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ASTRO’s Efforts with Promoting Radiopharmaceutical Therapy in Radiation Oncology

Posted: November 19, 2024

ASTRO has been actively developing resources for radiopharmaceutical therapies and continues to advocate for radiation oncology in many ways. Here is a roundup of efforts over the past several years.

The ROCR Act: Past, Present and Future

Posted: November 6, 2024

As 2024 winds down, this is a good time to take stock of radiation oncology’s efforts to advance Medicare payment reform legislation, known as the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Program Act (S. 4330/HR 8404).

ASTRO Committee Fair – Stop on by!

Posted: September 11, 2024

Are you interested in learning about how ASTRO Councils are structured and how you can get more involved with ASTRO committees? Well grab a cup of coffee and stop on by! New this year, ASTRO is hosting a Committee Fair during the Annual Meeting to answer these and other volunteer opportunity questions!

Ready for ASTRO? We are!

Posted: September 4, 2024

ASTRO, under the guidance of the HEDI and subcommittees such as the Women in Radiation Oncology (RO) Affinity Group, has made an intentional effort to support and celebrate diversity within our radiation oncology community. These efforts are highlighted below in multiple ASTRO-sponsored sessions. The Women in RO Affinity Group has compiled a list of other events and resources that support women in RO. Mark your calendars and join us!

What’s in Store for Early Career Rad Oncs at ASTRO24

Posted: August 28, 2024

With ASTRO 2024 just around the corner, the committee has planned programming to take place in the Early Career and Mentoring Lounge and as part of the regular Annual Meeting program. Learn more about the work of your Early Career Committee and this year’s Annual Meeting highlights specifically catered to the early career attendee.

Head and Neck Cancer Patients may have their Dental Services Covered by Medicare

Posted: August 6, 2024

As a general rule, Medicare does not cover dental services, except in limited circumstances. The 2024 MPFS final rule details scenarios in which Medicare will now cover dental services that are medically necessary for patients undergoing covered treatments. Read more on the details of the new policy and what needs to be in place to work collaboratively with dental providers.

ASTRO’s 2025 Government Relations Resident Fellowship

Posted: July 23, 2024

ASTRO's inaugural 2024 Government Relations Fellow shares his experience over the past seven months and why applying for the GR fellow is the right decision for any resident. 

Host a Member of Congress at Your Clinic

Posted: June 24, 2024

Summer is underway and with that comes the August congressional recess when members of Congress will be looking for opportunities in their states and districts to meet with constituents and learn about their issues. This is a great opportunity to invite your elected officials to tour your radiation oncology facility and in turn help build momentum for ASTRO’s legislative priorities.

Updates from 2023 Survivor Circle Grants Awardees

Posted: June 18, 2024

Last year at the 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, ASTRO awarded a $12,500 Survivor Circle Grant for two California-based organizations, Breast Cancer Angels and Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA). ASTRO caught up recently with both organizations to hear how the organizations have further advanced their missions using these grants since last fall.

ROI – The ASTRO Foundation – Celebrates Every Month as National Cancer Research Month

Posted: May 29, 2024

Every day, of every month, people are diagnosed with and treated for cancer.

And while the month of May has been designated as National Cancer Research Month, the Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) – the ASTRO Foundation – believes that every month should be National Cancer Research Month.

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