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CANCER

Clinical oncology

Radiotherapy and systemic therapy for cancer, with close work alongside surgeons and physicians.

Training lengthAbout 5–6 years
How you enterRun-through; national recruitment
CollegeRoyal College of Radiologists (RCR) ↗

Exams you will sit

  1. FRCR Part 1 (Clinical Oncology)
  2. FRCR Part 2

Sub-specialising and fellowships

  • Breast
  • Lung
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Head and neck
  • Paediatric and teenage cancer