ASTRO names 2026 Gold Medal Awardees, Slate of nominees announced, Public comment on draft guideline
May 27, 2026
| ASTRO announces 2026 Gold Medal Recipients |
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ASTRO is proud to announce the four exceptional leaders selected to receive the 2026 ASTRO Gold Medal Award, the Society’s highest honor:
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| ASTRO slate approved for 2026-2027 |
| ASTRO's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the slate approved by the Nominating Committee for positions to be filled for the 2026-2027 Society year. Members may make additional nominations for open seats if they have at least 104 supporting signatures from voting-eligible members; these must be received by June 20, 2026. Address nominations to the attention of Stacy Ulland. View the Criteria for Elected Positions for more information. |
| President’s Spotlight: Learn from Australia’s Targeting Cancer campaign |
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| In the latest President’s Member Spotlight, ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, sits down with Australian ASTRO member Professor Sandra Turner, MBBS, PhD, University of Sydney, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead.
Dr. Turner, co-chair of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD), shares the genesis of Australia’s impactful Targeting Cancer public awareness campaign and discusses the growth of WRAD, celebrated annually on September 7. ASTRO invites you to learn how global advocacy is shifting public perception. Watch now! |
| Public comment open: Draft guideline on radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma |
| ASTRO is seeking expert member and public feedback on our first-ever clinical practice guideline dedicated to radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma.
The draft covers evidence-based recommendations for classic and nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma across upfront, combined-modality settings and in relapsed or refractory disease. 📅 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. |
| Washington update: House committees act on physician payment reform |
ASTRO’s advocacy efforts secured significant momentum on Capitol Hill following a multi-pronged legislative push:
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| Congratulations to the latest APEx-accredited facilities |
| ASTRO recognizes the following facilities for achieving accreditation through APEx – the Accreditation Program for Excellence®.
Newly Accredited:
Reaccredited:
The APEx process provides a transparent, evidence-based review of a practice’s commitment to safety and quality. View a list of accredited facilities and contact ASTRO staff to learn about the new options for accreditation and why APEx is the right choice for your practice. |
