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The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) supports #radiationoncology professionals by providing opportunities for career development and practice improvement to enhance patient care. #RadOnc

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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
An 82-year-old patient with a rare nasopharyngeal leiomyosarcoma experienced rapid local recurrence after surgery, ultimately leaving the tumor unresectable. A new #CURiE case report examines the challenges of treating this aggressive head and neck malignancy.
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Nasopharyngeal Leiomyosarcoma: Diagnostic Challenges and Management of a Rare Head and Neck Sarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare, smooth-muscle malignancy and an uncommon sinonasal tumor, often diagnosed at a late stage due to non-specific symptoms and complex anatomy. We report an 82-year-old man...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It has been great seeing so many ACRO members and friends at ASTRO! Thank you to Drs. Jarek Hepel, Maria Chan and Steven Finkelstein for taking time to educate attendees on ACRO, our Accreditation Program and the Dr. Luther Brady Foundation.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Reimbursement is changing. Coverage is evolving. And radiation oncologists need to know what it all means. That’s the focus of Reimbursement Matters, a new quarterly podcast from ACRO and RCCS featuring Dr. Jared Pasetsky and Teri Bedard. 🎧: www.youtube.com/watch?v=94cD...
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Reimbursement Matters: 2027 Medicare Rules & Evolving Coverage Issues
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Thank you to @Novocure for renewing its support of #ACRO as a Gold Corporate Partner as we prepare to bring the radiation oncology community together for ACRO 2027 in Las Vegas. Learn more about ACRO 2027: acro.org/annualmeeting.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
An estimated 595 million people worldwide are living with osteoarthritis. Could low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) help some patients who continue to struggle with symptoms and are not ready for joint replacement? Aa new #CURiE review article takes a critical look at the evidence.
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Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthritis: A Critical Review and Proposal for Integration Into Contemporary Care
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability and continues to grow as a global health burden, yet many patients remain symptomatic despite guideline-directed pharmacologic, injectable...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Nearly 20 years ago, Dr. Emma Fields walked into her first radiation oncology elective expecting a dark room and tumors. What she found instead helped set the course for her career. Read her inspiring story: acro.org/news/734767/ #WomeninMedicine #RadiationOncology #Leadership
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The latest #ACROInsights, in partnership with RCCS, discusses variances in coverage for treating non-oncologic conditions with radiation and how to appropriately bill the services. Access the full issue & past editions at acro.org/advocacy! #RadiationOncology
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Today marks both #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay and #NationalGratefulPatientDay. That makes it a fitting opportunity to recognize two things at the heart of radiation oncology: the importance of advancing awareness of radiotherapy and the patients who give that work its purpose.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A new original article in #CURiE compares out-of-pocket costs associated with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for metastatic spine cancer across several public insurance plans. Read the full article here: www.cureus.com/articles/379...
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Comparative Cost Modeling of Out-of-Pocket Costs for External Beam Radiation Therapy Versus Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Metastatic Spine Cancer
Purpose: The choice between stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) for spine metastases depends on several factors: tumor size, tumor location, patient h...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thank you to AstraZeneca for renewing as a Platinum Corporate Partner. We’re grateful for their continued commitment as we bring the radiation oncology community together for ACRO 2027 in Las Vegas. Learn more: acro.org/annualmeeting
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The ACRO Excellence in Radiation Oncology Media Awards recognize journalists and content creators for outstanding reporting on radiation oncology across broadcast, print, podcasts and other media. The submission portal is now open at acro.org/mediaawards
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A new original article in #CURiE examines mentorship, well-being, career development, family planning and gender-based challenges among medical physicists who participated in a Society for Women in Radiation Oncology member survey. Read it here: www.cureus.com/articles/484...
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The Society for Women in Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists: Where Are We Five Years Later?
Background A better understanding of the personal experiences of women and gender minorities in medical physics is needed to ensure the vitality of the radiation oncology (RO) workforce. Founded in 2...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Medical students interested in radiation oncology are invited to join the upcoming Applying in Radiation Oncology Networking Session on Thursday, Sept. 17. 🗓️ Sept. 17 ⏰ 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT/4p.m. PT 🔗 Program: forms.gle/qFJqrwexic4H... 🔗 Med Students: forms.gle/UVt5p66W5MXn...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We’ve opened the abstract submission portal for #ACRO2027 at acro.org/abstracts! Your research belongs here, and we want to help you share it with the #radiationoncology community. 🩺📝
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
ACRO is endorsing the bipartisan Patients First Act (H.R. 9693), legislation aimed at strengthening Medicare physician payment and helping preserve patient access to radiation oncology services. Read our full statement here: cdn.ymaws.com/acro.org/res...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Finkelstein on treating the first patient in the United States under the newly approved indication for Pluvicto® in patients with PSMA-positive metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC).
