Dear student,

The isotope which is generally used for skin cancer treatment is Rhenium 188 ( Re 188 ).

Scientists claim that rhenium-188 which is a radioactive isotope is used to kill benign tumours with a single application of a particular type of skin cream and it also could be used as an alternative to surgery.

What are the key differences between benign and malignant tumors?

Benign tumors

Don’t invade nearby tissue

Malignant tumors

Able to invade nearby tissue

Benign tumors

Can’t spread to other parts of the body

Malignant tumors

Can shed cells that travel through the blood or lymphatic system to other parts of the body to form new tumors

Benign tumors

Normally don’t return after they’re removed

Malignant tumors

Can return after being removed

Benign tumors

Usually have a smooth, regular shape

Malignant tumors

May have an uneven shape

Benign tumors

Often move around if you push on them

Malignant tumors

Don’t move around when you push on them

Benign tumors

Typically not life-threatening

Malignant tumors

be life-threatening

Benign tumors

May or may not need treatment

Malignant tumors

Require treatment

Hope so it might help you.