| Synopsis of history of American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 1958-2008. | |
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PMID: 18793950 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: To provide a synopsis of the history of the association of radiation oncologists in the United States, currently known as the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), with the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the organization. METHODS AND MATERIALS: The history of ASTRO, from its beginning as the American Club of Therapeutic Radiologists, is the subject of a book that is to be released with the occasion of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Society in 2008. This book was prepared by members of ASTRO's History Committee and History Working Subcommittee. The source material for the book was the archives of the Society and recorded interviews, conducted by members of the subcommittee, of members of the Society and of the past and present Society staff. The book was also based on previously published material. This article used the source material used for the Society anniversary book. RESULTS: This synopsis of the history of the Society will provide a source of reference for anyone interested in the history of the Society from its foundation in 1958 to the present, 2008. |
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Authors:
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Gustavo S Montana |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics Volume: 72 ISSN: 0360-3016 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. Publication Date: 2008 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-16 Completed Date: 2008-10-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7603616 Medline TA: Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 315-22 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. gustavo.montana@duke.edu |
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History, 20th Century History, 21st Century Periodicals as Topic / history Radiation Oncology / history Radiology / history* Radiotherapy / history Societies, Medical / history* United States |
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