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Oncologist17
  • ASTRO has a membership of more than 10,000 members covering a range of professions including Radiation Oncologist, Radiation Therapists, Medical Dosimetrists Medical Physicists, Radiation Oncology Nurses and Radiation Biologists. (wikipedia.org)
  • I am a radiation oncologist who cares for people with head and neck cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and cancer involving the brain and spine. (mskcc.org)
  • Radiation oncologist Dr. Anand Shah has been named senior medical adviser for innovation at the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a move that has drawn praise from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). (auntminnie.com)
  • He is also a radiation oncologist at the U.S. National Cancer Institute. (auntminnie.com)
  • If your cancer can be treated with radiation therapy, your Inova radiation oncologist will discuss the details of your cancer with you, the radiation treatment options available and what to expect from your radiation treatment. (inova.org)
  • Your radiation oncologist will develop a plan to deliver the radiation to the tumor area, shielding as much surrounding normal tissue as possible. (inova.org)
  • Your team will include a radiation oncologist, who will help make that decision. (utoledo.edu)
  • Your radiation oncologist also will monitor you during treatment and adjust your treatment plan if necessary. (utoledo.edu)
  • Dr. Keole is a radiation oncologist at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, and also sees patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital. (ascopost.com)
  • Dr. Kavadi is Chief Radiation Oncology Officer for The US Oncology Network and a radiation oncologist at Texas Oncology. (ascopost.com)
  • Active Board Certified Radiation Oncologist with extensive teaching experience. (seakexperts.com)
  • I have always held great confidence in the high quality of care offered at our center," said Dr. James Gray, Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director at Provision Nashville. (globalnewsdistribution.com)
  • Loss of short-term memory function is a known casualty in some patients treated with WBRT, explained lead author Vinai Gondi, MD, a radiation oncologist from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. (medscape.com)
  • A prolific researcher and medical presenter, this board-certified radiation oncologist holds memberships in the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), American Radium Society and American College of Radiation Oncology. (advocatero.com)
  • A skilled researcher and author of many scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Dwight L. Fitch is a board-certified radiation oncologist who has been treating patients in the Bradenton-Sarasota area for 16 years. (advocatero.com)
  • Dr. Randy Wei is a board-certified radiation oncologist with Memorial Radiology Oncology Medical Group in Orange County. (gnpweb.com)
  • It is our expectation that upon the completion of the program a resident will be an outstanding radiation oncologist, capable of making an immediate impact in either an academic or community practice setting. (umaryland.edu)
Accreditation Program5
Oncologists13
  • You'll be treated by board-certified medical oncologists, orthopedic surgeons and radiation oncologists. (swedish.org)
  • We have the top Radiation Oncologists in the nation and each physician is a member of their specialized Tumor Board. (inova.org)
  • With a focus on compassionate care, our team of elite board-certified radiation oncologists will work together with your physician to determine whether proton therapy is an option for you. (inova.org)
  • Our radiation oncologists specialize in delivering maximum radiation doses to tumors with less damage to healthy tissues and organs. (utoledo.edu)
  • There are 23 Radiation Oncologists comprising approximately 21 FTEs working closely with specialists in the Experimental Oncology, Medical Oncology, Pathology, Surgical Oncology, Oncologic Imaging and Gynecological Oncology disciplines. (ualberta.ca)
  • The Edmonton Cancer Clinic, Radiotherapy, was staffed by two British Radiation Oncologists treating patients with a Eldorado Cobalt 60 unit, a Cesium teletherapy unit, a Picker 270 KV, Picker 120 KV units plus radium applicators for brachytherapy. (ualberta.ca)
  • Our highly skilled teams of trained medical and scientific professionals specialize in radiation therapy, including radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists and radiation therapists. (scripps.org)
  • IJROBP Journal SA-CME activity for July 15, 2018 (Volume 101, Issue 4) provides radiation oncologists with evidence based guidelines in the management of Solitary Bone Plasmacytoma and Solitary Extramedullary Plasmacytoma and Multiple Myeloma. (astro.org)
  • This program is designed to meet the interest of radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents, and nurses. (astro.org)
  • Radiation oncologists have led many essential and innovative clinical research advances that enhance patient outcomes and extend survival. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • But radiation oncologists have been increasingly sensitive to the adverse effects of that approach, he explained. (medscape.com)
  • It provides radiation oncologists with immediate access to patients' diagnostic, planning, simulation, and treatment verification images--right on a desktop workstation. (varian.com)
