A radiation oncologist is a specialist physician who uses ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer. Radiation oncology is one of the three primary specialties, the other two being surgical and medical oncology, involved in the treatment of cancer. Radiation can be given as a curative modality, either alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. It may also be used palliatively, to relieve symptoms in patients with incurable cancers. A radiation oncologist may also use radiation to treat some benign diseases, including benign tumors. In some countries, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are controlled by a single oncologist who is a "clinical oncologist". Radiation oncologists work closely with other physicians such as surgical oncologists, interventional radiologists, internal medicine subspecialists, and medical oncologists, as well as medical physicists and technicians as part of the multi-disciplinary cancer team. Radiation oncologists undergo four years of oncology-specific training whereas oncologists who deliver chemotherapy have two years of additional training in cancer care during fellowship after internal medicine residency in the United States.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the leading professional organisation for the promotion of the science and practice of the medical specialties of clinical radiology and radiation oncology in Australia and New Zealand. The college has members throughout the world. RANZCR provides the educational curricula for medical graduates training to enter the specialties.
Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology is a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Nature Portfolio. The journal was renamed from Nature Clinical Practice Oncology in April 2009. Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology is one of eight Clinical Review journals published by Nature Portfolio. It covers research developments and clinical practice in oncology. The editor-in-chief is Diana Romero.
The American College of Radiology (ACR), founded in 1923, is a professional medical society representing nearly 40,000 diagnostic radiologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is the professional body responsible for the specialties of clinical oncology and clinical radiology throughout the United Kingdom. Its role is to advance the science and practice of radiology and oncology, further public education, and set appropriate professional standards of practice. The college sets and monitors the educational curriculum for those training to enter the profession, and administers the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists exams. It is a registered charity in the United Kingdom (no. 211540).
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology is the official journal of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. It is a bimonthly medical journal covering radiological practice and research in Australasia. It is published by Wiley-Blackwell and was established in 1957.
The Journal of Clinical Oncology is a peer-reviewed medical journal published 3 times a month by the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. It covers research on all aspects of clinical oncology. The journal was established in 1983 and the editor-in-chief is Jonathan W. Friedberg. JCO's Impact Factor is 45.3 as reported by Clarivate in its 2022 Journal Citation Reports.
The British Journal of General Practice is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal for general practitioners and primary care researchers.
JCO Oncology Practice is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering the mechanics of oncology care. It was established in 2005 and is published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The editor-in-chief is John V. Cox. The editor-in-chief designate is Jeffrey Peppercorn.
Professor David James Kerr CBE is a British Cancer Researcher. His primary area of research is treatment and management of colorectal cancer.
The European Journal of Cancer is a peer-reviewed medical journal devoted to cancer research on experimental oncology, clinical oncology, and on cancer epidemiology and prevention. It is the official journal of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and the European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA). The editor-in-chief is Alexander M. M. Eggermont.
The Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, established in 2003, is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal of oncology and the official journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). It is published by Harborside Press and the editor-in-chief is Margaret Tempero. It publishes the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology, updates and review articles elaborating on guideline recommendations, and health services and clinical research papers, as well as correspondence and commentaries.
Professor Sir Michael Adrian Richards, CBE, MD, DSc (Hon), FRCP is a British oncologist. From 1999 to 2013 he was the National Cancer Director in the UK Government's Department of Health. He was appointed to be the Chief Inspector of Hospitals in the Care Quality Commission on 31 May 2013. and was said by the Health Service Journal to be the third most powerful person in the English NHS in December 2013.
The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing is a bimonthly peer-reviewed nursing journal covering oncology nursing. It was established in 1997 and is published by the Oncology Nursing Society. The editor-in-chief is Joni L. Watson.
Annals of Surgical Oncology is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by Springer International Publishing on behalf of the Society of Surgical Oncology. It is an official journal of the Society of Surgical Oncology, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. The editor-in-chief is Kelly M. McMasters.
Future Oncology is a peer-reviewed medical journal established in 2005 and published by Future Medicine. It covers all aspects of oncology. The editors-in-chief are Ron Allison and Jackson Orem.
The Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering oncology. It was established in 1903 under the name Zeitschrift für Krebsforschung, and changed its name to Zeitschrift für Krebsforschung und klinische Onkologie in 1971. The journal obtained its current name in 1979. It is published by Springer Science+Business Media under a hybrid publishing model and the editor-in-chief is Klaus Hoffken.
The Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering clinical oncology. It was established in 1971 and is published by Oxford University Press. The editor-in-chief is Tadao Kakizoe. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2016 impact factor of 1.905.
Clinical Otolaryngology is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering the field of otorhinolaryngology. It was established in 1976 as Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences, obtaining its current title in 2005. It is published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of ENT UK and the British Otorhinolaryngology & Allied Sciences Research Society (BOARS). The journal's scope is described as"clinically oriented research papers ... dealing with: current otorhinolaryngological practice; audiology, otology, balance, rhinology, larynx, voice and paediatric ORL; head and neck oncology; head and neck plastic and reconstructive surgery; and continuing medical education and ORL training."
Charlotte E. Coles is a British oncologist and professor at the University of Cambridge Her research focuses on using personalised radiation therapy for people with breast cancer. In 2019 she was awarded a Research Professorship at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
