Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology
Message from James M. Metz, MD — Chairman
Penn Radiation Oncology is dedicated to a three-part mission of excellence in patient care, basic and translational research, and the education of residents and students. We are committed to delivering excellence in every area and as such we steadfastly believe that "Excellence is Standard."
Penn Radiation Oncology is one of the most comprehensive radiation oncology programs in the world. The outstanding faculty and staff, combined with Penn’s extensive collection of advanced technology, gives patients access to nearly every treatment option available for their cancer. The broad range of radiation treatments available include Proton Therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), high-dose rate (HDR) and low-dose rate brachytherapy, partial breast irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and Gamma Knife radiation. With the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Radiation Oncology provides patient care at the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine (PCAM), six major hospitals, and nine community-based sites.
News
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Shaping the future of cancer care
Monday, August 24, 2026
Neha Vapiwala, MD, the Eli Glatstein Professor in Radiation Oncology and president of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), interviewed Karen Knudsen, CEO of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, for the RadOnc Report podcast. They preview the 2026 ASTRO Annual Meeting Presidential Symposium’s theme, “Data to Dialogue,” diving into research collaboration, combining radiation therapy and immunotherapy, and communicating cancer science to patients, families and the public.
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New research for high-risk, localized prostate cancer
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Neha Vapiwala, MD, the Eli Glatstein Professor in Radiation Oncology, discussed the results of the Phase 3 PROTEUS study, which found that adding an oral androgen receptor inhibitor to androgen deprivation therapy for six months before and six months after surgery improved certain outcomes for patients with high-risk localized or locally advanced prostate cancer.
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ASTRO names radiation oncology leaders as 2026 fellows
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has announced the 2026 ASTRO Fellows, recognizing their sustained contributions to radiation oncology, cancer research, education, patient care, and service to the society. Michelle Alonso-Basanta, MD, PhD, a professor of Radiation Oncology, has been named among the honorees who will be recognized during ASTRO’s 68th Annual Meeting on September 29 in Boston.