Lucy van Werkhoven

Lucy van Werkhoven is a Researcher at Erasmus MC specializing in Radiotherapy, with particular expertise in stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for lymph node oligometastases. Her work bridges technical radiation delivery methods with clinical patient outcomes, focusing on improving precision while minimizing side effects.

Her primary research interests include:

• Radiation Therapy optimization
• Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy techniques
• Lymph Node metastases treatment
• Pelvic radiation applications
• Computer Assisted Tomography integration
• Adaptive radiation therapy protocols

Dr. van Werkhoven's recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to CT-guided online adaptive SBRT, particularly for abdominal and pelvic cancers. Her research has shown how these techniques can reduce treatment fractions while maintaining efficacy, potentially improving patient comfort and accessibility to care. She has also made interdisciplinary contributions to gynecological oncology, particularly in diagnostic approaches for postmenopausal bleeding.

Her collaborative work with colleagues including Milder, Hoogeman, Nout, and Nuyttens has resulted in multiple publications in high-impact journals such as Radiotherapy and Oncology and International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. The strong citation metrics and social media engagement with her work indicate growing influence in the radiation oncology community.