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7 September

7 September

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7 September

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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting

SEPTEMBER 27 ‒ OCTOBER 1, 2025

The world’s leading scientific event in radiation oncology, taking place in San Francisco, USA

UCLH Proton Beam Therapy Study Day

4 OCTOBER 2025

Join us for an in-depth introduction to the UK’s national Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) strategy, designed for professionals working in oncology and radiotherapy. This interactive day will explore the key differences between PBT and conventional radiotherapy, walk through the patient pathway and support services, and highlight clinical outcomes and current PBT trials.

GYN & Prostate Workshop, a Hands-on Approach from Fundamentals to Advanced Practice

OCTOBER 15 - 18, 2025

GYN & Prostate Brachytherapy Hands-On Workshop; an educational event designed for radiation oncology professionals seeking to deepen their clinical skills and expand their knowledge in interventional brachytherapy

SIOP Congress in Amsterdam

OCTOBER 20-23, 2025

The Annual Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP 2025): Talk from Mark Gaze as part of PROS session

WRAD/Targeting Cancer FunRun

25 OCTOBER 2025

At the 2025 RANZCR Annual Scientific Meeting, radiation oncologists, radiologists along with the local community will join together for a fun run.

AORTIC International Conference

NOVEMBER 2 - 5, 2025

International Conference on Cancer, in Hammamet, Tunisia, featuring a WRAD Forum.

The Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) hosts the 2025 CCHIO & WAIO Joint Congress

NOVEMBER 6-10, 2025

The 2025 Chinese Congress on Holistic Integrative Oncology (2025CCHIO) in conjunction with the 1st Congress of World Association for Integrative Oncology (WAIO). “Cancer Control, Winning in Integrative”

British Institute of Radiology (BIR), Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting

12 FEBRUARY 2026

An annual meeting bringing together national and international experts in the field of radiotherapy and oncology. Meeting will include a presentation about WRAD.

WRAD Celebration at SEETRO Congress

19 SEPTEMBER 2025

We will celebrating WRAD at the SEETRO open ceremony with a presentation from Prof Michelle Leech, WRAD founding committee member.

Precision with Protection: Radiotherapy for a Safer Tomorrow

17 SEPTEMBER 2025

GAMPER Webinar on World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) 2025: A global forum bringing together experts to highlight precision and radiation safety in radiotherapy for safer, more effective cancer treatment.

World Radiotherapy Awareness Day 2025: Elevating Standards of Care in Paediatrics Radiotherapy

12 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Singapore Society of Radiographers presents a special focus on paediatric radiotherapy for this month's CPE event.

The 5th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care

11 SEPTEMBER 2025

UCI-PCAU conference is designed to provide and share the latest information and developments on cancer and palliative care to all the scientists, academicians, researchers and students who are involved in cancer and palliative care.

Radiotherapy Open Day

11 SEPTEMBER 2025

Interactive tour of the facilities to include CT, mask making, dosimetry planning, brachytherapy and treatment demos. Followed by story telling from three previous patients on their experiences on radiotherapy. Open to patients, families, carers, support groups and medical and allied health colleagues.

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Coffee & Catch-up: Discover World Radiotherapy Awareness Day

11 SEPTEMBER 2025

Radiotherapy UK and the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy are hosting an online coffee and catch-up to learn more about World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD).

The 5th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care

11 SEPTEMBER 2025

UCI-PCAU conference is designed to provide and share the latest information and developments on cancer and palliative care to all the scientists, academicians, researchers and students who are involved in cancer and palliative care.

Advancing Radiography & Radiotherapy with AI – Smarter Imaging, Smarter Treatment

11 SEPTEMBER 2025

KDU IRC 2025: Pre-Conference Workshop (In-Person)
Time: 08:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Auditorium, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital, Sri Lanka
Click the link below for more information (available only within Sri Lanka)

World Radiotherapy Awareness Day 2025: Radiotherapy Unit Open Day

10 SEPTEMBER 2025

Hospital Fatimah, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia presents: Radiotherapy Unit Open Day in conjunction with World Radiotherapy Awareness Day

Radiotherapy Themed Bake Sale

8 SEPTEMBER 2025

East of England Radiotherapy Network is hosting an internal radiotherapy themed bake sale open to staff and patients to enter. Voting starts on Mon, 8 Sept. See photos and cast your vote at the link below.

World Radiotherapy Awareness Day Celebrations: Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre

8 SEPTEMBER 2025

Bringing together Oncologist, specialist, patients, and patient advocates to create awareness about role of Radiotherapy in cancer care. (Mumbai, India)

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St George Cancer Care Centre: Celebrating World Radiotherapy Awareness Day

8 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Rad Onc Staff at the St George Cancer Care Centre will celebrate World Radiotherapy Awareness Day with special WRAD Activities: Morning tea, wearing a WRAD badge, and wearing orange to raise awareness for radiotherapy.

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Nyílt Nap / Open Day - WRAD Cafe and Networking Event

8 SEPTEMBER 2025

Let's meet, have coffee and eat scones (local cheese/savory shortbread) at Hungary's youngest radiotherapy center in Salgótarján - after a short insight into our all-day work, you will have the opportunity to view the radiotherapy equipment park on a guided bunker-tour and celebrate World Radiotherapy Awareness Day together.

