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December
Leading Cancer Organization Appoints General Counsel
- December 8, 2006
December 8, 2006 Letter to the New York Times Editor
November
- November 8, 2006
Cholesterol Screening a Cost-Effective Procedure to Extend Life in Hodgkin's Disease Survivors
- November 8, 2006
Largest PSA Bounce Study Eases Worry of Prostate Cancer Returning
- November 7, 2006
2006-2007 ASTRO Board Members
- November 6, 2006
Intravenous Chemoradiation Effective for Inoperable Head and Neck Cancer; Easier for Patients and Doctors
- November 6, 2006
New Radiation Technique Can Greatly Reduce Painful Skin Burns in Women with Breast Cancer
- November 6, 2006
Doctors Able to Predict Chance of Breast Cancer Returning
- November 5, 2006
Men with Prostate Cancer Avoid Radiation Due to Misconceptions
- November 5, 2006
More Than Six Months of HormoneTherapy Doesn't Help Prostate Cancer Patients Live Longer
- November 3, 2006
ASTRO Strengthens Stand on Physician Self-Referral
- November 3, 2006
Top Cancer Meeting Sets Economic Impact Record in Philadelphia
- November 1, 2006
Breast Cancer Patients May Benefit from New Accelerated Treatment
October
- October 26, 2006
Ground-breaking Research Unveiled at Top Cancer Meeting
- October 23, 2006
Cancer Survivors Recognized for Helping Philadelphia-Area Patients
- October 3, 2006
ASTRO Names New Directors of Government Relations, Research
- October 2, 2006
Cialis Improves Sexual Function for Prostate Cancer Survivors
September
- September 27, 2006
Cancer Hope Network, ASTRO Partner to Raise Awareness of Cancer Survivorship
- September 25, 2006
ASTRO Names Senior Director, Chief Financial Officer
- September 13, 2006
Do You Know the Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
- September 12, 2006
ASTRO Awards $240,000 to Four Cancer Researchers
- September 1, 2006
Modern Radiation Therapy Ups Lung Cancer Survival
- September 1, 2006
Mark Your Calendar for ASTRO’s 2007 Upcoming Meetings
August
- August 25, 2006
ASTRO Annual Meeting Again Named a Fastest Growing Tradeshow
- August 22, 2006
Three Cancer Researchers Win Awards from ASTRO
- August 15, 2006
Ground-breaking Studies to be Presented at Top Cancer Meeting
- August 15, 2006
ASTRO Announces Research Award Winners
July
- July 21, 2006
ASTRO Selects Radiologist as Honorary Member
June
- June 28, 2006
ASTRO Names First Class of Fellows
- June 26, 2006
ASTRO Announces 2006 Gold Medal Winners
May
April
- April 25, 2006
New Booklet Helps Patients Understand Radiation Therapy
- April 19, 2006
ASTRO Receives CME Reaccreditation
March
- March 27, 2006
ASTRO Relocates Headquarters
- March 23, 2006
Award Honors Delaware Valley Cancer Survivor Who Gives Back
- March 9, 2006
Fast Facts About Cancer
February
- February 14, 2006
ASTRO Awards $32,800 to Radiation Therapist Training Programs
- February 13, 2006
Varian, Standard Imaging and TomoTherapy Elected to ASTRO’s 2006 Corporate Advisory Council
- February 1, 2006
New Mouthwash Helps With Pain Linked to Head and Neck Cancer
January
- January 25, 2006
ASTRO Launches Fellows Program
- January 17, 2006
ASTRO Bolsters Government Relations Department
- January 5, 2006
ASTRO Adds Key Healthcare Policy and Research Staff
- January 4, 2006
Mark Your Calendar for ASTRO’s Upcoming Meetings
ASTRO is the largest radiation oncology society in the world, with nearly 10,000 memberswho specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. As the leading organization in radiation oncology, biology and physics, the Society is dedicated to improving patient care through education, clinical practice, advancement of science and advocacy.