Advances in radiation oncology: time to move ahead.

The author reflects on technological developments in radiation oncology in India. The intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) can be an effective tool to reduce radiation treatment morbidity. The image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) keeps track of organ motion and has the ability to deliver accurate treatment. The combination of radiofrequency ablation and brachytherapy is being explored as an aid to residual diseases after conventional treatment. He mentions the need to improve physician training.