  • In this role, she leads the development and implementation of a range of DEI programs and initiatives across the society, including strategies to engage and retain a diverse membership that better represents the patient communities radiation oncologists serve, as well as efforts to mitigate heath equity disparities for people with cancer and other priority DEI topics that are identified as part of upcoming cultural audit. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
Division of Radiation Oncology3
Practical Radiation Oncology4
Clinical28
  • ASTRO (the American Society for Radiation Oncology) is a professional association in radiation oncology that is dedicated to improving patient care through professional education and training, support for clinical practice and health policy standards, advancement of science and research, and advocacy. (wikipedia.org)
  • The seal designates those practices that not only scored high on the key QOPI quality measures, but meet rigorous safety measures established by American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). (hoacny.com)
  • In addition there has been a clinical department of radiation oncology within the Cross Cancer Institute since the Institute was created. (ualberta.ca)
  • He is the chief operating officer/chief medical officer of NKMax America, Inc., a subsidiary of South Korean-based ATGen Global, where he oversees all translational research and clinical programs. (pnhp.org)
  • Our residents are strongly supported to pursue all avenues of research, both within and outside the Department of Radiation Oncology, including basic, translational, and clinical research. (vumc.org)
  • Special clinical research facilities include imaging modalities in radiology for 3 dimensional treatment planning and intensity modulated radiation therapy. (vumc.org)
  • Resulting from their participation, our residents have received prestigious awards like the ASTRO Resident Research Seed Award for $25,000, the ASTRO Annual Meeting Resident Clinical/Basic Science Research Abstract Award in radiation and cancer biology, and the RSNA Roentgen Resident Research Award. (vumc.org)
  • A nationally recognized expert in genitourinary cancers, pediatric cancers and cancer survivorship care, he has extensive experience leading and supporting clinical trials and developing clinical guidelines with ASTRO and other organizations including the National Cancer Institute. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • He also co-chairs the radiation oncology section of the NRG Oncology national clinical trials group. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • In his Board role, Dr. Buatti will continue to support innovations in radiation biology, medical physics and clinical research that advance modern and multidisciplinary cancer care. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • Dr. Hong is board certified in both radiation oncology and clinical informatics. (ucsf.edu)
  • He is a member of the Minimal Common Oncology Data Elements (mCODE) Council, the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Annual Symposium and Informatics Summit Scientific Program Committees, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) CancerLinQ Leadership Council. (ucsf.edu)
  • Dr. Hong's research has been published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology and JAMA Oncology. (ucsf.edu)
  • Advanced practice nurses, including clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, have completed a master's degree program. (rtanswers.org)
  • The data was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (ASCO GU) in San Francisco. (auntminnie.com)
  • He has served on numerous ASTRO and AAPM committees and working groups (many as Chair), including the ASTRO Clinical Affairs and Quality Committee, the ASTRO Multi-disciplinary Quality Assurance Sub-Committee, AAPM Task Group 218, Task Group 288, Task Group 302, Task Group 332 and is Chair of the Management of Medical Physics Programs and Departments Committee. (ucsd.edu)
  • Salt Lake City, UT - October 20, 2003 - Varian Medical Systems,Inc. (NYSE:VAR) today announced it is introducing a redesigned version of its VARiS Vision radiation oncology management software to streamline and accelerate the complex clinical processes involved in treating cancer with radiation therapy. (varian.com)
  • Streamlined Clinical Processes "We have developed an easy-to-use, fully integrated system that for the first time puts all clinical operations and patient information into a single powerful, relational database so that all data and the images are available exactly when and where they are needed," said Kolleen Kennedy, vice president for Varian's Oncology Systems business. (varian.com)
  • Clinical scientists continue to observe superior survival of patients treated with combined chemotherapy and radiation approaches, yet the mechanisms behind this synergistic therapeutic approach are not fully understood. (mdanderson.org)
  • CCTG is a national program of the Canadian Cancer Society and is also the only non-American partner of the US National Clinical Trials Network . (queensu.ca)
  • Its clinical trials have expanded well beyond testing new and approved drugs for different cancer treatments into investigating how radiation, surgical, exercise, dietary, and smoking cessation interventions can boost patient outcomes and quality of life. (queensu.ca)
  • She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association of Women in Radiology and the American College of Radiology. (advocatero.com)
