Physician experts from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will join House Cancer Caucus leaders on July 14 for an in-person lunch briefing on policies to support patient access to advances in cancer care.

The briefing will examine recent progress in radiation therapy treatments for a variety of cancers and the longstanding policy challenges that affect whether patients can receive affordable, high-quality cancer care close to home. Speakers will discuss sudden reimbursement disruptions associated with 2026 Medicare billing code changes, rising practice costs, prior authorization delays and bipartisan policy options such as the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Act (S.1031/H.R.2120).

“Radiation therapy is an essential part of cancer care, but patients only benefit from these advances if treatment is available when and where they need it,” said Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, Chair of the ASTRO Board of Directors. “With cancer incidence rising and Congress debating healthcare affordability, this briefing will help congressional staff understand how federal policy can support timely access to high-quality cancer care.”

WHAT:
Briefing on Policies to Support Advances in Radiation Therapy for Patients, held in conjunction with the House Cancer Caucus

WHEN:
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern time

WHERE:
Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2044
In-person only; lunch provided

WHO:
Speakers will include:

• House Cancer Caucus leadership (to be announced)
• Vivek S. Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO, CEO, American Society for Radiation Oncology
• Sameer R. Keole, MD, FASTRO, Chair, ASTRO Board of Directors
• Casey Chollet-Lipscomb, MD, FASTRO, ASTRO Government Relations Chair
• Shelly Fuld Nasso, MPP, CEO, Cancer Nation

RSVP:
Attendees may RSVP to Zachary Harris at [email protected]. Media may RSVP to [email protected]. ASTRO experts are available for interviews before and after the briefing.

ABOUT ASTRO
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is the world’s largest professional society dedicated to advancing radiation medicine, with 10,000 members including physicians, nurses, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and other professionals who work to improve patient outcomes through clinical care, research, education and advocacy. Radiation therapy is integral to 40% of cancer cures worldwide, and more than one million Americans receive radiation treatments for their cancer each year. For information on radiation therapy, visit Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation. To learn more about ASTRO, visit our website and press room and connect with us on social media.