You Are Already Trained for This: The Hematologist/Oncologist's Role in Radiation Mass Casualty Response.

Hematologists and oncologists can effectively lead radiation mass casualty responses using their existing skills, with 18-28% of their expertise directly applicable to managing ARS.

• Why it matters: Addressing large-scale radiation incidents requires rapid, coordinated medical responses that current disaster frameworks are ill-equipped to handle, risking overwhelmed healthcare systems.
• What they did: The approach involves integrating established resources like RITN, EBMT, and REMM, along with "just-in-time" training, to mobilize core competencies in outpatient and inpatient care for radiation victims.
• The result: Utilizing these existing tools and expertise enhances response efficiency, enabling healthcare providers to manage radiation injuries effectively and bolster national resilience against nuclear emergencies.