Radiation therapy for benign conditions

We can treat benign conditions with radiation therapy to reduce the pain or discomfort associated with degenerative or inflammatory conditions.

Benign diseases that can benefit from radiation therapy include certain inflammatory conditions of the hands or feet. We offer radiotherapy for dupuytren’s disease, ledderhose disease, keloid scars, plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis. Radiation therapy may help prevent disease from getting worse, and may also improve symptoms. Radiation therapy may be suitable for you if other treatments haven’t worked, or as an alternative to surgery. We offer these treatments at many of our centres.

Radiation treatments are typically delivered over 10 daily sessions, with each session takes around 15 minutes. The treatment is normally very tolerable. There may be some mild redness of the skin immediately following treatment, but this usually disappears over 2-3 weeks. Where treatment is on the hand, there can be some reduction in palm sweating.

Disclaimer:

Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information on this webpage at the date of its publication, however, the information does not take the place of professional or medical advice. Please consult your doctor or treating clinician to determine whether any form of medical treatment or health service is appropriate for you.

Any procedure including treatments involving radiation carry risks, including skin irritation and associated pain. Before proceeding with a referral for treatment, patients should be advised to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. As in any medical procedure, patient experiences and outcomes will vary.