title: New perspectives in radiation oncology: Young radiation oncologist point of view and challenges.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To assess the role of the young radiation oncologist in the context of important recent advancements in the field of radiation oncology, and to explore new perspectives and competencies of the young radiation oncologist.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Radiation oncology is a field that has rapidly advanced over the last century. It holds a rich tradition of clinical care and evidence-based practice, and more recently has advanced with revolutionary innovations in technology and computer science, as well as pharmacology and molecular biology.
  
  
  METHODS
  Several young radiation oncologists from different countries evaluated the current status and future directions of radiation oncology.
  
  
  RESULTS
  For young radiation oncologists, it is important to reflect on the current practice and future directions of the specialty as it relates to the role of the radiation oncologist in the comprehensive management of cancer patients. Radiation oncologists are responsible for the radiation treatment provided to patients and its subsequent impact on patients' quality of life. Young radiation oncologists must proactively master new clinical, biological and technical information, as well as lead radiation oncology teams consisting of physicists, dosimetrists, nurses and technicians.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The role of the young radiation oncologist in the field of oncology should be proactive in developing new competencies. Above all, it is important to remember that we are dealing with the family members and loved ones of many individuals during the most difficult part of their lives.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto Madrileño de Oncologia/Grupo IMO, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Jose Luis
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Lopez Guerra
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto Madrileño de Oncologia/Grupo IMO, Madrid, Spain ; Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto Nacional del Cancer de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Isa
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States.
authors.forename: Michelle M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut de cancérologie Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Celine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bourgier
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto Madrileño de Oncologia/Grupo IMO, Madrid, Spain ; Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut de cancérologie Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Hugo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Marsiglia
keywords: Evidence-based; Oncology; Radiotherapy