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ASTRO 2026 elections open today, Protect cancer research grants, Announcing Honorary Member

June 24, 2026

ASTRO 2026 elections open today, submit your vote
Voting for ASTRO’s 2026 official elections opens today at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. Cast your ballot securely online before the deadline on Friday, July 24, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Visit www.astro.org/Vote and log in with your email to view the nominees and submit your choices. If you need assistance with your credentials, please email our support team.
 
ASTRO awards 2026 Honorary Membership
ASTRO is proud to award Freddie Hamdy, CBE, FMedSci, MD, FRCS, with the 2026 Honorary Member award. Dr. Hamdy serves as the Nuffield Professor of Surgery, Professor of Urology, and Head of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Oxford, as well as Editor-in-Chief of BJU International. Join us in congratulating Dr. Hamdy at the Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony on September 29!
 
Deadline extended: 2026 ASTRO Radiation Oncology Resident Fellowship
The deadline for the 2026 ASTRO Resident Fellowship has been extended to July 27, 2026! Supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca, this program provides a senior resident (PGY-3 or later) with $50,000 in funding for a mentored research project exploring the intersection of radiation oncology and immuno-oncology in NSCLC. The fellowship includes a one-year, part-time remote assignment with AstraZeneca, plus travel reimbursements for site visits and the ASTRO Annual Meeting. Learn more and apply.
 
President’s Spotlight: Learn from Nadine Housri, MD
In our latest President’s Member Spotlight, ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, sits down with Nadine Housri, MD, Adjunct Associate Professor at Yale University and Co-founder/Chief Medical Officer of MedNet. Dr. Housri discusses the origins of MedNet, how the platform drives knowledge sharing among oncologists, and the future of patient communication in an AI-driven era.
 
Upcoming eContouring for Breast Cancer Webinar — Free for Members-in-Training
Reserve your spot for the next eContouring for Breast Cancer Webinar on June 25 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. Led by Bethany Anderson, MD, this live ASTRO Academy session offers hands-on contouring practice on real cases alongside a live Q&A. Members-in-training register for free, and all ASTRO members receive a discount!
 
Considering a career in oncology? Join ASTRO’s Live Q&A for medical students
Do you know a medical student exploring oncology? Invite them to ASTRO’s Live Medical Student Q&A on Monday, June 29, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time via Zoom. Hosted by Albert Attia, MD (attending), Shane Neibart, MD, MS (resident), and Mary Mahoney, MD (resident), this session focuses on Understanding Signaling and offers practical advice for communicating strengths while navigating a career in radiation oncology. Share this link to encourage registration!
 
Now onDemand: Webinars on living with prostate cancer
If you missed our recent webinars on living with prostate cancer, both sessions are now available onDemand! Moderated by ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, and featuring Stacy Loeb, MD, MSc, PhD (Hon), these sessions provide evidence-based recommendations on nutrition and lifestyle while tackling common misinformation. Purchase today to claim up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM!
 
NRC proposes sweeping overhaul of materials licensing
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed a broad update to its materials licensing regulations to reduce administrative burdens, streamline licensing and eliminate outdated requirements. While the proposal does not modify 10 CFR Part 35 medical use regulations, ASTRO is actively reviewing it to weigh the potential benefits against concerns regarding safety standards, consistent state implementation and patient safety reporting. For more info, go to WHIW.
 
Tell OMB to protect cancer research advancements
A proposed rule from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) threatens to upend federal cancer research grants by allowing political appointee reviews and arbitrary grant cancellations. Use ASTRO’s grassroots advocacy tool to send a letter to the OMB urging them to protect research advancements.

See more at What’s Happening in Washington.
 
Congratulations to the latest APEx-accredited facilities
ASTRO congratulates the latest facilities to achieve accreditation and reaccreditation through APEx – the Accreditation Program for Excellence®!

Newly accredited

  • Penn Radiation Oncology Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
  • UNC Hospitals Oncology Hillsborough Campus, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham, A Service of UNC Hospitals, Eden, North Carolina
  • Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Texas Oncology – Kingwood, Kingwood, Texas
  • Texas Oncology – Tomball, Tomball, Texas
  • Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center-Enoch Callaway Cancer Center, LaGrange, Georgia

Reaccredited

  • City of Hope Radiation Oncology-Duarte, Duarte, California
  • City of Hope-Radiation Oncology Arcadia, Arcadia, California
  • City of Hope-Radiation Oncology Corona, Corona, California
  • City of Hope Orange County, Irvine, California
  • City of Hope-Radiation Oncology Upland, Upland, California
  • Lt. Col Luke Weathers Jr, VAMC Radiation Oncology, Memphis, Tennessee
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh, Shiloh, Illinois
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, Illinois
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Northwest Healthcare, Florissant, Missouri
  • Siteman Cancer Center – South County, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital, St. Peters, Missouri
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital, Creve Couer, Missouri
  • UNC Hospitals Radiation Oncology, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • McCreary Cancer Center, a Service of UNC Hospitals – Lenoir, North Carolina
  • Texas Oncology - SA Downtown, San Antonio, Texas
  • Texas Oncology - SA Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
  • Texas Oncology - SA New Braunfels, New Braunfels, Texas
  • Texas Oncology - SA Northeast, San Antonio, Texas
  • Radiation Center of Greater Nashua, Nashua, New Hampshire

RPT designation

  • City of Hope Radiation Oncology-Duarte, Duarte, California
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh, Shiloh, Illinois

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.
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