7 September
7 September
The Global Coalition for Radiotherapy supports the World Radiotherapy Awareness Day. The Global Coalition for Radiotherapy is registered in Geneva, Switzerland. CHE-206.136.047.
World Radiotherapy Awareness Day
One voice for radiotherapy
Welcome! We are excited that you want to be part of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD). Join our radiotherapy community to raise awareness about this important, life-saving cancer treatment.
TESTIMONIALS
“We can work towards a future where every patient with cancer in Africa has access to the life saving treatment they deserve. Together let us make World Radiotherapy [Awareness] Day a catalyst for action, and a symbol of hope for all Africans impacted by cancer.”
Solomon Kibudde
Uganda Cancer Institute, Uganda
TESTIMONIALS
"I am proud to support World Radiotherapy Awareness Day, launching on September 7th. This global initiative raises awareness of radiotherapy’s essential role in cancer care and advocates for equity, safety, and access for all, no matter the patient’s location or background."
HRH Princess Dina Mired
EORTC Honorary President, Jordan
TESTIMONIALS
“Radiotherapy cured my stage four HPV-related throat cancer over 13 years ago. As a patient I learnt that radiotherapy is equally important to survival as surgery and chemotherapy. Yet most people know nothing about it. Celebrating this international day will spread the word that modern, precise radiotherapy is a vital treatment tool that cancer patients should discuss with their doctors.”
Julie McCrossin
Patient Voice, Australia
TESTIMONIALS
“Awareness alone is not enough. We must speak up, take action and push for change. WRAD gives a chance to amplify our message, engage our voices and inspire action.”
Barbara Jereczek-Fossa
President Elect of ESTRO, Italy
TESTIMONIALS
“My understanding of radiation therapy was limited to what I’d learned on the job over the last few years. But in 2023, my understanding changed dramatically and became first-hand knowledge as I was diagnosed with cancer. My colleagues and I at the American Society for Radiation Oncology are firm believers in educating the public about the power and impact of radiation therapy, and I know that I have radiation therapy to thank for curing my cancer."
Jeff White
Patient Voice, US
TESTIMONIALS
"Most people think about clinical trials as involving drugs or medicines. However, evidence from clinical trials in radiotherapy have underpinned patient care for many decades and has been vital in developing new types of radiotherapy and innovative ways to deliver it for different types of cancer. Now we can personalize and continuously improve patients’ treatment experiences and quality of life, as well as their cancer outcomes.”
Prof Puma Sundaresan
President of TransTasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG Cancer Research), Australia
TESTIMONIALS
“I'm living proof really that radiotherapy works, that it gives you both life and it also gives you quality of life, which is just as important.”
Andy Tudor
Patient Representative, UK
TESTIMONIALS
"Medical physicists play a critical role in ensuring treatment quality, patient safety, and technological advancement in radiotherapy. And we hope that through collaboration, training, and also innovation, we are committed to make radiotherapy safer and more effective for all patients."
Zulaikha Jamalludin
Medical Physicist, and Representative for the Malaysian Association of Medical Physics, Malaysia
TESTIMONIALS
"Radiotherapy remains significantly under-recognized in our region—not just among the general public, but also within academic circles, where it often receives minimal attention. Media coverage is insufficient as well; most individuals lack a clear understanding of radiation as a professional field or its critical function within healthcare. Addressing this gap will likely require more robust collaboration with other organizations, to effectively communicate and emphasize the importance of radiotherapy."
Saad Alrashidi
President, Middle East Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (MESTRO), Saudi Arabia
TESTIMONIALS
"All of us at ASTRO believe in the power of radiation therapy to cure and treat cancers. We want every patient to feel confident about this safe and effective treatment. We are proud to support this global RT awareness effort."
Sameer Keole
President, American Society for Radiation Oncology, US
Latest Events
Monash Connect with Practice
3 SEPTEMBER 2025
A series of educational seminars are being facilitated by medical radiation professionals and hosted by Monash’s Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (DMIRS) with the aim to promote the sharing of radiation therapy practice to enhance student and practitioner learning. Online via Zoom.
WRAD Lecture, Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Cameroon
4 SEPTEMBER 2025
Raising our voices for increasing access to radiotherapy in Cameroon
Sydney West Radiation Oncology Network Donuts for WRAD
2 SEPTEMBER & 4 SEPTEMBER
The entire Sydney West radiation oncology team will celebrate the inaugural WRAD with a 'donut and decorations' morning tea events. Two dates for each department: Westmead and Blacktown Rad Onc Departments Australia
WRAD Coffee and cake (Swedish fika)
5 SEPTEMBER 2025
The Karolinska University Hospital, Radiotherapy Department is hosting a WRAD Event: Coffee and cake (Swedish fika)
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