by: Heather Bazley

Posted: Jul 2, 2025 / 03:45 AM CDT

Updated: Jul 2, 2025 / 03:45 AM CDT

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) –  Dr. Hasan Murshed is turning years of experience into a teaching tool.

He recently published the fourth edition of his book “Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology,” a textbook written to support junior residents preparing for careers in cancer treatment.

Inside the book, it contains real-world guidance on how to recognize cancer symptoms, early treatment options and more.

“The traditional textbooks are heavy. A lot of pages and a lot more information that one might need on a day-to-day basis for clinical practice or during the training time. They may not have time on their hands before they go and see a consult. So this book will definitely help them to, in a quick manner, to look up the information that is most important to diagnose to stage to treat and to look up literature,” Dr. Murshed said.

Dr. Murshed also has a leading role at Hope Regional Cancer Center.

The center is now being recognized as the only facility in Bay County to receive full accreditation from the American College of Radiology in radiation oncology.

It earned its fourth consecutive full accreditation, a national recognition that highlights safety, quality and excellence in patient care.

“We wanted to make sure that, that same care that they may have in Atlanta or in Jacksonville is available for them in Panama City. So we needed to up our care recommendation, support staff and the equipment to maintain a certain level so we can assure our patient and the community that we are providing national standard care in Panama City,” Murshed said.

For over a decade, Hope Regional has served the Bay County area, offering advanced imaging, radiation therapy and a patient-centered approach to care.

If you would like to purchase Dr. Murshed’s book, you can find it on Amazon, Walmart, the publishing company Elsevier and more.