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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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ASTRO praises bipartisan Congress and President for timely and historic passage of legislation to permanently fix SGR

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) applauds the House of Representatives, the Senate and the President for milestone passage last night of the “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act” (H.R. 2) that permanently repeals the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, which has plagued the nation’s health care infrastructure for more than a decade. The SGR, originally enacted as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, has been patched 17 times in the years since then, and a 21.2 percent rate reduction for all physicians was scheduled to take effect on April 15, 2015. The

ASTRO applauds bipartisan legislation to repeal the SGR and urges swift passage to strengthen Medicare and to protect patient care

Nearly 100 ASTRO members advocated in Washington for a permanent fix to the flawed SGR formulaFairfax, Va., March 25, 2015 – The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) commends Congressional leadership for introduction of the “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act” (H.R. 2) and urges swift passage during votes in the House and Senate later this week. ASTRO also held its 12th Annual Advocacy Day efforts yesterday, with 97 ASTRO members convening in Washington, D.C., for more than 130 meetings with Congressional leaders from their home districts. In addition to this on-the-

ASTRO’s 11th annual Advocacy Day featured meetings with more than 150 members of Congress

More than 75 ASTRO members pushed for key radiation oncology initiatives to benefit patients, physicians and researchersFairfax, Va., May 8, 2014—During the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 11thannual Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. on May 5-6, 2014, more than 75 ASTRO members met with more than 150 congressional members from their 32 home states. Attendees, including radiation oncologists, nurses, administrators and a record of 24 radiation oncology residents, urged Congress to close the self-referral loophole, to stabilize Medicare physician payments, to provide

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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