Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation

Meet Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation! A new look for a powerful mission. Speed of Light will: -Accelerate high-impact science -Expand trusted patient resources -Strengthen the radiation oncology workforce Join us at SpeedofLightFoundation.org

2026 Publication Awards nominations now open! In honor of #NationalCancerResearchMonth, ASTRO is celebrating early career investigators leading the way in radiation oncology. Nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2026 Speed of Light Publication Excellence Awards or the ARRO Health Care Access Publication Award. Learn more & apply today: ow.ly/csjJ50Z09LI @ARRO_org

As we continue recognizing #NationalCancerResearchMonth, we’re proud to highlight more of the incredible investigators supported by Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation. Their research is helping advance cancer care and improve lives every day. Learn more about our researchers: ow.ly/mYxH50Z3gM8 @ASTRO_org @DrAryaAmini @michelleiocolan @sueyom @tedradonc

🎙️NEW episode of Rad Onc Report: "Charting the Future of AI in Radiation Oncology" In this episode, members of ASTRO’s AI Resource Panel explore how artificial intelligence is transforming radiation oncology, including the rationale behind ASTRO’s AI consensus guidance, key safety considerations, and what responsible AI adoption means for clinicians and patients. Watch this clip & listen now on: ASTRO's website: ow.ly/nqNu50Z2MlA Spotify: ow.ly/UEzo50Z2Mlz Apple Podcasts: ow.ly/NQUJ50Z2MlB @GhiamAlireza @Mitch_P

FREE for ASTRO members-in-training! New LIVE Webinar: eContouring for Breast Cancer June 25, at 12:00 p.m. ET | Led by Bethany Anderson, MD, this webinar offers hands-on contouring practice on real cases, plus a live Q&A session. ASTRO members receive a discount and members-in-training can register for free thanks to support from Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation’s Juan A. del Regato Fund. Register now: ow.ly/FPt950Z2JkU @ASTRO_org @ARRO_org

📢 New in this week's ASTROgram: ⭐ 2026 ASTRO Radiation Oncology Resident Fellowship - Proposals due June 29 ⭐ ASTRO and ESTRO announce joint guidelines collaboration ⭐ New episode! Rad Onc Report discusses Artificial Intelligence ⭐ New On Target episode on radiation treatment makes intimidating information accessible for your patients ⭐ Connect on site at ASTRO 2026 with Mentor Connect ⭐ ASTRO 2026: Act early for the best rates and most hotel options 🔗 ow.ly/v4Eh50Z2peQ

Looking to connect with a mentor or mentee in person at ASTRO's Annual Meeting? The Annual Meeting provides an opportune window to connect with a mentor or mentee in person. During registration, check the box to indicate your interest, and ASTRO will help match you on site with someone aligned with your career stage and goals. Learn more & sign up today: ow.ly/f6kV50Z2FLo

Speed of Light — The ASTRO Foundation has achieved a major milestone: a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest distinction from the nation’s leading independent nonprofit evaluator. ⭐ The ASTRO Foundation also proudly maintained its Platinum rating from Candid for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and advancing radiation oncology research and education. Learn more: ow.ly/n6f050Z2FWB @ASTRO_org

🎙️NEW Special Episode of On Target: "Meet the Medical Physicist: Imaging and Radiation Therapy" Jointly sponsored by ASTRO and AAPM, this special episode of On Target features a conversation with medical physicists and physicians from radiology and radiation oncology, hosted by medical physicist Julianne Pollard-Larkin, PhD. Listen on: ASTRO's website: ow.ly/oomM50Z2q7B Spotify: ow.ly/M6Zf50Z2q7E Apple Podcasts: ow.ly/uXmG50Z2q7F @aapmHQ @JulieLarkin305

Apply now for the ASTRO Radiation Oncology Resident Fellowship: Proposals due Monday, June 29 The 2026 ASTRO Resident Fellowship program provides a radiation oncology resident (PGY-3 or later) with funding for a mentored research project and a one-year, remote assignment working part-time with AstraZeneca colleagues. This program is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca. Learn more & apply: ow.ly/1lJX50Z2qgV @AstraZeneca @ARRO_org

