from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

UNC Radiation Oncology is once again a Top 5 Clinic based on patient satisfaction surveys. This is the second time in a row and the third time in the last year that we have received this quarterly honor! We are fortunate to be in an occupation that allows us to have a meaningful impact on … Read more

as part of the Society’s history initiative.

Congratulations to radiation oncology nurse Lauren Terzo, RN, BSN, OCN, on her receipt of a 2014 UNC Oncology Nursing Excellence Award. Lauren’s award was presented to her during a recognition ceremony in the North Carolina Cancer Hospital lobby on November … Continued

From the UNC School of Medicine.

Based on patient satisfaction surveys

Congratulations to first year medical physics residents Michael Dance and Toni Roth on their successful completion of Part 1 of the American Board of Radiology’s board certification exam in Therapeutic Medical Physics. One part down, and two to go!

Second year radiation oncology resident Dr. Joe Caster has been accepted into the prestigious American Board of Radiology’s B. Leonard Holman Research Pathway. The Holman Pathway is designed for the exceptional resident who has both strong clinical skills as well … Continued

      Congratulations to Dr. Robert Adams on his appointment to the editorial review board for the Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, a UK-based professional, peer-reviewed journal covering all of the current modalities specific to clinical oncology and radiotherapy. The journal aims to publish international research that encourages debate and the exchange of information … Read more

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Dr. Lukasz Mazur for being awarded a grant from The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). His project is entitled “Simulation-based research to enhance patient safety in radiation oncology”.