Radiation therapy often sounds scarier than it really is. Dr. M. S. Belliappa, HOD & Lead Consultant – Radiation Oncology at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, breaks down the biggest misconceptions and highlights the truth about how radiation helps in effective cancer treatment.
Key Insights from Dr. Belliappa
- Part of cancer care: Oncology treatment involves three pillars – surgical oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology.
- Decades of expertise
- Modern technology
- Myth: Radiation burns tissues → Fact
Radiation therapy is safe, effective, and far less intimidating than most people think.





