Competencies in radiation oncology: a new approach for education and training of professionals for Radiotherapy and Oncology in Europe

Progress in radiation oncology has been significant during the last decade and will continue to undergo even more dynamic development in the decade to come [1], [2], [3] and [4]. Cancer is recognized as one of the major diseases with increasing frequency and relevance not only in the western world but also from the global perspective [5]. One major reason is the aging population, which provides great challenges with respect to management and maintaining the quality of life. In this respect radiation oncology, as a minimally invasive procedure, will provide a real opportunity to achieve this.