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Technological advances in radiation therapy impact on the role and scope of practice of the radiation therapist. The European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) recently held two workshops on this topic and this position paper reflects the outcome of this workshop, which included radiation therapists from all global regions. Workflows, quality assurance, research, IGRT and ART as well as clinical decision making are the areas of radiation therapist practice that will be highly influenced by advancing technology in the near future. This position paper captures the opportunities that this will bring to the radiation therapist profession, to the practice of radiation therapy and ultimately to patient care.
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The European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)/International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Best Practice in Radiation Oncology project to train the RTT trainers (TTT) has had a very positive impact on improving the continuous education of Radiation Therapists (RTTs) in Serbia, as well as bringing a renewed focus to the professionalism of the role of the RTT in the radiation oncology team. In addition, the TTT project resulted in RTTs from Serbia collaborating with colleagues from the region, leading to the development of the South East Europe Technology in Radiation Oncology (SEETRO) cooperation. In this case report, the progress of education for RTTs in Serbia is documented since the advent of the TTT project.