Emerging Radiotherapy Technologies and Trends
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 51
Special Issue Editor
2. Operative Research Unit of Radiation Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy
Interests: gastrointestinal cancers; lung cancer; integrated therapies; adaptive radiotherapy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Radiotherapy is undergoing a transformative evolution, driven by rapid advancements in imaging, treatment planning, artificial intelligence, and delivery techniques. Despite the fact that significant progress has been made, challenges remain, including tumour motion management, normal tissue toxicity, adaptive treatment, and real-time dose monitoring. This Special Issue is therefore both timely and essential, as we seek to explore radiotherapy technologies that could improve clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
We aim to collate innovative research and comprehensive reviews that focus on technological breakthroughs such as MR-guided radiotherapy, FLASH therapy, AI-driven treatment optimisation, radiomics, proton and heavy ion therapy, and the integration of theragnostics. We also welcome the submission of studies focused on clinical implementation, as these contribute to the broader adoption of advanced radiotherapy techniques.
We invite researchers and clinicians to submit their original manuscripts exploring emerging methods or sharing clinical experiences. Your contributions will help to shape the future landscape of radiation oncology and accelerate the transition from innovation to clinical practice.
Dr. Michele Fiore
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT)
- 4D radiotherapy
- SBRT
- radiomics
- FLASH therapy
- MR-guided radiotherapy
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