Radiation Oncology

The Radiation Oncology Department focuses on providing compassionate care for patients with cancer and benign conditions. The department uses modern equipment, such as a facility that manufactures beam-shaping treatment devices to fit each patient’s individual needs. From the first screening and throughout their treatment, physicians strive to make each patient's experience positive and supportive. Research in radiation oncology spans from focusing on the cellular level to developing better medical instruments. The department educates students through a variety of educational programs, including a four-year residency as well as internships. 

News

Two Weill Cornell Medicine Scientists Selected for 2025 Pew Awards

August 14, 2025

Weill Cornell Medicine faculty member Dr. Anna Nam and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Maria Cecelia Lira have been chosen to join the 2025 class of Pew scholars and fellows.
Combination Radiation with Immunotherapy Shows Promise Against “Cold” Breast Cancer Tumors

September 25, 2023

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy—one that boosts T cells and another that boosts dendritic...
Awards and Honors: July 2023

July 31, 2023

Awards, honors and achievements for the month of July.