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TOGA @togaanz.bsky.social · 11d

💰 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 💰
2025 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity
Closing date: 4 February 2026
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GO5855 MRFF 2022 Frontier Health and Medical Research Grant Opportunity
Closing date: 31 March 2026
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to Prof Jarad Martin & the TROG 18.01 NINJA team on a great presentation at #ASTRO25 this week, highlighting a novel approach to clinical trial QA, successfully integrating knowledge-based real-time planning into the assessment of clinical plans. trog.com.au/trials/trog-...

Prof Jarrad Martin presentation at #ASTRO 25 on the TROG NIJNA trial QA approach

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 11d

Researchers @curtinuniversity.bsky.social are inviting ROs & RTs in Australia to help inform training to improve support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people undergoing RT, by completing this survey. A prize draw for 2x$50 vouchers closes 6 Oct.
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Radiation therapy health professionals survey invitation

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 12d

As we come to the end of Prostate Cancer Month, we chatted to Prof Wee Long Ong, Chair of the TROG Genitourinary Working Party, about his own prostate cancer research, and how the working party is progressing research in this important area.
trog.com.au/focus-on-tro...

Prof Wee Long Ong, Chair of the TROG Genitourinary (GU) Working Party

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 17d

Did you celebrate World Radiotherapy Awareness Day this month? Read about how the TROG staff and our members marked the day to spread the word about the vital impact of radiotherapy.
trog.com.au/trog-members...

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 17d

Congrats to Prof Wee Loon Ong on the $1.9m MRFF grant to extend the international NRG-GU013 HIGH FIVE trial into use of SBRT for high-risk prostate cancer to Australia, accelerating translation of findings. TROG is excited to be running the Australian arm of the trial.
trog.com.au/1-9-million-...

Prof Wee Loon Ong who received a $1.9 grant for a trial into prostate cancer radiotherapy.

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 19d

Congrats @petermaccc.bsky.social on this impressive ranking.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre @petermaccc.bsky.social · Sep 11

Peter Mac has been rated the 14th best cancer hospital in the world in Newsweek’s 'World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026' rankings. Peter Mac was the only Australian hospital to rank in the world’s top 100 for oncology. Read more here - t.co/1uH5alMo0G

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OncoDaily @oncodaily.bsky.social · 26d

Radiotherapy for Thymus Tumors: Types, Success Rate, Side Effects And More

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#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #Radiotherapy #ThymusTumors

Radiotherapy for Thymus Tumors: Types, Success Rate, Side Effects And More - OncoDaily

Radiotherapy for Thymus Tumors: Types, Success Rate, Side Effects And More / cancer, Oncology, radiation oncology, radiotherapy, thymic carcinoma, thymoma

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 19d

Can you help us cover 15,560km this October and honour the 15,560 people who've taken part in our clinical trials? Join our Km's for Cancer Research challenge, to raise awareness & funds for our vital research advancing #radiation therapy.
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 24d

Don't miss out on sharing your research and insights into radiation medicine - submit your abstract now for our 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting being held in Melbourne.
www.trogasm.com.au/abstracts

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 24d

New guidelines for PMRT are a game-changer! They provide a clear roadmap for oncologists who need radiation therapy, with a preference for moderate hypofractionation and DIBH for tissue sparing. Read the full article: brnw.ch/21wVRpN

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TOGA @togaanz.bsky.social · 24d

TOGA's 2025 Post WCLC Symposium brings you key insights, trial updates, and expert discussions from the World Conference on Lung Cancer.

📅 Date: September 23
⏰ Time: 6:30 - 8:15pm AEST
📍 Location: Online

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 24d

Are you a radiation therapist, medical physicist or radiation oncologist keen to advance your clinical trial research? Registration is now open for our popular Technical Research Workshop on Tuesday 17 March 2026, kicking off our 2026 ASM in Melbourne.
Register now at: www.trogasm.com.au/workshops

TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · Sep 11

Do you want to share your research with the radiation medicine professionals from across Australia and New Zealand? Submit your abstract now for our 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, 17-20 March, in Melbourne. Find out more: www.trogasm.com.au/abstracts

TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · Sep 9

Sharing a starter pack for everyone interested in cancer research - especially the exciting field of radiation oncology research. go.bsky.app/96dkvet

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · Sep 9

Abstract submissions are now open for our 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting being held in Melbourne, 17-20 March. Submit your abstract before 3 October, to showcase your research to radiation medicine professionals from across Australia and New Zealand.
www.trogasm.com.au/abstracts

TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · Sep 8

We want to say thank you to medical oncologist A/Prof James Lynam from Calvary Mater Newcastle, for his many contributions to the TROG Scientific Committee (TSC). A/Prof Lynam recently stepped down from the TSC, having served on the Committee since 2019. trog.com.au/committee-me...

Thank you to A/Prof James Lynam for serving on the TROG Scientific Committee

TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · Sep 4

It's not too early to plan your professional development for next year. We're excited to have opened registration for our Annual Scientific Meeting being held in Melbourne in March 2026. Get in now for Early Bird rates. www.trogasm.com.au

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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · Sep 3

“If future patients knew the real truth about #radiation, they would be less scared about treatment.”

[☝️92% of pts tx with breast conservation & 81% who had mastectomy for #breastcancer agreed with this] #bcsm #radonc

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The patient's perspective on breast radiotherapy: Initial fears and expectations versus reality

Radiotherapy (RT) for breast cancer is associated with significant baseline fears and misconceptions that influence treatment decision making. However, herein, the majority of patients with breast ca...

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ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology @myesmo.bsky.social · Sep 3

📣 #ESMO25: New programme tracks. New perspectives. Exceptional scientific exchange.
👉Register now and benefit from preferential rates.

⏰Late registration deadline: 10 September 2025

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · Sep 3

Showcase your expertise to leaders in the international GU scientific community & generate fresh collaborations by sharing your research at #GU26—The Place to Be Heard.

Submit an abstract to our 2026 ASCO Genitourinary Symposium by the Oct 21 deadline: brnw.ch/21wVrHY

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're supporting World Radiotherapy Awareness Day coming up on 7 September, to improve awareness and access to this life-saving cancer treatment both in Australia and globally. Get behind this great initiative:
www.worldradiotherapy.org

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ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology @myesmo.bsky.social · Sep 1

🤖 #ESMOAI25: Join M. Crispin Ortuzar, R. Fehrmann and J. Kather at this global event to learn, connect and lead the future of oncology. Are you ready? Submit your abstract and be part of the future! #HealthAI

⏰Abstract submission deadline: 2 September 2025

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · Sep 1

We want to say thanks to medical physicist Professor Peter Greer from Calvary Mater Newcastle for his many contributions to TROG, especially as a member & Chair of the New Techniques & Technology Committee (NTTC). Read about Prof Greer's work & all Committee updates: trog.com.au/committee-me...

Thank you to Prof Peter Greer for contributions to TROG Cancer Research

TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · Aug 27

We want to say a huge thank you to A/Prof Fiona Hegi-Johnson, for her many years of valuable contributions as Chair of the TROG Lung Working Party. Read about her contributions and all our committee updates: trog.com.au/committee-me...

Thank you to A/Prof Fiona Hegi-Johnson, stepping down as Chair of TROG Lung Working Party

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