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. 

Radialis Inc. today announced that it has received clearance to market the Radialis PET Imager, an organ-targeted positron emission tomography (PET) system, in the United States
News | PET Imaging
Radialis PET Imaging Receives FDA Clearance

July 19, 2022 — Radialis Inc. today announced that it has received clearance to market the Radialis PET Imager, an organ ...

Time July 19, 2022
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The officers will begin their terms in October during ASTRO’s 64th Annual Meeting in San Antonio.
News | ASTRO
Dr. Howard Sandler Voted President-Elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 

July 15, 2022 — The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) elected seven new officers to ASTRO’s ...

Time July 15, 2022
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Medical society for cancer specialists names 27 exemplary members to its 2022 class of Fellows
News | Radiology Business
Radiation Oncology Leaders Awarded ASTRO Fellow Designation

July 8, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) selected 27 distinguished members to receive the ...

Time July 08, 2022
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The ConformalFLASH Alliance will be the first collaboration platform between academia and industry to bring ConformalFLASH proton therapy to the clinic
News | Proton Therapy
IBA launches the ConformalFLASH Alliance

July 1, 2022 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), the world leader in particle accelerator technology ...

Time July 01, 2022
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Chris Neumann, Vice President of Learning and Education; Kirsta Suggs, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
News | ASTRO
ASTRO welcomes new VP of Education and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

June 2, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently hired Chris Neumann as its new Vice ...

Time June 02, 2022
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Radiation oncologists will meet with congressional leaders and staff today to ask for their support of policies to bolster access and equity in cancer care.
News | Radiation Oncology
Increased Access to Care and Reduced Treatment Delays Lead Priorities as Radiation Oncologists Meet with Members of Congress

May 17, 2022 — Radiation oncologists will meet with congressional leaders and staff today to ask for their support of ...

Time May 17, 2022
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Videos | Proton Therapy
VIDEO: First FLASH Proton Therapy Trial Completed in Humans

John C. Breneman, M.D., medical director of the Cincinnati Children's/UC Health Proton Therapy Center, and the principal ...

Time May 16, 2022
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Next-generation Gamma Knife will enable more personalized radiosurgery with sub-millimeter accuracy and treatment planning in less than 60 seconds
News | Treatment Planning
Elekta Launches New Radiosurgery System: Elekta Esprit

May 11, 2022 — Elekta has evolved radiosurgery to an unprecedented level with the launch of Elekta Esprit. This latest ...

Time May 11, 2022
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Update to 2012 guideline addresses advanced radiation therapy techniques and outlines best practices for patient-centered, multidisciplinary care
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Issues Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases

May 10, 2022 — A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance on ...

Time May 10, 2022
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A schematic of the 99Mo/99mTc production system based on an electron linear accelerator and activated carbon-based 99mTc generator. Image courtesy of The University of Tokyo
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Top 10: What Viewers Were Reading in April 2022

Here is what you and your colleagues found to be most interesting in the field of medical imaging during the month of ...

Time May 02, 2022
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Radiation to the heart during treatment for locally advanced lung cancer is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events within the first two years following treatment. The higher the cardiac dose exposure, the higher the risk of a cardiac event.
News | Lung Imaging
Simple Changes in Care Reduced Heart Exposure During Lung Cancer Radiation Treatment

April 11, 2022 — Radiation to the heart during treatment for locally advanced lung cancer is associated with an ...

Time April 11, 2022
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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from ASTRO Board of Directors Chair Laura A. Dawson, MD, FASTRO, in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) decision to delay the start of the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model (RO-APM)
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Remains Committed to an RO-APM that Prioritizes Value-based Care in Light of CMS Delay

April 7, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from ASTRO Board of ...

Time April 07, 2022
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Dose tracking software allows hospitals and imaging centers to track levels of radiation used by exam type protocol.
Feature | Radiation Dose Management | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Measuring Radiation Dose

Dose tracking software allows hospitals and imaging centers to track levels of radiation used by exam type protocol. It ...

Time March 22, 2022
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Feature | Radiation Therapy | By Dave Fornell
7 Trends in Radiation Therapy at ASTRO 2021

Here are 7 hot radiation therapy technology trends discussed in sessions and on the expo floor at the American Society ...

Time March 21, 2022
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Sponsored Content | Sponsored Content | Videos | Radiation Therapy
Talking Trends: Perfect Balance with Elekta Harmony

Elekta’s latest linear accelerator, Harmony, is designed to provide a productive and versatile radiotherapy solution for ...

Time February 16, 2022
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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from ASTRO Board of Directors Chair Laura A. Dawson, M.D., FASTRO, in response to today's announcement that President Joe Biden will reignite the Cancer Moonshot initiative to accelerate the rate of progress in the nation's fight against cancer
News | Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncologists Applaud Biden-Harris Administration's Renewed Commitment to Cancer Moonshot

February 3, 2022 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from ASTRO Board ...

Time February 03, 2022
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Videos | Radiation Therapy
VIDEO: Transforming Radiotherapy With FLASH Ultra High Dose Rates

Magdalena Bazalova-Carter, Ph.D., assistant professor, University of Victoria University, discusses the current state of ...

Time February 02, 2022
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Videos | Radiation Oncology
VIDEO: Calculating the Cost of Prior Authorizations Required for Radiation Oncology

Brian S. Bingham, M.D., chief resident in radiation oncology at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains the ...

Time February 02, 2022
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Videos | Radiation Therapy
VIDEO: Use of Radiation Therapy as a Bridge-to-transplant in Liver Cancer

Nima Nabavizadeh, M.D., radiation oncologist and associate professor of radiation medicine, Oregon Health and Science ...

Time February 02, 2022
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Videos | Radiation Oncology
VIDEO: How to Manage the Complex Needs of Pelvic Radiotherapy Patients

Bridget F. Koontz, M.D., chief medical officer at GenesisCare USA explains how to manage the complex needs of pelvic ...

Time February 02, 2022
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