Programme

Overview: Radiotherapy innovation is accelerating, yet much of it remains technologically driven and insufficiently anchored in patients’ lived realities. This session challenges the field to confront a critical gap: advances in precision are not consistently matched by advances in patient experience, understanding, or trust. Bringing together perspectives on implementation, communication, and patient partnership, the panel will argue that the next frontier in radiotherapy is not another device or algorithm, but a redefinition of how innovation is conceived, evaluated, and delivered. Moving beyond superficial engagement , the discussion will outline a shift toward genuine co-creation, where patients shape priorities, decisions, and systems, reframing patient-centred care as a structural, not rhetorical, imperative. For clinicians, researchers, and leaders seeking to remain at the forefront of oncology, this session offers a timely lens on where the field is heading—and who will shape its future.

Overview: Review variability in radiation oncology clinical training across European and some extra-European countries Explore strategies and barriers to harmonize training standards Discuss the role of ESTRO in harmonizing the clinical training.