Massaging the Message for the Medium
Patient and Public Radiation Education through Modern Channels
This issue of ASTROnews examines the evolving landscape of modern communications media. Contributors from across radiation oncology share perspectives into how best to communicate about radiation oncology with the public and patients. Articles offer lessons learned through real-world successes and challenges, including the opportunities and pressures of national television exposure, and social media's triumphs and pitfalls, as well as practical tips and wording choices when communicating about the specialty.
A Case Study in Media Training
Amar Rewari shares hard-won lessons from national media appearances, explaining how radiation oncologists can become more effective and confident communicators on television.
ASTROnews Editorial Board
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Brian Kavanagh, MD, MPH, FASTRO
SENIOR EDITOR EMERITUS:
Najeeb Mohideen, MD, FASTRO
PUBLISHER:
Vivek S. Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO
MANAGING EDITOR:
Diane Kean
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EDITORIAL BOARD:
Bhisham Chera, MD, FASTRO
Christine Chung, MD, MPH, FASTRO
Luqman Dad, MD, MBA
Sara A. Dudley, MD
Ryan T. Hughes, MD
Christian Okoye, MD
Julianne Pollard-Larkin, PhD
Arshin P. Sheybani, MD
Austin Sim, MD, JD
Sandra Turner, PhD, MBBS
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS:
Lisa Braverman
Liz Gardner
Natanya Gayle
Jennifer Jang
