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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO 2011) is accepting applications for Survivor Circle grants from cancer support organizations in the Miami area through June 4, 2011.

The 2011 Annual Meeting scientific program, presented by preeminent clinicians and researchers, is designed to disseminate the latest scientific findings and technical advances.

A sample of the topics to be covered includes presentations on molecular and radiation biology, translational research, standard, investigational and experimental therapeutics, image guided radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, treatment planning, alternative fractionation, and emerging technologies. Specific clinical areas include breast, central nervous system,gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecological, head and neck, informatics and bioinformatics, lung, lymphoma, musculoskeletal,nonmalignant disease, and pediatric cancer. Palliation, side effects and survivorship issues will be addressed as well as areas of health policy and socioeconomics.

The Annual Meeting will feature a continued emphasis on quality and safety issues in the delivery of radiation therapy in the areasof radiation therapy treatment techniques, equipment, terminology and professional responsibilities. These will address a specific, documented and clinically important practice gap in physician knowledge and competence.

Source: ASTRO 2011