Spring 2027

Challenges in Oncology: Application of Modern Biology and Technology to Clinical Cancer Care

Overview of modern technology for precise tumor targeting in radiation therapy, covering physics, biology, imaging, and financial considerations in clinical cancer care.

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Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of oncology

  • Demonstrate understanding of how physics and biology shape modern radiation oncology

  • Perform treatment simulations, target identification, normal tissues using four-dimensional imaging studies

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MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

HONCOL 912

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Student experience

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Provides a comprehensive overview of how modern technology precisely targets tumors while preserving normal tissue function, covering the physics and biology underlying radiation therapy. Builds foundational knowledge of basic oncology principles, the biology and physics of radiation oncology treatments, interpretation of dose/volume histograms and normal-tissue complication probabilities, the role of modern imaging in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, and major financial considerations associated with treatment modalities.

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Topics

  • Physics and biology of radiation therapy
  • Basic oncology principles
  • Dose/volume histograms and normal-tissue complication probabilities
  • Modern imaging in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
  • Financial considerations in treatment modalities

Skills

  • Interpret dose/volume histograms and normal-tissue complication probabilities
  • Perform treatment simulations, target identification, and normal tissue assessment using four-dimensional imaging
  • Understand the role of modern imaging in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up

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HONCOL 912 · Spring 2027

Challenges in Oncology: Application of Modern Biology and Technology to Clinical Cancer Care

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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