RCT Structured exercise for colon cancer OS HR 0.63 (0.43 to 0.94) Wow. Should we extrapolate to rectal also and send patients for this? Dr. Nina Niu Sanford Dr Amol Akhade Seems like no downside really nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

NSABP B51 57.7% BCT rate. So almost 2/3 of the “no RT” arm actually had RT to the breast. Although not designed to address regional, with 3D conv fx WBI+boost there would have been meaningful dose to most of axilla -possibly to SCV and IMC-for many of those patients.

#JOCB 2/2025 issue contains #breastcancer #IMRT vs. #brachytherapy #boost investigation lnkd.in/dx8uBmTY #EBRT and #interstitial #BT deformable #image #registration #DIR for #HeadAndNeck #SCC lnkd.in/dauUa-vZ #qualitycontrol #NSCLC #VirtualReality #VR #KounisSyndrom

#ABSBrachy25 kicks off with American Brachy president Mira Keyes and special guest ASTRO president Sameer Keole! Moving forward together #radonc

Excited to serve as the Gyn Track Chair for the 2025 American Brachy Annual Meeting. Grateful to Program leadership Andrew Farach, MD, marisa kollmeier, Track Vice-Chair Elizabeth Kidd for their leadership and collaboration. Looking forward to an inspiring #ABSBrachy25! 💫

Thrilled to share that I just spoke at ABS 2025 Annual Conference! Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined the session.🌟 Your presence made it special! - via #Whova event app

This study evaluated dosimetry and clinical correlations between intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) boost and image-guided multicatheter interstitial brachytherapy (MIBT) boost, termedia.pl/Comprehensive-…

Cedric Peters Jeff Ryckman Donald J. Trump issued an EO on this last month “the NRC shall reconsider reliance on the linear no-threshold (LNT) model for radiation exposure and the “as low as reasonably achievable” standard, which is predicated on LNT.” whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…

A big congratulations to Dr. Mira Keyes on completing her term as President of American Brachy, and a warm welcome to DrKamrava as he begins his leadership journey. #ABSBrachy25 #ThisIsBrachytherapy #Brachytherapy

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025–2026 ABS Board of Directors and Officers! Your leadership will shape the future of brachytherapy, and we’re excited for what’s ahead. 💙 DrKamrava Peter Rossi marisa kollmeier #Brachytherapy #ThisisBrachytherapy #BrachytherapyLeadership

DID THE VERSION OF THE SENATE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL INCLUDE A PHYSICIAN INCREASE IN PAYMENT? YES, The Senate version of the "big, beautiful bill" recently passed includes a provision for a 2.5% increase to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, specifically for 2026. Notably, this

Joint ABS/GEC-ESTRO Consensus Statement on the objectives of training in brachytherapy for physicians A lot to learn.... If looking for resources on BT lectures to help can access them from CBG: cbg.wildapricot.org/page-1075361 Brachyterra also w good free education resources

Patients who receive #brachytherapy often say it's not just treatment—it’s a second chance at life. We honor their courage & the care teams guiding them every step of the way. Share your story or tag someone who inspires you. bit.ly/4nQ5b4N #ThisIsBrachytherapy #cancer

Luna, a 9-year-old Husky, was paraplegic from a spinal tumor. After receiving SRT (20.01 Gy in 3 fx), she responded well and can walk again. Although Luna is still receiving chemo, she continues to do well. Learn more about RT for pet cancer ➡️ bit.ly/46oIlIt 🐾

On this Global Day of Recognition, we honor the precision of #brachytherapy—a highly focused form of #RadiationTherapy that targets tumors directly, enhancing effectiveness while protecting healthy tissue. #ThisIsBrachytherapy #CancerAwareness #BrachytherapyAwarenessDay

🎗 17th of July is Brachytherapy Awareness Day! 🎗 A day to recognize the life-saving potential of one of the most precise and effective forms of cancer treatment—hashtag#brachytherapy.American Brachytherapy Society UroGec ESTRO OncoDaily ASTRO

Proud of American Brachy on brachytherapy awareness day. Love the mission statement: A society of interventional radiation oncologists and allied professionals delivering precise, high-dose radiation to cure cancer. DrKamrava Andrew Farach, MD marisa kollmeier Sushil

Dr. Nina Niu Sanford I usually quote this data: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25534376/

John David Aaron Bush, MD Sameer Keole Shane Neibart Arro abdulrehman ASTRO DrKamrava Andrew Farach, MD Thanks! Agree, good discussion. And I repeat: very important to keep skills like brachytherapy alive through education. Keep teaching!! Huge fan of American Brachy helping with the education

The Lancet Oncology: 80% of cancer drug trials in China (2017–2021) had design flaws that could affect results. 70% of #lungcancer trials take place in China, the US & Japan - leaving Europe reliant on results from elsewhere. This is why Europe must urgently strengthen trial