Richard T. Hoppe, MD, of Stanford University, summarizes a session on improving outcomes by enhancing old and new indications in follicular lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma. (Scientific Session 5)
Brian Kavanagh, MD, MPH, of the University of Colorado at Denver and ASTRO’s incoming President, discuss his goals for the Society in 2017.
Meena Moran, MD, of Yale University, discusses an analysis from 10 pooled academic institutions that showed a radiation boost after whole breast radiation therapy improves local control of this disease. (Abstract 324)
Louis B. Harrison, MD, of the Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses radiation oncology in the context of personalized medicine, multidisciplinary care, new technology and applications, and the mandate to contain costs.
Thomas J. Lynch, Jr, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, summarizes his keynote lecture on whether we are any closer to curing lung cancer with targeted treatments. (Keynote Address 2)
Daniel A. Hamstra, MD, PhD, of Texas Oncology, discusses phase III findings on the use of an absorbable hydrogel spacer designed to decrease rectal toxicity and improve bowel quality of life for patients with prostate cancer. (Abstract LBA-6)
