Department of Radiation Oncology
Department News
2022 Hewlett Award
August 28, 2023
Earlier this year, Richard Hoppe, MD, was selected for the Stanford Department of Medicine 2022 Hewlett Award. The in-person Medicine Grand Rounds (MGR) is scheduled for October 11 from 8am-9am, where Dr. Hoppe will deliver his lecture.
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Stanford first to try novel radiotherapy machine
August 24, 2023
New technology combines radiotherapy with real-time detection of cancer cells to target moving tumors or multiple metastases. Stanford Medicine is the first to research the technology in the clinic.
2023 ASTRO Fellowship
July 12, 2023
Lei Xing, PhD receives ASTRO Fellowship! The ASTRO Fellow designation (FASTRO) is awarded based on ASTRO membership, service to ASTRO and contributions to the field of radiation oncology. Dr. Xing will be honored at the ASTRO Awards Ceremony, held at ASTRO’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Congratulations Dr. Xing on this incredible achievement!
Our Mission
To bring the most advanced care to our patients by being at the cutting edge of research and technology.
Using the most state-of-the-art imaging systems and radiation delivery platforms in the world, our highly integrated team of physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and radiation therapists share a commitment to provide exceptional and compassionate care for patients.
VR Patient Treatment
We recognize that radiotherapy treatment can seem complex and unfamiliar for patients during a difficult time. Our department has created a three-part series of educational videos simulating treatment directed to patients undergoing radiation therapy so they know exactly what to expect.