Safe, effective treatment for benign conditions
Functional Radiotherapy can help reduce pain and relieve symptoms for a variety of problems – avoiding the need for long-term, invasive or surgical treatments.
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About Us
Dedicated to Hope, Healing, and Recovery.
Theralife was established by leading medical experts and healthcare professionals after seeing first-hand how effective low-dose Functional Radiotherapy is at treating the symptoms of various benign (non-cancer) conditions. We believe that patients with painful and debilitating conditions should have access to effective treatments to reduce pain and increase quality of life.
Functional Radiotherapy is a tried and tested treatment method that can reduce the symptoms of many painful or disabling conditions and can reduce the stress and anxiety associated with poor health.
Radiotherapy Eligibility
Am I a Candidate for Functional Radiotherapy?
Functional Radiotherapy may dramatically improve your life and the way you live it. You need a comprehensive exam by an experienced doctor to determine your personal needs and see if Radiotherapy is a good fit for you.
Eligibility
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Radiotherapy Results
What is Functional Radiotherapy?
Radiotherapy is the use of radiation to treat disease. Radiotherapy is often used to treat patients with cancer. It is called Functional Radiotherapy when it is used to treat benign (non-cancer) conditions. It is typically delivered using either X-rays or electrons. The technique and type of treatment used will depend on the condition and the site of the disease. The radiation dose is usually much lower than that for cancer, so resulting in fewer side-effects and requiring less overall treatment time than is needed for cancer.
You shouldn’t feel any pain during your radiotherapy treatment, however, you may be a little tired afterwards.
The indications for radiotherapy depend on the particular condition that you have. Your doctor will discuss whether radiotherapy is the right treatment for you, explaining the effectiveness and the side-effects involved.
A primary care physician (or another specialist) referral is generally needed if you plan to use your insurance. If you are self-funding then generally you do not need a referral letter, although we will share a copy of any letters that we write with your primary care physician so they have a record of the consultation and the treatment.
You may experience some minor side effects after radiotherapy treatment. Your specific risk will be discussed with you during your initial consultation. During your treatment, you shouldn’t experience any pain, drowsiness or dizziness.
It’s important to note that the radiation dose is much lower than radiotherapy treatment for cancer, so that side effects tend to be mild.
While there is a theoretical risk of developing a cancer in the skin within the treated area, the risk is very small.
For a 50 year old, the life-time risk of developing a type of skin cancer in the treated region is around 1 in 1,000 patients. The risk of cancer will be slightly higher if you are younger and lower if you are older at the time of treatment. Your specific risk will be discussed in detail with your consultant.
Since the radiation is precisely targeted at the problem area, it avoids unnecessary exposure to the rest of your body and so there is no increase in cancer risk outside of the treated area.
If you have any concerns during your treatment, a member of the clinical staff will be available to answer your questions at any time.
Improving quality of life
Conditions We Treat
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Ledderhose Disease
Plantar Fasciitis
Keloid Scarring
Coverage for Functional Radiotherapy
Our partners will work with you to understand your financial needs and review options for insurance coverage, understand out of pocket costs, and work through options so you can begin your treatment as soon as possible. Contact us today to learn more.
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At Theralife, our services are safe, easy, and affordable. You too can see why hundreds of thousands of patients have chosen Theralife for a better value. There is no reason to wait. Click the link below for more information on the cost and financing options we have available.
