ACRO Podcast

In the next episode of the ACRO Podcast, Dr. Brian Lally from the Medical University of South Carolina and President-elect of ACRO, has an engaging discussion on Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Dr. Stephen Chun of MD Anderson Cancer Center.

In the latest episode of the ACRO Podcast, our host Dr. Jessica Schuster is joined by members of the Radiation Oncology Education Collaborative Study Group (ROESCG), some of whom are also leaders within ACRO. Those physicians, Drs. Tarita Thomas, Hina Saeed, and Lisa Singer lead a discussion with Dr. Paul Wallner, associate executive director of ABR from 2009-2023, on the past, present and future...

The latest edition of the ACRO Podcast is a discussion on the field of theranostics between ACRO members Dr. Simon Brown, of the West Michigan Cancer Center, and Brandon Mancini, Medical Director at BAMF Health.

ACRO is proud to launch a new initiative entitled SOAP: Spotlight on Advocacy and Policy to provide public policy awareness to the radiation oncology community. The initiative has been launched by our co-hosts Dr. Anna Brown, Dr. Simon Brown, Dr. Tarita Thomas, and Dr. Paul Wallner. Considering current discussions revolving around future payment for radiation oncology services, this is a perfect t...

This episode includes content provided on behalf of Myriad Genetics as part of ACRO's Corporate Partnership Progra m: In recognition of Family History Month, the latest ACRO podcast is a conversation between ACRO’s host Dr. Albert Attia from the Mayo Clinic and Dr. Christopher Lee from Cancer Care Northwest about how germline and somatic tests are transforming patient discussions. Dr. Lee shar...

In this first in a series of podcasts looking back at the best abstracts from the 2023 ACRO Annual Meeting, Dr. Jessica Schuster interviews two of our talented contributors regarding their research projects. Dr. Clair Lanier from Wake Forest discusses her project entitled: Examining the Impact of Tumor Bulk in Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Treated with Chemo Alone: A Secondary Analys...

The ACRO Government Relations & Economics Committee announces a brand new podcast series dedicated to advocacy and public policy. Led by a powerhouse team of nationally recognized radiation oncologists, the series will explore key policy issues that impact our specialty and the care we render our patients. Listen as our hosts: Dr Anna Brown; Dr. Simon Brown; Dr Tarita Thomas; and Dr. Paul Wall...

In this episode of the ACRO Podcast, our host Dr. Jessica Schuster engages in a discussion on the benefits of integrative oncology with several leaders of the Integrative Oncology Working Group including: Dr. Manoj Reddy, Dr. Beth DuPree, Dr. Omer Kucuk, Dr. Brian Lawenda, and Dr. Diljeet Singh. Learn more about the mission of their organization and their efforts to advance integrative oncology ca...

As part of a series called, “How I Built this Protocol,” ACRO is exploring the stories behind some of the most interesting clinical trials in the radiation oncology field. This week’s ACRO podcast conversation is with Dr. Shearwood McClelland, III of University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. The conversation is moderated by Dr. Adrianna Masters of the ACRO New Practitioners Commit...

In this episode of the ACRO Podcast, our hosts (Yasamin Sharifzadeh, MD of the ACRO Communications Committee, James Randall, MD of the Radiation Oncology Education Collaborative Study Group (ROECSG), and Leah D’Souza, MD from eContour) discuss some of the key tools and resources that are available for Radiation Oncology Residents. The program is both timely and informative for those just starting...

The latest episode of the ACRO Podcast includes the next edition of our Practice Perspectives series which is an intimate conversation between leaders in the field on lessons learned and sources of personal and professional satisfaction along a radiation oncology career path. In this episode, our host Dr. Adrianna Henson Masters from The Brown Cancer Center in Louisville, KY, interviews Dr. Jessic...

In this episode of the ACRO Podcast, Dr. Tarita Thomas, Chair of the ACRO Government Relations & Economics Committee, and Teri Bedard, Executive Director, Client & Corporate Resources for Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies, discuss the changes coming with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

In this episode of the ACRO Podcast, Dr. Niema Razavian hosts a roundtable discussion with Dr. Rachel Shenker, Dr. Justin Anderson, and Dr. Katie Lichter on sustainability and why radiation oncology residents and clinicians should be focused on the topic and the impact it has on cancer care delivery.

In the latest program from ROVER, we explore the Management of Liver Lesions with select experts in the field of Radiation Oncology: Dr. Shamar Young; Dr. Nima Nabavizadeh; Dr. Daniel Chang, and Dr. Marshall Baker. Join us for this case-based teaching session with our renowned panelists.

The latest ACRO Podcast sees the launch of our Practice Perspectives series which is an intimate conversation between leaders in the field on lessons learned and sources of personal and professional satisfaction along a radiation oncology career path. In this episode our host Dr. Adrianna Masters from The Brown Cancer Center in Louisville, KY, interviews Dr. Simon Brown from West Michigan Cancer C...

In this latest issue of the ACRO Podcast, Dr, Dwight Heron, Chair of the ACRO Government Relations and Economics Committee, leads a discussion with Dr. Christopher Jahraus, Chair of the ACRO Pathways Project, and Jason McKitrick, from Liberty Partners, about legislative and regulatory priorities for the College in 2023. The discussion covers a number of advocacy hot topics including physician reim...

As part of a new series called, “How I Built this Protocol,” ACRO is exploring the stories behind some of the most interesting clinical trials in the radiation oncology field. This week’s ACRO podcast conversation is with Dr. Nancy Lee of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The conversation is moderated by Dr. Anna Lee of the ACRO New Practitioners Committee.

In the latest ACRO Podcast, ACRO members Drs. Anna Lee and Serguei Castaneda lead a discussion with Dr. Disha Spath (Dartmouth and The Frugal Physician) and Dr. Seungtaek Choi (MD Anderson) on financial planning strategies for radiation oncologists, specifically early career professionals. The doctors share their expertise on avenues to translate your new found earning potential into wealth genera...

In this episode of the ACRO Podcast, ACRO Resident Committee Chair, Dr. Niema Razavian and Committee Members, Drs. Alexis Schutz and Cyrus Washington, discuss MATCH advice for medical students applying to radiation oncology.   This timely program is filled with great tips and advice for those considering taking the next step in a career as a radiation oncologist.

In this episode of the ACRO Podcast, Dr. Niema Razavian and Dr. Stacey Wentworth, MD from Wake Forest University provide an overview of Survivorship.  What is survivorship? Who is involved?  And when should we start discussing survivorship with patients?  

The excitement is building for ACRO's Race to the Summit!  Hear from race leaders, Dr. Alexis Schutz, Dr. Annie LaVigne, Dr. Emma Fields, and Dr. Brian Lally, as they discuss this innovative program created by the ACRO Racing Team.   The Race to the Summit is a team-based exercise competition and research project that will measure increased professional satisfaction and wellness for...