Cultural Competency in Radiation Oncology

Alyssa Siegel, MS, Program Administrator at Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ

As the diversity of our population grows, we have an obligation to accelerate cultural competency in Radiation Oncology in order to offer optimal care and to avoid problematic scenarios. This poster will outline some key cultural differences to be aware of, and strategies to circumvent issues before they arise.

Caution: culture-based generalizations should not necessarily be applied to all individuals within a certain culture. Always use care and consideration before making assumptions