A radiation oncologist is a specialist who uses ionizing radiation (such as megavoltage X-rays or radionuclides) in the treatment of cancer. Radiation oncology is one of three major specialties, the other two are surgical and medical oncologists, who are 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 can also be used palliatively, to relieve symptoms in patients with cancer that can not be cured. A radiation oncologist may also use radiation to treat some benign diseases, including benign tumors. In some countries (not the United States), radiotherapy and chemotherapy are controlled by an oncologist who is a "clinical oncologist". Radiation oncologists work closely with other physicians such as oncology surgeons, interventional radiologists, internal medical subspecialists, and medical oncologists, as well as medical physicians and technicians as part of a multi-disciplinary cancer team.
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Training (by country)
United States
In the United States, radiation oncologists undergo a four-year residency (other than an internship), which is more devoted to oncology training than any other medical specialty. Currently, radiation oncology is one of the most competitive specializations in terms of residency degree. During the four years of post-graduate training, residents learn about clinical oncology, physics and biology of ionizing radiation, and treatment of cancer patients with radiation. After completing this training, radiation oncologists may be certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) for holders of the M.D. or American Osteopathic Board of Radiology (AOBR) for D.O. title holder. Board certifications include written tests and practical oral exams. The successful passing of this test leads to a 10-year, limited time, board certification for ABR diplomacy or 8 years, limited time, board certification for ABPS diplomats. Recertification is obtained through a series of continuing medical education and practice qualifications including written exams, evaluation of clinical practice parameters, continuing medical education credits, and meeting community practice standards.
India
The training of radiotherapy in India includes the treatment of solid tumors in terms of Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and palliative care in most states. The Post-Graduate degree MD is awarded after 3 years of post-MBBS comprehensive in-service training and final university level examinations. MD oncologist Radiation is the most expert oncologist in India who provides radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The first Asian Radiotherapy Department was established in 1910 at Calcutta Medical College in the state of West Bengal and is still a leading oncology training center in India.
Canada
Training on radiation oncology in Canada is very similar to the United States. The radiation oncologist directly incorporated radiation oncology residency for 5 years, with the first year as an apprentice year. Over the next four years, residents complete intensive training in clinical oncology, in radiophysics and radiobiology, and in planning the care and delivery of radiotherapy. Most radiation oncologists also pursue fellowship after their residency, for example including brachytherapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), gynecologic radiation oncology, and many others. Canadian radiation oncologists usually treat two or three different anatomical sites, such as head and neck, breast, genitourinari, hematology, gynecology, central nervous system, or lung cancer.
English & amp; Ireland
In the UK, clinical oncologists, who practice radiotherapy are also fully qualified to deliver chemotherapy. After completing their basic medical degree, all oncologists should train fully in general internal medicine and pass the MRCP exam, usually 3-4 years after qualification. After this, 5 years of Specialist Registrar (SpR) training is required in all aspects of non-surgical oncology in a recognized training program. During this time, participants must pass the FRCR exam to qualify for specialist registration as a clinical oncologist. Most trainees will extend their time to conduct academic fellowship, MD, or PhD. Almost all clinical oncologist consultants in the UK are Fellows of the Royal College of Radiologists, the governing body of specialization. While most oncologists will deal with common common case oncology options, there is an increase in specialization, in the hope that the consultant will specialize in one or two subsites.
Australia and New Zealand
In Australia and New Zealand, the Royal Australian and New Zealand Radiology Colleges (RANZCR [1]) award Fellowship (FRANZCR) to the trainees after the 5-year program and several sets of exams and modules. As in other countries, radiation oncologists tend to subspecialize although generalists will always be in smaller centers. Although trained in chemotherapy delivery, radiation oncologists in Australia and New Zealand rarely prescribe it.
Iran
In Iran, radiation oncologists, fully trained in all aspects of non-surgical oncology (including radiation therapy and chemotherapy), directly enter the 5-year residency program after the completion of 7 years of training in general medicine and acceptance at a comprehensive national examination residency.
Nepal
In Nepal, only the Beer Hospital runs a residency program in Radiation Oncology, under NAMS. This is a 3 year residency program, and the main domains are Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Palliative Care.
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See also
- Radiation therapy (radiotherapy)
- Oncology
- Medical Physics
References
External links
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