  • The purpose of the residency is to provide the training necessary for the medical physics resident to become an independent academic clinical medical physicist in radiation therapy. (beaumont.edu)
  • This is achieved through a 3 year residency program, with two years focused on clinical training (preparing the resident for certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)), and a third research year, giving the resident the opportunity to establish a research path which can be expanded and further explored upon graduation from this program. (beaumont.edu)
  • The Beaumont Medical Physics Residency is a clinical training program. (beaumont.edu)
  • The residency education mission is to cultivate an environment which provides the full spectrum of learning opportunities in clinical radiation oncology, medical physics and radiobiology. (umaryland.edu)
  • He dedicated himself to clinical program development and the advancement of new technologies and safety protocols in radiation oncology, so that every treatment could be tailored to the specific needs of each patient. (umaryland.edu)
  • Postmastectomy radiotherapy: clinical practice guidelines of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. (medscape.com)
Practice8
  • Also called P.R.O., it is a journal whose mission is to improve the quality of radiation oncology practice. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) has been a private practice dedicated to caring for people with blood disorders and cancer since 1982. (hoacny.com)
  • Our practice met rigorous, expert-backed oncology medical home standards and will continue quality assessment and improvement efforts through 2023. (hoacny.com)
  • He is a longtime champion of fair reimbursement for physicians from all practice settings, and he will continue this advocacy as ASTRO works to implement the recently introduced Radiation Oncology Case Rates program, with a goal to achieve payment stability through legislative action. (ascopost.com)
  • The program is based on a comprehensive set of 16 standards of radiation oncology practice, organized around five pillars of patient care: the process of care, the radiation oncology team, safety, quality management, and patient-centered care. (globalnewsdistribution.com)
  • RESULTS: The resulting program is usable on any Windows system and generates template files in practice-specific DICOM or XML formats, extracting standardized structure nomenclature from an online database maintained by members of the TG-263U1 Task Group which ensures continuous access to up-to-date templates. (bvsalud.org)
  • In many cases, the results of our trials have changed practice in Canada and worldwide," says Dr. Janet Dancey , CCTG Director and professor in the Queen's Department of Oncology. (queensu.ca)
  • We are the region's premier locally-owned and operated radiation oncology practice, offering the best cancer treatment technology available, along with a compassionate team that is devoted to our patients. (advocatero.com)
Field of radiation oncology4
  • The Fellows Program, started in 2006, honors those that have been active members of ASTRO for at least 15 years, have given the equivalent of 10 years of service to ASTRO, and have made significant contributions to the field of radiation oncology. (foxchase.org)
  • An author of over 125 journal articles, reviews and book chapters, Dr. Pawlicki is the Editor of the textbook Quality and Safety in Radiotherapy, the first international textbook focused on quality/safety in the field of radiation oncology, and has edited multiple other textbooks. (ucsd.edu)
  • She intends to contribute to the growing body of literature in the field of radiation oncology with the ultimate goal of influencing the standard of care as well as the prevention and management of long term treatment related toxicity. (mdanderson.org)
  • Drawn to the evolving field of radiation oncology, Dr. Koshy has a passion for understanding and delivering cutting-edge precision treatments that are curative and able to preserve the quality of life of cancer patients. (advocatero.com)
Therapy50
  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) offers a new treatment option for older patients with inoperable kidney tumors. (auntminnie.com)
  • Men with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated effectively with fewer and higher doses of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) over five treatment sessions. (auntminnie.com)
  • Gallium-68 (Ga-68) FAPI-PET/CT imaging -- a highly accurate experimental approach for detecting cancer -- may further improve outcomes for patients undergoing radiation therapy, according to a recent analysis by German researchers. (auntminnie.com)
  • You'll receive an individualized treatment plan that may include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy or radiation therapy. (novanthealth.org)
  • From diagnosis to survivorship, our multi-disciplinary team will surround you and your family with experts in surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and integrative oncology. (novanthealth.org)
  • Vulvar cancer typically manifests as a mass and is commonly treated with surgery and/or radiation therapy. (novanthealth.org)
  • Treatment for vulvar cancer can include surgery, removal of lymph nodes in the groin to assess for spread of cancer, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy treatments. (novanthealth.org)
  • Vaginal cancer is typically treated with radiation therapy, but in some instances may require surgery. (novanthealth.org)
