UCLA Journal of Radiation Oncology Fall and Winter 2022 - Flipbook - Page 4
Chairman’s
Letter
Dear All,
In this issue of the UCLA Radiation Oncology Journal, our Featured
Artist, the iconic Marilyn Minter, suggests we “second guess received
ideas of contempt”—to second guess/question our preconceived notions,
learned notions, and media-driven notions that turn us toward distaste—
in things and in each other. Indeed, a powerful notion as we spring from
2022 into 2023.
Beyond questioning received ideas, the Fall/Winter issue celebrates the
female gaze in art with Minter and in medicine with Dr. Venkat. The next
generation inspires us in interviews with Dr. Benitez and Dr. Valle. We
also explore a patient’s story of survival…a second chance made possible
in part through the extraordinary care of Dr. Xiang in Santa Clarita. This
issue also dips into comedy, in the form of the Journal’s first cartoon. And
we explore the future of simulation-free treatments using the advanced
technology of the Ethos system with Dr. Lauria and Dr. O’Connell.
Wishing you a beautiful New Year. Following in step with our Featured
Poet Paul Zarzyski, may we all “embrace the wild” that 2023 holds for us
with patience, “tolerance of complexities,” and empathy—for ourselves
and for each other.
Be well and stay safe,
Michael Steinberg, M.D.
Professor and Chair
@MSteinbergMD
