ASTRO 24: 15 Posts Not to Miss From Day 3

The 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is ongoing at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, from September 29 to October 2, 2024.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is a prominent professional organization dedicated to enhancing the field of radiation oncology. Established in 1958, ASTRO’s mission centers on improving patient care through a multifaceted approach that includes education, research, and advocacy.

The meeting is ongoing as a live event with a virtual option available for those unable to attend in person, ensuring broad participation from professionals across the field.

The theme for the 2024 meeting is “Targeting Provider Wellness for Exceptional Patient Care.” This theme emphasizes the importance of mental and physical well-being among healthcare providers, which is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care.

Here are some Highlights from ASTRO24 Day 3:

Sameer Keole:

“Thank you to everyone who attended ASTRO24 in Washington, DC this week. The city and venue were fantastic!”

Emma B. Holliday:

“My fave sesh of ASTRO24 was the lower GI SS ‘Innovation through preservation and observation.’

It’s been a tough year for GI rad oncs (IYKYK), but the GOOD NEWS is that the use of RT for OP is increased for patients with LARC. The presenters showed data looking to decreased tox and increased OP rates.”

Salma Jabbour:

“A few more lasting Washington, DC memories ASTRO24. Malika Siker, Lara Hathout, Idalid “Ivy” Franco, Jason Domogauer, Manisha Palta, Nicole Larrier, Kristin Higgins with superstar rad onc colleagues.”

Deven Singh:

“I was honored to present on radiomics-based prediction of pneumonitis at ASTRO24!

Thanks to Salma Jabbour and Meral Reyhan for project support!”

Nina Niu Sanford:

“Best of ASTRO.

Radio oncologists needs more Edward Christopher “Chris” Dee‘s.”

Charu Aggarwal:

“Honored to be an ASCO invited discussants for ASTRO’s Cancer Breakthroughs Session this morning with Howard Sandler, Matthias Guckenberger, and Jan Seuntjens from ESTRO and AAPM.”

Rohan Patel:

“As we end ASTRO24, I have to say that this group of people are by far the most down-to-earth, passionate, and kindest people. So lucky to be able to train at Department of Radiation Oncology University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center under the guidance and leadership of these amazing humans. Much love, UH.”

Fumiko Ladd Chino:

“Loved the DEI oral session at ASTRO24. Vonetta M. Williams expertly summarized the presentations, pointing out key steps to close equity gaps in:

• cancer screening
• clinical trial enrollment
• treatment and survivorship.”

Prajnan Das:

“Back in Houston, but just had to log in to the pancreas and HB ASTRO24 session!
Great studies by Michael Chuong, Krishan Jethwa, Nina Niu Sanford, Jim Apisarnthanarax and Maria Hawkins. Terrific discussions by Parag Parikh and Dr. Johung.”

Ryan Brisson:

“Congratulations to Dr. Danny Indelicato on being named FASTRO at the ASTRO annual meeting.

So grateful for your mentorship throughout my training and for everything you’ve done for the field of radiation oncology.”

Jeff White:

“My amazing personal radio oncologist Gopal K. Bajaj with Prez-elect and friend Neha Vapiwala and advocacy pal Beant Gill.”

Alex Bennett:

“Thanks Bradley Stish for entrusting me to present the initial treatment planning outcomes of the DAPPER prospective clinical trial!

More exciting results of the DAPPER study to come.”

Joe Y Chang:

“Another approach to increase the efficacy of RT and IO interactions is to target different checkpoints pathways. Our team presented clinical study with CTLA-4, PD-1 and GITR immunotherapy +\- SABR in stage IV CA with promising results; the article is in press in JITC (IF 10.9).”

Scott Glaser:

“Percy Lee at the podium once again! Hypofrac RT + SBRT boost for locally advanced NSCLC.”

More posts featuring ASTRO24 on oncodaily.com

ASTRO24 Day 1
ASTRO24 Day 2