Radiation oncology is a specialty that studies the effects of ionizing radiation on cancer cells and tumors and examines treatment methods performed with ionizing radiation.

Radiation Oncology is one of the three main pillars used in the treatment of cancer patients. These are respectively Cancer Surgery, Radiation Therapy (Radiotherapy, formerly known as radiation therapy) and Medical Oncology. 

 

Which Diseases Does Radiation Oncology Treat?

All types of cancer in radiation oncology; 50-70% of all cancer patients are treated in the Radiation Oncology clinic at some point in their lives.

  • Breast Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Brain Tumors
  • Bladder Tumors
  • Skin Cancer
  • Larynx Cancer
  • Cancer of the Uterus, Cervix
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Bone Metastases
  • Brain Metastases
  • Liver Metastases
  • Lymph Node Metastases