Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators

September 1, 2026 By Tammy McCausland Because prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men—skin cancer comes in first place1—communicating the ins and outs of screening tests is an important aspect of September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.2 Early detection makes a successful outcome for a cancer diagnosis more likely. Knowing your risk factors is a key consideration for when to start screening, and how often to schedule which type of testing.

August 1, 2026 By Tammy McCausland Breast cancer research gets the spotlight on August 18, designated as World Breast Cancer Research Day as a way to underscore progress in the fight against the most common cancer among women and the smaller percentage of men who develop the disease.1 The 18th day of the 8th month—a reminder of the 1 in 8 women who will develop breast cancer in their lifetime—also serves to highlight recent advances in prevention, diagnostics and treatment.

July 1, 2026 By Tammy McCausland Sarcoma, often called the “forgotten cancer,” is rare, typically misdiagnosed, and not well known to the public. Every July, the sarcoma community wears yellow to raise awareness.

June 1, 2026 By Tammy McCausland Progress in early detection and advances in treatment have produced a growing population of cancer survivors who are living longer, an achievement celebrated each June during National Cancer Survivors Month.

April 1, 2026 By Tammy McCausland Each May, the United States observes National Cancer Research Month, an initiative of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) that highlights the lifesaving power of scientific discovery.1 This year’s theme is “United by Cancer Research.”1 Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the United States.

March 1, 2026 By Tammy McCausland March is Women’s History Month, “a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society”1 that “has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.”1 March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD), “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.”2 In radiation oncology, International WD is an opportunity to celebrate women who have advanced and continue to advance the...

April 1, 2026 By Tammy McCausland Every April, Testicular Cancer Awareness Month provides an opportunity to highlight one of the most common—yet most beatable—cancers affecting young men.

March 1, 2026 By Tammy McCausland March is Women’s History Month, “a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society”1 that “has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.”1 March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD), “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.”2 In radiation oncology, International WD is an opportunity to celebrate women who have advanced and continue to advance the...

February 1, 2026 By Tammy McCausland February is National Cancer Prevention Month.

By Tammy McCausland There are two main categories of lung cancer: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which includes approximately 85 percent of cases, and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), which accounts for approximately 15 percent of cases. The (ACS) estimates there will be about 226,650 new lung cancer cases in 2025 and about 124,730 deaths.1 Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women.