UCLA Journal of Radiation Oncology December First Edition - Flipbook - Page 4
Chairman’s
Letter
I
n boxing, you're taught to lean into an opponent’s punch
rather than back away, because you will be better
grounded to defend a follow up shot and it gives you
the option of counterattack. 2020 has been an unparalleled
year—landing plenty punches of its own on our department.
But, our Team has persevered through it all. In the face of
adversity, we’ve leaned into the punch and, in doing so,
were able to continue offering the highest level of care for
our patients, to continue conducting research, to continue
to publish, and to continue our steadfast pursuit of better
treatments and cures for cancer.
This magazine, the UCLA Radiation Oncology Journal,
is a new effort from an ambitious list of fresh initiatives
the Department of Radiation Oncology has undertaken in
2020. It follows the tradition and replaces the Department’s
newsletter, The Buzz. The Journal's style is akin to the
COVID Updates published daily and then weekly by the
Department during the crisis months of March, April, and
May.
I hope you enjoy this inaugural edition of the journal. We
look forward to sharing many more editions in the future.
Be well and stay safe,
Michael Steinberg, M.D.
Professor and Chair