ASTRO survey: Radiation oncology patients are presenting with more advanced-stage cancers

Pandemic caused temporary disruptions in CRC screening and minimal impact on diagnosis, two studies show

Two recent studies by researchers from Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Medicine explore the effect of the pandemic on colorectal cancer screening tests and diagnostic colonoscopies in central Indiana.

March 28, 2025

Vol.51 No.12

Clinical Roundup

ASTRO issues first clinical guideline on radiation therapy for anal cancer

The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued a clinical guideline on the use of radiation therapy to treat adult patients with primary squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal and anal margin.

March 07, 2025

Vol.51 No.09

Guest Editorial

Our challenge: To find zen in chaos

This column is a love letter of sorts to our field, a recognition of all that we have accomplished and an acknowledgement that we need to find a path forward that supports and empowers the best of what it is to invest in cancer research.

January 31, 2025

Vol.51 No.04

By W. Kimryn Rathmell

In Brief

Vapiwala, Wright, Ng, Corso, Siker elected to ASTRO’s board of directors

The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology recently elected five new officers to ASTRO’s board of directors.

July 19, 2024

Vol.50 No.29

In Brief

Vivek Kavadi named CEO of American Society for Radiation Oncology

Vivek S. Kavadi was named CEO of the American Society for Radiation Oncology. He will succeed Laura Thevenot, who has led the organization since 2002.

June 28, 2024

Vol.50 No.26

Clinical Roundup

ASTRO updates guideline on radiation therapy for HPV-related throat cancer

The American Society for Radiation Oncology published an updated clinical guideline in Practical Radiation Oncology that details best practices for using radiation therapy to treat patients who have oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma caused by the human papilloma virus.

June 21, 2024

Vol.50 No.25