📢 New in this week's ASTROgram: ⭐ MHNCS is now annual — Because science doesn’t stand still ⭐ Early-bird rates end November 6 for the 2027 RPT Symposium ⭐ Get more involved with ASTRO ⭐ New from the ASTROblog: A Day on Capitol Hill with an ASTRO Lobbyist ⭐ 2026 Coding and Coverage Seminar 🔗 bit.ly/47Ezx3k

Live TONIGHT: Are you a Medical Student curious about oncology? Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 8:00 p.m. ET for ASTRO's next Medical Student Q&A! Whether just starting to explore specialties or preparing for residency applications, this live discussion offers a unique opportunity to learn about radiation oncology from physicians and residents. Register now: bit.ly/4dFUazA @ARRO_org @SNMA @AMSANational @LmsaNational @RadOncPDs

News from #ASTRO26: Fractionated radiosurgery reduces cancer recurrence after surgery for large brain metastases Phase 3 trial finds three to five radiation treatments improved control at the surgical site compared with a single treatment, without significantly increasing side effects. As seen in @GoHealio, HealthDay News, @cure_today & more. Presented by Ayal A. Aizer, MD. Learn more: bit.ly/4sf0ynx @PDBrownOnc @AyalAizer @BrighamWomens @DanaFarber @harvardmed @MayoRadOnc @ALLIANCE_org

Plan ahead and SAVE! Register by Nov. 6, 2026, to take advantage of the Early-bird rates for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium! Mark your calendar for the second annual Multidisciplinary RPT Symposium from March 18-19, 2027, in Northern VA. #MRPTS27 Register now: bit.ly/4iSO2XY @ABR_Radiology @SNM_MI @ACRORadOnc @ASCO @SGO_org @RSNA

TOMORROW on the ASTRO Academy: New Live ASTRO ROCKS Webinar on "Human Subjects and Animal Research" Tues, Oct. 20 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET Learn what is needed to prepare for and to safely undertake this type of research. Register now: bit.ly/4zhQKeC @SpeedofLightFdn

Friday, Oct. 16 is the LAST DAY to volunteer for Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation committees & subcommittees! Want to get involved in @SpeedofLightFdn? This could be you! Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation is now accepting volunteers to serve on committees and subcommittees for the Society year beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Submit your preferences by Friday, Oct. 16: bit.ly/3TwbtMq

News from #ASTRO26: Five-treatment radiation therapy offers effective nonsurgical alternative for localized prostate cancer First randomized comparison with prostatectomy finds excellent cancer control at 5 and 8 years, with better urinary continence and sexual function after SBRT. As seen in @Reuters, @DailyMail, Healio & more. Presented by Nicholas van As, MD, MB. Learn more: bit.ly/3U0BaVS @royalmarsdenNHS @nickva1 @ICR_London

📢 New in this week's ASTROgram: ⭐ ASTRO 2026 wrap-up ⭐ Mark your calendar for next year’s 69th Annual Meeting in Chicago ⭐ Share ASTRO’s next live Medical Student Q&A with the medical students in your life ⭐ ASTRO’s next Functional Radiation Medicine Grand Rounds: Exploring STAR ⭐ 2027 funding opportunities – deadlines begin on November 23 🔗 bit.ly/4jnv10j

News from #ASTRO26: Radiosurgery linked to longer survival for small cell lung cancer with brain metastases First randomized phase 3 comparison challenges long-standing reliance on whole brain treatment for SCLC brain metastases As seen in @Reuters, @CancerNetwrk, @Medscape & more. Presented by Chad Rusthoven, MD. Learn more: bit.ly/47TUZkU @vinaigondi @NRGonc

Register FREE for ASTRO’s next Functional Radiation Medicine Grand Rounds: Exploring STAR - Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation Thurs, Oct. 29 | 1:00 p.m. ET Hear from Kenneth Merrell, MD, and Clifford Robinson, MD, as they discuss the background, clinical outcomes and implementation considerations for STAR. Register now: bit.ly/4ykHAgA @dr_kmerrell

Today is the LAST DAY to submit your abstract for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium! Abstract submissions are open through Wednesday, October 14. The meeting will be held March 18-19, 2027, in Northern Virginia. #MRPTS27 ➡️ View RPT submission details and submit your abstract: bit.ly/4hPUU6j @ABR_Radiology @SNM_MI @ACRORadOnc @ASCO @SGO_org @RSNA

Today is the LAST DAY to submit your abstract for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium! Abstract submissions are open through Wednesday, October 14. Join us February 25-27, 2027, in Orlando to share your research and connect with leading experts. ➡️ View H&N submission details and submit your abstract: bit.ly/4icH0N3 @ASCO @sitcancer @AHNSinfo @spohnc_1 @oralcancerfnd @hncalliance

News from #ASTRO26: Low-dose radiation therapy may slow progression of knee osteoarthritis, long-term study indicates Randomized trial links treatment to sustained symptom relief, less joint deterioration and lower disability risk, with fewer knee replacements in patients with grade 2 disease. As seen in @usnews, HealthDay News, @Medscape & more. Presented by Bobby (Nagendra) Koneru, MD, FASTRO. Learn more: bit.ly/4s244kZ @KoneruMd

1 DAY left to submit your abstract for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium! Abstract submissions are open through Wednesday, October 14. Join us February 25-27, 2027, in Orlando to share your research and connect with leading experts. ➡️ View H&N submission details and submit your abstract: bit.ly/4icH0N3 @ASCO @sitcancer @AHNSinfo @spohnc_1 @oralcancerfnd @hncalliance