Change is difficult, even when the benefits seem obvious.

In this episode of SROA Soundboard, Shannon Gregg explores why people naturally resist change and how leaders can successfully guide teams through new initiatives, technologies, and evolving workplace expectations.

Drawing on her experience in healthcare technology, clinical research, and her own journey as a cancer survivor, Shannon shares practical insights on communication, training, leadership, and AI adoption. The conversation highlights why successful change management starts with understanding the people impacted by the change and creating an environment where learning, feedback, and growth can occur.

Whether you are implementing a new process, introducing AI tools, or leading organizational transformation, this episode offers actionable strategies to help move from resistance to adoption.

Rural radiation oncology programs are under increasing strain, and proposed Medicaid changes may significantly impact access to care.

In this episode of SROA Soundboard, Dr. Kunal Sindhu discusses how Medicaid cuts could affect rural hospitals, patient access to treatment, and long-term cancer outcomes.

This conversation provides insight into the financial and operational challenges facing rural oncology programs and offers practical guidance for administrators preparing for potential changes.

Carbon ion radiotherapy has treated more than 50,000 patients globally but is now being reintroduced in the United States. Carbon ion radiotherapy represents a significant advancement in cancer treatment, but launching a program of this scale requires detailed operational planning and coordination.

In this episode of SROA Soundboard, we explore how teams are preparing for the implementation of carbon ion radiotherapy through structured workstreams focused on people, workflows, training, competencies, and timelines.

This conversation provides insight into the complexity of introducing new technologies in radiation oncology and highlights the leadership and collaboration required to support successful program development.

Healthcare organizations across the country are experiencing a growing shortage of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. To help address this challenge and elevate the visibility of the profession, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its national Be Seen Campaign.

In this episode of SROA Soundboard, host Tammy McCausland is joined by Melissa Pergola, CEO and Executive Director of ASRT, and Jake Buehler, Chief Communications Officer at ASRT.

Together they discuss the inspiration behind the campaign, its goals, and how a multi-channel marketing strategy, including national television, social media, and digital advertising, is helping introduce the profession to new audiences while uplifting current practitioners.

They also share early campaign results, including millions of impressions and increased interest in imaging and therapy education programs across the country.

• Why ASRT launched the Be Seen Campaign

Visit: ASRT.org/BeSeen

Medical education is expensive, yet financial literacy receive little attention. Radiation oncology residents face various financial stressors, including high educational debt, limited exposure to personal finance, and the financial toxicity patients may experience. Dr. Afshin Safa discusses a financial literacy curriculum he created, which is delivered to radiation oncology residents at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Amy Tamblyn shares her thoughts on an exciting new certification for radiation oncology nurses that will begin in 2026. She provides helpful information about the certification and its importance.

Monique Chisem discusses her experience as the first radiation oncology clinical specialist at the Miami Cancer Institute. She shares how she shaped the role, what she learned, and why more cancer centers should adopt this position.

Resilience expert Karen Dean shares helpful tips to help navigate stressful situations, set boundaries and practice self-care.

The Miami Cancer Institute created a new radiation oncology clinical specialist role. SROA member Lorrie LeGrand talks about this novel role, including its benefits and impact.

The American Cancer Society hopes to recruit 100,000 Black women for its VOICES of Black Women study. Dr. Lauren McCullough, a co-principal investigator of the study, explains why this study is so important and what researchers hope to learn.