Sarah S. Donaldson
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Dr. Sarah S. Donaldson is a pioneering pediatric radiation oncologist whose work has fundamentally shaped the treatment of childhood cancers. Her research focuses on the delicate balance between achieving high cure rates and minimizing long-term toxicities in developing children. She has made landmark contributions to the management of Hodgkin lymphoma, soft tissue sarcomas, and Wilms tumor, demonstrating that radiation dose and field reductions can maintain efficacy while significantly reducing late effects. Her seminal studies, many with thousands of citations, established the modern standards for risk-adapted radiotherapy in pediatric oncology. Dr. Donaldson has also been a leading voice in the development of stereotactic radiosurgery for very young children, as evidenced by her report of treating an 18-month-old with recurrent brain metastases—a rare and technically challenging achievement. A former President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, she has received numerous lifetime achievement awards for her clinical research and mentorship. Her work has not only saved countless lives but has also defined a generation of safer, more targeted treatments for children with cancer.
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