Radiation Oncology is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the use of high energy radiation to treat and manage cancer and certain benign conditions It involves the precise delivery of ionizing radiation to target and destroy cancerous cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues Radiation therapy can be delivered externally through machines external beam radiation or internally using radioactive sources implanted close to or within the tumor brachytherapy The goal of Radiation Oncology is to either cure cancer control its growth or alleviate symptoms and improve the patients quality of life Radiation Oncologists work in close collaboration with other cancer specialists to create personalized treatment plans ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients undergoing radiation therapy