Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation: accelerating bold and innovative ideas in radiation therapy to help every person live a longer, healthier life.
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Meet the talented investigators researching #BreastCancer with support from Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation!
This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we invite you to visit our website and learn about our incredible researchers who are pursuing groundbreaking discoveries in breast cancer with support from the Foundation.
Learn more: bit.ly/4secHZH
@meghatron2016 @MSK_RadOnc @WashUMedRadOnc @rebeccamshulman @FoxChaseCancer @TheDrWood @ChidinmaMDMPH @UTMDAnderson @ASTRO_org
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Registration is now open for the 2027 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course!
Join us for a Virtual Conference from Feb. 3-5, 2027, to refresh your knowledge and advance your practice.
Learn more & register now: bit.ly/4ibMwyj
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Need to observe RPT cases for AU status?
ASTRO's AU Training Centers provide in person observation of supervised administrations at APEx accredited sites, with documented cases and preceptor attestation.
Supported by an educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
Learn more & apply now: bit.ly/3TGFcCb
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News from #ASTRO26: Fractionated radiosurgery reduces cancer recurrence after surgery for large brain metastases
Phase 3 trial finds three to five radiation treatments improved control at the surgical site compared with a single treatment, without significantly increasing side effects.
As seen in @GoHealio, HealthDay News, @cure_today & more. Presented by Ayal A. Aizer, MD.
Learn more: bit.ly/4sf0ynx
@PDBrownOnc @AyalAizer @BrighamWomens @DanaFarber @harvardmed @MayoRadOnc @ALLIANCE_org
Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation Funded Researcher Honored as a @statnews Wunderkind!
Congratulations to Adam Grippin, MD, PhD, who has been named a 2026 STAT Wunderkind, a prestigious recognition celebrating the next generation of scientific superstars.
Learn more: bit.ly/482ZJ7R
@ASTRO_org @LUNGevity @adam_grippin @MDAndersonnews
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The Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium is NOW ANNUAL!
Save with early-bird rates when you register for #MHNCS27 by Oct. 30, 2026.
Join us February 25-27, 2027, in Orlando, FL, for full access to the top multidisciplinary research in head and neck cancers.
Register now: bit.ly/3SHapVQ
@AHNSinfo @ASCO @sitcancer @hncalliance @oralcancerfnd @spohnc_1
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Live TONIGHT: Are you a Medical Student curious about oncology?
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 8:00 p.m. ET for ASTRO's next Medical Student Q&A!
Whether just starting to explore specialties or preparing for residency applications, this live discussion offers a unique opportunity to learn about radiation oncology from physicians and residents.
Register now: bit.ly/4dFUazA
@ARRO_org @SNMA @AMSANational @LmsaNational @RadOncPDs
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News from #ASTRO26: Incisionless radiosurgery shows promise for severe, treatment-resistant depression
Prospective study finds sustained reductions in depression symptoms and suicidal thoughts among patients who had not improved with previous treatments.
As seen in @usnews, HealthDay News, @medpagetoday, @GoHealio & more. Presented by Mohamed Khattab, MD.
Learn more: bit.ly/47pow5V
@MKhattabMD @TGHCares @USFHealthMed
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Plan ahead and SAVE! Register by Nov. 6, 2026, to take advantage of the Early-bird rates for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium!
Mark your calendar for the second annual Multidisciplinary RPT Symposium from March 18-19, 2027, in Northern VA. #MRPTS27
Register now: bit.ly/4iSO2XY
@ABR_Radiology @SNM_MI @ACRORadOnc @ASCO @SGO_org @RSNA
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News from #ASTRO26: Real-world data indicate lower adherence rates for breast cancer endocrine therapy when radiation therapy is omitted
Nationwide insurance claims analysis finds fewer than 30% of patients remained adherent for five years after lumpectomy.
As seen in @Inside_PM, @AuntMinnie, HealthDay News, @cure_today & more. Presented by Shannon Jiang, MD.
