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Join us for the next webinar: Impact of Implicit and Explicit Biases on the Intersectionality of Gender and Historically Excluded Racial Backgrounds, taking place on Tuesday, 11/14 at 4 p.m. ET. https://www.astro.org/Meetings-and-Education/DEI-in-Education/DEI-in-RO
Deadline approaching: Friday, November 3 is the last day to claim CAMPEP (physicists) and MDCB (dosimetrists) credits. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/KTmz50Q0iok
Registration is now open for the 2023 Virtual Coding and Coverage Seminar taking place on Saturday, 12/9. The seminar aims to make clinical coding easier to understand & apply to your practice. Register today: https://ow.ly/Wazn50PVFNp
Registration & Housing is open for the 2023 Multidisciplinary Thoracic Cancers Symposium in New Orleans! This meeting will take place from Nov. 30 - Dec. 2. Register today: https://ow.ly/iPlH50Pelcz American Society of Clinical Oncology Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgical Club
Congratulations to UAB Medicine Hazelrig Salter Radiation Oncology Center for being the first in Alabama to achieve accreditation through ASTRO’s APEx - Accreditation Program for Excellence®. View the list of accredited facilities here: https://ow.ly/6yrC50Q0Hx6 UAB Department of Radiation Oncology
Washington State Healthcare Authority updates SBRT coverage policy to include hepatocellular carcinomas, pancreatic adenocarcinomas, localized prostate cancers, and oligometastatic disease, among other disease sites. Learn more: https://ow.ly/PyoN50Q0GRK
Congratulations to the winners of the ASTRO-Sumitomo Pharma-Pfizer Alliance New Combination (Relugolix-Radiation) Therapy Challenge. Read more about the Challenge & the winning research proposals to improve outcomes for people w/ : https://ow.ly/kF9z50Q1ytL
Registration and housing are now open for the 2024 Head and Neck Symposium. will take place February 29 to March 2, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ & virtually. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Nfvq50PLiuY American Society of Clinical Oncology American Head and Neck Society - AHNS Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
RO-ILS is seeking nominations for physician safety stars who go above and beyond for by Wednesday, Nov. 15. Learn more: https://ow.ly/lT2r50Q0Hnw
On 10/18, draft legislation was released by the GOP Doctors Caucus that would help radiation oncology by revamping key aspects of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that have negatively impacted the specialty. Learn more: https://ow.ly/c9KN50Q0GMb
Did you miss ? You can still benefit from the timely education and scientific sessions that your colleagues presented and attended. Purchase the OnDemand meeting today: https://ow.ly/oPw550PVeLb
Public comment is now open on the draft guideline on Radiation Therapy for HPV-positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC). Comments can be submitted through Monday, Nov. 27. Learn more: https://ow.ly/P6Ne50Q0GH0
Don't forget to claim your CME credits from . You have until June 1, 2024, to claim CME (physicians) and until November 3, 2023, to claim CAMPEP (physicists) and MDCB (dosimetrists) credits. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/4YO550Q0iol
Check out the latest webinar: Diversity in Clinical Trials. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/wi8L50Q0a1G
Registration & Housing is now open for the 2023 Multidisciplinary Thoracic Cancers Symposium in New Orleans! This meeting will take place from Nov. 30 - Dec. 2. Register today: https://ow.ly/iPlH50Pelcz American Society of Clinical Oncology Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgical Club
New in the from et. al: Recurrence rate of testicular s/p RT were found to be associated with de novo vs. relapsed stage II status based on retrospective review of 20 years of treatment. https://bit.ly/rosen3
Are you a radiation oncology resident interested in Government Relations, including congressional advocacy? If so, ASTRO’s new GR Fellowship program is for you. The deadline to apply is 11/3. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/CUxF50PZIEz
