Patrick Linson, MD, MPH

Patient Resources

Guidance organized by diagnosis and need.

Dr. Linson’s Patient Resource and Education Library

Trusted guidance,
organized for you.

This growing library will bring together patient education, trusted websites, support groups and other useful resources for each condition Dr. Linson treats.

Prostate cancerPlanning, treatment choices, side effects and recovery

Brain & spine tumorsStereotactic treatment, preparation and follow-up

Lung cancerRadiation approaches, breathing considerations and support

Liver & kidney tumorsFocused treatment and what to expect

Skin cancerRadiation treatment, skin care and follow-up

Additional patient education

Non-Cancer Conditions

Information and current research for non-cancer conditions treated with radiation therapy.

Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) for Osteoarthritis

LDRT uses doses much lower than those commonly used to treat cancer. For selected adults with persistent, symptomatic osteoarthritis, it may be considered as a noninvasive option intended to influence inflammation and potentially reduce pain. Research is continuing, results vary, and LDRT is not appropriate for every patient. A consultation is needed to review prior treatments, imaging, health history, expected benefits, uncertainties and possible risks.

Patient guide and researchRead the osteoarthritis LDRT patient guide →Review peer-reviewed scientific information ↗Completed randomized-trial report from ASTRO ↗

Dupuytren’s contracture

Radiation therapy may be considered for selected patients with Dupuytren’s contracture. The evidence, timing and potential benefits should be discussed during an individual consultation.

Research and resources2025 review in Practical Radiation Oncology ↗Current phase II study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Patient Resources

Trusted guidance,organized for you.

Non-Cancer Conditions

Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) for Osteoarthritis

Dupuytren’s contracture

Trusted guidance,
organized for you.