Learn more: bit.ly/4ywQlUV
@WashUMedRadOnc @ShannonJiangMD
TOMORROW on the ASTRO Academy:
New Live ASTRO ROCKS Webinar on "Human Subjects and Animal Research"
Tues, Oct. 20 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET
Learn what is needed to prepare for and to safely undertake this type of research.
Register now: bit.ly/4zhQKeC
@ASTRO_org @ARRO_org @RadOncPDs
Applications are now open for the 2027 Innovation Awards!
The 2027 Innovation Awards will support research to better understand how to optimize radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT, or radioligand therapy, RLT).
Submit your Letter of Intent (LOI) by November 23, 2026.
Learn more & apply today: bit.ly/47XB1Wm
@ARRO_org @RadOncPDs @S_W_R_O @ASTRO_org
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Mark your calendar for next year’s 69th Annual Meeting in Chicago!
#ASTRO27 will take place September 18-22, 2027, with the meeting theme “The Full Spectrum: From Discovery to Delivery, Expanding What’s Possible.”
The ASTRO 2027 Call for Education proposals opens on Nov. 6, 2026, and Call for Abstracts opens Dec. 2, 2026.
We cannot wait to see you there!
Friday, Oct. 16 is the LAST DAY to volunteer for Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation committees & subcommittees!
Want to get involved in the @ASTRO_org Foundation? This could be you!
Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation is now accepting volunteers to serve on committees and subcommittees for the Society year beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Submit your preferences by Friday, Oct. 16: bit.ly/3TwbtMq
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Thank you ASTRO Speed of Light for highlighting our research and this inspiring patient’s story. This was a lot of fun to make and important to spread the word about the work @SpeedofLightFdn and @ASTRO_org are doing to advance #radonc!
Research Gives Hope
Ted K. Yanagihara, MD, PhD, is leading a clinical trial on GRID therapy for sarcoma with support from Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation. Watch this video to learn how the grant is making an impact for the investigative team and clinical trial participant, Rhonda Sachs.
Read about the ASTRO Foundation's Impact: bit.ly/4jpzijB
Donate to support our mission: bit.ly/4AUemI7
@ASTRO_org @tedradonc @UNC_Health_Care
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News from #ASTRO26: Five-treatment radiation therapy offers effective nonsurgical alternative for localized prostate cancer
First randomized comparison with prostatectomy finds excellent cancer control at 5 and 8 years, with better urinary continence and sexual function after SBRT.
As seen in @Reuters, @DailyMail, Healio & more. Presented by Nicholas van As, MD, MB.
Learn more: bit.ly/3U0BaVS
@royalmarsdenNHS @nickva1 @ICR_London
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News from #ASTRO26: Radiosurgery linked to longer survival for small cell lung cancer with brain metastases
First randomized phase 3 comparison challenges long-standing reliance on whole brain treatment for SCLC brain metastases
As seen in @Reuters, @CancerNetwrk, @Medscape & more. Presented by Chad Rusthoven, MD.
Learn more: bit.ly/47TUZkU
@vinaigondi @NRGonc
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Today is the LAST DAY to submit your abstract for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium!
Abstract submissions are open through Wednesday, October 14. Join us February 25-27, 2027, in Orlando to share your research and connect with leading experts.
➡️ View H&N submission details and submit your abstract: bit.ly/4icH0N3
@ASCO @sitcancer @AHNSinfo @spohnc_1 @oralcancerfnd @hncalliance
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1 DAY left to submit your abstract for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium!
Abstract submissions are open through Wednesday, October 14. The meeting will be held March 18-19, 2027, in Northern Virginia. #MRPTS27
➡️ View RPT submission details and submit your abstract: bit.ly/4hPUU6j
@ABR_Radiology @SNM_MI @ACRORadOnc @ASCO @SGO_org @RSNA
