2023 ASTRO Educational Session – Accepting Submissions
ASTRO is accepting educational session proposal submissions for next year's meeting through Monday 1/9/2023. For those who plan to submit, keep in mind that ASTRO's theme for 2023 is "Pay It Forward - Partnering with Our Patients." The link to the submission site will be in [...]
ASTRO Annual Meeting 2022 – Featured Palliative Care Sessions
The ASTRO annual meeting is just a few short weeks away. In addition to the SPRO 9th Annual Meeting on Sunday evening, we would like to highlight the palliative care sessions that will occur during the main meeting. Congratulations to our many SPRO members who will [...]
SAVE THE DATE: SPRO’s 9th Annual Meeting
Join us in San Antonio for SPRO's 9th Annual Meeting! Date: Sunday, October 23rd Time: 6-9 PM Central Location: Iron Cactus, 200 River Walk, Suite 100 Cost: $75 Please purchase tickets at: https://society-palliative-radiation-oncology.square.site/ Advance purchase is required. We are also accepting tax-deductible donations. We look forward to [...]
30-Day Mortality after Palliative Radiotherapy
Palliative radiotherapy (PRT) is a well-established treatment option for the palliation of symptoms related to advanced cancer. Common indications for PRT include pain and fracture prophylaxis from bone metastases, hemostasis, and neurological symptoms from spinal cord compression and/or brain metastases. Due to possible short term side [...]
ASTRO Annual Meeting – Featured Palliative Care Sessions
The ASTRO annual meeting is approaching, and we would like to highlight the palliative care sessions that will be featured. These include 2 educational sessions, 2 scientific sessions, and a science highlights. Congratulations to our many SPRO members who will be involved in these sessions! [...]
Now accepting nominations!
SPRO is pleased to offer two awards for individuals who have made notable contributions to the field of palliative radiation oncology through clinical care, patient advocacy, education, or research. Lifetime Service Award This award recognizes an individual whose service to the field over a period of [...]
