The 58th ASTRO Annual Meeting

Rajiv Dahiya, MD, is a radiation oncologist with more than two decades of medical experience. In addition to practicing his specialty at Premier Cancer Centers in Dallas, TX, Dr. Raj Dahiya is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

ASTRO is made up of more than 10,000 medical professionals in the field of radiation treatment, a community that, together, annually treats more than a million patients suffering from cancer. 

Each year, ASTRO hosts an annual meeting attended by more than 11,000 individuals. The 58th installment took place in September 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts, and focused on “Enhancing Value, Improving Outcomes.” Over the course of five days, the annual meeting offered educational workshops and seminars, networking receptions, panels, and an exhibition. 

In addition to presidential symposiums, which examined value in radiation oncology and comparison of treatment modalities, the event held sessions on hematology, innovative technologies in physics, palliative care, and the effect of radiation on tissue.

Participants also had the opportunity to attend specialized sessions studying aspects of individual cancer diagnoses such as cervical, prostate, bladder, lung, and head and neck cancers. 

The 59th ASTRO annual meeting – “The Healing Art and Science of Radiation Oncology” – will take place September 24-27, 2017, in San Diego, California.

ASTRO 2016 Annual Meeting for Radiation Oncologists

In 2016, Dr. Raj Dahiya joined the staff of Premier Cancer Centers in Dallas, Texas, where he practices as a radiation oncologist. Active in the medical industry, Dr. Raj Dahiya belongs to multiple organizations, including the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology.

The American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) began in 1958 and has developed into a world leader in the field with more than 10,500 members. Altogether, the ASTRO membership treats an estimated one million patients with various forms of cancer on a yearly basis. In an effort to advance the impact of radiation oncology, ASTRO holds a conference each year to unite physicians, nurses, and scientists.

Touted as the most important meeting of its kind, the 2016 Annual Meeting will take place September 25-28, 2016, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. An expected 1,700 paper posters will complement a full schedule of clinical trial and oral abstract sessions, and attendees will have countless networking opportunities. For registration information, visit www.astro.org.