Technology advances in radiation treatment of cancer patients have moved so swiftly that doctors and hospitals are struggling to implement the necessary safeguards. Patients in New Jersey, Louisiana and Texas have suffered severe radiation injuries resulting from overexposure or improper dosages. While serious injuries are still infrequent, the fact that they happen at all shows that hospitals need to reevaluate their safety measures. The gap between advancing technology and outdated safety protocols leaves �??physicists and radiation oncologists without a clear strategy for maintaining the quality and safety of treatment.�?