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ASTROgram: Radiation oncology research to be discussed May 1-2 in Atlanta
Join us in Atlanta, May 1-2, 2011, for a lively discussion on current and innovative research in the field of radiation oncology. Forty-four abstracts have been submitted for poster viewing and preeminent leaders in translational science will discuss...
Posted: 02-24-2011 4:21 PM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: Tell us what you think: safety considerations for SBRT
ASTRO is taking public comments on the draft Safety Considerations for SBRT white paper. This report on SRS and SBRT is part of a series of white papers addressing patient safety and quality assurance issues commissioned by the American Society for Radiation...
Posted: 02-24-2011 4:14 PM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: Research forum abstract deadline extended to January 26
Bringing top radiation oncology researchers together for a discussion of recent ground-breaking research findings, the 3B Research Forum provides an ideal opportunity for researchers to display their latest breakthroughs. It is not too late to have your...
Posted: 01-07-2011 4:42 PM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: Comments on IMRT quality assurance white paper extended until December 31
ASTRO is taking public comments on the draft Safety Considerations for IMRT white paper. This report on intensity modulated radiation therapy is part of a series of white papers addressing patient safety commissioned by ASTRO under the umbrella of the...
Posted: 12-29-2010 11:07 AM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: Reminder - Palliative thoracic guideline comments due December 26
ASTRO is taking public comments on our draft Palliative Thoracic RT in Lung Cancer guideline. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to physicians and patients with regard to the use of external beam radiotherapy, endobronchial brachytherapy...
Posted: 12-17-2010 4:28 PM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: Palliative thoracic guideline, IMRT safety white paper open for public comment
As part of ASTRO's ongoing efforts to improve the quality and safety of radiation therapy, we are taking public comments on our draft Palliative Thoracic RT in Lung Cancer guideline and our Safety Considerations for IMRT white paper. Comments may...
Posted: 12-13-2010 12:39 PM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: ASTRO fractionation for whole breast irradiation guideline now available
The Guidelines Subcommittee of the Clinical Affairs and Quality Committee is pleased to announce the publication of "Fractionation for Whole Breast Irradiation: An American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Evidence-Based Guideline." The...
Posted: 08-19-2010 4:23 PM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: Participation needed for international radiotherapy practices survey
ASTRO is interested in learning about international patterns of radiotherapy practice related to metastatic cancers and has commissioned a survey on brain, lung, spine and liver cancer. This is part of an international effort with representatives from...
ASTROgram: IHE-RO can solve your interoperability issues, submit by May 28
Do you have a challenging problem in your clinic where one type of equipment or software has trouble communicating with another? Let IHE-RO help. We are looking for "use cases" to help us solve problems of interoperability. Submit by Friday...
Posted: 04-30-2010 5:28 PM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: Emerging Technology Committee report on SBRT for lung now available
The Emerging Technology Committee's report on Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for Lung Cancer is now available on the ASTRO Web site. This report can be accessed at www.astro.org/HealthPolicy/EmergingTechnology/EvaluationProjects/.
Posted: 04-16-2010 12:49 PM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: IHE-RO can solve your interoperability issues
Do you have a particularly challenging problem in your clinic where one type of equipment or software has trouble communicating with another? Let IHE-RO help. We are looking for challenging "use cases" to help us solve problems of interoperability...
Posted: 04-02-2010 11:48 AM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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ASTROgram: Participants needed for metastases practice patterns survey
We are interested in learning about international patterns of radiotherapy practice related to metastatic cancers and have commissioned a survey on brain, lung and spine cancer. The data collected will aid the various metastases panels in writing reports...
ASTROgram: Comments needed on fractionation of whole breast irradiation guideline by Feb. 12
ASTRO needs your input on the guideline draft, "The ASTRO Evidence-based Guideline for the Fractionation of Whole Breast Irradiation." The draft of the guideline will be online for public comment until February 12. After reviewing the guideline...
ASTROgram: IHE-RO seeking interoperability issues
The Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise - Radiation Oncology (IHE-RO) is soliciting use cases from the radiation oncology community. A use case is a description of how end users will accomplish a goal by performing a task or a series of tasks using...
ASTROgram: Research funding to develop comparative effective research workforce
NIH is offering Recovery Act funds for investigators and institutions/organizations with active NIH research grants to request supplements to expand the number of researchers qualified to oversee or conduct comparative effectiveness research. These supplements...
Posted: 01-07-2010 4:37 PM by ASTROnews | with no comments
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