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Joseph Kamel Salama

Professor of Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Box 3085, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
201 Trent Drive, Box 3085, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


I have the privilege to be the Chief of the Durham VA Radiation Oncology Service, where I care for veterans who have served our country. I am a dedicated educator, serving as the Residency Program Director for the Duke Radiation Oncology Residency Program.  I am also a cancer researcher developing novel treatment techniques for patients with head and neck cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and those limited metastatic disease, and integration of these treatments with drug therapies.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Radiation Oncology · 2018 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2016 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Outcomes of 5 versus 10 Fraction Radiation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma at a Veteran Affairs Hospital.

Journal Article Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys · April 30, 2026 PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To compare outcomes, liver toxicity, and survival between patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) delivered in 5 versus 10 fractions within a Veterans Affairs population. MATE ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Optimization of Radiotherapy in Lung Cancer Treatment: 20 Years of Progress.

Journal Article J Thorac Oncol · April 2026 The treatment landscape for treating NSCLC and SCLC has been shaped by significant advances in imaging, radiotherapy technology, tumor biology, and systemic therapy. This review evaluates the role of radiotherapy in contemporary lung cancer management, dra ... Full text Link to item Cite

In Reply to Jordan.

Journal Article Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys · March 15, 2026 Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Comparative Effectiveness of Surgery vs Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Stage I Lung Cancer

Clinical TrialCo Investigator · Awarded by Washington University in St. Louis · 2022 - 2027

Regulation of oncogenesis and tumor response to radiation therapy by phase separation

ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by American Society for Radiation Oncology · 2024 - 2026

Knowledge-based Tutoring for Knowledge-based Radiation Therapy

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. · 2020 - 2022

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Education


Baylor, College of Medicine · 2001 M.D.