective foil is placed on the cancer. Then, radioactive paste (rhenium-188 paste) is spread on top of the foil to deliver radiation to the cancer (radiotherapy). The foil and paste are usually left in place for about 30 to 180 minutes. The aim is to destroy the cancer cells, which are slowly replaced with new healthy cells.