  • The Inova Department of Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy offers state-of-the-art radiation oncology for all types of cancers and benign conditions. (inova.org)
  • Our innovation and research in advanced radiation therapy are unparalleled in Northern Virginia, and set us apart from other health systems. (inova.org)
  • What Is Radiation Therapy? (inova.org)
  • Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy X-rays, electrons or other sources of radiation to treat diseases - usually cancer. (inova.org)
  • Radiation therapy works by damaging the genetic material within cancer cells. (inova.org)
  • Sometimes, radiation therapy is used to reduce the symptoms caused by growing tumors and improve your quality of life. (inova.org)
  • When radiation therapy is given for this purpose, it is called palliative care or palliation. (inova.org)
  • In that time, many advances have been made to ensure radiation therapy is safe and effective. (inova.org)
  • Before you begin radiation therapy, your radiation oncology team will carefully design your plan to make sure you receive safe and accurate treatment. (inova.org)
  • Our radiation therapy services rival those found in Ann Arbor, Columbus and Cleveland. (utoledo.edu)
  • Radiosurgery often has fewer side effects than other types of radiation therapy. (utoledo.edu)
  • Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation (e.g. (utoledo.edu)
  • More than half of all cancer patients undergo radiation therapy. (utoledo.edu)
  • There are various ways to deliver radiation therapy, depending on your specific cancer. (utoledo.edu)
  • External beam radiation therapy - a machine shoots radiation onto cancerous cells in the body. (utoledo.edu)
  • Systemic radiation therapy - a patient swallows or is injected with a radioactive substance such as radioactive iodine. (utoledo.edu)
  • HOA offers expert and caring non-oncology IV therapy close to home! (hoacny.com)
  • Nearly two of every three people with cancer require radiation therapy as part of their care. (scripps.org)
  • Scripps Cancer Center specialists use some of the most advanced radiation therapy technologies available to treat cancer, either alone or with other treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy . (scripps.org)
  • There are several types of radiation therapy. (scripps.org)
  • and drawing attention to the role of radiation therapy for patients with nonmalignant conditions. (ascopost.com)
  • More than 1 million people receive radiation therapy each year to treat cancer, and potentially many more could benefit from this important modality," he said. (ascopost.com)
  • Using the National Cancer Database, patients with metastatic thoracic non-small cell lung cancer diagnosed between 2004 and 2016 who received radiation therapy for bony sites of metastatic disease were identified. (jnccn.org)
  • Bone metastases are common in patients presenting with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and are often treated with palliative radiation therapy. (jnccn.org)
  • Patients who underwent stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a type of precisely targeted radiation therapy, had a lower chance of recurrence of brain metastases for the first several months after treatment compared with those whose lesions were surgically removed. (radiologytoday.net)
  • To learn more about how accredited facilities such as ours use the process of accreditation to benefit patients and to find additional educational materials on radiation therapy treatment, visit ASTRO's patient and caregiver information site, RTAnswers.org . (westcancercenter.org)
  • He was also awarded an ASTRO research fellowship in 1995 for his research in radiation-inducible gene therapy. (pnhp.org)
  • He previously served on ASTRO's Science Council Steering Committee and currently chairs the ASTRO task force on radiopharmaceuticals - an emerging approach of combining radiation particles to targeted therapies, such as the use of radiation drugs to both find and treat tumors - and he recently led the development of ASTRO's framework for patient-centered care in radiopharmaceutical therapy. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • Many registered nurses in radiation therapy have earned additional certification in the specialty of oncology nursing, and these nurses hold the OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) designation. (rtanswers.org)
  • Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy that uses a single beam of high-energy protons to treat various forms of cancer, treating tumors by directing radiation into the tumor site where doses of radiation destroy cancerous cells. (globalnewsdistribution.com)
  • Proton therapy minimizes the risk of short and long-term side effects that can occur when delivering radiation energy to a cancer patient, which can improve quality of life during and after treatment. (globalnewsdistribution.com)
  • These medical professionals, found at hospitals, cancer treatment centers, and academic research facilities around the globe, make up the radiation therapy treatment teams that are critical in the fight against cancer. (globalnewsdistribution.com)
  • Dr. Gondi and a group of colleagues from the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) developed an approach to address the problem: hippocampal avoidance (HA)-WBRT. (medscape.com)
  • Accuray is highlighting trial data suggesting that stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) offered by the company's CyberKnife system better preserves urinary continence and sexual function in men with localized prostate cancer. (auntminnie.com)