Radiation Therapy Matters- Patient Stories that Inspire

8 SEPTEMBER 2025

This public information booth, organised by the Discipline of Radiation Therapy at Trinity College Dublin in collaboration with our Patient and Public Involvement group, aims to raise awareness of radiation therapy, enhance public understanding of how it works, and highlight patients’ lived experiences of treatment.

WRAD Coffee and Cake Networking Event

8 SEPTEMBER 2025

In this networking event, we will showcase radiation therapy to colleagues within Trinity St. James's Cancer Institute as well as the wider Irish cancer community.

Visualizing the "Art of Precision"

1 SEPTEMBER - 7 SEPTEMBER

At Elekta, WRAD is celebrated through a creative challenge that invites employees to express the importance of radiation therapy through art. The focus is on visualizing the "art of precision" which is a theme that aligns with Elekta’s purpose to bring hope to everyone dealing with cancer, and highlights the critical role of radiation therapy in improving patients’ lives.

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Celebrating WRAD: Co-workers Meeting

7 SEPTEMBER 2025

Outdoor yoga session, kicking ball, lunch and commemorative photograph. Event by Física Médica RT IMSS Puebla. Location: Parque Ecológico, Puebla city

Official launch of Asia and Middle Society of Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology (AMSTRO) on World Radiotherapy Awareness Day!

7 SEPTEMBER 2025

We are excited to announce a webinar to officially launch the Asia and Middle Society of Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology (AMSTRO) on World Radiotherapy Awareness Day!

Image X Institute WRAD Linac-Building Party

7 SEPTEMBER 2025

Radiotherapy researchers at Image X Institute will be celebrating WRAD25 by competing to see who can build the best Linac out of cardboard and craft materials. This is an internal event, but we invite anyone to join in by tagging us online with your own cardboard linacs!

The 8th Annual Scientific Conference & AGM of the Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria (ARCON)

SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

The ARCON Conference will present a special talk about WRAD.

WRAD Media Voices: Kaposvár, Hungary

SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 12. 2025

The radiation oncology team at Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital in Somogy County, Hungary, is celebrating WRAD with a series of podcast discussions, television interviews, radio appearances, and social media activities aimed at the general public.

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Health Sciences University Bournemouth: Celebrating Radiotherapy Awareness day

6 SEPTEMBER 2025

Raising awareness of Radiotherapy, promoting WRAD and Therapeutic Radiography as a profession at Health Sciences University open day.

Radiotherapy Open Day: Royal Derby Hospital

6 SEPTEMBER 2025

Radiotherapy open day to promote radiotherapy as a profession, opportunity to see the technology used and find out about the courses on offer.

Big Walk for Radiotherapy Awareness in Namibia

6 SEPTEMBER 2025

Public branded walk to raise awareness about radiotherapy and its role in cancer treatment.

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Beam Team: Lighting up World Radiotherapy Awareness Day

5 SEPTEMBER 2025

Our amazing radiation therapists, physicists and clinical crew gathered at our Edge Linac to celebrate World Radiotherapy Awareness Day and highlight to vital role of radiation therapy in cancer treatment.

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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Radiotherapy Talks

5 SEPTEMBER 2025

Introductory talks on radiation therapy aimed at the general public. Event by Física Médica RT IMSS Puebla. At the Hospital Auditorium (IMSS "Manuel Ávila Camacho")

WRAD Morning tea and Career's Day at Palmerston North Hospital

4 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Radiation Oncology Team at Palmerston North Hospital will celebrate World Radiotherapy Awareness Day with dress up, morning tea, and will show case material at the hospital Career's Day (12:00 - 2:00 pm)

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WRAD Morning Tea at Kathleen Kilgour Centre, Tauranga, New Zealand

4 SEPTEMBER 2025

New Zealand radiation therapists led a team effort to celebrate the impact of radiotherapy through a morning tea and cutting of a spectacular WRAD cake.

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WRAD lecture, Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Cameroon

4 SEPTEMBER 2025

Raising our voices for increasing access to radiotherapy in Cameroon.

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Rise for Radiotherapy: Breakfast & Brain Teasers

4 SEPTEMBER 2025

VisionRT is hosting "Rise for Radiotherapy: Breakfast & Search", a fun morning of good food and a radiotherapy-themed word search to raise awareness and celebrate World Radiotherapy Awareness Day.

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

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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.

ISRRT Webinar: Celebrating World Radiotherapy Awareness Day

3 SEPTEMBER 2025

ISRRT presents a webinar for World Radiotherapy Awareness Day 2025.

Cancer Voices SA Walk & Talk Researchers Group - Royal Adelaide Hospital Radiation Bunker Tour

27 AUGUST 2025

Cancer Voices SA, along with the radiotherapy team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, are hosting a guided tour of a radiotherapy bunker. Our tour group are primarily cancer researchers who have never seen a LINAC.

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University of Sydney medical student WRAD Event

JULY 2025

Medical Student WRAD Event

Tanzania Fun Run

JUNE 2025

Kicking off their World RT Awareness Day Campaign, RT Colleagues in Tanzania participated in a Fun Run

AXREM Radiotherapy Special Focus Group Meeting

JUNE 2025

This partnership event, featured a WRAD presentation from WRAD Co-Chair Sandra Turner

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Event submission

We are keen to hear of any Radiotherapy events taking place around the world. If you are involved in promoting or organizing an event, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Please send us your details via the form opposite, and we will aim to include your event in our list.

Many thanks.

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