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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 urges lawmakers to maintain health care access for vulnerable patients

Medical specialty society outlines principles of patient-centered health care reform and emphasizes importance of protecting patient populationsAs the new Congress and administration wrestle with policy decisions on the provision of high quality, affordable health coverage, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) urges policymakers to prioritize reforms that avoid disruption in coverage and care. Patients fighting cancer should not have to battle for insurance while they battle for their lives. Studies have demonstrated that a lack of health insurance leads to delayed

ASTRO supports Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act to propel payment reform and protect patients

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and radiation oncologists nationwide hailed today’s introduction on Capitol Hill of federal legislation that would drive alternative payment models, protect patients and reduce Medicare costs by closing a costly loophole in the physician self-referral law. ASTRO Chair Bruce D. Minsky, MD, FASTRO, called on Congress to support health care delivery and payment reform by passing HR 5088, the Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2016 (PIMA), introduced today by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) and Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Ranking

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 supports “Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013” to stop self-referral abuse, protect patients and save billions in Medicare dollars

Fairfax, Va., August 1, 2013 – ASTRO Chairman Michael L. Steinberg, MD, FASTRO, joined radiation oncologists nationwide hailing today’s introduction on Capitol Hill of federal legislation that would protect patients and reduce Medicare costs by closing the costly loophole in the physician self-referral law. Dr. Steinberg called on Congress to act upon the mounting independent evidence of self-referral abuse and pass the “Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013” (PIMA), introduced today by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), as well as Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Jim

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