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. 

Study points to options to improve quality of life for patients whose cancer is cured with chemoradiation
News | Women's Health
Sexual Activity and Vaginal Dilation Associated with Fewer Side Effects After Cervical Cancer Treatment

October 1, 2023 — People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical ...

Time October 01, 2023
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Multi-center study achieves durable local control and cancer-specific survival after stereotactic radiation treatment
News | Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
High-dose Radiation Offers New Treatment Option for Older Patients with Inoperable Kidney Tumors

October 1, 2023 — Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted ...

Time October 01, 2023
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Phase III trial finds fewer, higher doses cut treatment time while maintaining high rates of cure
News | Prostate Cancer
SBRT as Effective as Conventional Radiation for People with Intermediate Risk, Localized Prostate Cancer

September 29, 2023 — People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer ...

Time September 29, 2023
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RefleXion Showcases Breakthrough SCINTIX Biology-Guided Radiotherapy
News | Radiation Therapy
RefleXion Showcases Breakthrough SCINTIX Biology-Guided Radiotherapy and Highlights New Research at ASTRO 2023 Meeting

September 28, 2023 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company, announced the company will showcase the ...

Time September 28, 2023
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Mevion Medical Systems to showcase the MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System, a revolutionary patient-centric proton therapy solution designed to FIT in a conventional LINAC vault
News | Proton Therapy
Re-Imagine Proton Therapy: Mevion Breaks Down Barriers at ASTRO 2023

September 28, 2023 — Mevion Medical Systems, the leading provider of compact single-room proton therapy systems, will ...

Time September 28, 2023
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POSLUMA is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with prostate cancer with suspected metastasis
News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers
Blue Earth Diagnostics Highlights Presentations on POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) in Prostate Cancer at Upcoming ASTRO Annual Meeting

September 27, 2023 — Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and ...

Time September 27, 2023
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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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