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Why This Matters

Osteoarthritis affects 32.5 million adults in the United States, and that number is projected to climb to 78 million by 2040. Yet low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) for osteoarthritis, remains strikingly underused. A landmark 1998 survey of more than 1,300 institutions worldwide found that fewer than 10% of U.S. radiation providers used LDRT for osteoarthritis, compared with more than 85% in Central European countries, where it has been standard practice for decades.

That gap is not about the treatment being new. It is about awareness. Most patients have never heard of LDRT, and many doctors outside radiation oncology have not either. Radiant Joint Alliance exists to close that gap: a free, plain-language directory and education resource so patients with stubborn joint pain know this option exists and where to find it.

What Donations Fund

Radiant Joint Alliance is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to educating patients about low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis. Your generosity allows us to continue expanding our reach and providing free educational resources. Donations help fund:

• Website hosting and domain costs
• Maintaining the nationwide directory of LDRT locations
• Printing flyers and educational materials
• Postage and mailing costs for outreach to organizations
• Supplies for in-person community events and health fairs
• Social media outreach and campaign