Our primary goal at Duke Radiation Oncology is to provide expert, compassionate, and prompt clinical service to our patients. To achieve this goal, we are also committed to generating new knowledge about the causes, prevention, and treatment of cancer, and in inspiring future generations of clinicians with a dedication to patient care. We are one of the United States ' largest and most active academic radiation oncology programs, with a focus on research programs that translate directly “from bench to bedside.” Above all, we recognize that our main responsibility is to the patients we serve.