Key Journals and Their Focus

Introduces journals that publish radiation oncology research and guidance such as International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics (Red Journal), Radiotherapy and Oncology, and Practical Radiation Oncology; explains article types including clinical trials, technical reports, and guideline updates.

How to Read Radiation Oncology Research

A checklist for appraising radiation therapy studies: note patient selection, prescription and fractionation, planning technique, dose metrics, toxicity grading, and follow-up duration to judge applicability.

Using Literature for Protocols and Trials

Advice on extracting dose constraints, motion management methods, and outcome metrics from papers to support protocol proposals, departmental trials, and multidisciplinary tumor board discussions.