  • The new VARiS Vision simplifies the many steps involved in delivering a multi-week course of radiation therapy, including treatment planning, simulation, scheduling, patient positioning, treatment delivery, verification, and quality assurance. (varian.com)
  • It is designed to help clinicians implement the latest advances in radiation therapy, from IMRT to Dynamic Targeting™ image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). (varian.com)
  • For example, doctors using one of Varian's Dynamic Targeting™ image-guided radiation therapy tools can immediately see new images acquired just prior to treatment, compare them to reference images from the treatment plan, and make on-the-spot adjustments to the day's treatment. (varian.com)
  • VARiS Vision can generate over 100 different managerial reports designed by radiation therapy professionals. (varian.com)
  • This is especially true in the treatment of young patients with radiation therapy. (mdanderson.org)
  • We focus exclusively on providing the most innovative radiation therapy available, delivered to our patients by top-tier doctors who have decades of experience. (advocatero.com)
  • The Beaumont Health radiation therapy physics residency is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP). (beaumont.edu)
  • This fund advances education and training in radiation oncology for talented and compassionate healers and innovators who will aggressively pursue dramatic advances in radiation therapy. (umaryland.edu)
Physicists3
  • She belongs to several organizations, including the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, American Society for Radiation Oncology and American Brachytherapy Society. (rush.edu)
  • Dr. Hong serves on the NRG Cancer Care Delivery Research Committee and is an American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) representative for the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Big Data Subcommittee. (ucsf.edu)
  • ASTRO is the premier radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 10,000 members who are physicians, nurses, biologists, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and other health care professionals who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. (globalnewsdistribution.com)
Tumors1
  • The Edge is part of our comprehensive stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS/SBRT) program, which allows us to treat patients with tumors in any location in the body. (utoledo.edu)
Therapists1
  • Throughout your treatment, our entire care team, from board-certified physicians, to nurses, radiation therapists and social worker therapists, is dedicated to guiding you throughout this process while providing compassionate care to you when you need it most. (inova.org)
ASTRO's Annual Meeting1
Nurses2
  • Radiation oncology nurses work with every member of the treatment team to care for you and your family before, during and after treatment. (rtanswers.org)
  • Radiation oncology nurses are licensed registered nurses or licensed practical nurses. (rtanswers.org)
Symposium1
  • His work has been recognized with the Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) Publication Award, Bio-IT World Innovative Practices Award, and the Symposium on Artificial Intelligence for Learning Health Systems New England Journal of Medicine Travel Award. (ucsf.edu)
Residency in radiation oncology3
  • He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Chicago where he served as chief resident and completed a brachytherapy fellowship at the Institute Gustave Roussy in Villejuif, France. (pnhp.org)
  • He completed medical school at the University of Wisconsin and residency in radiation oncology at Duke University, where he served as Chief Resident. (ucsf.edu)
  • He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and served as chief resident for the final two years of his residency program. (gnpweb.com)
20191
  • In 2019, DAAP's grant accelerator program paired Bonansinga, a professor and director of UC's School of Art, within the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, with Muhammad Rahman, an assistant professor of design, to research and develop a community enrichment program. (uc.edu)
Gynecologic oncology1
  • The experienced gynecologic oncology team at Novant Health Cancer Institute treats all stages of cervical cancer. (novanthealth.org)
Translational4
  • A leading expert in the treatment and biology of breast cancer, Dr. Woodward leads a federally funded translational research laboratory, co-leads translational science efforts related to breast cancer for NRG Oncology, and is a member of the Breast Oncology Local Disease Task Group of the National Cancer Institute breast cancer steering committee working group. (ascopost.com)
  • He subsequently pursued a residency at McGill University, as well as a translational research fellowship, ASTRO-NCI, in radiation oncology in Bethesda, Maryland. (ladydavis.ca)
  • Dr. Muanza's laboratory work focuses on translational research, radio-oncology, molecular targeted therapies, and biomarkers. (ladydavis.ca)
  • Residents interested in basic or translational research have the opportunity to work with the Radiation Oncology faculty or any Vanderbilt researcher of their choice. (vumc.org)
AAPM2
  • Our staff will be available at AAPM in July, ASTRO in September, and RSNA in December. (theabr.org)
  • He previously served on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and is a former Secretary of the AAPM. (ucsd.edu)
Specialty3
