Department of Radiation Oncology

Department News

Science Advances 2024 

July 31, 2024

Researchers at Stanford University have described a back-up DNA repair mechanism which could lead to new treatments for cancer.

The study, published in the journal Science Advances, also sheds light on the mechanism of action of V(D)J recombination and chromosome translocations when this alternative repair pathway takes over.

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Remembering Wu Liu

May 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Dr. Wu Liu's passing on May 14th. He was an incredible clinical physicist and steadfast researcher, an inspiring colleague, and a great friend who will be dearly missed. Dr. Liu joined our department as an associate professor in the division of medical physics in 2019. Over his career, he has published over 40 research papers, and advanced the concept of using x-rays to personalize radiotherapy.

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2024 Emeriti/ae Council

March 4, 2024

Sarah Donaldson, MD, has been selected to join the Emeriti/ae Council as a representative of the Stanford School of Medicine. The Council is a group of 16 emeriti/ae volunteer faculty and staff from across the university that supports the emeriti/ae community, reflecting emeriti/ae interests and concerns, communicating with relevant University officers.

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CLINICAL CARE

Eradicating cancer and other diseases and eliminating cancer healthcare disparities by providing the highest quality, compassionate, cutting-edge, personalized radiation therapy.
 

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RESEARCH

Advancing discoveries, promoting health equity and translating new knowledge in radiation therapy, radiation physics, and cancer biology in ethically responsible and environmentally sustainable ways.

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EDUCATION

Training the next generation of compassionate leaders in radiation oncology, biology, and physics to address the healthcare needs of diverse populations through innovation, personalized patient care and research.

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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.