Advances in Radiation Oncology Volume 8 Issue 1 to 5

Journal Overview: Advances in Radiation Oncology

Advances in Radiation Oncology, a peer-reviewed open access journal by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), holds a prominent place in the field of radiation oncology. It complements research published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics and Practical Radiation Oncology. The journal’s mission is to contribute to the well-being of individuals affected by cancer and other diseases treated with radiation therapy. It aims to serve clinicians in the radiation therapy community by disseminating the following types of content:

1. Clinical Trial Reports and Reanalyses: Original reports and reanalyses of clinical trials to advance the understanding of treatment outcomes.

2. Basic Science Original Reports: Contributions of fundamental research in radiation oncology.

3. Health Services Research, Comparative and Cost Effectiveness Research, and Systematic Reviews: Manuscripts that explore various aspects of health services, comparative effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and systematic reviews.

4. Case Reports: Documenting unusual problems encountered in practice and the innovative solutions employed.

5. High-Quality Series: Multi and single institutional series and other retrospective hypothesis-generating series.

6. Critical Reviews: Timely assessments of significant topics in radiation oncology, including side effects.

7. Natural History of Disease and Patterns of Failure: Articles examining disease progression and patterns of failure in relation to treatment volume delineation.

8. Safety and Quality in Radiation Therapy: Articles focusing on safety and quality improvement in radiation therapy.

9. Clinical Experience Essays: Personal reflections and insights from clinicians.

10. Practice Transformation in Radiation Oncology: Explorations of practice transformation, including the impact of health policy and information technology.

11. Imaging in Relation to Radiation Therapy Treatment: Articles discussing the role of imaging in radiation therapy.

Advances in Radiation Oncology is a gold open access journal, providing free access to all articles. Authors retain copyright, and content is published under a Creative Commons license. The journal emphasizes peer review to ensure scientific rigor and quality.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the journal belong to individual authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of ASTRO or the Publisher. The journal does not provide medical advice, and readers are encouraged to verify diagnoses and treatment decisions independently. The liability of ASTRO and the Publisher is limited to the extent allowed by applicable law. Advertisements in the journal do not constitute endorsements by ASTRO or the Publisher.

In Conclusion: Advances in Radiation Oncology stands as a valuable resource for the radiation oncology community, fostering the dissemination of research that can enhance patient care and advance the field.

Volume 8, Issue 1: January–February 2023

Volume 8, Issue 2: March–April 2023

Volume 8, Issue 3: May–June 2023

Volume 8, Issue 4: July–August 2023

Volume 8, Issue 5: September–October 2023