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More than 60 people from underserved communities took part in an educational programme focused on lung cancer, early diagnosis and the role of radiotherapy. Bringing the WRAD message into the community The Global Association of Radiation Therapists (GART) marked World Lung Cancer Day by delivering a community awareness programme at Nakki Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, on 1 August 2026. Organised in collaboration with Vriddha Mitra, a flagship programme of SCHOOL (Society of Community Health Oriented Operational Links), the initiative supported the World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) mission to improve public understanding of cancer care and amplify “One Voice for Radiotherapy.” The activity was shared by WRAD Regional Champion for India, Subrata Roy, as part of GART’s continuing commitment to translating WRAD’s global objectives into meaningful community-based education across India. Raising awareness of lung cancer The educational session introduced participants to the early signs and symptoms of lung cancer, its major risk factors and the importance of seeking timely medical advice. Participants were encouraged not to delay seeking medical attention when experiencing concerning symptoms. They also received information about regional facilities offering cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment. Improving understanding of radiotherapy A central part of the programme focused on the important role of radiotherapy in modern cancer care. Participants learned that approximately one in every two people diagnosed with cancer will require radiotherapy at some point during their treatment. The session explained how modern radiotherapy technologies can precisely target cancerous tissue while limiting radiation exposure to surrounding healthy organs. Its different roles in curing cancer, controlling disease, relieving symptoms and improving quality of life were also discussed. By addressing common myths and misconceptions about radiation treatment, the programme aimed to reduce fear and help people make better-informed decisions about their care. Cancer Awareness Kits containing clear, accessible educational materials were distributed to all participants. These resources will enable attendees to share accurate information with their families and wider communities, extending the programme’s impact beyond the event itself. Collaboration supporting greater access to information The awareness programme was delivered by Dr Rajiv Kumar Singh and Mr Kamal Kaushik, representing GART, together with Mr Vaibhav, representing SCHOOL. Throughout the session, they engaged directly with participants and answered questions about lung cancer and its treatment. The initiative demonstrates how collaboration between professional organisations, community programmes and WRAD Regional Champions can bring reliable cancer information to people who may otherwise have limited access to it. Through its continuing collaboration with WRAD, GART plans to expand these community initiatives and help the message of “One Voice for Radiotherapy” reach more underserved communities across India. Help raise awareness in your community. Explore the WRAD campaign resources and share your WRAD activity on our website.

World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) was featured during the 14th Training Course delivered by Orfit Industries and the POCL Medical Solutions Training School Academy in Mumbai, India, on 26 July 2026. The programme brought together BARC DRP Medical Physics students for a day of expert teaching and hands-on clinical training designed to support the next generation of radiotherapy professionals. Building practical radiotherapy skills Students received training across several important areas of radiotherapy practice, including patient positioning and immobilisation, thermoplastic mask moulding, Vac-Lok preparation, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) positioning solutions, CT simulation workflows and treatment setup techniques. Faculty members also shared practical clinical guidance to help improve setup accuracy, reproducibility, workflow efficiency and patient comfort. Through live demonstrations, product training, interactive discussions and real-time question-and-answer sessions, participants developed their understanding of the complete radiotherapy workflow and gained insights they can apply in future clinical practice. One Voice for Radiotherapy A special part of the programme focused on the WRAD campaign and its theme, One Voice for Radiotherapy. Faculty members and students came together to raise awareness of the vital role radiotherapy plays in cancer care and to recognise the importance of well-educated, highly skilled radiotherapy teams in delivering safe, high-quality treatment. Initiatives such as this help introduce future professionals to the wider global movement supporting greater understanding of radiotherapy, recognition of the people who deliver it and equitable access to treatment. Special thanks to Orfit Industries, POCL Medical Solutions, Dr. Sudesh Deshpande, Prakash Umbarkar -WRAD Regional Champion – India, the entire POCL Medical Solutions team, and all BARC DRP Medical Physics students for their valuable support, contributions and enthusiastic participation in making this WRAD awareness activity a success. Join us for World Radiotherapy Awareness Day on 7 September 2026 and add your voice to the global movement.

