Radiotherapy contributes to about 40% of all cancer cures but still lags behind systemic therapy in funding and attention, according to a new impact report released at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) 67thAnnual Meeting.
Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that uses radiation therapy to treat cancer. The radiation therapy channel covers all aspects of radiation oncology technology. Radiation therapy includes linear accelerators (LINAC), proton therapy, brachytherapy, image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), focused ultrasound, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), treatment planning systems and tomotherapy.
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