Accepted Articles from ASTRO Journals
The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving, and ASTRO journals are publishing the latest research about the disease as it relates to radiation oncology. Please contact the Journals team with submission inquiries and comments.
As of March 15, 2021, newly accepted articles are no longer being posted on this page. For the most up-to-date COVID research from ASTRO journals, please view the COVID-19 special collections in the Red Journal and Advances in Radiation Oncology
Journal Podcast
Thomas Eichler, MD, FASTRO, recorded the following podcast discussing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on radiation oncology clinics, providers and patients. This podcast includes answers to some of the most frequently asked questions by ASTRO members regarding how to manage patient care, staffing concerns and more.
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Red Journal Special Issue: Radiation Oncology Through and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
This special issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics includes many new articles focused on how COVID-19 has and will continue to affect the field of Radiation Oncology. The articles in this issue attempt, at this complicated moment, to envision the new realities and unfamiliar strategies clinicians and researchers may confront as they continue to navigate these circumstances. This issue also spotlights the creative initiatives that are taking place around the world in the fight to maintain the integrity of cancer care. Access the special issue here.
Advances in Radiation Oncology: COVID-19 Special Issue
This special issue of Advances in Radiation Oncology compiles many of the articles below and focuses on topics ranging from enhancing patient and staff safety, determining optimal cancer treatment strategies, detection of COVID-19 with the imaging performed in radiation oncology and potential radiation-related risk factors in COVID-19 morbidity. Overall, these articles offer perspectives and guidance on novel challenges in the practice of radiation oncology. Access the special issue here.
As of March 15, 2021, newly accepted articles are no longer being posted on this page. For the most up-to-date COVID research from ASTRO journals, please view the COVID-19 special collections in the Red Journal and Advances in Radiation Oncology
Low Dose Radiation Therapy for Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Randomized Double-Blind Study
Papachristofilou et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on February 26, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Induced Radiation Recall Phenomenon
Soyfer et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on February 23, 2021
Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Radiation Oncology Clinical Decision Making in High-Prevalence Environment
Ennis et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on February 22, 2021
Effectively Conducting Oncology Clinical Trials During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Yeboa et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on February 11, 2021
Systematic Screening of COVID-19 Disease Based on Chest CT and RT-PCR for Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy in a Coronavirus French Hotspot
Sun et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on February 10, 2021
Our Experience Leading a Large Medical Physics Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pollard-Larkin et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on January 27, 2021
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiation Oncology Departments in Brazil
Oliveira et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on January 27, 2021
Networking and Applying to Radiation Oncology During A Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Student Concerns
Pollom et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on December 21, 2020
The Fear Returns: Messaging in the Age of COVID-19
Sindhu and Green
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on December 11, 2020
Immunomodulatory Low-Dose Whole-Lung Radiation for Patients With COVID-19-Related Pneumonia
Hess et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on December 11, 2020
Clinician Attitudes to Using Low Dose Radiotherapy to Treat COVID-19 Lung Disease
Hanna et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on December 7, 2020
Low-dose Whole-lung Irradiation for COVID-19 Pneumonia: Final Results of a Pilot Study
Ameri et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on November 30, 2020
Low Dose Radiotherapy in the Management of COVID-19 Pneumonia (LOWRAD-Cov19). Preliminary Report
Sanmamed et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on November 19, 2020
The Operation of Canada’s Only Virtually Operated Radiation Oncology Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Romani et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on November 18, 2020
Evaluating a UVC System for Use During SARS-CoV2 Pandemic and Personal Protective Equipment Shortage
Dunn et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on November 12, 2020
Radiotherapy Delivery Challenges in Elderly Patients During Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Cherif et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on November 11, 2020
Residency Match Trends, Racial Disparity, and Matching Amidst a Pandemic
Vassantachart et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on November 11, 2020
The COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium (CCC19) and Opportunities for Radiation Oncology
Jhawar et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on October 29, 2020
The Case for Brachytherapy: Why it Deserves a Renaissance
Williams et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on October 13, 2020
The Novel Use of a Commercially Available Video-Conference Platform to Facilitate Multidisciplinary Target Volume Review and Delineation for Skull Base Radiotherapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Roy et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on October 13, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Brachytherapy During the Pandemic: A Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Multi-Site Experience
Hathout et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on October 13, 2020
A Paradigm Shift in Radiation Oncology Training
Perni et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on October 13, 2020
Resident Considerations for Virtual Interviews in Radiation Oncology: Perspectives From the Sunshine State
Bates et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on September 28, 2020
Pneumonia After Bacterial or Viral Infection Preceded or Followed by Radiation Exposure: A Reanalysis of Older Radiobiological Data and Implications for Low Dose Radiotherapy for COVID-19 Pneumonia
Little et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on September 26, 2020
Virtual On Treatment Visits: Implementation, Patient Perspectives, Barriers, Limitations, Benefits and Opportunities
Roof et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on September 23, 2020
Evaluation of Mobile Health Applications to Track Patient-Reported Outcomes for Oncology Patients: A Systematic Review
Lu et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on September 22, 2020
Implementation of Telehealth in Radiation Oncology: Rapid Integration During COVID-19 and its Future Role in our Practice
Goenka et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on September 20, 2020
Strategies to Maximize Available Resources With Minimum Cost Escalation for Improving Radiotherapy Accessibility in the Post COVID-19 Era : An Analysis for Asia
Datta, Datta, and Samiei
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on September 11, 2020
Students’ Perspectives and Concerns for the 2020-2021 Radiation Oncology Interview Season
Everett et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on August 26, 2020
Recruitment Challenges and Opportunities for Radiation Oncology Residency Programs During the 2020-2021 Virtual Residency Match
Odei et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on August 8, 2020
Making the Most of a Crisis: A Proposal for Network-Based Palliative Radiotherapy to Reduce Travel Toxicity
Butala et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on August 4, 2020
Low-Dose Hypofractionated Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy for Adult Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
Jeans et al.
