UAB Department of Radiation Oncology

10/17/2025

Since March 2006, the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology has proudly relied on the Varian iX to treat countless cancer patients. The four dedicated team members pictured here played a key role in delivering care with this machine—and continue to serve our department in vital roles today.

We’re deeply grateful for everyone on our team who tirelessly contributes to the fight against cancer.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome the new Varian TrueBeam in Spring 2026, bringing cutting-edge technology to ensure the best possible care for our patients.

10/15/2025

The UAB Department of Radiation Oncology and the UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center recently celebrated the grand opening of UAB's new brachytherapy suite, a facility that is designed to provide brachytherapy to patients who have cancer. The new suite is the only one of its kind in Alabama that in many instances offers patients with specific cancers an improved treatment experience that is safer and more efficient for the patient.

Brachytherapy, or brachy, is a treatment commonly used to treat patients with gynecological and prostate cancers, but it can be used for a wide variety of cancer types.

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10/08/2025

What a great day at the ROAR the Cure Southern-Style Cookout! Amazing turnout, delicious food, live music, and even better company, thank you to everyone who came out to make it such a fun event!

10/03/2025

The ASTRO 67th Annual Meeting brought together many leaders in our field. We are grateful to everyone who prepared, presented, and participated. You made this year’s meeting a success! Special thanks to all who joined us for the Annual ASTRO Robert Y. Kim Alumni Society Reception. It was a joy reconnecting and celebrating with friends over great food and an unforgettable atmosphere. UAB Heersink School of Medicine

10/03/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Soike on being promoted to associate professor! 👏

10/02/2025

Join us at the next UAB Heersink School of Medicine Ethos Adaptive Radiotherapy Course at UAB on Nov. 5 - 7! Don’t miss this hands-on opportunity to sharpen your clinical skills in ! Our last 2025 course will be held Dec. 8 - 10. Register here: https://bit.ly/4f6zi3N

10/01/2025

Our department is seeking a clinically focused and academically driven Medical Physicist to join our team! UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46unp5d

09/22/2025

Happy ! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate our incredible advanced practice providers, Heather Locke, DNP, CRNP, and Hayley French, PA-C, and the invaluable impact they make every day in our department.

09/19/2025

Krishmita Siwakoti, M.D., recently joined the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology as a PGY2! ✨ Get to know her better with three quick questions.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4n5scjn

09/18/2025

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology is hosting a one-day HyperArc™ trainee observation program on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.This unique opportunity gives U.S.-based medical physics and radiation oncology residents firsthand exposure to cutting-edge radiosurgery techniques. Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to gain valuable insight into advanced radiosurgery technology!

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4ntQJOO

09/09/2025

The Department of Radiation Oncology is getting ready for ! We held our pre-ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting) retreat last Friday to help our faculty and trainee presenters prep for the upcoming conference, happening Sept. 27 - Oct. 1 in San Francisco. Stay tuned for a full schedule of ASTRO presenters from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology later this month!

09/03/2025

Dr. Hunter Boggs joined the UAB Medicine MedCast discussing modern partial breast radiation techniques and outlining updated eligibility criteria for patients who may benefit from this approach.

🎧 Listen here:

Partial breast radiation has become even safer and more precise for select patients with early-stage breast cancer. Hunter Boggs, M.D., a radiation oncologist, explains how modern partial breast radiation techniques reduce side effects without compromising outcomes. He also shares updated eligibilit...