2026 Publication Awards nominations open + New prostate cancer webinars
May 13, 2026
| 2026 Publication Awards nominations now open! | |
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Cancer research saves lives. In honor of National Cancer Research Month, ASTRO is celebrating early career investigators leading the way in radiation oncology. Nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2026 Speed of Light Publication Excellence Awards or the ARRO Health Care Access Publication Award. |
| Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation will recognize up to three early career investigators whose recently published research is accelerating innovation in radiation therapy and has the potential to transform outcomes for patients. Additionally, ARRO will honor a trainee investigator who recently published on health care access topics. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply . | |
| Public comment open: Draft guideline on radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma |
| ASTRO is seeking public comments on our first draft guideline for radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma. The guideline covers the use of radiation therapy for classic and nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma in upfront, combined-modality settings and in relapsed or refractory disease.
It also addresses indications for radiation therapy, integration with systemic therapy, dose-fractionation and treatment volumes, planning and delivery techniques, normal tissue considerations, and appropriate follow-up and surveillance. Review the guideline and submit comments through the webform by June 10. You can also access the draft guideline and webform at www.astro.org/PublicComment. |
| Join ASTRO President, Neha Vapiwala for two new prostate cancer webinars | |
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Join ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, and Stacy Loeb, MD, for two upcoming free ASTRO webinars on prostate cancer.
• May 21: Evidence-Based Recommendations on Nutrition and Lifestyle in Prostate Cancer • June 8: Common Misinformation about Prostate Cancer and What to Do These webinars are FREE to all ASTRO members and offer CME credits. Register today on the ASTRO Academy! |
| Advocacy Day delivers three new ROCR cosponsors |
| This year’s Advocacy Day brought together 93 ASTRO members from more than 30 states — and it is already delivering results. Thanks to these efforts, the ROCR Act picked up three additional cosponsors: Energy and Commerce Committee member Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), and Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX)! See more at What’s Happening in Washington . |
| Catch up on the delivery code town hall |
| On May 6, ASTRO hosted a Town Hall to address ongoing issues with the revised radiation treatment delivery codes. Leadership discussed the historical context, member-reported impacts, and ASTRO’s ongoing advocacy efforts with CMS, Congress, and payers while answering audience questions. Read What’s Happening in Washington for more and to view the recording. |
| ASTRO advocates for flexible NRC physical protection rules |
| ASTRO recently submitted comments on the NRC’s proposed rule regarding the physical protection of Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive materials. We support increased flexibility of regulatory reporting, training, and other requirements, provided it does not compromise patient, provider or public safety. For more, see What’s Happening in Washington . |
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| President’s Corner: Expanding indications for radiation therapy |
| In the latest President's Corner, ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, and Board Chair Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, discuss expanding indications for radiation therapy. Tune in to hear their insights on functional radiation medicine and the emerging opportunities in radiopharmaceutical therapy. Watch now ! |
| ASTRO Editor receives Giant of Cancer Care award | |
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Congratulations to Sue S. Yom, MD, PhD, FASTRO, who was recently announced as a 2026 Giant of Cancer Care! The recognition from oncology news outlet OncLive recognizes “visionaries whose groundbreaking discoveries, fearless innovation, and relentless dedication have transformed the landscape of oncology.” Dr. Yom — a Jacobs Distinguished Professor at the University of California San Francisco who has served as the Red Journal Editor-in-Chief since 2022 — will be honored at a ceremony on May 28. |
| Become an Authorized User with ASTRO’s free RPT Training Pathway |
| Many physicians struggle to meet the case minimums required to become an Authorized User (AU) due to limited local opportunities and small patient volumes. ASTRO’s new RPT AU Training Centers directly address this challenge.
Supported by an education grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, this free program offers a structured pathway to meet AU eligibility requirements. The program provides expert mentorship, case-based experience and access to the Beyond the Beam RPT Training Series (15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™). Register today and expand your clinical expertise! |
