RadOnc Reference for iPhone

Overview

RadOnc Reference is an iPhone application built for clinicians working in radiation oncology. Created by radiation oncologist Pretesh Patel, the app functions as a consolidated bedside resource, delivering rapid access to important clinical data and planning references.

Core features

• Dose-volume histogram (DVH) normal tissue constraints to help define safe limits for surrounding organs at risk
• Contouring atlases for accurate tumor and organ delineation during treatment planning
• Cancer staging guides that summarize staging criteria across multiple tumor types
• Clinical calculators, including tools such as a GBM RPA prognostic calculator
• A searchable list of commonly used oncology medications with dosing and basic notes
• A diagnostic code lookup (ICD-9) to streamline documentation and billing tasks

Clinical utilities and examples

RadOnc Reference groups commonly needed items so clinicians can make faster, evidence-informed decisions during consults and planning sessions. For example, contouring references and DVH constraints are directly useful when preparing treatment volumes and evaluating plans, while calculators support prognostic conversations and treatment selection.

Development and community input

The app is maintained as a collaborative effort: the development team welcomes feedback from practicing radiation oncologists and iteratively updates content based on user suggestions and evolving clinical practice.

Additional notes

• Platform: iPhone
• Suggested companion/alternative app: PediHelp (free)
• Designed for quick lookup at the point of care, with a simple, clinician-focused interface

RadOnc Reference aims to be a compact, practical toolkit for radiation oncologists who need fast access to staging rules, atlases, constraints, calculators, medication information, and coding support.