PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — For those who live with arthritis pain that just won’t go away, a new treatment is available that may provide relief. WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) is now offering External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT), a non-invasive, low-dose radiation treatment specifically for patients who haven’t found success with medications, injections, or physical therapy.
EBRT has been used safely for decades in cancer care, and it is now gaining ground as an effective treatment for reducing joint inflammation and pain caused by arthritis. Delivered over just six outpatient sessions, the therapy uses focused radiation to ease chronic discomfort without surgery, downtime, or long recovery.
“This is a game-changing option for people whose arthritis pain continues to interfere with daily life,” said Dr. Joe Baisden, radiation oncologist at PCH. “It offers real relief for patients who want to avoid or are ineligible for surgery, or who feel like they’ve run out of options.”
Treatments are performed using the hospital’s advanced Varian Halcyon™ system, which was installed earlier this year. The Halcyon™ system ensures fast, accurate delivery with enhanced comfort and safety. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover EBRT for arthritis in eligible patients.
Patients should talk about EBRT with their primary care physicians or reach out to Bluefield Radiation Oncology at 304-327-1570 to see if they are a candidate for this treatment.
