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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 congratulates Medicare on its 50th Anniversary

Millions of patients with cancer have benefitted from cancer screenings and radiation therapy thanks to landmark lawsThe American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) celebrates the landmark Medicare and Medicaid programs on their 50th anniversary today. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments that created Medicare and Medicaid on July 30, 1965, and the two programs provide health insurance to nearly one out of every three Americans today, equalling more than 100 million Americans. Medicare and Medicaid provide health care coverage for Americans ages 65 and

Emily Wilson, Dave Adler and Anne Hubbard promoted to top management roles at ASTRO

Fairfax, Va., February 2, 2015—Three exceptional ASTRO staff members have been promoted to new positions: Emily Wilson has been named Executive Vice President; Dave Adler promoted to Vice President of Advocacy; and Anne Hubbard promoted to Director of Health Policy, as announced by ASTRO’s Board of Directors and effective immediately. “Congratulations to Emily, Dave and Anne for their extraordinary achievements during their combined 18-plus years at ASTRO,” said ASTRO Chief Executive Officer Laura I. Thevenot. “Their exemplary leadership and expertise have enabled ASTRO to be nimble and

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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