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When you hear the word “radiation,” do you think of cancer, Chernobyl, or an airport scanner? In this powerful episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Dr. Sanjay Mehta, a radiation oncologist, to completely redefine your understanding of radiation as a tool for medicine.
Dr. Mehta reveals how modern technology has made radiation oncology incredibly precise, minimizing side effects for cancer patients. He also shares groundbreaking insights into the underutilized field of low-dose radiation therapy, a safe and effective treatment for common inflammatory conditions like arthritis, tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone with chronic pain or a fear of radiation, offering a new path to health and healing.
Chapter Markers
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - The biggest myths about radiation
1:33 - Dr. Sanjay Mheta's introduction
2:07 - Radiation as a treatment for prostate cancer
3:41 - The side effects of surgery vs. radiation
4:32 - The training of a radiation oncologist
5:34 - Full-body scans and diagnosis
7:48 - What is radiation?
9:00 - The difference between medicine and poison
10:50 - The electromagnetic spectrum
12:21 - Ionizing vs. Non-ionizing radiation
13:42 - How we are naturally exposed to radiation
15:50 - The biggest myth about radiation
18:50 - Hormesis and low-dose radiation
21:10 - The evolution of radiation technology
22:38 - Radiation in daily life (dentist X-rays)
25:00 - Can all cancers be destroyed by radiation?
26:43 - Why radiation doesn't always burn skin
28:25 - How radiation treatment is planned
32:27 - Side effects of prostate cancer surgery
33:09 - Penile shortening and prostate surgery
36:00 - The role of testosterone in prostate cancer
38:37 - How radiation affects bodybuilders
39:09 - Who is not a candidate for radiation?
41:33 - Is radiation the standard of care for all cancers?
42:32 - Debunking radiation fear (microwaves, etc.)
44:38 - The airport scanner debate
47:03 - Other sources of radiation exposure
52:32 - Grounding and radiation
54:40 - Low-dose radiation for musculoskeletal injuries
55:50 - The history of low-dose radiation
57:22 - The use of radiation in the 1800s
59:42 - Cortisone vs. low-dose radiation for pain
1:03:00 - Dr. Ma's personal story of treatment
1:04:07 - The duration and protocol of low-dose radiation
1:08:16 - Inflammation and low-dose radiation
1:10:59 - The durability of radiation therapy
1:12:00 - Reversal of disease
1:17:22 - Radiation's effect on hip pain
1:18:29 - Treating rheumatoid arthritis
1:20:29 - Post-operative radiation
1:22:11 - Low-dose radiation for Peyronie's disease
1:24:42 - What's holding back adoption of this therapy in the US?
1:26:45 - The future of low-dose radiation
1:27:31 - How to book an appointment with Dr. Mehta
1:28:09 - Closing Remarks
Who is Dr. Sanjay Mehta?
Dr. Sanjay Mehta has been treating cancer patients for over 25 years using state of the art radiation oncology technology. He is now successfully treating patients with arthritis, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis with low dose radiation using proven European regimens. It is non invasive, painless, and covered by Medicare and most insurance plans.
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