ASTRO

This page includes the latest news from the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), including news and video coverage from the society's annual meeting. ASTRO is the premier radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 10,000 members who are physicians, nurses, biologist, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and other healthcare professionals who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapy. 

Researchers seek new ways to treat prostate cancer using relugolix in combination with radiation therapy
News | Radiation Therapy
Winners of the ASTRO-Sumitomo Pharma-Pfizer Alliance New Combination Therapy Challenge Announced

September 27, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced the three winning research proposals ...

Time September 27, 2023
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Howard Sandler, MD, FASTRO, Radiation Oncology Department Chair at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA), will take the helm as President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology during ASTRO 2023, to be held October 1-4 in San Diego, CA.
Feature | ASTRO | By Christine Book
Leadership Spotlight: ASTRO Incoming President Discusses Top Priorities, Key Advancements

September 26, 2023 — Ahead of the 65th American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, ASTRO 2023, ITN’s ...

Time September 26, 2023
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Advancements in research, technology and partnerships are combining to enhance availability and access
Feature | Proton Therapy | By Christine Book
Targeting Cancer, Tracking Collaboration: A Progress Report on Proton Therapy

An overview of significant developments in proton therapy, over just the past six months, reinforces the pace of ...

Time September 21, 2023
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This molecule may significantly expand the patient population eligible for SCINTIX therapy to patients with solid tumor cancers of any stage in a manner that may improve both outcomes and procedural workflow
News | Radiation Therapy
RefleXion Acquires Global Rights to Radiopharmaceutical Molecule from 3B Pharmaceuticals to Treat High Unmet Need Cancers

September 20, 2023 — RefleXion Medical, Inc., a therapeutic oncology company and 3B Pharmaceuticals (3BP) GmbH, a ...

Time September 20, 2023
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The introduction of a new contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) application on Philips EPIQ Elite helps enhance diagnostic confidence for cancer patients.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Philips Introduces New Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound Application to Enhance Diagnostic Confidence for Cancer Patients

September 8, 2023 — When diagnosing and treating cancer patients, the dynamics of blood flow to and from a suspected ...

Time September 08, 2023
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ASTRO is committed to achieving President Biden’s goal of reducing cancer mortality by 50%
News | ASTRO
ASTRO President to Speak at President’s Cancer Panel Meeting About Radiation Oncology’s Critical Contributions to National Goals

September 7, 2023 — American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) President Jeff Michalski, MD, MBA, FASTRO, will join ...

Time September 07, 2023
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A new study shows that intervals in beam treatment decrease the skin-saving aspects of the procedure
News | Radiation Therapy
Study: Time is of the Essence When Saving Skin During FLASH Radiotherapy

August 30, 2023 — A published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children ...

Time August 30, 2023
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Radiopharmaceutical-directed treatment ushers in a new era of autonomous radiotherapy
News | Radiation Therapy
World’s First Cancer Patient Treated with RefleXion’s Breakthrough SCINTIX Biology-guided Radiotherapy

August 23, 2023 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company, today announced that the first patient has ...

Time August 23, 2023
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Planners and radiation oncology leaders are finalizing programming ahead of the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 65th Annual Meeting, to take place at the San Diego Convention Center, October 1-4, 2023. Follow ASTRO 2023 news on ITN.
Feature | ASTRO | By Christine Book
ASTRO 2023 Preview

August 10, 2023 — Planners and radiation oncology leaders are finalizing programming ahead of the American Society for ...

Time August 10, 2023
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Society members also elect science and health policy officers to ASTRO Board of Directors
News | ASTRO
Dr. Sameer Keole voted President-elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

July 20, 2023 — The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently elected three new officers ...

Time July 20, 2023
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Medical society for cancer specialists names 29 exemplary members to its 2023 class of Fellows
News | ASTRO
Radiation Oncology Leaders Awarded ASTRO Fellow Designation

July 20, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) selected 29 distinguished members to receive the ...

Time July 20, 2023
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New proposed rule continues cuts to Medicare reimbursement; Legislative remedies needed to protect patients’ access to care
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Issues Statement on MPFS Proposed Rule

July 14, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from Geraldine M ...

Time July 14, 2023
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More than 9 in 10 radiation oncologists report that their practices face clinical staff shortages, according to a new national survey from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
News | ASTRO
Widespread Staff Shortages Exacerbate Pressures Facing Radiation Oncology Clinics; ASTRO Advocacy Day Calls for Action

May 23, 2023 — More than 9 in 10 radiation oncologists report that their practices face clinical staff shortages ...

Time May 23, 2023
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Dr. Monica Bertagnolli
News | Radiation Oncology
ASTRO Strongly Supports Nomination of Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to Lead the NIH

May 16, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today expressed its strong support for President ...

Time May 16, 2023
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Results show Black women had significantly higher rates of radiation therapy recommendation compared to White women with similar biosignature scores
News | Radiation Therapy
PreludeDx Presents Comparative Data Analyzing Racial/Ethnic Radiation Therapy Treatment Recommendation Changes using DCISionRT

May 1, 2023 — Prelude Corporation (PreludeDx), a leader in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine for early-stage ...

Time May 01, 2023
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American and European experts partner to issue first guideline on definitive local therapy options for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with limited extracranial metastases
News | Lung Imaging
ASTRO and ESTRO Issue Clinical Guideline on Local Therapy for Oligometastatic Lung Cancer

April 26, 2023 — A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and European Society ...

Time April 26, 2023
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ASTRO issued the following statement regarding the recent final rule from the CMS that revises the Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
News | Radiology Business
ASTRO Supports CMS’ Prior Authorization Reform for Medicare Advantage Plans

April 10, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from Geraldine M ...

Time April 10, 2023
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News | Radiation Oncology
Immunotherapy Costs Drive Increase in Medicare Spending for Outpatient Cancer Care at the End of Life

April 6, 2023 — A new study finds that recent increases in Medicare spending on outpatient cancer care at the end of ...

Time April 06, 2023
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A new analysis of the U.S. radiation oncology workforce projects a relative balance between the supply of radiation oncologists and the demand for radiation therapy services through 2030. 
News | Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology Workforce Expected to Remain Stable Through 2030

March 8, 2023 — A new analysis of the U.S. radiation oncology workforce projects a relative balance between the supply ...

Time March 08, 2023
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Age-based heuristics can lead to large differences in breast cancer treatment based on small differences in chronologic age, according to a new analysis of more than 500,000 patient records.
News | Radiation Therapy
Study Finds Large Gap in Breast Cancer Treatment Recommendations for Patients Aged 70 vs 69

January 31, 2023 — Age-based heuristics can lead to large differences in breast cancer treatment based on small ...

Time January 31, 2023
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