Radiology Associations

Professional radiology organizations connect imaging professionals across the world, and advocate for radiology policies, regulations, educational updates and technology advancements. These societies include ACR, ASRT, SIIM, RSNA, SNMMI, and many other imaging groups. Find specific news pages for each society at these links: American College of Radiology (ACR), Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), American Society Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA), Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA), Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), and the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). 

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ASTRO 2018: Higher-dose treatments benefit men with low-, intermediate-risk prostate cancer

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is both safe and effective for men with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer, according to research presented Oct. 22 at the 2018 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

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ASTRO 2018: Women receiving weekly breast radiation therapy, daily treatments display similar side effects 

Women with early-stage breast cancer who receive large doses of radiation once a week for five weeks will experience the same long-term side effects as women who undergo conventional radiation therapy, according to a ten-year study presented Oct. 21 at the 2018 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

Philips unveils new radiation oncology portfolio for a more confident path to treatment at ASTRO 2018

New Big Bore RT and Ingenia Ambition/Elition MR-RT imaging systems and Pinnacle Evolution treatment planning software support improved patient care, accelerated time to treatment and enhanced patient satisfaction.

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ASTRO 2018: SBRT an effective option for low-, intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective treatment for patients with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer, according to research presented Oct. 22 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

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ASTRO 2018: High-dose radiation therapy safe for kidney cancer patients with a single kidney

Using high-dose, high-precision radiation therapy to treat renal cell carcinoma (RCR) is safe for patients with one kidney, according to findings presented Oct. 22 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

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ASTRO 2018: African-Americans with prostate cancer respond better to radiation therapy than Caucasian men

Contrary to recent data suggesting African-Americans face a higher mortality risk from prostate cancer than Caucasian men, a new study presented at the 2018 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting suggests African-American men may have higher cure rates when treated with radiation therapy than Caucasian men.

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ASTRO 2018: Radiation therapy outcomes better for black prostate cancer patients than white patients

Black men with prostate cancer may have “comparatively higher” cure rates than white men when treated with radiation therapy, according to study results presented Oct. 22 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

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ASTRO 2018: Side effects similar for women receiving weekly breast radiation therapy, daily treatments

Among women receiving radiation therapy to treat early-stage breast cancer, receiving larger individual doses was not associated with a significant increase in long-term side effects, according to a 10-year study presented Oct. 21 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

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