Friday, Oct. 16 is the LAST DAY to volunteer for Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation committees & subcommittees!

Want to get involved in the @ASTRO_org Foundation? This could be you!

Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation is now accepting volunteers to serve on committees and subcty year beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

Submit your preferences by Friday, Oct. 16: bit.ly/3TwbtMq

KUMC's Danielle Cunningham, MD, Assistant Professor, was nominated and voted the 3rd quarter winner of the Warm Heart award, Pallative Care Team - this award exemplifies compassionate, patient-centered care for seriously ill patients and their families.
@RonaldChenMD @KUMedicine

KUMC's Julia R. White, MD, FACR, FASTRO, FASCO, Prof., Invited Lecturer, 2nd annual Ennis Lectureship, Juravinski Cancer Centre, Toronto, presented "Breast Cancer Local Therapy Trials of NRG Onc: Implications for Practice and Research."
@RonaldChenMD @KUcancercenter @KUMedicine

The University of Kansas Medical Center Radiation Oncology Department celebrated "Think Pink" to bring awareness to breast cancer. Ribbons, cookies and treats rounded the celebration.
@RonaldChenMD @KUMedicine

The University of Kansas Medical Center Radiation Oncology Department celebrated "Think Pink" to raise cancer awareness. All locations joined in the celebration.
@RonaldChenMD @KUMedicine @AjayTay18

KUMC's Melisa G. Boersma, MD, MS, Clinical Associate Professor received FASTRO at ASTRO 2026. The FASTRO designation represents sustained achievement and service to radiation medicine and patient care. Congratulations Dr. Boersma!
@RonaldChenMD @KUMedCenter

University of Kansas Medical Center Kenny Guida, DMP, DABR Presented "Evaluation of In-Vivo Dose Delivery in Lung SBRT Using a Novel, Automated Offline Adaptive Radiotherapy Assessment Software" at ASTRO 2026
@RonaldChenMD @KUMedCenter @ASTRO_org

KUMC Julia White, MD, FACR, FASTRO, presented "Assoc. of Baseline Cardiac Risk Factors, Pt and Tx Variables with Cardiac Adverse Events for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients on NRG Onc RTOG 1005 (NRG/R1005) Clinical Trial" at ASTRO 2026
@RonaldChenMD @KUcancercenter @KUMedCenter

University of Kansas Medical Center Ryan Morse, MD, Assistant Professor Presented "Risk Classifier for Treatment of Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Using Competing Event Regression: Ancillary Analysis of RTOG 0617" at ASTRO 2026
@RonaldChenMD @KUMedCenter

University of Kansas Medical Center Dima Soultan, MS, DABR Presented "LINAC-Based Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery (fSRS) for Cervical Spine Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM): A Case-Based Treatment Planning Framework" at ASTRO 2026
@RonaldChenMD @KUMedCenter

University of Kansas Medical Center Rajeev Badkul, MS, DABR Presented "Association Between Peak-to-Valley Dose Ratio and Tumor gEUD in Large Liver Tumors Treated With Lattice SFRT" at ASTRO 2026
@RonaldChenMD @KUMedCenter

Visit us at the Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation Booth! Located in the North Lobby and open today until 5:00 p.m.

- Hear about the ASTRO Foundation and its research programs
- Register for the Virtual Foundation 5k (+ pick up your Foundation 5k Swag!)
- View the names of the ASTRO Foundation
- Learn about the impact of giving to the ASTRO Foundation

The University of Kansas School of Medicine Radiation Oncology Department held its' annual KUMC Student Open House that educates medical students about Radiation Oncology careers, treatment modalities, and radiation patient care process.
@RonaldChenMD @KUcancercenter @KUMedicine

KUMC's Darrin Kistler, MBA, RT(R)(T) and Ross Johnson, BSRT(T) presented "Restructuring the RTT Workforce to Improve Retention and Growth" at ASTRO 2026 in Boston, MA.
@RonaldChenMD @SSGViperACR @ASTRO_org

The University of Kansas Medical Center Radiation Oncology Department held it's Annual Alumni Dinner at ASTRO 2026
@RonaldChenMD @KUcancercenter @KUMedCenter @ASTRO_org

Thank you to our incredible Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation volunteers! 💙

Want to get involved? This could be you! Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation is now accepting volunteers to serve on committees and subcommittees for the Society year beginning January 1, 2027.
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Univ of Kansas Medical Center' Xinglei Shen, MD, MS, Associate Professor and Co-Director, Theranostics, completed quality Capstone project to culminate completion of UKP Physician Leadership training program.
@RonaldChenMD @XingleiShen @KUcancercenter @KUMedicine

Advocates participating in the #RallyforMedicalResearch met this morning with Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas' 3rd congressional district. We thank @RepDavids for taking the time to discuss the importance of sustained federal funding for biomedical research.
#FundNIH

We are excited to be part of the 2026 #RallyforMedicalResearch! Members @epbalaban and @RonaldChenMD are meeting with Congressional representatives sharing their stories how increased funding for @NIH impacts patients' lives.
#ASCOAdvocacy

We’ve had a fantastic day on Capitol Hill meeting with our members of Congress to talk about our top priorities in the fight against cancer. Thank you to our incredible team of advocates across KS who tirelessly show up, share their stories, & support our mission. #CancerLobbyDay