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    ASTROgram

    In the ASTROgram for the week of February 17: ASTRO 2025 abstracts due February 25, Join us for Advocacy Day May 19-20, ASTRO-AstraZeneca SCLC Therapy Scientific Challenge

     
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    2025 Legislative Priorities

    ASTRO's 2025 legislative priorities include urging Congress to provide long-term payment stability through the ROCR Value Based Program Act, fix the broken prior auth process, and provide robust federal investment for cancer research.

     
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    New on the Blog

    You’ve finalized a research paper, gathered all the disclosure forms and clicked “submit” to one of ASTRO’s journals! What happens next? Learn more on the process in this recent blog post.

     
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    ASTRO Recognition Awards

    ASTRO is accepting nominations for its Gold Medal, Mentorship and Honorary Member awards and applications for ASTRO Fellow. See deadlines and details under each category.
     
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    Winter ASTROnews

    This issue of ASTROnews looks at the evolving role of biomarkers in cancer treatment decisions and current implications of biomarker assays in various disease sites, including prostate, breast, lung, bladder and more. 

     
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    Early Career Newsletter

    This issue includes important information on the committee's initiatives for the upcoming year, including recording podcasts, organizing informal meetups at different society meetings, collaborating with other members to produce special webinars and much more!

     
Professional Resources
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    Career Center

    The ASTRO Career Center helps Employers and Job Seekers connect. Attending the Annual Meeting? Be sure to register for the Career Fair.
     
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    ASTRO Academy

    ASTRO's online learning platform. Best of ASTRO 2020 onDemand now available.
     
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    Product Catalog

    Access the ASTRO catalog of resources, including patient materials, publications and virtual meetings. New and updated patient materials available.
     
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    RO-ILS

    RO-ILS: Radiation Oncology Incident Learning System is the only medical specialty society-sponsored radiation oncology incident learning system. Join the more than 500 facilities now enrolled!
     
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    APEx Accreditation

    APEx: Accreditation Program for Excellence was created to support quality improvement in radiation therapy practices. New payment option now available. Learn what sets APEx apart.
     
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    Radiopharmaceuticals

    ASTRO is leading the way in advancing radiopharmaceutical therapy within radiation oncology.
     
Professional Publications
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    Advances in Radiation Oncology

    New in Advances: The burden of insurance prior authorization on cancer care, patient perceptions of RT prior to initial consultation and more.
     
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    Red Journal

    The March 1 edition features an overview of landmark trials in gynecologic oncology, an analysis of sim-free RT implementation and more.
     
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    Practical Radiation Oncology

    New in the Jan/Feb issue: Survival (Time-To-Event) curve names and endpoints, RT for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other practice-informing papers.
     
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    2025 Winter ASTROnews

    This issue of ASTROnews looks at the evolving role of biomarkers in cancer treatment decisions and current implications of biomarker assays in various disease sites, including prostate, breast, lung, bladder and more. 

     
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    Coding Guide

    The Coding Resource is an essential coding reference for all radiation oncology practices. It includes information on updated CPT and HCPCS codes for 2025, updated content on radiopharmaceuticals, image guidance and more.
     
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    Safety is No Accident

    Safety is No Accident: A Framework for Quality Radiation Oncology and Care, reflects the many efforts undertaken by radiation oncology specialty societies to improve quality and safety.
     
Affiliates
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    ARRO

    The Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology exists to improve the quality of education for resident physicians in radiation oncology. The 2023 ARRO Directory is now available!
     
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    ADROP

    The  Association for Directors of Radiation Oncology Program's mission is to advance the quality of residency training and education in radiation oncology.
     
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    SCAROP

    The Society of Chairs of Academic Radiation Oncology Programs' mission is to provide a forum for the chairs of academic radiation oncology programs to discuss issues of common interest.
     
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    Early Career

    Radiation oncologists and physicists who are eight years or fewer out of training can find useful resources and upcoming events relevant to Early Career members.
     
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    Medical Students

    Are you a medical student who wants to learn more about radiation oncology? Take advantage of helpful resources for medical students interested in radiation oncology including free ASTRO membership. 
     
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    Industry

    Through the development of meaningful partnerships, industry and ASTRO are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s health care marketplace and positively shape the future of radiation oncology.
     
Resources For
  • Medical Students

    ASTRO offers free membership and information for students interested in pursuing a career in radiation oncology.
     
  • Industry

    Corporate relations efforts provide opportunities for ASTRO and industry to collaborate and form long-term, quality relationships. Learn more about our initiatives and funding and advertising opportunities.
     
  • Patients

    ASTRO’s patient focused website has many resources for cancer patients and their caregivers to help them better understand radiation therapy as a safe and effective treatment.
     
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