New in the : Evaluating a physician audit and feedback intervention to increase clinical trial enrollment in radiation oncology in a multi-site tertiary cancer center from https://bit.ly/gillespie2
The new 'Ask a Radiation Oncologist' session answers common patient questions about ,y focusing on facts vs myths. This session is a valuable resource to share with patients & colleagues to help them learn the facts and debunk common myths. Watch it here: https://ow.ly/hjO850PYfto
article: 1st reporting on end-to-end accuracy of BrainTx for MRgRT SRS program by et al and . https://bit.ly/mittauer1
Radiation Oncologists are encouraged to participate in the Physician Practice Information survey, an important tool used to better understand the costs faced by today’s physician practices, including radiation oncology clinics. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Jq3v50PYflu
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) announced three major research grants totaling $115 million for cancer research detection and treatment projects. Learn more about the programs funded: https://ow.ly/8Yer50PYf50
: article about long-term QOL outcomes following prostate RT with or without high-dose-rate brachytherapy boost: A post-hoc analysis of TROG 03.04 RADAR. https://bit.ly/kishan2023
ASTRO is joining cancer research organizations expressing enthusiastic support for confirming NCI Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as the next Director of National Institutes of Health (NIH). Her expertise & experience will make her a stellar leader in our fight to cure & other diseases. https://ow.ly/qiJa50PXSWW
: article about trimodality therapy with Iodine-125 brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy, and short- or long-term androgen deprivation therapy for high-risk localized PCa https://bit.ly/yorozu2023
Join us for our next Medical Student Q&A session on Thursday, 10/19, at 8 p.m. ET. These sessions feature a RadOnc & a RadOnc resident & provide a platform for med students to learn more about the specialty. https://ow.ly/rmFA50PVGju
: article about dynamic responses of circulating T cells following stereotactic body radiotherapy for bone metastasis in patients with breast cancer. https://bit.ly/iakim2023
Deadline Approaching: Now accepting abstracts for the 2024 Head and Neck Symposium. will take place February 29 to March 2, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ & virtually. Submit your abstracts by this Wednesday, 10/18. https://ow.ly/s7yy50Pq3mk
Register today for the 2023 eContouring For Prostate - Focal Boost Radiotherapy - Webinar this Thursday, 10/19. Learn more & register here: https://ow.ly/llAr50PXiCj
: article about long-term outcomes following fairly brief androgen suppression and stereotactic radiation therapy in high-risk prostate cancer https://bit.ly/Bauman2023
: article about factors associated with cardiac radiation dose reduction following hypofractionated RT for localized, left-sided breast cancer in a large statewide quality consortium https://bit.ly/PierceAM2023
ASTRO’s statement in support of patients and communities affected by the conflict in Israel:
: article about the impact of consolidative radiation on overall and PFS in pediatric, adolescent and young adult metastatic bone and soft tissue sarcoma https://bit.ly/Acharya2023
Congratulations to Cancer Specialists of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL, for achieving reaccreditation through ASTRO’s APEx - Accreditation Program for Excellence®. View a list of accredited facilities here: https://ow.ly/jCzF50PV6gp
: article about quality of life before and after radiotherapy for early-stage keratinocyte carcinoma https://bit.ly/Barker2023
Join us for our next Medical Student Q&A session on Thursday, October 19, at 8 p.m. ET. These sessions feature a RadOnc & a RadOnc resident & provide a platform for med students to learn more about the specialty. Sign-up: https://ow.ly/iA8K50PVGjt
: article about utility of stereotactic body radiation therapy in establishing local control for patients with invasive breast cancer not undergoing definitive surgery. https://bit.ly/Stessin2023
