Radiation oncology research and clinical trial results to be featured at...
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today the 10 studies to be highlighted in the 2023 ASTRO Annual Meeting press program. Researchers will discuss their findings in news...
View ArticleWinners of the ASTRO-Sumitomo Pharma-Pfizer Alliance new combination therapy...
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today announced the three winning research proposals for the 2022 ASTRO-Myovant Sciences (now known as Sumitomo Pharma)-Pfizer Alliance New...
View ArticleHigh cure rate, low toxicity maintained with shortened radiation treatment...
People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer and higher doses of radiation therapy delivered over five treatment sessions as they can with lower...
View ArticleLiquid biopsies can rapidly detect residual disease following cervical...
Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood accurately identified patients with a high risk of cervical cancer recurrence after the completion of...
View ArticleSexual activity and vaginal dilation associated with fewer side effects after...
People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical cancer are at lower risk for long-term side effects, according to a new study from researchers in...
View ArticleHigh-dose radiation offers new treatment option for older patients with...
Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, a new study from Australian and Dutch researchers suggests.
View ArticleShort-course radiation as effective as standard treatment for patients who...
In a first-of-its-kind study, people with breast cancer who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction immediately following a mastectomy reported that getting fewer, higher doses of radiation was...
View ArticlePrecision medicine navigators increase genomic testing rates for Black...
The presence of a clinical navigator to act as a liaison between people with prostate cancer and the health care system greatly increases the likelihood that patients, especially Black patients, will...
View ArticleAccelerated radiation treatment could reduce head and neck cancer patient...
A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and middle-income countries may be treated effectively with fewer, but higher doses of radiation, a large new...
View ArticleLiquid biopsy may help identify which patients with non-small cell lung...
A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread beyond the lungs are most likely to benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, rather than...
View ArticleUsing recent diagnostic scans can substantially cut time to treatment for...
Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce the time some people spend...
View ArticleASTRO celebrates contributions to radiation oncology with 2023 Gold Medals...
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recognized the recipients of its 2023 Gold Medal awards and other high-profile honors during an awards ceremony at the 65th ASTRO Annual Meeting in...
View ArticleMedicare physician payment final rule cements more cuts to radiation...
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement in response to the final 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) released today: "ASTRO is deeply disappointed...
View ArticleASTRO issues patient-centered clinical guideline on partial breast...
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued today a clinical guideline on partial breast irradiation for patients with early-stage invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
View ArticleASTRO applauds appointment of Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell as National Cancer...
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today expressed its support for President Joe Biden's intended appointment of W.
View ArticleDr. Rachel Jimenez named editor-in-chief of Advances in Radiation Oncology,...
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today that Rachel Jimenez, MD, will become the new editor-in-chief of Advances in Radiation Oncology, ASTRO's gold open access journal. Dr....
View ArticleAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) CEO Laura Thevenot announces...
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today announced that CEO Laura Thevenot plans to retire at the end of 2024 after leading the organization since 2002. During Thevenot's tenure at...
View ArticleRadiation oncology physician groups unite to ensure patient access to cancer...
Today, the largest professional societies representing radiation oncology physicians in the United States announced a partnership with the goal of reforming radiation oncology Medicare payments to...
View Article2024 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium to be held in Phoenix...
The 2024 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium will take place February 29 to March 2 in Phoenix and via livestream for virtual attendees.
View ArticleNoteworthy studies to be presented at the 2024 Multidisciplinary Head and...
Research on patient-centered treatment of head and neck cancers will be presented at the 2024 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium, which takes place in Phoenix and online today through...
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