Low-Dose Radiation Therapy
Relief from Joint Pain —
Without Shots or Surgery
If arthritis, tendonitis, or chronic joint pain is limiting your daily life, Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) may offer lasting relief. No needles, no surgery, no downtime.
Utah Cancer Specialists is the only accredited LDRT facility in the Mountain West, with specialized training in Germany for low-dose radiation and benign conditions.
What Is LDRT?
A different approach to pain relief
LDRT is a gentle treatment that targets inflammation — a major driver of chronic pain. Unlike injections or surgery, LDRT is non-invasive and painless. The goal is simple: calm the inflammation so you can move more comfortably again.
~15 min
per visit, outpatient
6 sessions
over 2–3 weeks
No needles
no recovery time
Months–years
of lasting relief
Most patients begin noticing relief during treatment or in the weeks that follow. Treatment can be safely repeated if pain returns.
Conditions We Treat
From arthritis to plantar fasciitis
Hands & Wrists
Arthritis, tendonitis, Dupuytren's contracture
Elbows
Tennis/golfer's elbow, bursitis, arthritis
Shoulders
Arthritis, rotator cuff pain, frozen shoulder
Hips & Knees
Arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, implant-related pain, Baker's cysts
Feet & Ankles
Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, arthritis, Lederhosen disease
Other Conditions
Keloids, connective tissue disorders, heterotopic ossification
Not sure if your condition qualifies? A consultation can help determine if LDRT may still be an option.
Our Physicians
Trained specialists leading the way
Douglas E. Holt, MD
Radiation Oncology
Board-certified radiation oncologist trained at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Colorado, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Germany — with specialized LDRT training for benign conditions.
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C. Leland Rogers, MD
Radiation Oncology
Board-certified radiation oncologist trained at the University of Kentucky and University of North Carolina. Sees patients at Jordan Valley Cancer Center in West Jordan, Utah.
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A full overview of the treatment, conditions we treat, and what to expect — before your consultation.
Where to Receive Treatment
Jordan Valley Cancer Center
Radiation Oncology
Holy Cross Hospital
3592 West 9000 South, Suite 100
West Jordan, UT 84088
Hours:
Mon–Thu: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Fri: 7:30am – 12:00pm
Phone: 801-601-2260
✓ Self-referrals are welcome