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Choosing Wisely

Choosing Wisely aims to promote conversations between providers and patients by helping patients choose care that is supported by evidence, not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received, free from harm and truly necessary.
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Patient Education

ASTRO has created numerous resources for members and their practices. If you would have any questions about these resources or would like resources created, please contact the communications department.

ASTRO has created a two-minute segment as a brief glimpse of what is in our patient videos.

 

Patient Videos ASTRO has created a series of videos to help patients better understand what to expect when receiving radiation therapy for cancer.
Patient Brochures ASTRO created brochures to help people diagnosed with cancer and their families learn more about the treatment options available.
Radiation Therapy Presentations NEW! ASTRO has created a presentation on RT for sarcomas to add to the lung, skin and prostate  presentations, as well as the two general PowerPoint presentations for members to use educate other health care professionals and the general public.
ROhub ROhub, ASTRO's official online communication platfrom, provides members online forums to collaborate with one another and hosts the ASTRO Member Directory and the Peer-to-Peer Match Program. 
 
Peer-to-Peer Program Peer-to-Peer Match Program is designed to match Radiation Oncologists for the purpose of peer review.
Radiation Oncologist Scope of Practice The ASTRO Board of Directors developed an affirmative statement detailing the scope of practice for radiation oncologists.
How To Videos ASTRO has created a video on how to create a Twitter account and what you need to do to follow us on Twitter.
Additional Resources ASTRO has gathered additional resources to help members educate the public about radiation therapy as a treatment for cancer and other diseases.
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