Anesa Ahamad MD FRCR DABR

My 2014 interview with on The Jordan Rich Show; shared my concern about lack of awareness about #healthdisparities and lack of access back then. Six years later, folks are shocked by #COVID data. #CanYouHearMeNow? soundcloud.com/mass-general-g…

The lack of difference w/wo histological confirmation is reassuring. However, I'm even more intrigued by the absolute median OS value which is very close to surgical series. @HoudaBahig @b_fischervaluck @DrAlexLouie #radonc #lcsm

The new ESTRO Presidency (2020-2022) starts today! Ben Slotman as President, Umberto Ricardi as past President, and Anna Kirby as President-elect #radonc Congratulations to Anna for her election. Thanks to Yolande Lievens for her leadership over the past 6 years. #womenwhocurie

The look upon my face when folk act like are surprised #COVID19 is disproportionately impacting the #BlackCommunity. Really?? Where’ve they been?! What’s soft science now? #HealthDisparities #SystemicRacism #SocialJustice #BlackTwitter @blackdoctor_org @BHMinfo @Black_Health

#ICYMI: We have been updating our #patient brochures. Newly updated brochures include #radiationtherapy for brain metastases, #BreastCancer, #headandneck cancer and #ProstateCancer as well as the treatment team, stereotactic and general RT for cancer: rtanswers.org/Print

We appreciate all who are the front-line soldiers in this war against COVID-19. BE safe BE Healthy. #radiationoncology #oncology #cancertreatment #covid19us #covidー19

ASTRO-ESTRO head and neck guidelines for COVID19! Included are case studies with Delphi consensus for recommendations, hypofractionation, chemotherapy, and what to do when surgery is limited astro.org/ASTRO/media/AS…

New prostate hypofx constraints for rectum have been provided by the CHHiP team based on case controlled toxicity outcomes. This is about the best level data one can ask for. Added to the oral boards sheet: bit.ly/estesclinical Paper: bit.ly/2Smp858

What can you do to reduce your cancer risk? Be active 🏃‍♂️, choose healthy foods 🍎, quit smoking 🚭, and more! #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill worldcancerday.org

Have you heard about Google investing in medical technology? They're using #AI to improve the accuracy of mammogram readings. Learn more: nyti.ms/2sJhHfI #oncology #cancercare #tech #innovation #breastcancer

check out the #radiation fields #ISRT guide for #hematolgy from @ILROGTeam. hurry and download free for 30 days! and share with your friends.@ASTRO_org @ASH_hematology @ASCO @LLSusa @lymphoma @MDAndersonNews authors.elsevier.com/a/1aNAQ1Hx5225…

May your holidays be filled with sparkling light and magical memories. #holidays2019

The January issue of the #RedJournal is free to read through 2020! Check it out here: ow.ly/lReF50xDEkh #RadOnc

ASTRO has published guidelines for cutaneous SCC/BCC. There are some difference from NCCN, namely that ASTRO recommends adjuvant RT for T3, T4, and close margins in SCC and NCCN does not. On my review, there is low quality evidence. 1/2

Your radiation oncologist will discuss the benefits and risks of #radiationthearpy. In many cases, your #cancer will be treated using more than one type of treatment. Learn more about #radiation treatment here: ow.ly/1FBI50xCuPn #RadOnc

There is no agreed-upon definition on the term "oligometastatic #NSCLC" - particularly on the upper limit of lesions that qualify to be labeled as such. We've published two papers (bit.ly/34LvC1z, bit.ly/35Msnsc) that explore this important topic. #LCSM

We're 100% behind our physicians, helping them deliver the most innovative cancer care. BE a part of our #DreamTeam. Learn more: bit.ly/2EyMVs7 #oncology #cancercare #doctorjobs #MDjobs #physicianjobs

#ICYMI: A new ASTRO-sponsored survey of #patients treated with #radiationtherapy points to gaps in #patient counseling and informed consent processes: ow.ly/QX4z50xhvMM

Weekend Reading: From the masters Daniel Golman and @RBoyatzis in @HarvardBiz: The 4 domains and 12 competencies of EI. Most importantly, these are "learnable capabilities that allow outstanding performance at work or as a leader" bit.ly/2KMKm9y ⬇️

Paul Upperman was diagnosed in 2018 at the age of 44 with bone and stage IV #ProstateCancer. Read Paul’s story of survivorship in the new #patient story here: ow.ly/8LUl50xhong #PCSM