Radiation Oncologist

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
RO
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ɑŋˈkɑləʤɪst/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. The67-year-old radiation oncologist was narrowly elected last year in a district that includes Huntsville and Decatur.
  2. The boost dose was6 – 16 Gy according to resection margins and at the discretion of the radiation oncologist.
  3. A degree in radiobiology can be a stepping stone to a career as a radiation oncologist, or a researcher in cancer treatment, nuclear safety, genetic engineering, and other fields.
  4. Before chemotherapy, before radiation, the knife is frequently the oncologist's first line of attack.

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