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Latest from ASTRO
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    New Patient Brochure

    ASTRO has added the Radiation Therapy for Cancers of the Esophagus and Stomach to our library of patient brochures. This brocure is available to share with patients on RTAnswers.org and to purchase in the product catalog.
     
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    ASTROgram

    In the ASTROgram for the week of March 24: Join these upcoming webinars, Public comment period open on Gastric Cancer guideline, ROCR support grows among industry

     
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    ROCR Town Hall

    On March 13, 2025, ASTRO hosted a Town Hall to discuss the newly reintroduced ROCR Act. A recording of the Town Hall is available for members to view (member login required).

     
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    ROCR Act 2025

    The ROCR Value Based Payment Program Act of 2025 was reintroduced to Congress by Sens. Thom Tillis (NC) and Gary Peters (MI) and Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Jimmy Panetta (CA), John Joyce, MD (PA) and Paul Tonko (NY).

     
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    New ASTRO Podcast

    ASTRO's new podcast features Mustafa Basree, DO, ASTRO’s Government Relations Fellow, and Anne Hubbard, ASTRO’s Director of Health Policy chatting about ASTRO’s role as an advocate organization.

     
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    New ASTRO Guideline

    ASTRO published its first clinical guideline on the use of radiation therapy to treat adult patients with primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anal canal and anal margin.

     
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 15 issue includes a qualitative study on RT in LMICs, an article about Medicare Advantage denials for RT 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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