From Niche to Necessary: How Radiation Therapy Is Quietly Transforming Veterinary Oncology in Korea

Radiation therapy has officially entered its growth era in Korean veterinary medicine. Once viewed as a highly specialized or referral only option, RT is now becoming a core part of how cancer is managed in companion animals. A new retrospective analysis from the S Animal Cancer Center offers the first systematic look at how radiation therapy has been used in dogs and cats across Korea from 2020 to 2023. The results tell a clear story. Demand is rising, protocols are evolving, and veterinary oncology in Korea is leveling up.