Sixty future doctors from the University of Sydney have strengthened their understanding of radiotherapy through a practical education day delivered by the radiation oncology team at Westmead Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District. The participants experienced radiotherapy technology first-hand and learned more about the multidisciplinary professionals involved in planning and delivering treatment. Building radiotherapy knowledge across medicine Radiotherapy plays a vital role in cancer care, with at least one in two people with cancer requiring it as part of their treatment for cure or to improve quality of life. It is also one of the most cost-effective forms of cancer treatment. Despite its importance, radiotherapy is not always well understood outside specialist cancer services. Providing doctors, whether they become GP’s or go into other medical specialities, with the knowledge of radiotherapy treatment, can help ensure patients are better informed and reduce misconceptions. This is particularly important for those who go on to become GPs or cancer specialists, as they are often among the first healthcare professionals’ patients turn to with questions or concerns. A better understanding of radiotherapy can help doctors challenge common misconceptions, explain the treatment process, alleviate anxiety and support timely referrals to radiation oncology services when appropriate. Experiencing radiotherapy technology first-hand During the education day, the doctors explored the advanced technology used in modern radiotherapy and met members of the dedicated, multi-skilled team responsible for delivering safe, high-quality care. This first-hand experience gave them a clearer understanding of how radiotherapy works, the different professionals involved and the contribution the treatment makes to both curing cancer and relieving symptoms. It also demonstrated the importance of education beyond the radiotherapy profession. Increasing awareness among doctors working across different disciplines can help ensure patients receive accurate information and have the opportunity to consider all appropriate treatment options. Supporting better-informed cancer care Initiatives like this contribute to the aims of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day by improving understanding of radiotherapy and recognising the skilled professionals who deliver it. By equipping future doctors with accurate and practical knowledge, medical education can help challenge misconceptions, strengthen referrals and enable patients to feel better informed and supported throughout their cancer care. If you are featuring WRAD at a training day we would love to hear about it You can download resources to support the event Register your event so we can amplify your work

World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) was featured at LISTECHON’26, held at Lisie Hospital in Kochi, India, on 19 July 2026. The conference welcomed 120 delegates and featured 13 guest lectures focused on advances in radiotherapy technology and clinical practice. Radiation Therapists, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Oncology Nurses and Students came together to exchange knowledge and strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration in cancer care. The awareness activity was organised by the Global Association of Radiation Therapists (GART) and coordinated with the support of WRAD Regional Champion for India, Subrata Roy, alongside the GART leadership and LISTECHON’26 Organising Committee. Radiation therapists, students, educators and healthcare professionals took part by displaying WRAD placards and sharing messages highlighting patient-centred care, equitable access to radiotherapy and greater recognition of the professionals who deliver this vital cancer treatment. Ravindran Gopal, Founder and President of GART, said: “World Radiotherapy Awareness Day is more than a celebration, it is a global movement to raise awareness of radiotherapy, recognise the dedication of radiation therapists and advocate for equitable access to quality cancer treatment.” Following the event, Subrata Roy met with the GART leadership to discuss future opportunities to support WRAD through awareness campaigns, educational programmes and collaborations across India. The event demonstrates how WRAD Regional Champions and partner organisations are bringing the campaign to local and professional communities around the world, uniting with One Voice for Radiotherapy. Get involved with WRAD 2026 Join the global movement by planning and registering your own WRAD activity ahead of 7 September 2026.

