ASTRO was formed in 1958 by a club of 58 radiation therapists looking to represent their specialty. They now have over 10,000 members in the organization making it the largest radiation oncology organization of its kind. On astro.org, members can get current news on anything to do with the field. They offer educational resources that offer virtual meetings and self assessment tests that help members get stay informed and current on practices. Webinars also provide new subjects and information to members able to attend.
For those interested in what’s happening in the government with regards to medical care, can also look into astro.com to see what’s happening in Washington or in your own state. ASTRO has information solely dedicated to keep you up to date on all government proposals and changes, so any changes can be viewed directly from the site. The legislative action center allows users to stay informed and become a advocate if they so desire.
Astro.org has a news and media center for users to see the latest news releases from doctors and specialists around the world and to read about all ASTRO programs and news. This is updated constantly and makes it easy to stay up to date on any new happenings in radiation oncology. Members are able to look at all patient safety questions that they may have, allowing practitioners to be able to provide the highest quality service according to the guidelines set by ASTRO. Anyone with questions about radiation oncology or any practicing health care professional can benefit from the information and resources on astro.org.
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