Barbara Jereczek

Barbara Jereczek is a prominent figure in the field of oncology, currently serving as the director of Radiotherapy at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan. She has been elected president of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (Estro), where she emphasizes the significant advancements in radiotherapy that have transformed cancer treatment. Under her leadership, the society is dedicated to improving the understanding and application of radiotherapy, which is crucial for approximately 70% of cancer patients. Jereczek advocates for the integration of modern radiotherapy techniques that are more precise and less harmful, aiming to dispel outdated myths about the treatment's dangers.