Low Dose Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions

While radiotherapy is commonly known as a cancer treatment, low-dose radiotherapy is an excellent, non-invasive treatment option for many benign conditions. As the name suggests, this type of radiotherapy uses much smaller doses of radiation compared to what’s used for cancer treatments. This form of radiotherapy has been used to successfully treat conditions like arthritis, plantar fasciitis, Dupuytren’s, keloid scars, and more.

Applying low doses of radiation to the body to treat different benign conditions promotes healing and eases pain. Here’s a more in-depth look at LDR works:

Low-dose radiotherapy stops inflammation in its tracks. First, it can lower your body’s production of the naturally occurring chemicals that cause inflammation. Second, it stops inflammatory cells from rushing to the area of your body that’s in pain. This is especially beneficial for inflammatory conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, and Bursitis.

Reducing inflammation and swelling in parts of the body is key to relieving pain. Receiving low-dose radiation treatment can also make pain receptors in the body less sensitive. For patients who deal with chronic pain, reducing pain sensitivity can make a world of difference in their daily lives.

Low-dose radiotherapy doesn’t just help treat pain—it encourages healing in the body. Receiving low doses of radiation to parts of the body helps prevent abnormal tissue growth like that found in keloids or Ledderhose disease. In many cases, receiving low doses of radiation for these types of conditions doesn’t just stop progression but reverses some of the effects, so patients see improved health.

At Northwest Cancer Clinic, we specialize in using low-dose radiotherapy to treat benign conditions.
You can receive treatment for a variety of benign conditions, including:

For patients with these conditions who have not responded well to medications or other treatments, or perhaps wish to avoid surgery, low-dose radiation therapy is a painless and non-invasive option that is very often successful. Patients typically receive 6-10 treatments.

In studies on using low-dose radiation therapy for conditions like Bursitis, arthritis, and plantar fasciitis, well over 80% of patients experienced significant pain relief. For many, pain relief can last for several months or even years.

Low-dose radiation treatment has been proven to have almost no side effects. At most, patients may experience mild skin redness where the radiation is applied and a bit of fatigue, but these symptoms are usually temporary.

Seeking effective treatment for benign conditions can be challenging in part because of the side effects of different treatments. Certain medications can have negative side effects, and for some conditions that are treated with surgery, the process can be traumatic and the healing process long. Low-dose radiation treatments are a great option because they are non-invasive, painless, and have almost no side effects.

If you have a benign condition you are struggling with, low-dose radiation therapy might be a great option for you. Patient experiences have shown that this type of radiation treatment can be extremely effective when it comes to reducing inflammation and pain and promoting healing. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, persistent scars, or other inflammatory conditions, this could be the gentle yet effective solution you need.