Based on the severity of the skin cancer, if a skin cancer is found in an area of the skin that makes surgery difficult, or if a patient isn’t fit for surgery, radiation therapy may be required. It may be used alone or in combination with other treatment options and is performed by a radiation oncologist, who works in tandem with your dermatologist for treatment planning. Although radiation therapy is not used as often as surgery, it remains an important treatment option for suitable patients. Learn more about radiation therapy.