2023 Survivor Circle Grants Awardees Based in California Provide Final Updates
Posted: December 18, 2024Two California-based organizations, Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA) and Breast Cancer Angels, received ASTRO’s Survivor Circle grant of $12,500 and were honored at the 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego. ASTRO followed up with both organizations to learn more about how the grants provided tangible support in the past year.
Expanding Access and Diversity in Clinical Trials: A Call to Action for Radiation Oncology
Posted: December 11, 2024Diversity in clinical trials is a critical component of meaningful, applicable research. Dr. Chika Madu shares five key steps that RO teams can take to dismantle barriers and build more inclusive trials.
Celebrating the 12 days of gRADitude with ROI - the ASTRO Foundation!
Posted: December 2, 2024Every person deserves access to the best radiation therapy to live a longer, healthier life. That’s why the Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) — the ASTRO Foundation — is accelerating bold and innovative ideas in radiation therapy. From Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 13, ROI is celebrating the 12 days of gRADitude! Each day, we’ll share an amazing milestone from the past year, and we invite you to join us in amplifying radiation therapy’s impact by making a tax-deductible donation.
ASTRO’s Efforts with Promoting Radiopharmaceutical Therapy in Radiation Oncology
Posted: November 19, 2024ASTRO 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, 2024As 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, 2024Are 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, 2024ASTRO, 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, 2024With 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, 2024As 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, 2024ASTRO'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.