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Exciting news! We're proud to announce Blue Earth Diagnostics as a Gold Sponsor at #ASTRO2023. Visit them at booth #2223 to learn how they’re empowering the evolution of care for patients with cancer. #PayItForward Learn more about Blue Earth Diagnostics at https://www.blueearthdiagnostics.com/
#ASTRO23 Social Champion & #PatientAdvocate Julie McCrossin will join us in San Diego all the way from Australia to cover positive examples of RT innovations & research for patients & families. Learn more about Julie & other Social Champions here: https://www.astro.org/Meetings-and-Education/Micro-Sites/2023/Annual-Meeting/Social-Champions #hncsm
We're thrilled to announce #BlueEarthDx as a Gold Sponsor this year. Don't miss their Industry Expert Theater on Oct. 1 from 12pm - 1pm PST on the latest imaging agent in PET imaging. Learn more about Blue Earth Diagnostics at https://ow.ly/g7JH50PMXUK
Hear from ASTRO's Christina Cleveland as she breaks down what you get with your #ASTRO22 registration! Be sure to register by September 15 to take advantage of the advance rates, and reserve your housing today: http://ow.ly/OTKI50Kki7p #RadOnc #MedPhys #RadBio
New #ASTROadvocacy Minute: ASTRO's Adam Greathouse discusses ASTRO's work with an AMA-led group focused on Medicare payment reform. Learn more about ASTRO's Advocacy efforts on our website: https://www.astro.org/Advocacy #RadOnc #ROModel #ROAPM
Less than a month away until #ASTRO22 Registration and Housing opens! Hear from ASTRO President Geraldine Jacobson, MD, FASTRO, as she shares her vision for the meeting, what she likes most about visiting San Antonio and invites you to join her at #ASTRO22: http://ow.ly/CbEK50Jcra3 #RadOnc
ASTRO would like to welcome Courtney Williams, Senior Manager of Congressional Relations, to the #ASTROadvocacy team. She will be working hard to support #RadOnc through her work on the Hill and for the upcoming #ASTROadvocacy Day, starting next week! Welcome Courtney!
#ASTROadvocacy Update: ASTRO's Courtney Williams breaks down the new report released last week by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), finding that health plans are delaying and preventing Medicare patients from getting medically necessary care, and that plans used prior authorization to improperly deny 85,000 beneficiary requests for care in 2019; 18 percent of claims were denied, despite meeting Medicare's own guidelines. Learn more: http://ow.ly/tOtF50J0oMp #RadOnc #FixPriorAuth
New #ASTROadvocacy Monday Minute! ASTRO's Senior Manager of Health Policy Adam Greathouse discusses this week's topic on the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule, and the several issues of interest to #RadOnc: http://ow.ly/LXkg50IX1nf
ASTRO's Health Policy Coordinator Emilio Beatley brings you this edition of the #ASTROadvocacy Monday Minute, discussing ASTRO's Payer Relations, Code Utilization and Application Subcommittees and the work that they do. #RadOnc
New edition of the #ASTROadvocacy Monday Minute: Dave Adler, Vice President of Advocacy, gives an update on the CMS decision to delay the #ROModel Final Rule indefinitely. You can read ASTRO's statement here: https://bit.ly/3OgFx7s #RadOnc
New series - Inside ASTRO: Meet Chris Neumann, ASTRO's Vice President for Learning and Education! Watch this short video to learn about Chris’ goals for expanding & diversifying ASTRO’s education offerings and how these goals will afford more opportunities for learning. #RadOnc
The #ASTROadvocacy Team is introducing the Monday Minute, a new video series covering important interactions we are having with Congress, CMS and other policymakers. Check out the video discussing the recently passed Fiscal Year 2022 federal budget: http://ow.ly/HQjz50IGEV2 #RadOnc
#Safety is built on checking and rechecking. While it feels redundant, its in the best interest of #patientcare that we double or triple check information. Dr. Jeff Olsen shares how this relates to patient satisfaction scores. #PSAW22 #ROsafety https://www.astro.org/Patient-Care-and-Research/Patient-Safety/RO-ILS/Voices-for-Safety
Physicians can empower their patients to have a voice by simply initialing dialogue and welcoming questions. Dr. Sue Evans covered this topic during a #ASTRO21 RO-ILS session of #safety cases. #ROILS and #APEx users got free access to the session in the QI Newsletter. https://www.astro.org/Patient-Care-and-Research/Patient-Safety/RO-ILS/Voices-for-Safety #PSAW22
