The Future of Prostate Cancer Treatments & Non-Invasive Techniques with Less Side Effects | Dr. Sanjay Mehta

In this interview, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon interviews Dr. Sanjay Mehta, a radiation oncologist, about the uses, benefits, and myths surrounding radiation therapy. Dr. Mehta clarifies the different types of radiation, ionizing and non-ionizing, and explains how radiation is used to treat prostate cancer, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal injuries. He emphasizes the precision of modern radiation techniques, which minimize collateral damage to healthy tissue, and addresses common fears about radiation's safety. The discussion covers the history of radiation therapy, its effectiveness compared to other treatments like cortisone injections, and the potential for low-dose radiation to manage chronic pain and inflammation.