Public Comment

ASTRO posts drafts of clinical practice guidelines, white papers and other documents for public comment before they are finalized and sent to ASTRO's Board of Directors for approval. The public comment period is an integral part of guidance development and is preceded by a series of reviews and revisions and may be followed by a final peer review if the document is submitted to a journal for publication. ASTRO encourages those in the radiation oncology field to comment and then share with colleagues, producing a more robust public response.

Other organizational opportunities for feedback are below. 

Radiological Protection Aspects of Imaging in Radiotherapy
A draft of the ICRP report (from task group #116) on Radiological Protection Aspects of Imaging in Radiotherapy is now posted for public comment and they welcome your feedback. This report considers all aspects of optimization for imaging, starting with options available for both planning and delivery, including alternatives using non-ionizing radiation, and the frequency with which imaging is carried out during treatment. Comments can be submitted via this webform through Friday, May 30.

ASTRO Seeks Public Comments for Guideline on Gastric Cancer
ASTRO requests feedback on its first draft guideline on Radiation Therapy for Gastric Cancer. The guideline covers a broad scope, including resectable disease, unresectable but nonmetastatic disease, locoregionally recurrent disease, and metastatic disease, including oligometastases. Please review the guideline and submit comments through the webform by Monday, April 21.