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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today announced an update to its Evidence-Based Consensus Statement for the use of Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy to include younger patients and those with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
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Like with many other aspects of healthcare, technology has been the driving force behind the evolution of radiation therapy. New advancements have given rise to new, more precise techniques for delivering maximum radiation dose to tumor volumes with minimum effect to surrounding tissue.
March 02, 2016 The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently welcomed Judy Keen, Ph.D., as its director of scientific affairs, a position created to grow research participation and collaboration in the field of radiation oncology.
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A new template published by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) standardizes and streamlines the creation of patient-focused plans for long-term cancer survivor care following radiation therapy (RT).
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