Radiation Oncology

Charlotte Ivy Rivers, MD, explored the impact of updated WHO criteria and functional imaging, such as DOTATATE-PET, on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with CNS tumors.

Sunil W. Dutta, MD, discussed why clinical follow-up remains an essential soft skill for radiation oncologists in an increasingly automated field.

Charlotte Ivey Rivers, MD, discussed the importance of rare CNS tumor research, upcoming trial data in meningioma, and the role of functional radiosurgery.

Fumiko Chino, MD, discussed the nuances of patient-centered care, addressing financial toxicity, AI bias in oncology, and survivorship.

Pranshu Mohindra, MD, outlined considerations for optimizing the use of hypofractionated radiation for patients with lung cancer.

J. Isabelle Choi, MD, discussed proton and photon therapy for locoregional recurrences, emphasizing advanced IMRT/VMAT techniques and CTV delineation.

Sunil W. Dutta, MD, discussed hypofractionation in breast reconstruction and why clinical follow up remains a key "soft skill" in an AI-driven field.

Emily Papai, MD, discussed her study on RECIST responses to neoadjuvant radiation in retroperitoneal sarcoma and the challenges of organ-sparing surgery.

The differences in treatment setting are associational and are likely influenced by confounding by indication and not treatment effects.

A 5-year OS rate of 97.1% was observed among patients who received PSMA PET/CT restaging at first biochemical recurrence following prostatectomy.

Parul Barry, MD, discusses advances such as ultrahypofractionated radiation and the growing role of AI in streamlining workflows for breast cancer care.

Theranostics, a technique that combines traditional medication with diagnostics, is “limitless,” according to Brandon Mancini, MD, MBA, FACRO.

Based on the prevalence of GLP-1 agonists employed in standard medical practice, Li’s team will assess their impact on radiotherapy for prostate cancer.

J. Isabelle Choi, MD, outlined evidence-based strategies for radiation dose escalation in locoregionally advanced breast cancer.

Experts discuss new modalities such as HPV vaccines, balancing hope with realism, and other considerations in cervical cancer management.

Throughout 2026, CancerNetwork® and the journal ONCOLOGY® will be dedicated to sharing the most critical developments in the radiation oncology field.

Host Brandon Mancini, MD, MBA, FACRO, introduces a special podcast series focused on delivering key insights and takeaways in the radiation oncology space.

ACT5 of the PLAT study found radiotherapy dose escalation did not improve outcomes, safety, or QOL in patients with anal cancer.

In patients less likely to respond to neoadjuvant chemoradiation, postoperative adjuvant therapy may be a viable strategy in this ESCC group.

Surgeons and radiation oncologists can collaborate to discuss expected toxicity and surgical outcomes among patients with resectable gastric cancer.

Data from the CRITICS-II trial support total neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus chemoradiotherapy as a preferred candidate for future study in this population.

Neoadjuvant immunotherapy plus chemotherapy did not definitively increase the risk of severe pneumonitis compared with adjuvant immunotherapy.

Investigators assessed recurrence rates between axillary lymph node dissection recipients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy vs nonrecipients.

Overall survival significantly improved with radiation plus cisplatin/paclitaxel in the phase 2 RTOG 9911 trial over a historical control cohort.

Stereotactic body radiotherapy alone may be feasible instead of immediate systemic therapy in select patients with oligometastatic cancer.