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Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation: accelerating bold and innovative ideas in radiation therapy to help every person live a longer, healthier life.

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This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, we asked some of the talented Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation-funded investigators researching #LungCancer what their grant means to them.

Read this quote from Tafadzwa Chaunzwa, MD, MHS, on how support from the ASTRO Foundation helped shape his research career, then read our ASTROnews Research Highlight to learn more about his work.

Learn more: https://t.co/KNgmkWDhqE

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Join us on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET at ASTRO's 2026 Virtual Coding and Coverage Seminar:

This one-day virtual seminar will address the many factors that affect this complex and ever-changing aspect of clinical practice, with the goal of making clinical coding easier to understand and apply for your practice.

Along with your registration, you will receive an electronic and print version of the 2027 ASTRO Coding Resource.

Learn more & register now: https://t.co/QGvJKnsBU2

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New Live ASTRO ROCKS Webinar:
From Research Exposure to Research Independence: Building the Radiation Oncology Research Talent Pipeline

Thursday, Nov. 12 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

Learn how to build and fund programs that support aspiring researchers.

Register now: https://t.co/KvAqVgS6sr

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Just 2 WEEKS LEFT to apply for the 2027 Innovation Awards!

The 2027 Innovation Awards will support research to better understand how to optimize radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT, or radioligand therapy, RLT).

Submit your Letter of Intent (LOI) by November 23, 2026.

Learn more & apply today: https://t.co/uPFpLoY0KR

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Apply now for the 2027 ACS-ASTRO Dr. Felix Feng Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG)

Supporting practicing radiation oncologists pursuing research questions relevant to improving health across the cancer continuum. In honor of Felix Feng, MD. @AmericanCancer @ASTRO_org

Award Amount: Up to $729,000
Award Duration: 3-5 years

Applications Due December 1, 2026.

Learn more: https://t.co/oseFwirq9w

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🚨Deadline Extended: Submit your abstract for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium by Nov. 20

Due to popular demand, ASTRO is reopening its call for RPT abstracts! Don’t miss this additional opportunity to share your research, discoveries and clinical insights with colleagues. #MRPTS27

Submit your abstract today: https://t.co/Ji1lUKQIuw

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Apply now for the 2027 ASTRO-ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG)!

Investing in practicing radiation oncologists who want to conduct cancer research and care for patients. @AmericanCancer @ASTRO_org

Award Amount: Up to $729,000
Award Duration: 3-5 years

Applications Due Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026.

Learn more: https://t.co/ZwXxd1woSx

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Help shape the conversation at ASTRO’s 69th Annual Meeting:
The #ASTRO27 Call for Education Session Proposals is now open!

Share your expertise, contribute to the radiation oncology community and bring new perspectives to the educational program.

Deadline: Monday, January 11, 2027.

Submit now: https://t.co/dbEzGVdGMv

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📢 New in this week's ASTROgram:
⭐ Miss the Annual Business Meeting? Stream it through November 28
⭐ Register by December 2 and save on the 2027 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course
⭐ November 6 RPT early-bird deadline... and reopening call for abstracts!
⭐ Call for Education Sessions for Annual Meeting
⭐ Have your organization sign the ROCR support letter by November 9

🔗 https://t.co/d74oeEp8A3

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🚨 Don't miss your chance to save! There's just 1 DAY LEFT to take advantage of early-bird rates for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium.

Join us for #MRPTS27 from March 18–19, 2027, in Chantilly, VA.

Register by Friday, Nov. 6, to secure the early-bird rate: https://t.co/hczB9tIPWl

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Join us on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET at ASTRO's 2026 Virtual Coding and Coverage Seminar:

This one-day virtual seminar will address the many factors that affect this complex and ever-changing aspect of clinical practice, with the goal of making clinical coding easier to understand and apply for your practice.

Along with your registration, you will receive an electronic and print version of the 2027 ASTRO Coding Resource.

Learn more & register now: https://t.co/QGvJKnsBU2

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🚨 Don't miss your chance to save! There's just 2 DAYS LEFT to take advantage of early-bird rates for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium.

Join us for #MRPTS27 from March 18–19, 2027, in Chantilly, VA, to connect with colleagues, exchange insights, and explore the latest advances in radiopharmaceutical therapy.

Register by Friday, Nov. 6, to secure the early-bird rate: https://t.co/hczB9tIPWl

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Join colleagues across specialties at the 2027 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium in Orlando from Feb. 25-27! We are a proud co-sponsor of this meeting w/ @ASTRO_org.

Register by Jan. 15 for the best rates: https://t.co/AyVYQ073p0
#MHNCS27

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Coming soon: ASTRO ROCKS Live Webinar
"Understanding Grant Reviewers and the Review Process"

Fri, Nov. 6 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET

Learn how grant review works and how to strengthen your proposals.

Register now: https://t.co/azrSgwe2TF

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🚨 Don't miss your chance to save! Early-bird registration for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium closes in just 3 DAYS.

Join us for #MRPTS27 from March 18–19, 2027, in Chantilly, VA, to connect with colleagues, exchange insights, and explore the latest advances in radiopharmaceutical therapy.

Register by Friday, Nov. 6, to secure the early-bird rate: https://t.co/hczB9tIPWl

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November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn more about how radiation therapy is used to treat lung cancer by visiting https://t.co/qDxlnix9cP

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Applications are now open for the 2027 Innovation Awards!

The 2027 Innovation Awards will support research to better understand how to optimize radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT, or radioligand therapy, RLT).

Submit your Letter of Intent (LOI) by November 23, 2026.

Learn more & apply today: https://t.co/uPFpLoY0KR

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#ASTRO26 Attendees - Claim your CME for the LIVE Annual Meeting:
The deadline to claim continuing education credits is Monday, November 2!

Certificates of credit are only available to participants who have completed the meeting credit evaluation, available on the ASTRO Academy.

Don't delay, claim your credits now: https://t.co/MTitEA7RqC

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🚨 There's only 1 DAY LEFT to take advantage of early-bird rates for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Cancers Symposium.

Join us February 25–27, 2027, in Orlando for #MHNCS27, now an annual event.

Register by Friday, Oct. 30 to save: https://t.co/9aEcrVn2Zr

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