2021 ASTRO Annual Meeting (Videos)

A Comprehensive Understanding of the ASTRO 2021 Agenda

Presidential Symposium

The Presidential Symposium will explore the conference’s central theme of “Advancing Person-Centered Care through Innovation.” It will feature expert insights on harnessing scientific advancements to enhance patient outcomes and experiences through digital health and paradigm-changing radiotherapy applications.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

This year’s conference will feature a dedicated track focused on DEI initiatives in healthcare, recognizing the importance of creating inclusive and equitable healthcare environments.

PRO and ARRO Programs

The PRO and ARRO programs will provide specialized content tailored to the specific needs of community practitioners, residents, and radiation oncology residents.

Cancer Breakthroughs and Science Highlights

Attendees will have access to the latest scientific advancements and clinical breakthroughs through these sessions, which will cover a wide range of cancer types and treatment modalities.

Storytelling Sessions

Storytelling sessions will delve into diverse topics, including patient perspectives, parental leave, and data breaches. They will foster meaningful conversations and provide insights from personal experiences and diverse perspectives.

Educational Content and CE Hours

ASTRO 2021 will offer over 200 hours of educational content and more than 200 CE hours, ensuring that attendees can enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of radiation oncology.

Scientific Program

The scientific program will bring together clinicians, scientists, and researchers from all oncology disciplines to exchange ideas, promote multidisciplinary collaboration, and address critical topics in radiation oncology.

Specific Clinical Areas

Scientific and educational sessions will cover a comprehensive range of clinical areas, including breast, central nervous system, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck, immunotherapy, lymphoma, musculoskeletal, pediatric, sarcoma, and thoracic cancers.

Additional Highlights

Additional conference highlights include:

• Digital XP Panel 01: A primer on clinical trial design for interpreting and translating findings to patient care
• PRO 01: Re-irradiation in radiation oncology
• PRO 03: Central nervous system case-based discussion
• EDU 01: Multidisciplinary management of very high risk to oligometastatic prostate cancer
• EDU 03: Updates on brain stereotactic radiosurgery for benign conditions
• EDU 10: Debating the best treatment for early prostate cancer
• SS 02: Integration of immunotherapy and radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer
• PS 04: Debate on randomized clinical trials versus real-world data
• Digital XP Storytelling 01: Resilience and self-care from peer to peer
• EDU 05: Improving quality of life and outcomes for patients with upper GI cancers with advancements in treatment technology
• EDU 06: Radiation in the multidisciplinary management of thymic malignancies
• EDU 09: The new virtual reality: Improving care through telemedicine and understanding its impact on patients, policy, and payment
• Panel 08: AI-empowered clinical decision support for better treatment outcomes

Updates and Innovative Approaches

The conference will showcase the latest updates and innovative approaches in radiation oncology, including:

• Special Session 02: Paint by MRI: A new era in biologically-driven adaptive radiotherapy
• Panel 09: Pediatric normal tissue effects in the clinic: Task force results, knowledge gaps, and the path forward
• Panel 10: Mitigating bias in recruitment: Attracting a diverse, dynamic workforce to sustain the future of radiation oncology
• Panel 13: Real-world data and real-world evidence in radiation oncology: An ASTRO-ASCO jointly sponsored session
• Panel 14: Clinical translation of FLASH radiotherapy
• Panel 16: ASTRO’s first evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on radiation therapy for primary liver cancers
• Panel 21: Advances in image-guided adaptive radiotherapy
• Panel 22: From art to science: The rise of automation in treatment planning
• Science Highlights 07: Breast
• Science Highlights 09: Digital health innovation

Keynotes and Special Events

• Keynote Address 01: Moral injury and choosing change
• Special Session 01: The science of hope: Why and how to approach the most difficult situations in oncology
• Presidential Address: The time for change is now
• Keynote Address 02: The choices that matter
• Special Session 03: Awards ceremony
• Special Session 04: Prostate cancer molecular imaging and radiotheranostics
• Digital XP Keynote: Illuminating the dark space of healthcare with ambient intelligence

This comprehensive agenda provides an overview of the vast array of educational content, scientific sessions, and innovative approaches that will be presented at ASTRO 2021. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts, exchange ideas, and stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field of radiation oncology.