Accepted to Practical Radiation Oncology on August 4, 2020
Increasing Medical Student Engagement Through Virtual Rotations in Radiation Oncology
Kahn et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on July 27, 2020
Radiation Therapy as a Treatment for COVID-19?
David G. Kirsch
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on July 18, 2020
Low-Dose Whole-Lung Irradiation for COVID-19 Pneumonia: Short Course Results
Ameri et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on July 18, 2020
Lessons to Learn From a Successful Virtual Mock Oral Examination Pilot Experience
Chaurasia et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on July 16, 2020
COVID-19’s Silver Lining – Through the Eyes of Radiation Oncology Fellows
Pilar et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on July 8, 2020
Importance of a Culture Committee for Boosting Morale and Maintaining a Healthy Work Environment in Radiation Oncology
Gutkin et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on July 6, 2020
Applying to Radiation Oncology Amid a Pandemic
Kouzy et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on June 23, 2020
The International Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Radiation Oncology
Wang, Tsai, and Miller
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on June 23, 2020
A Canadian Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Is There a Silver Lining for Radiation Oncology Patients?
Patrick et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on June 22, 2020
In Reply to Rathod et al.
Noticewala et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on June 16, 2020
In Reply to Chowdhary et al.
Kabarriti et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on June 15, 2020
Single-Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy: A Paradigm During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond?
Ng et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on June 10, 2020
Computed Tomography in Radiation Oncology During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Marcus, Weathers, and Rossi
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on June 4, 2020
Rapid Adaptation of Breast Radiotherapy Utilization During the COVID-19 Pandemic at a Large Academic Cancer Centre in Canada
Koch et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on June 2, 2020
Practical Challenges of Mask-to-Mask Encounters with Patients with Head and Neck Cancers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Yanagihara, Holland, and Chera
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on May 17, 2020
Implementing a Novel Remote Physician Treatment Coverage Practice for Adaptive Radiotherapy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Price et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on May 14, 2020
In Regard to "Extent of Prior Lung Irradiation and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients With a Cancer History"
Chowdhary et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on May 14, 2020
Brachytherapy Issues and Priorities in the Context of COVID-19 Outbreak
Chargari et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on May 12, 2020
In Regard to "Radiation for Glioblastoma in the Era of COVID-19: Patient Selection and Hypofractionation to Maximize Benefit and Minimize Risk"
Rathod, Kakamanu and Koul
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on May 8, 2020
The Florida Radiation Oncology Resident Experience during COVID-19: Perspectives and Recommendations
Mohammadi et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on May 7, 2020
Continuing Medical Student Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Development of a Virtual Radiation Oncology Clerkship
Pollom et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on May 5, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Radiation Oncology Professionals and Cancer Patients: From Trauma to Psychological Growth
Romeo, Castelli, & Franco
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 28, 2020
Extent of Prior Lung Irradiation and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients With a Cancer History
Kabarriti et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 27, 2020
Radiotherapy Department Reorganization During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Keys to Securing Staff and Patients During the First Weeks of the Crisis and Impact on Radiotherapy Practice From a Single Institution Experience
Belkacemi et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 27, 2020
Clinical and Radiographic Presentations of COVID-19 Among Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Thoracic Malignancies
Samson et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 27, 2020
Covert COVID-19: CBCT Lung Changes in an Asymptomatic Patient Receiving Radiotherapy
Youssef et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 24, 2020
Effectiveness of CBCT Imaging During Radiotherapy for the Detection of Initial COVID-19 Lung Disease
Sepulcri et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 23, 2020
Experiencing the Surge: Report from a Large New York Radiation Oncology Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Buckstein et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 22, 2020
Staff and Patients' Protection in Radiation Oncology Departments During COVID-19 Pandemic
Portaluri et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 22, 2020
Ethical Issues in Radiation Oncology During a Pandemic
Tepper
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 22, 2020
Long-term Institutional Experience with Telemedicine Services for Radiation Oncology: A Potential Model for Long-term Utilization
Lewis et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 16, 2020
Radiation for Glioblastoma in the Era of COVID-19: Patient Selection and Hypofractionation to Maximize Benefit and Minimize Risk
Noticewala et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 16, 2020
Regional Lymph Node Irradiation in Breast Cancer May Worsen Lung Damage in COVID-19 Positive Patients
Grellier et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 16, 2020
Need for Caution in the Diagnosis of Radiation Pneumonitis in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Shaverdian et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 15, 2020
Implementation of a Novel Remote Physician SBRT Coverage Process During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Price et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 15, 2020
Follow-Up and Management of Head and Neck Cancer Patients During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Disease Pandemic
Chua et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 14, 2020
Guidelines to Reduce Hospitalization Rates for Patients Receiving Curative-Intent Radiation Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Report from a Multicenter New York Area Institution
Chen et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 13, 2020
Strategies to Flatten the Curve During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Radiation Oncology: Experience from a Large Tertiary Cancer Center
Noticewala et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 13, 2020
Practice Recommendations for Risk-Adapted Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An ASTRO-ESTRO Consensus Statement
Thomson et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on April 9, 2020
Adapting Head and Neck Cancer Management in the Times of COVID-19
Mehanna et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on April 9, 2020
Thoracic Radiation Therapy During COVID-19: Provisional Guidelines From a Comprehensive Cancer Center Within a Pandemic Epicenter
Wu et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 8, 2020
In Regard to “Palliative Radiotherapy for Oncologic emergencies in the Setting of COVID-19: Approaches to Balancing Risks and Benefits.”
