OncoBeta Introduces Rhenium-SCT for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer at Theageneio Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki

THESSALONIKI, Greece - EntSun -- OncoBeta®, a Germany-based medical device company specialising in cutaneous radioisotope therapy, has announced the introduction of Rhenium-SCT® (Skin Cancer Therapy) at Theageneio Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki, Greece.

The treatment is being offered through the Theageneio Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki, providing an additional treatment option for suitable patients with non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs), including basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

The introduction has been made possible through OncoBeta's partnership and distribution agreement with Mediray, a Greek medical technology company specialising in nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceuticals.

The addition of Theageneio Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki represents another step in OncoBeta's international expansion, bringing together advanced radioisotope technology, local distribution expertise and specialist clinical care.

Skin cancer awareness in Greece

With its Mediterranean climate and strong outdoor lifestyle, Greece is a country where sun exposure and skin cancer prevention remain important public health considerations.

A 2024 study published in the scientific journal Cancers,¹ examining skin cancer patients and healthy individuals on the island of Crete, highlighted important differences in sun exposure and protection habits. Researchers found that participants diagnosed with skin cancer reported greater occupational and recreational sun exposure and were less likely to practise certain sun-protection behaviours than healthy participants.

The findings reinforce the importance of public awareness, early detection and access to appropriate treatment options for people affected by skin cancer.

An innovative approach to skin cancer treatment

Rhenium-SCT is a non-invasive²* radioisotope therapy that uses the radioisotope rhenium-188 to deliver targeted beta radiation to non-melanoma skin cancers.

The treatment involves the superficial application of a specially formulated paste over the affected area, with a protective barrier preventing direct contact between the paste and the patient's skin.

Unlike surgery, Rhenium-SCT does not require the invasive surgical removal of the affected tissue. While a biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis and assess treatment suitability, the therapy itself is non-invasive and generally completed in a single session.^3,4,† The treatment approach is determined by the treating physician based on the characteristics of the lesion and the patient's individual circumstances.

Specialist clinical expertise in Thessaloniki

The introduction of Rhenium-SCT at Theageneio Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki is supported by the expertise of Dr. Theodoros Kalathas, Head of Nuclear Medicine.

"Every patient with non-melanoma skin cancer has individual clinical needs, making access to a range of treatment options important."

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"Rhenium-SCT provides an additional non-surgical approach for suitable patients, and we are pleased to make this technology available at our hospital here in Thessaloniki," says Dr. Kalathas.

Expanding access through international partnerships

The addition of Theageneio Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki builds on OncoBeta's growing international network of treatment centres, including an existing location at the University General Hospital of Larissa in Greece. Rhenium-SCT is also available across several European countries, including Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

The introduction of Rhenium-SCT highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together dermatology and nuclear medicine expertise to support accurate diagnosis, appropriate patient selection and coordinated treatment.

Professor Aimilios Lallas, Professor of Dermatology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, President of the International Dermoscopy Society, and Scientific Co-Ordinator of the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center of Northern Greece, explains:

"Effective skin cancer management begins with accurate diagnosis and an understanding of each patient's individual needs. A new collaboration between dermatologists and nuclear medicine specialists allows access to an additional therapy option for the subset of skin cancer patients who may benefit from this approach."

"Rhenium-SCT provides an additional treatment option within this multidisciplinary approach, supporting more personalised management of non-melanoma skin cancer," says Prof. Lallas.

OncoBeta's collaboration with Mediray reflects its strategy of working with established local distribution partners and specialist healthcare providers to expand treatment availability. Dr. Philipp Weber of OncoBeta welcomes the collaboration:

"We are delighted to work alongside Mediray and the specialist clinical teams at Theageneio Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki to introduce Rhenium-SCT in Thessaloniki. Strong local partnerships and multidisciplinary expertise are essential to expanding access to innovative skin cancer treatment options internationally," says Dr. Weber.

The introduction at Theageneio Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki marks another step in OncoBeta's commitment to broadening access to non-surgical skin cancer treatment through international partnerships and clinical collaboration.

About the Rhenium-SCT® (Skin Cancer Therapy)

Rhenium-SCT® is a non-invasive^2,* cutaneous radioisotope therapy developed for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.⁵

The therapy uses the beta-emitting radioisotope rhenium-188, delivered through a specially designed application system to treat the affected skin lesion. A protective barrier prevents the radioactive compound from coming into direct contact with the patient's skin.

Rhenium-SCT offers a non-surgical treatment approach, with treatment generally performed in a single session.^3,4† Suitability is determined by a qualified treating physician based on the patient's diagnosis and individual clinical circumstances.

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About OncoBeta®

OncoBeta GmbH is a privately held medical device company headquartered in Garching near Munich, Germany, specialising in the development and commercialisation of innovative radioisotope therapies. The company has focused on the development, regulatory approval and international commercialisation of Rhenium-SCT® (Skin Cancer Therapy), working with healthcare professionals and medical institutions to support the availability of non-surgical treatment options for non-melanoma skin cancer.

Find out more about the Rhenium-SCT at www.oncobeta.com

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About Mediray

Mediray is a Greece-based medical technology company specialising in nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceuticals and related medical equipment and services. The company supplies diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, supports the introduction of medical applications of ionizing radiation, and provides specialist radiation protection and quality assurance services.

Through its distribution partnership with OncoBeta, Mediray supports the availability of Rhenium-SCT in Greece.

Find out more about Mediray at www.mediray.gr

Forward-looking statements

This announcement includes forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of OncoBeta's control and which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning OncoBeta's plans, objectives, goals, future events, performance and/or other information that is not historical information. All such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. OncoBeta undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances after the date made, except as required by law.

*No direct skin contact or incisions.<sup>2

†</sup>Rhenium SCT offers a single-session treatment with 95.1% CR rate (95% CI 91.5%, 97.2%) over 24 months, measured by visual modified RECIST by best overall response, and 2.3% recurrence rate by 24 months.³ [Qualifying statement: Treatment was generally well tolerated. Adverse events were mostly mild to moderate. Twelve Grade 3/4 events occurred at earlier time points, with none persisting beyond 6 months. The most common 24-month adverse events were hypopigmentation (G1/2: 58%/5%), telangiectasia (G1: 15%), alopecia (G1/2: 10.4%/0.9%) and induration (G1/2: 9.6%/0.9%). No treatment-related adverse events led to study withdrawal.]⁴

References:

1. Skin Cancer Knowledge, Sun Exposure, Photoprotection Behavior, and Perceived Barriers Associated with Skin Cancer Types in a Greek Cohort: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Island of Crete. Cancers. 2024;16(24):4226. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16244226.
2. Castellucci P, et al. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2021;48(5):1511–1521.
3. Baxi S, et al. J Nucl Med. 2024;00:1–6. DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.124.267988.
4. Baxi S. et al. 2026 EANMI, doi:10.1016/j.eanmi.2026.100311.
5. Cardaci G, et al. Adv Radiat Oncol. 2025;10(7):101802.