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A new original article in #CURiE reports findings from the largest prospective cohort of patients treated with proton therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer to date. Read the full original article here: www.cureus.com/articles/503...
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Proton Therapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: Outcomes from the Multicenter Proton Collaborative Group PCG 001-09 Registry Trial
Background: Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is treated with radical cystectomy or trimodality therapy (TMT), which yield comparable survival outcomes. Many patients undergoing TMT experience sig...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Join us for #ACRO2027 taking place Feb. 18-21, 2027, at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa! Save $100 on physician registration when you register early! Get all the information you need: acro.org/page/annualm...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🎙️ The latest episode of CURiE Conversations on the #ACROPodcast is now available! Dr. Jessica Schuster speaks with Dr. Veronia Fahmy and Dr. James S. Welsh about, “Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder With Concurrent High-Grade Prostate Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.”
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CURiE Conversations: Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder With Concurrent High-Grade Prostate Cancer
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
ACRO Virtual Hill Day registration is now open! 📢 Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 16, as we meet with members of Congress and their staff to advocate for policies that protect patient access to high-quality cancer care. Register here by Aug. 12: lobbydayregistration.wufoo.com/forms/m1jkyx...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
On World Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Day, #ACRO member Dr. Gary Lewis of UT Health San Antonio discusses the progress we’ve made against tobacco-related head and neck cancers and why increasing HPV vaccination remains one of our greatest opportunities to prevent future cancers. #RadOnc #Health
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A new CURiE case report, “Squamous Eccrine Ductal Carcinoma Treated With Adjuvant Radiation Therapy,” by ACRO member Dr. Ashley N. Austin and colleagues Drs. Daniel A. Jones and William McAfee, describes a 75-year-old man who underwent wide local excision of a rapidly growing midline chest lesion.
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Squamous Eccrine Ductal Carcinoma Treated With Adjuvant Radiation Therapy
Squamous eccrine ductal carcinoma (SEDC) is a rare skin cancer with limited academia or documented definitive and/or adjuvant therapeutic options. Retrospective studies report aggressive course, high ...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
#CURiEAlert “Perspectives on the Current Role of Radiation in the Management of Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinomas” examines the evolution of multimodality treatment for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers. Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/447...
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Perspectives on the Current Role of Radiation in the Management of Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinomas
Over the past two decades, management approaches for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers have undergone a notable transformation, driven by clinical trials aimed at optimizing the u...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Congratulations to ACRO's 2026-2027 scholarship and grant recipients! Through these opportunities, the College supports resident research, education, innovation and unique clinical experiences. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding group and wishing them continued success.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Maria Chan as the new Director of Physics for the ACRO Accreditation Program! As Dr. Chan steps into this role, we also extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Claudio Sibata for his years of exceptional leadership and service. Read more here: acro.org/news/730572/...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
#CURiEAlert 🩺 A new CURiE case report follows an 82-year-old patient whose treatment became increasingly complex after a necrotizing perineal infection, multiple surgeries and a prolonged delay in therapy. Read: www.cureus.com/articles/502...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
#CURiE Alert: "Proton Beam Therapy for Testicular Seminoma: Clinical Outcomes and Toxicity From the Proton Collaborative Group Prospective Registry" reports outcomes from a prospective, multi-institutional registry study of proton therapy for testicular seminoma: www.cureus.com/articles/483...
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Proton Beam Therapy for Testicular Seminoma: Clinical Outcomes and Toxicity From the Proton Collaborative Group Prospective Registry
Introduction: Testicular seminoma predominantly affects young men, and while photon-based radiotherapy achieves excellent disease control, concerns about late effects, including secondary malignancies...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
NEW SUMMER SERIES: ACRO-ROVER Presents Climate-Resilient in Radiation Oncology Beginning July 21, this five-part virtual education series will examine the intersection of climate change and cancer care through expert-led discussions. Register today at RadOncVirtual.com.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🌎⚽🏆🌎⚽🏆 Join ACRO by July 19 and receive a complimentary scarf representing the national team of your choice. Already a member? Comment and tell us who you're rooting for this summer, and you'll be entered to win a scarf of your own. Learn more: acro.org/membership
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🎤 In the latest episode of CURiE Conversations, Dr. Veronia Fahmy speaks with two of the authors of “Definitive Radiotherapy in Serous Carcinoma of Unknown Primary With Isolated Nodal Disease: A Case Review.” Available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPoL...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
SAVE THE DATE for ACRO Virtual Advocacy Day as we advocate for reform of the Physician Fee Schedule by removing high-cost supplies and equipment. 📢 Key priorities will include support for: · ROCR Legislation (S. 1031 / H.R. 2120) · Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act (H.R. 7863)
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
When PSMA uptake in the spleen raised concern for metastatic prostate cancer, MRI helped clarify the finding. New on #CURiE: ACRO members Carson Neal and Dr. Chance Matthiesen, alongside Dr. Matthew Miller, explore atypical PSMA uptake and the role of MRI in supporting disease classification.