For many people, radiotherapy is something they know very little about until they, or someone close to them, need treatment. Clinical information plays an essential role in helping patients understand what radiotherapy is and how it works. But hearing directly from someone who has experienced treatment can provide a different kind of understanding: one grounded in personal experience, emotion and reassurance. In the lead up to World Radiotherapy Awareness Day, Julie McCrossin has shared her experience of radiotherapy. Julie talks about what she knew before treatment, what she believes patients should be told and why patient voices are so important to improving awareness of radiotherapy. We have broken down her story into bite size chunks, but you can watch the full video here: What did Julie know before treatment? Before radiotherapy became part of her own cancer care, Julie knew very little about the treatment. Her experience highlights an important challenge. Although radiotherapy is a vital cancer treatment, many people have limited knowledge of it. This can leave patients facing treatment with unanswered questions or ideas shaped by unfamiliarity and misconceptions. Improving public awareness before someone becomes a patient can help radiotherapy feel less unknown if treatment is ever recommended. Helping patients feel better prepared Julie also shares what she believes people should know before beginning radiotherapy. Every patient’s diagnosis, treatment and response will be different, so medical information should always come from their healthcare team. However, patient experiences can complement that clinical guidance by highlighting practical and emotional questions people may want to ask. Clear and accessible information does more than communicate facts. It can help patients feel involved in their care, better prepared for treatment and more confident about asking for further explanation. Why Julie chose to share her experience Speaking about cancer treatment is deeply personal. For Julie, sharing her experience is an opportunity to help others understand radiotherapy and feel less alone. Hearing from someone who has been through treatment can provide reassurance and an honest perspective on some of the emotions surrounding it. Patient stories can create connection and offer support that is different from, but complementary to clinical information. Improving awareness through patient voices Patient stories can reach far beyond those currently receiving treatment. By placing people at the centre of the conversation, personal experiences make radiotherapy more relatable and help wider audiences understand its role in cancer care. They can also challenge misconceptions, reveal where information may be missing and help healthcare professionals and advocacy organisations communicate more clearly. Every patient voice contributes to a fuller and more human understanding of radiotherapy. Your story could help someone else Julie’s final message is an encouragement to others who have experienced radiotherapy to share their stories. Every experience adds another voice to the conversation. Whether shared publicly, within a patient community or directly with someone preparing for treatment, one honest story can provide reassurance, improve understanding and help another person feel less alone. By bringing patient experiences together with the voices of healthcare professionals, advocates and organisations, we can speak with One Voice for Radiotherapy and help ensure patients everywhere feel better informed, supported and understood. Listen or watch Julie’s complete story and her reflections on treatment, patient information and the importance of sharing lived experiences. You can help raise awareness by sharing your radiotherapy story on social media. Take a look at the resources to help you share your story.

The remarkable story behind a date that changed cancer treatment forever. Every year, millions of people around the world receive radiotherapy as part of their cancer treatment. Yet few know that the modern treatment they receive can be traced back to one remarkable day: 7th September 1953. On that day, the world's first patient was treated using a dedicated clinical linear accelerator (linac) at Hammersmith Hospital in London, now part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. That first treatment marked the beginning of a new era in cancer care and is the reason World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) was chosen to be celebrated every year on 7th September. Figure 1 The 8MeV linear accelerator at Hammersmith Hospital with the angle of the roentgen head adjusted to give a beam directed vertically downwards. Today, WRAD brings together healthcare professionals, patients, survivors, carers, researchers and advocates from around the world with One Voice for Radiotherapy. It is a day to celebrate progress, raise awareness and help more people understand the life-changing role radiotherapy plays in treating cancer. A landmark in cancer care Before the first linear accelerator, clinicians only had the ability to treat cancer using low-energy X-ray machines and radioactive materials such as radium and cobalt. These treatments helped many patients, but they were less able to treat cancers deep inside the body while protecting the healthy tissue around them. The introduction of the linear accelerator was a major breakthrough. Developed through collaboration between physicists, engineers and clinicians, the machine installed at Hammersmith Hospital became the first linear accelerator designed specifically for medical use. Instead of relying on a radioactive source, it generated high-energy X-rays electrically, allowing clinicians to target tumours more accurately while reducing unnecessary radiation to healthy tissue. For patients, it offered new hope. For healthcare professionals, it marked the beginning of a new era in cancer treatment and laid