| ASTRO urges CMS action to end radiation therapy access crisis |
| ASTRO has requested an urgent meeting with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator to address the severe reimbursement impact of the revised treatment delivery codes. ASTRO has urged CMS to take immediate action to stabilize access to radiation therapy nationwide. Read What’s Happening in Washington for more information. Members are also reminded to continue reporting payer issues with the revised codes, including impacts to potential clinic closures, via the Payer Support and Resolution Center. |
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| ASTRO Town Hall: Revised Treatment Delivery Codes |
| ASTRO invites all members to join a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. This session will focus on your experiences with the revised treatment delivery codes, including a review of the results from our recent member survey and updates on advocacy. Register now! |
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| White House proposes steep cuts to health agencies |
| The White House sent its FY27 budget request to Congress on April 3. The request proposes a 12% cut to the National Institutes of Health, flat funding for the National Cancer Institute, and a 37% cut to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). The budget mentions that ARPA-H will continue focusing on “revolutionary radiotherapy.” See more at What’s Happening in Washington. |
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| Sign up now for this week’s radiopharmaceuticals webinar series! |
| Radiopharmaceutical therapies are expanding treatment options for patients with tumors refractory to cytotoxic chemotherapy. The Radiopharmaceutical Therapies Webinar Series delivers two case-based sessions on FDA-approved 177Lu-Dotatate and 177Lu-PSMA-617 on April 16, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and April 21, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Eastern time. These webinars cover current indications, emerging approaches, theranostics workflow, and challenges in patient selection, toxicity management and program implementation across academic and community settings. Unable to participate live? You also receive access to the recorded sessions. Register now! |
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| Hear from Vedang Murthy, MD, ASTRO International Ambassador, India, in this week’s Member Spotlight |
| Vedang Murthy, MD, ASTRO International Ambassador, India, speaks with ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, about his work in radiation oncology, especially with regards to the applicability of his research work to multiple settings regardless of country, and the distinct differences that offer key insights. Watch now! |
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| Future in oncology? Join the Live Medical Student Q&A tonight! |
| Do you know a medical student exploring a career in oncology? Invite them to ASTRO’s Live Medical Student Q&A held this evening, April 15, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, hosted via Zoom. This interactive session will introduce students to the role of radiation therapy in cancer care, highlight career pathways in radiation oncology and offer practical guidance on the residency application process. This is a unique opportunity for medical students to hear directly from experts in the field, gain firsthand insight and ask questions in real time. Register today and spread the word! |
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| ASTRO Committee service call for volunteers |
| ASTRO is now accepting volunteers interested in serving on ASTRO committees and/or subcommittees for the Society year beginning September 29, 2026. Please visit the Call for Committee Volunteers online, where you may select up to two committees in order of preference. The Committee Volunteer process remains open until May 1. Volunteers who are selected to serve will be notified no later than August 1. |
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| Survivor Circle grant applications due this Friday! |
| If you know of a cancer support organization in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire or Connecticut, please encourage them to apply to the 2026 Survivor Circle grant, and/or share with your network via social media. Two groups will be selected to receive a grant of $12,500 each and be recognized at ASTRO 2026 in Boston. |
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