  • We face ever-growing challenges, however, and as the world emerges from a transformative pandemic, we are reminded that collaboration, inclusion and equity are indispensable for progress, whether within our specialty, with our partners in multidisciplinary oncology or with our patients," said Dr. Michalski. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • Radiation Oncology is an ever evolving specialty. (mdanderson.org)
  • ASTRO is committed to building a stronger, more diverse specialty. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
American Brachytherapy Society1
APEx3
  • ASTRO-APEx is far more rigorous than other accreditation programs. (utoledo.edu)
  • Accreditation through APEx is a voluntary and rigorous multi-step process including equipment, modalities, techniques, and oncology information and treatment planning systems used at each center. (scripps.org)
  • To receive APEx Accreditation, Provision Nashville voluntarily underwent a rigorous review process by trained radiation oncology professionals, during which the policies and procedures were evaluated using objective, verifiable expectations for performance in radiation oncology. (globalnewsdistribution.com)
Patients11
  • Each of our patients' treatment plans is reviewed among the whole radiation oncology physician team on a weekly basis, making sure the best care plan is set. (inova.org)
  • Radiation has been used successfully to treat patients for over 100 years. (inova.org)
  • In addition, the Canadian Radiation Hypersensitivity Tissue Bank has been established for patients who have had an unexpectedly severe reaction to radiation. (ualberta.ca)
  • Using the latest technology, our teams care for patients with powerful, precise radiation treatment. (scripps.org)
  • Dr. Hong's informatics research program focuses on the development and implementation of computational tools in the clinic to provide personalized, precision cancer care for patients. (ucsf.edu)
  • This accreditation has allowed us to verify this through a tough and thorough external evaluation of all of our processes and can serve to bolster trust in our program among potential patients and the medical community. (globalnewsdistribution.com)
  • ATLANTA - A modified version of whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) might preserve memory function in cancer patients with brain metastases, according to a single-group study presented here at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 55th Annual Meeting. (medscape.com)
  • Currently, a phase 3 trial, RTOG 1317, is comparing partial cranial radiation with and without sparing of the hippocampus in patients with nonsmall-cell lung cancer and brain metastases. (medscape.com)
  • After more than a decade in radiation oncology, Dr. Georges Hobeika advocates an evidence-based approach that puts patients first. (advocatero.com)
  • Our trainee alumni are the pioneers whose vision make such a difference in the lives of many patients, as well as students and colleagues who continue the department's tradition of remaining in the forefront of radiation oncology. (umaryland.edu)
  • The development and evaluation of a nationwide training program for oncology health professionals in the provision of genetic testing for ovarian cancer patients. (cdc.gov)
ASCO1
  • HOA is among nine oncology group practices that achieved certification through the ASCO Patient-Centered Cancer Care Certification pilot. (hoacny.com)
Fellowship3
  • During her Board tenure, Dr. Woodward will help direct ASTRO's scientific initiatives, including its grant and fellowship programs for early-career researchers. (ascopost.com)
  • Eric M. Horwitz poses with his certification of his fellowship into ASTRO on Sept. 26. (foxchase.org)
  • Suggs also oversees ASTRO's early-career development programs including its Aspiring Scientists and Physicians Program, Minority Summer Fellowship, Leadership Protégé Pipeline and residents committee, and she is the primary staff liaison to ASTRO's recently established Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
Therapies1
  • Radiation, either alone or in combination with other cancer therapies, can be used to successfully treat many different types of cancer. (inova.org)
Fred Hutchi1
  • Additionally, our physician specialists collaborate with other regional and national research groups, including Southwest Oncology Group, National Cancer Institute, Puget Sound Oncology Consortium and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. (swedish.org)
Chair9
  • Dr. Woodward is Professor and Interim Chair of Breast Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she also serves as Executive Director of the Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Clinic and Research Program. (ascopost.com)
  • Chair of a National Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance Committee (ASTRO). (seakexperts.com)
  • Dr. Michalski is the Carlos Perez Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair of radiation oncology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • Dr. Catheryn Yashar (Health Policy Council Vice Chair) is a professor of radiation oncology at the University of California, San Diego, and the current Chair of ASTRO's Health Policy Committee. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • Dr. John Buatti (Science Council Vice Chair) is the founding Chair and a professor in the department of radiation oncology at the University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine, where he also holds secondary faculty appointments in neurosurgery and otolaryngology. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • Dr. Michalski will serve a one-year term as President-elect, followed by single-year terms as President, Chair and Immediate Past Chair of the ASTRO Board. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Fox Chase, will be honored as a fellow of The American Society for Radiation Oncology at the organization's 59th Annual Meeting held this week, September 24-27, 2017 in San Diego. (foxchase.org)
