Our Programs
What we do to help people learn about LDRT
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so everything below serves our educational mission. The work falls into three programs. All of them are open to the public, and physicians review our medical content for accuracy.
1. Patient Education Library
The research on low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) is written for specialists. Our library turns it into something patients and caregivers can use: what the treatment is, who it might help, what it costs, what the evidence shows, and what the risks are.
- Guides that walk through each step: what LDRT is, candidacy, insurance coverage, what to expect, side effects, and success rates
- Side-by-side comparisons with other options, including cortisone injections, knee replacement, and the broader set of arthritis treatments
- Research summaries and the 2026 American Radium Society guidance, explained without the jargon
- A detailed FAQ covering the questions patients ask us most
- Every medical article is reviewed by our Medical Advisory Board
2. National Treatment Directory
Knowing a treatment exists does not help much if you cannot find anyone who offers it. Our directory is, to our knowledge, the largest public listing of US hospitals and radiation oncology practices that provide LDRT for osteoarthritis: more than 600 locations in all 50 states, DC, and Guam, searchable by state and city, plus an interactive map.
- Each listing is labeled Confirmed or Reported. Confirmed means we have found public evidence that the program offers LDRT for osteoarthritis, or the center has confirmed it to us directly
- Each listing shows the address, phone, website, and conditions treated, plus the physicians at that location where we have them
- The directory keeps growing, including through radiation oncologists who reach out to us directly to be listed
3. Community Outreach
Most people with joint pain have never heard of LDRT, and no one can search for a treatment they don't know exists. Outreach is how we spread the word, so that when people do go looking, they find clear and accurate information. Our outreach program has connected with more than 3,000 community organizations around the country.
- We share educational materials with senior centers, assisted living communities, libraries, YMCAs, and other local groups
- Our flyers explain LDRT in plain language and are made for bulletin boards and waiting rooms
- Our State Outreach Ambassadors, student volunteers across the country, connect local organizations with our materials and help grow the directory
How This Work Gets Paid For
Radiant Joint Alliance is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 42-3274965). Donations cover website hosting, directory upkeep, printing, and postage for outreach to community organizations.
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