Radiation Therapy Explained – Myths vs Facts

by Dr. M S Belliappa

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.

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