ACRO Podcast

ACRO's SOAP (Spotlight on Advocacy and Policy) Podcast provides public policy awareness to the radiation oncology community. During this episode, Drs. Tarita Thomas and Anna Brown, discuss the comment letter filed with CMS regarding the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. They are joined by Jason S. McKitrick, a Principal with DC based firm, Liberty Partners.

In this episode of the ACRO podcast CURiE edition, CURiE editor Dr. Jessica Schuster speaks with author Dr. Raj Singh about his published article, "Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy (SABR) for Adolescent and Young Adult Malignancies." Contemporary Updates: Radiotherapy Innovation & Evidence (CURiE) is the official publication platform of the American College of Radiation Oncology through the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

Read the article here: https://www.cureus.com/articles/274421-stereotactic-ablative-radiation-therapy-sabr-for-adolescent-and-young-adult-malignancies#!/

In the next episode of the ACRO Podcast, Dr. Comron Hassanzadeh, radiation oncologist with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has a discussion with Dr. Andrew Fairchild, radiation oncologist at Novant Health Rehabilitation Center, on the unique challenges faced by radiation oncologists in managing prostate cancer. They explore the reliability and integration of prostate cancer biomarkers in clinical practice and discuss their impact on treatment decisions, tapping into insights and real-world case examples.

In the next episode of the ACRO podcast CURiE edition, CURiE editor Dr. Jessica Schuster speaks with author Dr. Tony Song about his published article, "Achieving Equity in Transportation for Radiotherapy." Transportation is a significant social determinant of health and a barrier to treatment for many patients. Cancer patients are disproportionately affected, and it can be especially salient for patients undergoing several weeks of daily radiation treatment. A prospective survey pilot study at the authors’ institution examined financial toxicity related to transportation for patients undergoing radiation treatment and showed a correlation between high transportation costs and financial stress.

Contemporary Updates: Radiotherapy Innovation & Evidence (CURiE) is the official publication platform of the American College of Radiation Oncology through the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

In the first episode of the ACRO podcast CURiE edition, CURiE editor Dr. Jessica Schuster speaks with author Dr. Larry Berk about his published article, "Hemibody Irradiation for Bone Metastases: A Meta-Analysis." Contemporary Updates: Radiotherapy Innovation & Evidence (CURiE) is the official publication platform of the American College of Radiation Oncology through the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

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 of ABR continuing education. Get historical prospective and updates on current certification requirements.

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 time to arm ACRO members with the tools to be active advocates in these ongoing discussions. During this first episode, The Role of Government in Policy & Advocacy: Congress, our special guest, Jason S. McKitrick, a Principal with DC based firm, Liberty Partners, joins hosts Dr. Anna Brown and Dr. Tarita Thomas, in a lively discussion on how Congress engages in public policy and tips for how physicians can be impactful.

This episode includes content provided on behalf of Myriad Genetics as part of ACRO's Corporate Partnership Program:

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 shares how genetics are playing a role not only in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, but in how families are making decisions about genetic testing.