The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today issued a new clinical guideline for the use of whole breast radiation therapy (WBRT) for breast cancer that expands the population of patients recommended to receive accelerated treatment known as hypofractionated therapy.
Reflecting current evidence from clinical trials and large cohort studies, the new guideline recommends hypofractionated WBI for breast cancer patients regardless of age, tumor stage, and whether they have received chemotherapy.
The guideline provides clinical guidance for dosing, planning and delivering whole breast irradiation (WBI) with or without an additional "boost" of radiation therapy to the tumor bed. Full recommendations and supporting evidence are provided in the guideline.
Read the ASTRO press release.
Posted 3/13/18
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
