Winter ASTROnews

This issue of ASTROnews looks at the evolving role of biomarkers in cancer treatment decisions and current implications of biomarker assays in various disease sites, including prostate, breast, lung, bladder and more. 

ASTROgram

In the ASTROgram for the week of January 27: Best rates for ASTRO Annual Refresher Course, WBI Guidelines Task Force members needed, Nominations for Honorary & Mentorship awards

New on the Blog

Recent research highlights the urgent need for cancer centers to develop disaster preparedness strategies. Learn more and read a first-hand account from City of Hope as they mobilized to mitigate treatment disruptions during the nearby Eaton fire.

Guideline Task Force

ASTRO welcomes applications for the upcoming task force to develop a replacement guideline on Whole Breast Irradiation. Applications are due by February 5.

Medical Student Match

Jenna Kocsis, MD, Chief Resident Radiation Oncology, PGY-4 at the Cleveland Clinic, and member of the ARRO Executive Board, Communications and Advocacy, shares her Match Day story.  

RT in Focus

Learn more about the strategy behind ASTRO's new public awareness efforts and the resources available for you and your patients on the facts about radiation therapy. 

Career Center

The ASTRO Career Center helps Employers and Job Seekers connect. Attending the Annual Meeting? Be sure to register for the Career Fair.

ASTRO Academy

ASTRO's online learning platform. Best of ASTRO 2020 onDemand now available.

Product Catalog

Access the ASTRO catalog of resources, including patient materials, publications and virtual meetings. New and updated patient materials available.

RO-ILS

RO-ILS: Radiation Oncology Incident Learning System is the only medical specialty society-sponsored radiation oncology incident learning system. Join the more than 500 facilities now enrolled!

APEx Accreditation

APEx: Accreditation Program for Excellence was created to support quality improvement in radiation therapy practices. New payment option now available. Learn what sets APEx apart.

Radiopharmaceuticals

ASTRO is leading the way in advancing radiopharmaceutical therapy within radiation oncology.

Advances in Radiation Oncology

New in Advances: The burden of insurance prior authorization on cancer care, patient perceptions of RT prior to initial consultation and more.

Red Journal

The February issue includes papers about oncologic outcomes from the RADIANT trial, evolving paradigms in prostate cancer and more.

Practical Radiation Oncology

New in the Jan/Feb issue: Survival (Time-To-Event) curve names and endpoints, RT for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other practice-informing papers.

2025 Winter ASTROnews

This issue of ASTROnews looks at the evolving role of biomarkers in cancer treatment decisions and current implications of biomarker assays in various disease sites, including prostate, breast, lung, bladder and more. 

Coding Guide

The Coding Resource is an essential coding reference for all radiation oncology practices. It includes information on updated CPT and HCPCS codes for 2025, updated content on radiopharmaceuticals, image guidance and more.

Safety is No Accident

Safety is No Accident: A Framework for Quality Radiation Oncology and Care, reflects the many efforts undertaken by radiation oncology specialty societies to improve quality and safety.

ARRO

The Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology exists to improve the quality of education for resident physicians in radiation oncology. The 2023 ARRO Directory is now available!

ADROP

The  Association for Directors of Radiation Oncology Program's mission is to advance the quality of residency training and education in radiation oncology.

SCAROP

The Society of Chairs of Academic Radiation Oncology Programs' mission is to provide a forum for the chairs of academic radiation oncology programs to discuss issues of common interest.

Early Career

Radiation oncologists and physicists who are eight years or fewer out of training can find useful resources and upcoming events relevant to Early Career members.

Medical Students

Are you a medical student who wants to learn more about radiation oncology? Take advantage of helpful resources for medical students interested in radiation oncology including free ASTRO membership. 

Industry

Through the development of meaningful partnerships, industry and ASTRO are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s health care marketplace and positively shape the future of radiation oncology.