RadOnc Report

Welcome to the RadOnc Report, a space for radiation oncologists and all members of the radiation oncology team. Here, we'll tackle the complex issues that shape our Specialty.

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Exercise in Oncology: Evidence, Mechanisms, Practice

Exercise is increasingly discussed in cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship—but evidence quality and messaging vary widely. In this episode, radiation oncologists Avinash Chaurasia, MD, from Brooke Army Medical Center in Houston and Colin Champ, MD, from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, and medical oncologist Daniel Flora, MD, PharmD, from St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky, examine what the data truly support, explore biologic mechanisms and discuss how early-career oncologists can responsibly integrate exercise counseling into clinical practice without overpromising or patient blame.

Duration:

46:15

How Early Career Radiation Oncologists Can Make a Difference Beyond the Clinic

Early-career radiation oncologists play a vital role in shaping the future of cancer care. During this episode, radiation oncologists Avinash Chaurasia, MD, Amar Rewari, MD, MBA, and Anthony Paravati, MD, MBA, explore practical ways to engage in health advocacy—from influencing policy and reform to improving public communication and system-level decision-making—drawing on insights from national experts in value-based care and oncology leadership.

Duration:

37:52

Decoding the 2026 MPFS Final Rule: What Radiation Oncologists Need to Know

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In this episode, Adam Greathouse, JD, ASTRO Director of Health Policy, and Amar Rewari, MD, MBA, FASTRO, ASTRO Health Policy Council Chair, Chief of Radiation Oncology for Luminis Health, break down the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for radiation oncology: new codes, payment shifts, and what practices need to know.