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‘Game changer’ radiotherapy treatment offers new hope, ‘spectacular results’ for chronic skin cancer patients

Two years ago, skin cancer sufferer Brett Gibbs was sacked from his job as a security guard because his face was covered in lesions.
Key points:
- The therapy was the first major use of wide-field radiotherapy for severely solar-damaged skin
- Dermatologist Robert Sinclair says results have been far better than anticipated
- The treatment is now recommended by Cancer Council Australia
He had dozens of skin cancers on his scalp, head, face and neck and was told by management at the hospital that employed him they did not like his look.
He lasted just two hours in the job before being escorted off the premises.
“I was gutted. I really can’t describe it. I was ashamed — I had always been paranoid about my skin,” Mr Gibbs said.
“I had horrible thoughts…
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