Hahn et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 8, 2020
Management of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Necessary Paradigm Change at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Romesser et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 8, 2020
A Rapid Transition to Voluntary Breath Hold from Device-Assisted Moderate Deep Inspiration Breath Hold for Patients Receiving Breast Radiotherapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Barnett et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 7, 2020
Practice Considerations for Proton Beam Radiotherapy of Uveal Melanoma During the COVID-19 Pandemic: PTCOG Ocular Experience
Mishra et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 7, 2020
A Call for New 4R’s Based Radiation Oncology Model in COVID-19 Pandemic
Rathod et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 7, 2020
Fear in the Age of COVID-19
Sindhu & Gupta
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 6, 2020
Playing Into Stereotypes: Engaging Millennials and Generation Z in the COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Gharzai, Beeler & Jagsi
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 6, 2020
Time to ‘Buddy Up’ – Simple Strategies to Support Oncologists During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Barry et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 2, 2020
How to Reorganize the Access of Children in a Radiotherapy Department in the Era of COVID-19, in Order to Protect Themselves and Elderly Patients
Mascarin et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 1, 2020
New Policy and Regulation for a Radiology Oncology Center at the Time of COVID-19 Outbreak in Tehran, Iran
Samiee et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 1, 2020
Experience of a Radiation Oncology Center Operating in the COVID-19 Outbreak
Jiade J. Lu
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 1, 2020
Palliative Radiotherapy for Oncologic Emergencies in the Setting of COVID-19: Approaches to Balancing Risks and Benefits
Yerramilli et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on April 1, 2020
Southern Italy: How the Supply of Radiation Therapy, Patient Outcomes, and Risk to Health Care Providers Have Changed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Portaluri et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 31, 2020
Departments of Radiation Oncology Must Prepare for COVID-19 Outbreak
Park, Yea, & Park
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 31, 2020
Washing Away the Fear
Amdur & Yeung
Accepted to Practical Radiation Oncology on March 28, 2020
An Integrated Program in a Pandemic: Johns Hopkins Radiation Oncology Department
Wright et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 27, 2020
Breast Radiotherapy Under COVID-19 Pandemic Resource Constraints - Approaches to Defer or Shorten Treatment from a Comprehensive Cancer Center in the United States
Braunstein et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 25, 2020
Adapting Radiotherapy Treatments for Breast Cancer Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Hypofractionation and Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation to Address World Health Organization Recommendations
Al-Rashdan et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 25, 2020
Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Recommendations in Response to COVID-19
Zaorsky et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 24, 2020
Contingency Plans in a Radiation Oncology Department Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak in Switzerland
Papachristofilou et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 24, 2020
Concerns for Activated Breathing Control (ABC) with Breast Cancer in the Era of COVID-19: Maximizing Infection Control While Minimizing Heart Dose
Song et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 24, 2020
Novel Coronavirus Public Health Emergency: Guidance on Radiation Oncology Facility Operation
Chen et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 20, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Radiation Oncology Clinics and Cancer Patients in the U.S.
Rivera et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 19, 2020
Radiation Therapy in King County, Washington During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Balancing Patient Care, Transmission Mitigation and Resident Training
Dinh et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 19, 2020
Running a Radiation Oncology Department at the Time of Coronavirus: an Italian experience
Krengli et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 17, 2020
Radiotherapy Care During a Major Outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan
Wu et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 17, 2020
Efforts to Reduce the Impacts of COVID-19 Outbreak on Radiation Oncology in Taiwan
Chen et al.
Accepted to Advances in Radiation Oncology on March 17, 2020
Letter from Italy
Filippi et al.
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on March 16, 2020
Radiotherapy in the Time of the Coronavirus Pandemic: When Less is Better
Achard, Tsoutsou, & Zilli
Accepted to the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics on March 14, 2020
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