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Expanding Our Reach: One Voice, Many Languages
We are excited to announce that our WRAD campaign logo is available in Spanish! This milestone was made possible thanks to the generous support of Joaquín Carlos Ferrer Criado, the GCR Resident Partner Co-Chair, and the Sociedad Uruguaya de Radioterapia Clínica Oncológica (SURCO).
Sep 4, 20251 min read


WRAD Event: Cancer Voices South Australia
Cancer Voices South Australia, along with the radiotherapy team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, hosted a guided tour of a radiotherapy bunker. The tour group were primarily cancer researchers who have never seen a LINAC.
Aug 30, 20251 min read


WRAD Featured in Radiotherapy UK News
We’re pleased to share that WRAD has been featured in Radiotherapy UK’s News. Sarah Quinlan, Radiotherapy UK Charity Director and member of the WRAD Committee, shares the importance of highlighting radiotherapy treatment, and recognizing the expertise of the professionals who deliver it.
Aug 27, 20251 min read


One Voice for Radiotherapy: WRAD Resource Toolkit Now Available
Amplify your voice with our Resource Toolkit, packed with ready-to-use graphics, post templates, and fact-based messages. It’s never been easier to share your support for World Radiotherapy Awareness Day.
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Supporting Cancer Care in Uganda: Radiotherapy Training at UCI
World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) is honored to have the support of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). They have provided us with beautiful photos and videos from a recent project led by Dr Solomon Kibudde, Radiation Oncologist, UCI and Katie Wakeham, Clinical Oncologist and WRAD Co-Chair.
Aug 24, 20253 min read


WRAD Event: Tanzania Fun Run
Kicking off their World Radiotherapy Awareness Day Campaign, our radiotherapy colleagues in Tanzania participated in a Fun Run. This past June, they laced up their shoes and hit the pavement for those living with cancer.
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Raising Awareness for Radiotherapy: Why it matters
At the BIR Conference in London, Dr. Katie Wakeham underscored the vital role of radiotherapy in cancer treatment. One of the key highlights of her presentation was the launch of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD), an initiative aimed at increasing global awareness of radiotherapy's impact on cancer care.
Aug 13, 20252 min read


WRAD Event: Students Step Into the World of Radiotherapy
Ahead of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day, students at the University of Sydney Westmead School had the opportunity to participate in an...
Aug 6, 20253 min read


One Voice for Radiotherapy Publication featured by ASTRO
We’re pleased to share that WRAD has been featured in the latest edition of ASTROnews . The article highlights our efforts to provide a...
Jul 10, 20251 min read


World Radiotherapy Awareness Day launches this year: Join the movement
The WRAD Committee held a virtual planning meeting on 14 March 2025, to support the global initiative for World Radiotherapy Awareness...
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Historic initiative launched at London Global Cancer Week
The first official meeting to establish a World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) took place at Conway Hall during London Global Cancer...
Jul 10, 20251 min read
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