Ethan Damron

Cancer Survivor | Husband | Father | BYU Alumnus | @McGovernMed Class of 2024 | @MDAndersonNews Radiation Oncology class of 2029 | Views Are My Own

[Ethan Damron @ThatDamDoc]

After my first semester of medical school I was treated at @MDAndersonNews for brain cancer. And now, four years later, I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be returning to MD Anderson as a resident physician training to become a Radiation Oncologist! #Match2024

[Ted Yanagihara, MD, PhD @tedradonc]

📢 Our practical guide to EBRT for HCC is out in PRO

Less of a lit review, more of a how-to for #radonc: pt selection, techniques, treatment delivery, special scenarios

Many thanks to all coauthors!
@ldawsonmd @AndrewMMoon @hmaxi_MD @MichaelYanMD

🔗 https://t.co/NIVDmjyOok

[Warren Floyd, MD PhD @warrenfloyd15]

That’s now three separate randomized controlled trials in a row showing benefit from LDRT for osteoarthritis. Does anyone know of any negative RCT vs no treatment control at modern doses (less than 1 Gy per fraction)?

Strong evidence to point to with insurance companies. I’ve seen hundreds of patients benefit and think we need to strongly advocate for our patients to maintain access to this care option.

[Prajnan Das @PrajnanDasMD]

Thrilled that @adam_grippin got selected for 2026 STAT Wunderkinds @UTMDAnderson @ACKoongMDPhD @StevenLin_MDPhD @liao_zhongxing @statnews https://t.co/JkNdVQvXTy

[Dr. Nina Niu Sanford @NiuSanford]

Thoughtful read on how oncology rewards innovation.

Much of RT progress = precise & efficient tx, improving therapeutic ratio but reducing reimbursement. Systemic advances often =drugs given for yrs.

Current model rewards quantity/duration, but shouldn’t value reflect benefit?

[Prajnan Das @PrajnanDasMD]

Here are some of the top abstracts from @UTMDAnderson faculty and trainees at #ASTRO26 https://t.co/kyVot8x8dU

[Emma B. Holliday MD @DrEmmaHolliday]

Are you applying to rad onc??

Come see me to chat about MDACC’s rad onc residency program at the UT MD Anderson booth 1733; Hall A-B 4pm-5pm EST on Sunday!

Hope to see y’all there! 🤠

[Prajnan Das @PrajnanDasMD]

Delighted to welcome Dr. Steven Chmura as our new Chair of Breast Radiation Oncology @UTMDAnderson @Docace911

[Ethan Damron @ThatDamDoc]

If you’ll be at ASTRO this year come stop by the @UTMDAnderson booth on Sunday, Sep 27th from 4-5 PM (EST) to meet our residents and learn more about our program! #ASTRO26 #RadOnc

[Filippo Alongi @alongi_filippo]

“How to’ do SBRT in prostate cancer” consensus recommendations is to define minimum requirements, common practices and additional options for prostate SBRT based on scientific evidence, expert opinion and consensus. @RO_GreenJournal @ESTRO_RT

Read it 👉 https://t.co/vvkZQgUGwm

[Ethan Damron @ThatDamDoc]

Register here for the 9/2 Session

https://t.co/M0KGiOytDG

[Ethan Damron @ThatDamDoc]

Join our residents and faculty for the UT MD Anderson #RadOnc #Residency @UTMDAnderson Virtual Information Sessions and Open House!  Register here:

[Ethan Damron @ThatDamDoc]

Register here for the 8/26 Session
https://t.co/2OskOwYvBu

[Ethan Damron @ThatDamDoc]

@SaltySisB Mayo is obviously great, but far. How close are you to the Texas Medical Center in Houston?

[Kamaria Lee @lee_kamaria]

FT can persist in all aspects of BC survivorship, esp w/ late toxicities. We discuss how and share three demonstrative cases: Abby, Brianna, and Catherine. 🤩MDA PGY-2 @ThatDamDoc and @fumikochino @UTMDAnderson #bcsm #financialtoxicity #radonc

https://t.co/yO5Ol2oHvd

[Morgan S. Levy, MD, MPH @MLevyMDMPH]

Found this extremely helpful while working on a locally advanced rectal cancer case!

https://t.co/C5PNSkURYX

Thanks to @Jane__Pearce and @DrEmmaHolliday for creating this.☢️🤓

#radonc

[Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD, FASCO @fumikochino]

"It’s not just, 'Okay, we’re done treating your cancer. Go back into the world. Good luck.'"

How #survivorship #survonc has improved & what we still need to change in order to provide optimal care for everyone after cancer.

#ACRO2026: https://t.co/PqA8G1aN46

[Ory Haisraely MD, MPH @OryHaisraelyMD]

We just finished an incredible meeting with Dr. Robert Timmerman as part of rasident fellows grand round at @MDAndersonNews

Two minutes of pure inspiration that will stay with me for a lifetime.

He said: “If you think your job is to contour, you can easily be replaced by AI. Your real role is to see patients, think about patients, and solve patients’ problems. We have not even begun to reach the edge of what
radiation can do.”
Thank you @BobTimmermanMD

[Mary Mahoney MD @MaryMahoney02]

Sharing our #radonc ☢️ #match2025 program signaling 📡 survey results @roecsg spring symposium
💯% of surveyed applicant used signals
90% who used all 4️⃣ signals received an interview invite from a signaled program
41% matched into a program they signaled

[Ethan Damron @ThatDamDoc]

@olsonplanner I have pre existing conditions and pay $86/month GSI with Guardian. I have graded premium, will switch to set rate when I finish residency. Currently $5k/month coverage with riders to increase when I finish. Shoutout to @TPP_MD / Mike Kittner for making it happen!

[Denise De la Cruz, Ed.D. @yogagirldd]

Happy #MatchDay‼️ Meet the @MDAndersonNews #RadOnc #residency #Classof2030 ☢️@ACKoongMDPhD @ChelseaPinnix @PrajnanDasMD @DrEmmaHolliday We are celebrating you, Sidra, Kasey, Samy, Christopher, and Chang! 🎉