Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	118851
Country	India

Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Journey through technological advancements in radiation therapy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Pratibha Singh, Manoj Kumar Singh and Atul Mishra
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Atul Mishra, Associate Professor, PhD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah 206130, Uttar Pradesh, India. meetatulmishra@gmail.com
Key Words	Medical linear accelerator; Radiotherapy techniques; Adaptive radiotherapy; Artificial intelligence in radiotherapy; Stereotactic radiotherapy; Emerging radiotherapy technologies
Core Tip	This review outlines the advancement of medical accelerators over time, showing how radiation therapy (RT) has evolved from early treatment machines to modern clinical systems. It focuses on the gradual improvement in treatment accuracy, reliability, and clinical usability. The review highlights how each generation of medical accelerators contributed to better patient care by enabling more precise dose delivery, improved treatment consistency, and safer clinical practice. By presenting this chronological progression in a clear and accessible manner, the article helps readers understand how long-term technological development in medical accelerators has shaped present-day RT and continues to influence ongoing research and future directions.
Citation	Singh P, Singh MK, Mishra A. Journey through technological advancements in radiation therapy. World J Radiol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-13 03:46
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-13 03:47
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 10:24
Return for Revision	2026-02-06 10:24
Revised	2026-02-12 09:12
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-16 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-16 10:13
Articles in Press	2026-03-16 10:13
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ISSN	1949-8470 (online)
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