Radiation therapy is used to treat a range of non-cancerous conditions that affect tissues, joints, nerves, and blood vessels. The TrueBeam linear accelerator uses targeted energy to shrink tissues, reduce abnormal cell growth, or decrease inflammation.
Each condition benefits differently:
- Bursitis is swelling and pain in small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, muscles, and tendons near joints. Radiation reduces inflammation and pain in the affected areas. Radiation is carefully planned to affect only the problem area while protecting the surrounding healthy tissues.
- Keloids are thick, raised scars that grow larger than the original wound. Radiation is used after surgical removal to prevent the thick scar tissue from growing back.
- Meningiomas are slow-growing, non-cancerous tumors that form on the protective layers of the brain and spinal cord. Radiation can stop or slow the growth of the tumor, helping to manage symptoms without surgery.
- Osteoarthritis is a condition where the joints wear down over time, causing pain and stiffness. Radiation helps reduce inflammation in the joints, relieving pain and improving movement.
- Plantar fasciitis is the painful swelling of the tissue along the bottom of the foot, often causing heel pain. Radiation helps calm the inflamed tissue, easing long-term pain.
- Schwannomas are benign tumors that grow from the nerves in the body. Radiation therapy can slow or halt tumor growth, preserving nerve function.
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