Review and prospect of the 33-year development of radiation oncology in China

Since the establishment of the Chinese Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology 33 years ago, radiation oncology has developed rapidly in China. Based on previous survey data, this paper summarizes and reviews the development of radiation oncology in China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions) from the perspectives of radiotherapy units, relevant professionals, equipment, technologies and subject development, and looks forward to the future direction, and proposes a new concept—" precision radiotherapy" . Key words: Radiation oncology; China