Today on #ClinicalTrialsDay, we recognize the patients, researchers, and care teams advancing the future of cancer care through clinical trials. At Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation, we’re proud to share resources that help support innovation, research, and progress in #CancerResearch: 🔬 What Are Clinical Trials? 🔬 Clinical Trials Resources Learn more: ow.ly/Y2yP50Z2iXl

📢News from ASTRO: ASTRO and ESTRO announce agreement to collaborate on clinical guidelines. @ESTRO_RT Read the news release: ow.ly/61Qu50Z1Pug @ASCO @STS_CTsurgery @AmericanBrachy @AANSNeuro @SGO_org @FacRadOncology @AAOHNS @accpchest @ASBrS @MSTS_Ortho @caro_acro_ca

This #NationalCancerResearchMonth, we asked our researchers what support from Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation means to them. Their answer: Support from the ASTRO Foundation gives researchers the opportunity to keep pushing cancer research forward and make a greater impact for patients. Help power the next breakthrough in cancer care. Learn more & donate today: ow.ly/aOLJ50Z1Iju @ASTRO_org @BaozhouS @jamesbyu

As we continue recognizing #NationalCancerResearchMonth, we’re proud to celebrate the talented investigators supported by Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation. Their work is advancing cancer research and helping save lives. Learn more about our researchers: ow.ly/XRiY50Z185h @ASTRO_org @_eulanca @LichterKatie @carmenbergom @KhashiFattah @jmharms

New LIVE Webinar - FREE to ASTRO members: "Common Misinformation About Prostate Cancer and What To Do" Join us on Monday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a LIVE webinar, moderated by ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO with speaker Stacy Loeb, MD, MSc, PhD (Hon). FREE to ASTRO members! Learn more & register: ow.ly/tslV50Z0bFI @NehaVapiwala @LoebStacy

Download the updated RadOnc Toolbox app today and experience the new look! Discover all of the best resources in a single app, built for radiation oncology. Created through a grant from Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation. Now available: App Store: ow.ly/3z0j50YRY2O Google Play: ow.ly/gQ3J50YRY2N Website: ow.ly/I5UL50YRY2R @ASTRO_org

For #NationalCancerResearchMonth, Lily Raines, PhD highlights how Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation supports cancer research that improves patient care and drives innovation in radiation oncology. By supporting groundbreaking research and talented investigators, the ASTRO Foundation is helping shape better outcomes for patients facing cancer. Learn more about our commitment to cancer research: ow.ly/f4vv50Z0fT3

2026 Publication Awards nominations now open! In honor of #NationalCancerResearchMonth, ASTRO is celebrating early career investigators leading the way in radiation oncology. Nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2026 Speed of Light Publication Excellence Awards or the ARRO Health Care Access Publication Award. Learn more & apply today: ow.ly/csjJ50Z09LI @ARRO_org

Registration & housing are now open for ASTRO's 2026 Annual Meeting: Join us in Boston from September 26 - 30 for ASTRO's 68th Annual Meeting, with the theme "Data to Dialogue: Communicating Radiotherapy's Value to Advance Care". Experience a complete program with engaging education sessions, cutting-edge science, the latest cancer research, and countless networking opportunities. You won't want to miss the event of the year for the #radonc community! #ASTRO26 Register now: ow.ly/RKQI50YZwB9

For #NationalCancerResearchMonth, we are celebrating more of our talented investigators who are pursuing groundbreaking discoveries in radiation medicine to advance patient care, because cancer research saves lives. Meet our researchers: ow.ly/AXuB50YZHzW @ASTRO_org @AmyWisdom8 @LisaSudmeier @rebeccamshulman @TheDrWood @B_A_McDonald

📢 New in this week's ASTROgram: ⭐ 2026 Publication Awards nominations now open! ⭐ Public comment open: Draft guideline on radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma ⭐ Join ASTRO President, Neha Vapiwala for two new prostate cancer webinars ⭐ Catch up on the delivery code town hall ⭐ President’s Corner: Expanding indications for radiation therapy 🔗 ow.ly/exwm50YZvA9