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Latest from ASTRO
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    News Release

    ASTRO applauds appointment of Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell as National Cancer Institute director
     
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    ASTROgram

    ASTROgram for the week of November 27: Thoracic Symposium starts Thursday, eContouring and ROCKS webinars, APEx welcomes new facilities
     
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    PBI Guideline Published

    ASTRO’s new partial breast irradiation (PBI) for patients with early-stage invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ  guideline provides updated guidance for physicians on the appropriate indications and techniques for PBI.
     
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    Graduating Resident Discount

    Did you complete your residency in 2023. If yes, hurry to join ASTRO before December 31 to take advantage of the discount program.
     
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    Esophageal Cancer Guideline

    ASTRO co-published a joint collaborative guideline with STS and ASCO on multimodality therapy for locally advanced cancer of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction.
     
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    Accepting Public Comments

    Submit your comments by December 11 on the ASTRO draft guideline Radiation Therapy for Palliation of Symptomatic Bone Mets. 
     
Professional Resources
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    Career Center

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

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

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

    ASTRO has partnered with SoFi to help members get the best rates on new and existing loans. SoFi offers discounts on student loan refinancing and personal loans through SoFi.com/ASTRO.
     
Professional Publications
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    Advances in Radiation Oncology

    New in Advances:  Definitive RT for medically inoperable endometrial carcinoma, malignant mimics of trigeminal schwannoma and more.
     
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    Red Journal

    The December issue includes tributes to Dr. Carlos A. Pérez, an investigation of multicollinearity errors, a systematic review of the association between treatment volumes and patient outcomes and more.
     
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    Practical Radiation Oncology

    New in the Nov/Dec issue: Reviewer recognition, a step towards net-zero health care emissions and other practice-informing papers.
     
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    Annual Meeting Guide

    The fall issue of ASTROnews is your guide to ASTRO's 65th Annual Meeting, being held in San Diego, October 1-4. Explore this special edition for all the details you need to curate your ASTRO 2023 experience, whether you are attending in person or virtually. 

     
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    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 2023, updated content on radiopharmaceuticals, image guidance and AI.
     
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    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.
     
Affiliates
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    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!
     
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    ADROP

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

    ASTRO offers free membership and information for students interested in pursuing a career in radiation oncology.
     
  • Residents

    Join ASTRO and become a part of the ARRO community representing radiation oncology residents.
     
  • Patients

    ASTRO’s patient focused website has many resources for cancer patients and their caregivers to help them better understand radiation therapy as a safe and effective treatment.