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In the past, resistance mechanisms were usually thought of as static. Our study demonstrates, conversely, that a binary designation of resistance may oversimplify cancer’s true biology. These genetic mutations can fluctuate over time, and some patients can harbor more than one mutation.
Zofia Piotrowska, MD, lead author of the study
In an era where cancer treatment is increasingly personalized to the biology of each individual patient, our findings highlight the importance of molecular testing and the need for improved, noninvasive methods for serial testing.
Zofia Piotrowska, MD
In the past year, the Vice President’s moonshot initiative has brought critical attention to the need for greater collaboration and innovation in cancer research, and we are invigorated at the prospect of radiation oncology being an instrumental component of future progress. Moving forward, we must maintain the focus on advancing both the science and practice of cancer care while aligning our efforts to move Congress to authorize the $700 million requested by the President for cancer research initiatives. Substantial, predictable financial support is essential to sustain the fight to eradicate cancer.
Bruce G. Haffty, MD, FASTRO, past Chair of ASTRO’s Board of Directors
The goal of ASTRO’s 2016 Annual Meeting is to highlight the latest scientific and technological advances while emphasizing the importance of radiation oncology in providing value to cancer patients through cure and palliation.
ASTRO President David C. Beyer, MD, FASTRO
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AIM applauds AARP’s support of closing physician self-referral loophole

The Alliance for Integrity in Medicare (AIM) — a broad coalition of medical specialty, laboratory, radiation oncology and medical imaging groups committed to ending the practice of inappropriate physician self-referral — strongly commends the letter sent by the AARP to Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.)  on December 11, 2014.  AIM applauds AARP for defending patients who are at risk of receiving unnecessary care caused by the abusive, profit-

Joint Statement from the Alliance for Integrity in Medicare Applauding IOAS Reform Proposal in the President’s FY 2015 Budget

The Alliance for Integrity in Medicare (AIM), a broad coalition of medical specialty, laboratory, radiation oncology, and medical imaging groups committed to ending the practice of inappropriate physician self-referral, is extremely pleased that President Obama’s FY 2015 Budget , released today, recommends the exclusion of anatomic pathology, advanced diagnostic imaging, therapy services, including physical therapy, and radiation therapy from the In-Office Ancillary Services (IOAS) exception. AIM has long supported additional

ASTRO applauds today’s Congressional proposal to repeal and replace the SGR

Fairfax, Va., February 6, 2014 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) supports today’s bipartisan proposal to repeal and replace the Medicare physician payment formula. The proposal , announced by the leaders of the Senate Finance and House Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce Committees, repeals the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; provides a 0.5 percent increase each year for five years; consolidates three existing quality programs into one quality incentive

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