Undergoing #cancer treatment is scary. Clearly communicating expectations helps alleviate unnecessary anxiety and promotes #patientsafety. Patient advocate Valerie Powell also describes why everyone must speak up if something doesn't feel right. https://www.astro.org/Patient-Care-and-Research/Patient-Safety/RO-ILS/Voices-for-Safety #PSAW22 #ROSafety
#RadOnc practices accredited by APEx will have the systems, personnel, policies and procedures in place to demonstrate dedication to high-quality patient care. Hear from Dr. Colleen Lawton on why APEx is the Right Choice: https://www.astro.org/Daily-Practice/Accreditation/Misc/APExMeeting #PSAW22 #PatientSafety
Interested in finding out more about APEx Accreditation? Check out this video from Ann-Marie Grietens, Director of #RadOnc at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, as she shares the benefits that APEx has had on her team and practice. https://www.astro.org/Daily-Practice/Accreditation/Misc/APExMeeting #PSAW22 #PatientSafety
Check out the Resident Roundtable panel discussion, where Amishi Bajaj, MD, describes her experience with the Match process for #RadOnc and what it entails for #MedStudents. View the full Resident Roundtable session for more great discussions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8O1Lyk5_rA&t=1857s
Check out the new #MedStudent Resource, ASTRO's #RadOnc Resident Roundtable! Current #RadOnc residents answer questions such as #RadOnc Jobs, Board Exams, the Match and more. View the full video here: https://www.astro.org/Affiliate/Medical-Students/RadOnc-Resident-Roundtable
Happy #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay to all of our amazing female physicians! We honor and celebrate the many #WomenWhoCuire for all that they do to make the #RadOnc field so much stronger. #RadOncWomen #WomenInMedicine
Act NOW: Today is the last day to register for the 2022 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium at Advance Registration Rates! Hear more about the meeting from steering committee member Quynh-Thu Le, MD, FASTRO, and register: http://ow.ly/cWPI50HKVan #HNCS22
Happy New Year from ASTRO! We hope you have a safe, happy and healthy start to 2022 #HappyNewYears
CMS is cutting RO treatments services by almost $300 million in 2022. It will have a devastating impact on patients and #RadOnc teams. Tell Congress to pass the #CancerDocFix this year. Take action: https://www.astro.org/Advocacy/Become-an-Advocate
Advance rates for the world-class Thoracic Cancers Symposium ends tomorrow! Hear from Kristin Higgins, MD, and Ticiana Leal, MD, as they share their excitement for the in-person meeting! Register now! http://ow.ly/zpX150GJkPs #RadOnc #Thoracic21
Advance rate ending for world-class Thoracic Cancers Symposium on Nov 10! Hear from Kristin Higgins, MD, and Ticiana Leal, MD, as they share their excitement for the in-person meeting! Register now! https://www.astro.org/Meetings-and-Education/Micro-Sites/2021/Thoracic-Symposium/Attend/Register #RadOnc #Thoracic22
#ASTRO21 Day 1 is underway! Hear from ASTRO President Laura Dawson as she provides a brief overview of what to expect from today's event! Check the conference planner to plan out your day! https://plan.core-apps.com/myastroapp2021/events #RadOnc
Learn about the #ASTRO21 Live Meeting and the DigitalXP platform by watching our recent Ask Me Anything! ASTRO President Laura Dawson, Annual Meeting Steering Committee Members and ASTRO Staff break down the ways you can attend. Watch here: http://ow.ly/q8vF50GnS05 #RadOnc
Did you know @CMSGov plans to cut RO #cancer treatment services by $300 million in 2022? ASTRO members, retweet & tag your Congressional reps. Tell them to #StopTheCuts. @HHSGov @BrooksLaSureCMS @SecBecerra #ASTROAdvocacy http://ow.ly/q3WB50G7H6k
🚨🚨 @CMSGov is cutting RO #cancer treatment services by $300 million in 2022. ASTRO members, retweet & tag your Congressional reps. Tell them to #StopTheCuts. @HHSGov @BrooksLaSureCMS @SecBecerra #ASTROAdvocacy http://ow.ly/5PJj50G7H6j
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