Evolution of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital

1. Early Culture and Medicine to 1895 and the Creation of the MGH
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

2. Radiation Oncology and the MGH 1896–1945
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

3. The New Optimism After WWII and the Decision for a Cancer Center at MGH 1945–1970
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

4. The New Department of Radiation Oncology 1970–1975
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

5. Photon and Electron Physics at MGH 1975–2008
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

6. Proton Therapy Program
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

7. Intraoperative Electron Radiation Therapy
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

8. Radiation Biology of Tumor and Normal Tissues
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

9. Biomathematics and Biostatistics
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

10. Clinical Advances by the MGH Department of Radiation Oncology
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

11. Education Programs
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

12. Special Lecture Series
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

13. Radiation Therapists, Nurses, Medical Records, Receptionists and Cox Front Door Welcoming Team
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

14. Administration
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

15. Affiliated Hospitals
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

16. Patrons of the Department
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

17. Special Social Functions
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

18. Future of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the MGH
Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler

Nyckelord: Medicine & Public Health, Oncology