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Radiation therapy (RT) is crucial in their treatment, emphasizing the need for improved education in geriatric oncology for radiation oncologists (RO).<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S1460396924000347_as2\">\n\t    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>A pretested 22-item online survey on RO\u2019s geriatric oncology knowledge was disseminated.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S1460396924000347_as3\">\n\t    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>The analysis involved 52 respondents, including 13 residents (25%) and 39 consultants (75%); RO were asked to specify the age threshold they considered to define an older cancer patient. Their responses were as follows: 60 years (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 2, 3\u00b78%), 65 years (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 7, 13\u00b75%), 68 years (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 1, 1\u00b79%), 70 years (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 29, 55\u00b78%), 75 years (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 10, 19\u00b72%) and 80 years (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 2, 3\u00b78%). Forty-six respondents (88\u00b75%) acknowledged an observed increase in the number of older cancer patients in RT departments. Twenty-nine participants (55\u00b78%) reported that age was considered either most of the time or always in clinical decisions. Regarding frailty screening, it was performed by 15 participants (28\u00b78%), while four participants (7\u00b77%) stated that frailty was assessed during comprehensive geriatric assessment in another department. Of those implementing screening tools, nine (17\u00b73%) utilized the G8 tool, and two respondents (3\u00b78%) employed the Triage Risk Screening Tool. Most respondents reported a lack of awareness regarding specific guidelines for older cancer patients, and 98\u00b71% expressed the need for enhanced training in geriatric oncology.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S1460396924000347_as4\">\n\t    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>The study highlights a critical need for improved training in geriatric oncology among RO professionals. 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