Red Journal celebrates 50 years, Virtual options for ASTRO 2025, ROCR gains bipartisan cosponsors
September 10, 2025
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The Red Journal celebrates 50 years Be sure to read the October issue of the Red Journal, which commemorates half a century of ASTRO’s flagship journal. This issue features editorials by ASTRO leaders, as well as current and former Editors-in-Chief. As an added bonus, Top Reviewers and Top Downloads are listed! |
| Attend ASTRO 2025 from the comfort of your home or office |
| If you are unable to travel to San Francisco for ASTRO 2025, we’ve got another great option — the Virtual Full Conference experience! This option provides real-time access to Education and Scientific sessions livestreamed from the Annual Meeting; access to the Weekend/PRO package; continuing medical education (CME) credits; access to the Annual Meeting Virtual Poster Library and onDemand access to session content until June 1, 2026. Don’t delay, register today! If you are planning to be in San Francisco, the housing deadline has been extended until September 12. |
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Add running shoes to your packing list for the 2025 Annual Meeting ROI 5k Register for the ROI 5k, powered by Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company! This fun, non-competitive 5k offers two flexible ways to participate. Either join our sunrise group run along the San Francisco Bay at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, or complete a DIY 5k at your convenience, using scenic routes uploaded to Strava. |
| Keep up with developments in the treatment landscape of esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer |
| Learn from a panel of experts about changes in the role of surgical management, emerging clinical data on the use of chemoradiation vs. perioperative systemic therapy, and more. Directed and moderated by Eric Miller, MD, PhD and Randa Tao, MD, Evolving Multidisciplinary Management of Patients with Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer is now available in the ASTRO Academy. For more on esophageal cancer, you can also join Dr. Miller for SS 33 at the 2025 ASTRO Annual Meeting. |
| New Ignite Your Path! Virtual Engagement series in the ASTRO Academy |
| Unlock new possibilities in your career by joining our dynamic professional development series focused on mentorship, advancement, and career exploration that kicks off October 22. Sessions led by expert moderators will offer practical insights and space for attendees to share experiences. Whether you are seeking guidance on building supportive professional relationships, strategizing your next career move or exploring alternative career paths, these discussions will offer valuable perspectives tailored to a broad community of oncology professionals looking to advance in radiation oncology or broaden your horizons beyond the clinic. Learn more on how to ignite your professional journey! |
| ROCR picks up bipartisan cosponsors |
| Momentum for the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Act continues to grow thanks to two new cosponsors in Reps. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) and Young Kim (R-CA). You can help ASTRO add additional cosponsors by urging your representatives to cosponsor the legislation using our convenient grassroots tool. See more at What’s Happening in Washington. |
| House subcommittee advances health funding bill |
| On September 2, the House Appropriations Labor-Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS) Subcommittee advanced its FY26 federal health funding bill to the full committee for consideration. The bill holds National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding flat at $47.8 billion, including a $48 million increase for NCI to $7.27 billion, but would drastically cut the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). See more at What’s Happening in Washington. |
| Interviews from the ASTRO History Committee |
| Starting in 2003, the History Committee began conducting interviews from luminaries in the radiation oncology field as a way of preserving society and field history. Each of the individuals interviewed has a unique story from which we have much to learn about their journeys and our specialty’s past, and possibly, our future. This week we feature Richard Hoppe, MD, FASTRO. |
