New ASTRO/ASCO/AUA guideline for early-stage prostate cancer supports use of shortened courses of radiation therapy

Three prominent medical societies today issued a new clinical guideline for physicians treating men with early-stage prostate cancer using external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). Adoption of the guideline could make treatment shorter and more...
11-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Clinical trial results and radiation oncology research to be featured at ASTRO’s Annual Meeting in San Antonio

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today the 10 top-rated studies that will be highlighted in the press program for the 2018 ASTRO Annual Meeting. Researchers will present their findings in three news briefings held...
1-Oct-2018 10:15 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Cancer Survivor Advocates From Houston and San Antonio Win ASTRO Survivor Circle Awards

or only the second time, two cancer survivors were selected to receive the annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Survivor Circle Award. Susan Rafte, a Houston breast cancer survivor, will be honored at an award ceremony on October...
11-Sep-2018 4:45 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Two Texas cancer charities selected to receive ASTRO Survivor Circle Grants

Two Texas-based nonprofits, Candlelighters of El Paso and the Light and Salt Association, have been named the recipients of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2018 Survivor Circle grants. Each organization will receive a $10,000...
29-Aug-2018 10:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) elects new officers to its Board of Directors

The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) have elected four new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors and four members to serve on the medical society’s Nominating Committee. The newly elected President-elect, Council...
26-Jul-2018 8:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Leaders in radiation oncology awarded ASTRO Fellow designation

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has selected 35 distinguished members to receive the ASTRO Fellow (FASTRO) designation. The 2018 class of Fellows will be recognized during ASTRO’s 60th Annual Meeting, to be held October 21-24...
25-Jul-2018 1:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Radiation oncologists urge Congress to protect patient access to cancer care

Radiation oncologists from across the United States will visit Capitol Hill tomorrow to urge Congress to support policies that safeguard cancer patients’ access to high-quality, high-value health care. The doctors will meet with Congressional...
25-Jun-2018 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to host 60th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, October 21-24

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will host its 60th Annual Meeting at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, October 18-24, 2018. The meeting will feature updates from clinical trials and cancer research involving...
14-Jun-2018 2:40 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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