Jose Luis Lopez Guerra1, Nicolas Isa2, Michelle M Kim3, Celine Bourgier4, Hugo Marsiglia5. 1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto Madrileño de Oncologia/Grupo IMO, Madrid, Spain. 2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto Madrileño de Oncologia/Grupo IMO, Madrid, Spain ; Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto Nacional del Cancer de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile. 3. Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States. 4. Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut de cancérologie Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, Paris, France. 5. Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto Madrileño de Oncologia/Grupo IMO, Madrid, Spain ; Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut de cancérologie Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, Paris, France.
Abstract
AIM: To assess the role of the young radiation oncologist in the context of important recent advancements in the field of radiation oncology, and to explore new perspectives and competencies of the young radiation oncologist. BACKGROUND: Radiation oncology is a field that has rapidly advanced over the last century. It holds a rich tradition of clinical care and evidence-based practice, and more recently has advanced with revolutionary innovations in technology and computer science, as well as pharmacology and molecular biology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Several young radiation oncologists from different countries evaluated the current status and future directions of radiation oncology. RESULTS: For young radiation oncologists, it is important to reflect on the current practice and future directions of the specialty as it relates to the role of the radiation oncologist in the comprehensive management of cancer patients. Radiation oncologists are responsible for the radiation treatment provided to patients and its subsequent impact on patients' quality of life. Young radiation oncologists must proactively master new clinical, biological and technical information, as well as lead radiation oncology teams consisting of physicists, dosimetrists, nurses and technicians. CONCLUSIONS: The role of the young radiation oncologist in the field of oncology should be proactive in developing new competencies. Above all, it is important to remember that we are dealing with the family members and loved ones of many individuals during the most difficult part of their lives.
AIM: To assess the role of the young radiation oncologist in the context of important recent advancements in the field of radiation oncology, and to explore new perspectives and competencies of the young radiation oncologist. BACKGROUND: Radiation oncology is a field that has rapidly advanced over the last century. It holds a rich tradition of clinical care and evidence-based practice, and more recently has advanced with revolutionary innovations in technology and computer science, as well as pharmacology and molecular biology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Several young radiation oncologists from different countries evaluated the current status and future directions of radiation oncology. RESULTS: For young radiation oncologists, it is important to reflect on the current practice and future directions of the specialty as it relates to the role of the radiation oncologist in the comprehensive management of cancerpatients. Radiation oncologists are responsible for the radiation treatment provided to patients and its subsequent impact on patients' quality of life. Young radiation oncologists must proactively master new clinical, biological and technical information, as well as lead radiation oncology teams consisting of physicists, dosimetrists, nurses and technicians. CONCLUSIONS: The role of the young radiation oncologist in the field of oncology should be proactive in developing new competencies. Above all, it is important to remember that we are dealing with the family members and loved ones of many individuals during the most difficult part of their lives.
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