  • Since 2009, Horwitz has held the Gerald E. Hanks Chair in Radiation Oncology. (foxchase.org)
  • He has served or is serving on multiple committees within UC San Diego including Chair Search committees, Radiation Safety Committee, the UC San Diego School of Medicine Core Curriculum Committee, and the University Committee on Academic Personnel. (ucsd.edu)
Biology3
  • The International Journal of Radiation*Oncology*Biology*Physics (Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys), also known as the Red Journal, is published 15 times each year. (wikipedia.org)
  • Research space within the Department of Radiation Oncology consists of 10,000 sq. ft. of radiation biology research space that includes a 300 kVp X-ray machine, and a Cs-137 source. (vumc.org)
  • Special research facilities include radiation biology laboratory for the treatment of animal tumor models and cells in culture. (vumc.org)
Committee1
  • He previously was elected to serve on the ASTRO Board of Directors as Secretary/Treasurer of ASTRO and led the Society's Finance Committee. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
Stereotactic6
Radiology3
  • In 1983 it became ASTRO (the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology). (wikipedia.org)
  • Interventional radiology, medical physics, and radiation oncology diplomates begin their OLA participation next January. (theabr.org)
  • ASTRO is awarded Deemed Status by the American Board of Radiology to provide SA-CME as part of Part II Maintenance of Certification. (astro.org)
Diego2
Physicians7
  • In addition to efforts on the Hill, Dr. Keole will focus on boosting collaboration within radiation oncology and with other oncology fields, focusing on policies that support physicians in both community and academic practices. (ascopost.com)
  • Dr. Song is the past President of Physicians for a National Health Program - California. (pnhp.org)
  • Dr. Song serves on the national board of Physicians for a National Health Program, Healthcare Now, and Progressive Democrats of America. (pnhp.org)
  • Dr. Malinow is a past president of Physicians for a National Health Program and co-founder of Health Care for all Texas, a grassroots organization that promotes single-payer national health insurance. (pnhp.org)
  • Dr. Abrons is a national board adviser to Physicians for a National Health Program and a past president of PNHP California. (pnhp.org)
  • The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. (astro.org)
  • This scientific program is the ideal platform to bring together physicians, scientists and researchers from all oncology disciplines to exchange ideas, promote multidisciplinary care and address the educational and professional development interests of attendees. (sensushealthcare.com)
Chemotherapy1
  • Radiation can be used to cure cancer, either alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. (utoledo.edu)
20231
  • Radiotherapy developer Actinium Pharmaceuticals will present three abstracts accepted for poster presentation at the Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) 2023 annual meeting in Houston, TX, between September 6 and 9. (auntminnie.com)
Department7
  • The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center offers the most cutting-edge technology in northwest Ohio. (utoledo.edu)
  • Dr. Thierry Muanza is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology of the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. (ladydavis.ca)
  • Yixiang Liao, PhD, joined the Department of Radiation Oncology in June 2007 and currently serves as the director of the Medical Physics Residency Program. (rush.edu)
  • Dr. Hong is Assistant Professor and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology Informatics in the Department of Radiation Oncology and the Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute at the University of California, San Francisco, and in the UCSF-UC Berkeley Joint Program in Computational Precision Health. (ucsf.edu)
  • In nearly 20 years at Fox Chase, Horwitz has guided the growth of the Radiation Oncology Department in both size and impact. (foxchase.org)
  • Over the past 100 years the University of Maryland Department of Radiation Oncology has grown from a small academic division into one of the world's leading treatment, research, and training centers. (umaryland.edu)
  • Dr. Karl L. Prado served as a faculty member and invaluable medical physics educator to trainees and staff from 2009 to 2017 at the University of Maryland Department of Radiation Oncology. (umaryland.edu)
Brachytherapy1
  • In addition, three Elekta HDR units with online planning systems, ultrasound units, and C-arms are utilized in the brachytherapy program. (beaumont.edu)
Advances1
  • ASTRO launched an online only open access (OA) journal in 2015 called Advances in Radiation Oncology as a sister journal to Red Journal and PRO. (wikipedia.org)
Medical physicist1
  • He is the Co-Director of the Systems Engineering & Design (SED) Program within the Center for Precision Radiation Medicine (CPRM) which is focused on re-designing Radiation Oncology, particularly QA approaches and the role of the Medical Physicist. (ucsd.edu)
