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. 

pediatric medulloblastoma, brain tumor, radiation therapy, boost volume, clinical study, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
Reduced Radiation Boost Volume Recommended for Primary Tumor Site in Average-Risk Pediatric Medulloblastoma

October 13, 2016 — In the largest trial conducted for average risk (A-R) medulloblastoma, survival rates following ...

Time October 13, 2016
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Novalis Circle Symposium, stereotactic radiosurgery, SRS, spine bone metastasis, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
Novalis Circle Hosts Symposium on Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Spine Bone Metastasis at ASTRO 2016

October 11, 2016 — The Novalis Circle hosted a symposium at this year’s American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) ...

Time October 11, 2016
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radiation boost, whole breast radiotherapy, WBRT, ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, ASTRO 2016 study
News | Radiation Therapy
Radiation Boost Reduces Local Tumor Recurrence for DCIS Patients Following WBRT

October 10, 2016 — A supplemental “boost” of radiation improves local control and provides an incremental benefit in ...

Time October 10, 2016
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Philips Healthcare, ASTRO 2016, radiation therapy, CT Big Bore, Ingenia MR-RT, Pinnacle treatment planning
News | Radiation Therapy
Philips Unveils Advanced Radiation Oncology Imaging, Treatment Planning Innovations at ASTRO 2016

October 7, 2016 — Philips Healthcare featured its latest integrated imaging and treatment planning solutions for ...

Time October 07, 2016
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Videos | Radiation Oncology
Trends in Radiation Oncology

Rachael Bennett, clinical analyst for MD Buyline, discusses trends in radiation oncology at ASTRO 2016.

Time October 07, 2016
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Videos | Radiation Oncology
Live from ASTRO: A Discussion with Chairman of the Board David C. Beyer, MD, FASTRO

ASTRO Chairman of the Board David C. Beyer, MD, FASTRO, discusses the current trends in radiation oncology, key trends ...

Time October 07, 2016
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prostate cancer, SBRT, stereotactic body radiotherapy, ASTRO 2016 study, Robert Meier, control, side effects, toxicity
News | Radiation Therapy
SBRT Offers High Prostate Cancer Control, Low Toxicity in Fewer Treatments

October 6, 2016 — High-dose stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for men newly diagnosed with low- or intermediate-risk ...

Time October 06, 2016
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News | Radiation Therapy
New Data on Elekta's MR-Linac Presented at ASTRO 2016

October 6, 2016 — Elekta announced recently that its high-field magnetic resonance linear accelerator (MR-linac) was the ...

Time October 06, 2016
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prostate cancer, ProtecT trial findings, ASTRO 2016, radiation therapy
News | Radiation Therapy
Prostate Cancer Patients Encouraged to Weigh Long-term Impact of Treatment Options

September 29, 2016 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) extended its congratulations to the authors and ...

Time October 03, 2016
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early-stage lung cancer, racial gap, NCI, ACCURE intervention trial, treatment rates, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
Intervention Closes Racial Gap, Improves Treatment Rates for Early-stage Lung Cancer

September 29, 2016 — New research suggests enhanced, culturally-competent communication with early-stage lung cancer ...

Time September 29, 2016
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cervical and endometrial cancer, IMRT, intensity modulated radiation therapy, side effects, ASTRO 2016 study
News | Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Cervical and Endometrial Cancer Patients Report Fewer Side Effects with IMRT

September 29, 2016 — Patients with cervical and endometrial cancer have fewer gastrointestinal and genitourinary side ...

Time September 29, 2016
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radiation therapy need, developing countries, IAEA study, International Atomic Energy Agency, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
New Study Reveals Large Unmet Radiation Therapy Needs in Developing Countries

September 28, 2016 — Although approximately 50 percent of cancer patients in developing countries need radiation therapy ...

Time September 28, 2016
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prostate cancer, hormone therapy, cardiac risk factors, Yale Cancer Center study, ASTRO 2016
News | Cardio-oncology
Cardiac Risk a Factor When Considering Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

September 28, 2016 — In a recent study, a Yale Cancer Center team determined that men who received hormonal therapy for ...

Time September 28, 2016
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News | Radiation Therapy
Widespread SBRT Adoption has Improved Survival Rates for Elderly Early-stage Lung Cancer Patients

September 27, 2016 — Survival rates for elderly patients receiving stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for early ...

Time September 27, 2016
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prostate cancer, hypofractionated radiationt therapy, accelerated RT, side effects, treatment time, ASTRO 2016, NRG Oncology/RTOG 0415
News | Prostate Cancer
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Reduces Treatment Time with Comparable Side Effects for Prostate Cancer Patients

September 27, 2016 — For men with early stage, low-risk prostate cancer, hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) offers ...

Time September 27, 2016
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stereotactic radiosurgery, SRS, standard of care, resected brain metastases, ASTRO 2016
News | Radiation Therapy
Post-operative Stereotactic Radiosurgery New Standard for Patients with Resected Brain Metastases

September 27, 2016 — For patients who have cancer that has metastasized to the brain, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) ...

Time September 27, 2016
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Elekta, Radiating Hope volunteer organization, ASTRO 2016, partnership
News | Radiation Therapy
Elekta Expands Partnership with Radiology Nonprofit Radiating Hope

September 27, 2016 — Elekta announced that it has expanded its partnership with Radiating Hope, a volunteer organization ...

Time September 27, 2016
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prostate cancer, novel intrinsic subtypes, study, ASTRO 2016
News | Prostate Cancer
Three Novel Intrinsic Subtypes of Prostate Cancer Identified

September 26, 2016 — In the largest study of its kind to date, researchers have identified and validated three distinct ...

Time September 26, 2016
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Mevion, RaySearch, ASTRO 2016, collaboration, RayCare OIS, S250i, Hyperscan, Adaptive Aperture
News | Radiation Therapy
Mevion and RaySearch Extend Collaboration at ASTRO 2016

September 26, 2016 — RaySearch and Mevion Medical Systems are extending their collaboration agreement to support the ...

Time September 26, 2016
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News | Lung Imaging
Radiation Therapy Advances Have Improved Survival Rates for Early-stage Lung Cancer Patients

September 26, 2016 — A new analysis of Veteran’s Affairs Central Cancer Registry records demonstrates a clear positive ...

Time September 26, 2016
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