ASTRO releases statement on RO Model delay in House Medicare provider relief bill

ASTRO launches national radiopharmaceutical therapy training centers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology has launched a national program creating authorized user training centers for physicians wanting to provide radiopharmaceutical therapy. This initiative is designed to expand patient access and increase the number of physicians certified to provide the safe delivery of these emerging cancer treatments.

February 06, 2026

Vol.52 No.05

Podcast

“There is no safe harbor:” FY26 funding bill collapses after ICE shooting of Alex Pretti

In last week’s issue of The Cancer Letter, Jacquelyn Cobb, associate editor, wrote a story about the then-promising legislative package that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Jan. 22. At the time, the package was expected to pass in the Senate, provide funding for the federal government through fiscal year 2026, and prevent a government shutdown that looms Jan. 30.

January 28, 2026

Vol.52 No.03

Cancer Policy

ACA Marketplace enrollments down by 1.4 million, early data shows

According to a preliminary tally, 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace this year, according to early data published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Nancy Goodman: “Sen. Sanders says he cares about kids with cancer. I’m just asking him to show us.”

On Dec. 19, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act was blocked in the Senate by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) after receiving unanimous approval from the U.S. House of Representatives Dec. 1.

January 07, 2026

Clinical Roundup

ASTRO publishes first guideline focused on radiation therapy for gastric cancer

A clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology is the first to focus on radiation therapy for patients with gastric cancer. The recommendations outline radiation therapy’s role in multidisciplinary care, including best practices for patient selection, integration with systemic therapy, and treatment delivery.

December 05, 2025

Vol.51 No.44

Podcast

Congress seems to have NCI’s back—is cautious optimism warranted? Two former directors say yes.

With the fiscal year drawing to a close, grant funding from NCI is picking up speed, offering a glimmer of hope to cancer researchers who are beginning to feel cautiously optimistic about the road ahead.

September 24, 2025

Vol.51 No.34

ASTRO releases statement on RO Model delay in House Medicare provider relief bill

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