Vinai Gondi1
Advancement1
  • With efforts to strengthen the innovation ecosystem, foster diverse research teams, increase collaboration and partnership, and support health services research, we can drive meaningful advancement in radiation oncology," said Dr. Woodward. (ascopost.com)
Dosimetry1
Cancer13
  • Our highly-specialized educational programs shape leaders to be at the forefront of cancer care and research. (mskcc.org)
  • Your care team may also include oncology nurse navigators and other cancer specialists. (swedish.org)
  • Tailored SABR for lung cancer translates to lower radiation dose. (auntminnie.com)
  • Normal cells are also affected by radiation, but they can repair themselves in a way that cancer cells cannot. (inova.org)
  • The Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center was one of the first oncology programs in the country to offer the Varian Edge radiosurgery system . (utoledo.edu)
  • In his Board role, Dr. Kavadi will continue his long-standing advocacy of payment reform for radiation oncology, helping lead ASTRO's efforts to implement the Radiation Oncology Case Rates payment program, as well as the Society's work to reduce prior authorization hurdles that can unnecessarily delay the initiation of cancer treatment. (ascopost.com)
  • An analysis led by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center, in collaboration with the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer, found that treating cancer that has metastasized to the brain with focal high-dose radiation yields improved early results compared with surgical removal. (radiologytoday.net)
  • and developing programs and policies that will prepare the future workforce to meet the evolving cancer care landscape. (appliedradiationoncology.com)
  • Jeff Michalski, MD, president of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), spoke at the recent President's Cancer Panel, part of the Biden Administration's National Cancer Plan. (auntminnie.com)
  • At this year's ASTRO there will be two excellent keynote speeches, one from Ned Sharpless, Director of the National Cancer Institute , as well as one from Mark Stevenson, a futurologist and author, who will share his vision of medicine and how it relates to radiation oncology. (sensushealthcare.com)
  • Describe the evidence for the curative, palliative and prophylactic role of radiation in small cell lung cancer. (astro.org)
  • Upon completion of the combined degree program at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Chelsea Pinnix embarked on residency training in Radiation Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. (mdanderson.org)
  • At Advocate Radiation Oncology, our purpose is in our name: to advocate for each cancer patient during their journey. (advocatero.com)
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Research5
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering was founded in 1884, and today is a world leader in patient care, research, and educational programs. (mskcc.org)
  • A short-course radiation protocol is effective for women who have undergone implant-based breast reconstruction after mastectomy, according to recent research. (auntminnie.com)
  • Receive monthly emails about the latest oncology research and technology, new patient services, resources and more! (westcancercenter.org)
  • Automation of radiation oncology workflows depends on standardized contour nomenclature which enables toxicity and outcomes research, while also reducing medical errors and facilitating quality improvement activities. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dr. Mark Stefani earned his Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering after completing his Masters in Physics from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. His academic research focused on the design, commissioning, and characterization of a compact magnetized electron gun for application in waste water treatment utilizing radiation. (beaumont.edu)
Treatment10
  • Your oncology team will work with you directly to design a treatment plan that fits your personal needs. (swedish.org)
  • During your treatment, members of your team check and recheck your plan through repeat imaging and radiation patient chart review. (inova.org)
  • Our radiation oncology team makes quality and safety a priority while designing customized treatment plans for each patient. (utoledo.edu)
  • Will I receive radiation treatment? (utoledo.edu)
  • They will decide the dosage, technique and type of radiation to be used for your treatment. (utoledo.edu)
  • This paradigm has emerged as the key approach to detect cancerous tissue, target delivery of precision-guided ionizing radiation, and monitor treatment response. (ualberta.ca)
  • More recently, investigators have examined using surgery or radiosurgery alone for brain metastasis and deferring whole brain radiation in order to reduce treatment-related toxicity. (radiologytoday.net)
  • Under Horwitz's leadership, Fox Chase has notably expanded its radiation oncology treatment options and patient volumes. (foxchase.org)
  • The flexibility and versatility of this new program should lead to more efficient processes and better treatment capability wherever it is used," Sweitzer said. (varian.com)
  • Another interest lies in the identification of improved treatment strategies that incorporate radiation in the management of aggressive and refractory lymphomas. (mdanderson.org)
Researchers1