Radiation Oncology

Radiotherapeutic Oncology is a medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis, clinical care and treatment of cancer patients, focused primarily on the use of treatment with radiation, on the use and comparative assessment of alternative or associated treatments, and on research and teaching.

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Areas covered by Radiotherapuetic Oncology

Radiotherapuetic Oncology as a medical specialty covers the following areas:

The study of the natural epidemiological aspects, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of all patients for whom treatment with radiation could be indicated, wether they are cancer patients or otherwise.
The study and application of radiophysical knowledge to research, radiometry, clinical dosimetry and the protection of staff exposed to radiation.
The study and application of radiobiological knowledge, in both the experimental field and the clinical field.
The study and application of physical agents used in the specific diagnosis techniques for radiotherapeutic oncology (localization, centering, and simulation, etc.)
The proposal, implementation and monitoring of treatments with radiation.
The knowledge and application of interstitial radiotherapy treatment, which can only be carrier out with adequate training.
The determination of simulations and the use of assessments of associated and alternative treatments, with a view to harmonizing a comprehensive strategy.
Continuing professional development in the field of complications relating to the disease or to iatrogenesis that require prompt detection and appropriate treatment.
The use of all biological, physical, and technical resources in research and teaching programs within the specialty defined above.

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