ACRO Podcast American College of Radiation Oncology

The latest edition of the ACRO Podcast is a discussion on the field of theranostics between ACRO members Dr. Simon Brown, of the West Michigan Cancer Center, and Brandon Mancini, Medical Director at BAMF Health.

ACRO is proud to launch a new initiative entitled SOAP: Spotlight on Advocacy and Policy to provide public policy awareness to the radiation oncology community. The initiative has been launched by our co-hosts Dr. Anna Brown, Dr. Simon Brown, Dr. Tarita Thomas, and Dr. Paul Wallner. Considering current discussions revolving around future payment for radiation oncology services, this is a perfect time to arm ACRO members with the tools to be active advocates in these ongoing discussions. During this first episode, The Role of Government in Policy & Advocacy: Congress, our special guest, Jason S. McKitrick, a Principal with DC based firm, Liberty Partners, joins hosts Dr. Anna Brown and Dr. Tarita Thomas, in a lively discussion on how Congress engages in public policy and tips for how physicians can be impactful.

This episode includes content provided on behalf of Myriad Genetics as part of ACRO's Corporate Partnership Program:

In recognition of Family History Month, the latest ACRO podcast is a conversation between ACRO’s host Dr. Albert Attia from the Mayo Clinic and Dr. Christopher Lee from Cancer Care Northwest about how germline and somatic tests are transforming patient discussions. Dr. Lee shares how genetics are playing a role not only in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, but in how families are making decisions about genetic testing.

In this first in a series of podcasts looking back at the best abstracts from the 2023 ACRO Annual Meeting, Dr. Jessica Schuster interviews two of our talented contributors regarding their research projects.

Dr. Clair Lanier from Wake Forest discusses her project entitled: Examining the Impact of Tumor Bulk in Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Treated with Chemo Alone: A Secondary Analysis of a Prospective Randomized Trial.

Followed by a dynamic discussion with Dr. Asona Lui, from UC San Diego, regarding her research project: ReIGNITE RT Boost: Interim Analysis of an International Study Testing the Feasibility and Accuracy of using Restriction Spectrum Imaging (RSI) MRI to Guide Prostate Cancer Target Volume for Radiotherapy Boost.

The ACRO Government Relations & Economics Committee announces a brand new podcast series dedicated to advocacy and public policy. Led by a powerhouse team of nationally recognized radiation oncologists, the series will explore key policy issues that impact our specialty and the care we render our patients. Listen as our hosts: Dr Anna Brown; Dr. Simon Brown; Dr Tarita Thomas; and Dr. Paul Wallner, share their vision for the upcoming series.

In this episode of the ACRO Podcast, our host Dr. Jessica Schuster engages in a discussion on the benefits of integrative oncology with several leaders of the Integrative Oncology Working Group including: Dr. Manoj Reddy, Dr. Beth DuPree, Dr. Omer Kucuk, Dr. Brian Lawenda, and Dr. Diljeet Singh. Learn more about the mission of their organization and their efforts to advance integrative oncology care in the U.S.