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Meet Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation! ASTRO’s new home for patient resources. Speed of Light will expand trusted patient resources that improve understanding & guide families through radiation therapy treatments. @SpeedofLightFdn Visit SpeedofLightFoundation.org
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As we continue to recognize #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth, we are highlighting the stories shared by cancer survivors and their caregivers. Their stories provide support and inspiration for others fighting cancer. Read their stories: ow.ly/kAP750Zbcl5
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In honor of National #CancerSurvivorsMonth, we are highlighting the stories shared by cancer survivors and their caregivers to help communicate the importance of access to treatments and quality care. Read their stories: ow.ly/jaN150Z8V6E
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🎙️NEW "On Target" episode: What to Expect During Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatment: Part 2 In part two of this prostate cancer series, Dr. Okoye and Dr. Ahamad explain what patients can expect once radiation treatment begins. 🎧Listen now: ow.ly/IKvW50Z7fzO @DocAnesa
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June is National Cancer Survivors Month. This month and every month, we celebrate the courage, resilience, and hope of cancer survivors. Visit RT Answers to read patient stories and learn about RT for different treatment areas. Explore patient stories: ow.ly/Thnh50Z6hVA
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June 1 is National Cancer Survivors Day, and we honor cancer survivors today and every day while recognizing the strength behind every journey. 💙 Read patient stories and learn more about radiation therapy on RT Answers. Explore their stories: ow.ly/1pSS50Z6eQL @RTAnswers_org #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay #CancerSurvivorsDay
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🎙️NEW Special Episode of On Target: "Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy" Jointly sponsored by ASTRO and AAPM. Listen on: ASTRO's website: ow.ly/oomM50Z2q7B Spotify: ow.ly/M6Zf50Z2q7E Apple Podcasts: ow.ly/uXmG50Z2q7F @aapmHQ
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🎙️NEW "On Target" episode: "Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer, Part 1" With radiation oncologists Dr. Christian Okoye and Dr. Anesa Ahamad. 🎧Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or ASTRO's website: ow.ly/LYPH50YVG7y @DocAnesa
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May is also #BladderCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn more about how Learn more about how Radiation Therapy is used to treat bladder cancer by visiting ow.ly/mjRx50YVy6U
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🎙️NEW "On Target" episode: Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer In this episode Malcolm Mattes, MD and Stephen Chun, MD , provide a broad overview of the use of radiation therapy to treat lung cancer. 🎧Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or ow.ly/VtIC50YTA8e
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May is #BrainCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn more about how Radiation Therapy is used to treat brain cancer by visiting ow.ly/2EaQ50YTaob @theABTA @NBTStweets
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🎙️NEW "On Target" episode: Radiation Therapy: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Radiation oncologists Anesa Ahamad, MD & Avinash Chaurasia, MD address FAQs about radiation therapy. 🎧Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and astro.org/podcasts
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Are you experiencing persistent symptoms like a sore throat or difficulty swallowing? They could be signs of head and neck cancer. Early detection is key, so schedule a check-up with your healthcare provider today or find a screening near you headandneck.org/events
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Today's Radiation Therapy FAQ: How soon can I start radiation therapy after the simulation? Read to find out & visit rtanswers.org/what-is-radiat… to learn more!
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April is #HeadandNeckCancersAwarenessMonth ➡️ Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat head & neck cancer by visting ow.ly/HzYc50YBKHm @hncalliance @oralcancerfnd @spohnc_1
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🎙️NEW "On Target" episode: Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer In this episode, Malcolm Mattes, MD talks with Karyn Goodman, MD about radiation therapy to treat esophageal cancer. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & astro.org/podcasts
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March is #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth ➡️ Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat colorectal cancer by visting ow.ly/rtBQ50Ynh3S @ccalliance @coloncancercoal @fightcrc
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🎙️NEW "On Target" episode: Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer Leah Katz, MD, and Shalina Burt, MD, host Harvey Mamon, MD, to provide a broad overview of the use of radiation therapy to treat rectal cancer. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & astro.org/podcasts
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Protecting your skin is as easy as getting dressed. Remember these 5 key factors that influence how well your clothes block UV rays and keep your skin safe. skincancer.org/blog/dress-to… #SkinCancerPrevention #SunSafety #UVProtection
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This #NationalCancerPreventionMonth, take a proactive approach to sun safety! Follow our checklist to protect your skin every day. Learn more at SkinCancer.org/prevention #SkinCancerAwareness #SunSafety #UVProtection
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El Dr. Jesús Armando describe su enfoque para atender las inquietudes y responder a las preguntas de los pacientes en relación con la radioterapia. Para más información, visite RTAnswers.org
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