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Investigation of Potential Splenic Metastasis on Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Imaging in High-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Role for MRI?
Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and bone scintigraphy are utilized to diagnose and stage prostate cancer. There is a growing interest in the utilization of prostate-specifi...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Join ACRO & ROVER for a virtual case-based teaching session featuring Dr. Ann Raldow and Dr. Ramez Kouzy as they explore practical applications of AI in radiation oncology. 🗓️ June 5, 2026 ⏰ 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST 💻 Register now at radoncvirtual.com
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
NEWS: ACRO has joined more than 135 organizations in signing a coalition letter supporting inclusion of the bipartisan ROCR Act in a broader Medicare physician payment reform package currently under development in Congress. Learn more: acro.org/news/727835/
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
ACRO is currently accepting applications from members to serve as a Disease Site Lead or Associate Editor for CURiE, ACRO’s publication through the Cureus Journal of Medical Science. Interested in serving for the 2026-2027 term.? Fill out this brief form by May 28: form.jotform.com/261163890499...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
New from ACRO Accreditation: Accreditation Medical Director Dr. Jarek Hepel shares how planning directives can support high-quality radiation oncology care. Learn more about ACRO Accreditation: acro.org/page/ACROAcc... #HelpfulHints
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
ACRO is proud to join a coalition of national physician organizations in supporting bipartisan efforts to advance H.R. 7863, the Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act. Read the letter to lawmakers here: cdn.ymaws.com/acro.org/res...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
“Definitive Radiotherapy in Serous Carcinoma of Unknown Primary With Isolated Nodal Disease: A Case Review” is now published on #CURiE! Read it here: www.cureus.com/articles/479...
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Definitive Radiotherapy in Serous Carcinoma of Unknown Primary With Isolated Nodal Disease: A Case Review
High-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) is an aggressive malignancy that may arise from the endometrium, ovary, fallopian tube, or peritoneum, but in rare cases, the primary site remains unknown. Isolated ...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
What are #RadiationOncology practices actually experiencing as new code set changes take effect? In our recent ACRO webinar, panelists shared real-world perspectives from across the community. It was a valuable conversation! Find the full recording here: acro.org/news/726539/....
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
NEWS: ACRO has joined a coalition of physician organizations in urging stronger enforcement of the No Surprises Act, citing growing concerns about cost-shifting to patients, delayed payments, and ongoing challenges within the IDR process. Learn more and read the full letter: acro.org/news/726277/.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Wrapping up residency? Before you lose access to your academic inbox, take a minute to update your contact info with ACRO so we can stay connected. Update by Aug. 30 for a chance to win a $250 voucher.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Delays in updating radiation therapy code sets are causing challenges for #RadiationOncology practices. If you’re seeing this in your state, let us know. Share your input through our survey today to help spur action: surveymonkey.com/r/XDHPQDC.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
In the latest episode of CURiE Conversations on the #ACROPodcast, Dr. Niema Razavian shares how ACRO’s Practice Accreditation Program is giving residents hands-on experience as junior reviewers. Listen now: youtube.com/watch?v=5fDy.... Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
If you’ve considered applying for an ACRO subcommittee on radiopharmaceuticals or artificial intelligence, today is the deadline! Apply here or share with someone who may be interested: form.jotform.com/260883953347....
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Advocacy matters, and ACRO is making an impact. From physician payment reform to workforce sustainability, our 2025-26 Advocacy Report highlights how we’re supporting you and your #RadiationOncology patients. Read it now: cdn.ymaws.com/acro.org/res...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Payer delays in updating radiation therapy code sets are impacting radiation oncology practices nationwide. ACRO is working with our members and partners to encourage action. Share your experience through our short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XDHPQDC. #radiationoncology
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Payer delays in updating radiation therapy code sets are impacting radiation oncology practices nationwide. ACRO is working with our members and partners to encourage action. Share your experience through our short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XDHPQDC. #radiationoncology
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
A new ACRO-endorsed review in Theranostics looks at how PSMA PET is changing prostate cancer care and why its use still varies in practice. Read the full review here: thno.org/v16p5816.pdf.
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Advocacy matters, and ACRO is making an impact. From physician payment reform to workforce sustainability, our 2025-26 Advocacy Report highlights how we’re supporting you and your #RadiationOncology patients. Read it now: cdn.ymaws.com/acro.org/res...
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American College of Radiation Oncology @acroradonc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
ACRO & ROVER are partnering for an April 24th webinar focused on building the foundation for #radiationoncology med student & internship success. Speakers will include ACRO members Drs. Veronia Fahmy, Ryan Hutten, and Claudia Reid, with colleague Dr. Trudy Wu. Register: radoncvirtual.com
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