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. 

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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The Cancer Breakthroughs session of ASTRO2022 included research findings presented on behalf of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). Photo credit: ASTRO
Feature | ASTRO | Christine Book
ASTRO 2022 Shines Spotlight on “Cancer Breakthroughs” with AAPM, ASCO Research

The Imaging Technology News (ITN) editorial team is pleased to present the second portion of the American Society for ...

Time January 13, 2023
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ASTRO's statement stresses that it is deeply disappointed in radiation oncology cuts and fears for stability of community-based cancer clinics
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Issues Statement in Response to 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

December 20, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from ASTRO Board ...

Time December 20, 2022
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Update to 2014 guidance outlines best practices for patient-centered, multidisciplinary care
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Issues Updated Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer

December 8, 2022 — A newly updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides ...

Time December 08, 2022
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Videos | ASTRO
VIDEO: Randomized Phase III Trial of Hypo Fractionated Whole Breast Irradiation with Concurrent Boost vs. Conventional Whole Breast Irradiation

Dr. Frank A. Vicini, MD, FACR, FASTRO, FABS, who is a radiation oncologist with GenesisCare, discussed his findings from ...

Time November 09, 2022
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An outstanding line-up of speakers and topics were featured at ASTRO22, including two dynamic keynote speakers focused on the meeting theme of AI & EI: Caring for the Patient in a Wireless World, in an effort to inform the bigger picture of the rapidly changing health care environment beyond radiation oncology. The conference was held Oct. 23-26 in San Antonio.
Gallery | ASTRO | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Photo Gallery of Technologies Showcased at ASTRO 2022

This is an image gallery of technologies on display on the expo floor at the 2022 American Society of Radiation Oncology ...

Time November 08, 2022
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The MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Proton Therapy
Mevion Identifies Site for New Compact Proton Therapy System in Development

November 3, 2022 — Mevion Medical Systems, the leading provider of compact proton therapy systems for use in radiation ...

Time November 03, 2022
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News | Radiation Therapy
ViewRay Launches Phase III Pancreatic Cancer Study to Demonstrate Superior Overall Survival for Patients Receiving MRI-guided Ablative Radiation Therapy

November 2, 2022 — ViewRay, Inc. announced the launch of a phase III randomized controlled trial titled "Locally ...

Time November 02, 2022
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