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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
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Arlington, VA 24,991 followers
Dedicated to improving patient care through education, clinical practice, advancement of science and advocacy.
About us
ASTRO has more than 10,000 members including radiation oncologists, radiation oncology nurses, medical physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and biologists. This makes ASTRO the largest radiation oncology organization of its kind. These medical professionals, found at hospitals, major academic research facilities and cancer treatment centers around the globe, make up the radiation therapy treatment teams that are critical in the fight against cancer. These teams treat more than 1 million cancer patients each year. ASTRO provides these hard-working men and women with the continuing medical education, health policy analysis, patient information resources and advocacy that they need to succeed in today’s ever-changing healthcare delivery system.
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http://www.astro.org
External link for American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
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- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, VA
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1958
- Specialties
- Radiation oncologists, radiation oncology nurses, medical physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, biologists, cancer treatment, radiation therapy, radiation treatment, cancer doctors, cancer, and oncology
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251 18th Street South
8th Floor
Arlington, VA 22202, US
Employees at American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
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Susan Spears Del Castillo, CMP
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Christina Cleveland
Senior Meetings Manager at ASTRO
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Anthony Paravati, MD, MBA
Physician Executive | Oncology Operations Leader | Quality & Safety Champion | Board-certified radiation oncologist | Dual EU & US national
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Tony S. Quang, MD, JD, FASTRO, FCLM
Clinical Professor of Radiation Oncology; 52nd President, ACLM; 16th President, AVAHO; President, AVAHO Foundation; Chief Editor of “Principles and…
Updates
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ASTRO leadership and staff wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season! #HappyHolidays
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New on the #ASTROblog: 2023 Survivor Circle Grants Awardees Based in California Provide Final Updates. Read it here: https://ow.ly/Zc3L50UtBvY
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The #ASTRO25 Call for Education Session Proposals is now OPEN! Submit your session proposal by Monday, January 5. https://ow.ly/orpo50U5fe4
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In the latest episode of the President’s Corner series, ASTRO President Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, shares more on the vision for the upcoming 2025 ASTRO Annual Meeting. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RQWY50UtBhm #ASTRO25
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The 2025 ASTRO-BCRF Emerging Investigator Award is now open for proposals! This supports early-career breast #RadOnc researchers from underrepresented populations with a focus on building a diverse scientific workforce. Deadline is 1/10/25. https://ow.ly/Lmiu50U1wh1
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ASTRO CEO Vivek Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO, (pictured, left, with ASTRO Champion & ROCR lead sponsor Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)) was on Capitol Hill this week as part of advocacy efforts to urge Congress to address ASTRO’s legislative priorities. https://ow.ly/vyRo50UtAQt
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ASTRO requests feedback on the draft guideline on Radiation Therapy for WHO Grade 4 Diffuse Glioma (replacing the 2016 Glioblastoma Guideline). Submit comments through Wednesday, January 15. Learn more: https://ow.ly/1wYB50Upk4C
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New ASTRO survey finds insurance pre-authorizations lead to delays, hospitalizations and even deaths for people with cancer, and that the problem is getting worse. See the full results & encourage Congress to act today: https://ow.ly/oBhL50UkNvp #FixPriorAuth
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The #ASTRO25 Call for Education Session Proposals is now OPEN. Submit your session proposal today! https://ow.ly/orpo50U5fe4
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