the foundations for the radiotherapy technology used around the world today. In 1956, Gordon Isaacs became the first patient in the United States to receive treatment using a medical linear accelerator developed by Henry Kaplan and Stanford physicists. Gordon had retinoblastoma and his right eye had already been removed after the cancer spread. The linac enabled doctors to precisely target the tumour in his remaining left eye while protecting the surrounding healthy tissue. The treatment saved his sight and he retained normal vision in the treated eye.1 Figure 2 Gordon Isaacs, the first patient treated with the linear accelerator for retinoblastoma. Image: National Cancer Institute/Wikimedia Commons, public domain. A machine that changed the future The first linear accelerator was an extraordinary achievement for its time. It introduced innovations that helped improve both treatment quality and patient care, including: Delivering treatment from different angles More accurate patient positioning Better shaping of the radiation beam to protect healthy tissue Faster and easier dose delivery with automated recording to improve consistency and safety Many of these ideas continue to form the foundation of the sophisticated radiotherapy systems used in hospitals today. From one pioneering machine to today's technology The difference between the first linac and the machines used today is remarkable. Modern linear accelerators combine advanced imaging, sophisticated treatment planning, adaptive radiotherapy, stereotactic techniques and increasingly artificial intelligence to deliver highly personalised care. Although the technology has advanced enormously, the goal has remained the same: To deliver the right dose of radiation to the tumour while protecting as much healthy tissue as possible. Figure 3 Latest installation at the Hammersmith Hospital, 2026. Every improvement has been driven by one purpose - to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients. Today, radiotherapy is recommended for around half of all people diagnosed with cancer at some stage during their treatment, making it one of the most important treatments in cancer care. Why this history still matters World Radiotherapy Awareness Day is about much more than remembering an important moment in history. It is about recognising how far radiotherapy has come while acknowledging the work that still lies ahead. Millions of people around the world still do not have timely access to radiotherapy because of shortages in equipment, workforce and healthcare resources. At the same time, many patients know very little about radiotherapy before they need it. Misunderstandings and unnecessary fears continue to exist, despite modern radiotherapy being a safe and effective cancer treatment. By raising awareness, sharing knowledge and celebrating innovation, WRAD aims to help change that. Honouring the people behind the progress Radiotherapy is not just about technology. It is about people. Behind every treatment is a team of dedicated professionals, including radiation oncologists, therapeutic radiographers, medical physicists, dosimetrists, engineers, nurses and researchers. Every day, they continue to improve treatment, advance research and provide compassionate care for patients across the world. Choosing 7th September was never simply about marking the anniversary of a pioneering machine. It was about recognising a moment that transformed cancer treatment and continues to inspire progress today. Every year, World Radiotherapy Awareness Day brings together the global radiotherapy community to celebrate innovation, recognise the professionals who make treatment possible, share the experiences of patients/consumers and survivors and advocate for better awareness and equitable access to radiotherapy. Together, we celebrate how far radiotherapy has come and together, we work towards a future where everyone who needs radiotherapy can access it. If you want to share what you are doing for WRAD, please register your event. This article is based on the historical development of the first clinical linear accelerator described by P. Howard-Flanders in The Development of the Linear Accelerator as a Clinical Instrument (1954). Stanford Medicine News Centre (©2026) ‘Medical Linear Accelerator Celerates 50 Years of Treating Cancer.’

World Radiotherapy Awareness Day held the first of two Regional Champion meetings, scheduled at different times to accommodate participants across multiple time zones. The meeting brought together advocates from across the global radiotherapy community to share ideas and begin planning for 7 September 2026. The meeting marked an important step in building and supporting a strong network of Regional Champions who can help bring WRAD to life within their own countries and communities. Building on WRAD’s first year The meeting opened with a reflection on the impact of the inaugural World Radiotherapy Awareness Day in 2025. The campaign generated more than 350,000 social media interactions and website visits, reached 109 countries, involved 75 national societies and inspired 48 registered events. These achievements demonstrated what is possible when the radiotherapy community speaks with One Voice for Radiotherapy. The Regional Champion network will now help WRAD build on this momentum by adapting the campaign’s global messages to reflect local needs, experiences and priorities. Regional Champions can play a vital role in increasing the visibility of radiotherapy and the professionals who deliver it. They can also help ensure advocacy is culturally relevant, connect WRAD with patient and community organisations, and gather the stories and evidence needed to engage policymakers and funders. From patient events to global advocacy Regional Champions shared a range of ideas for bringing WRAD 2026 to life in their communities. These included patient-focused awareness events featuring patient and survivor stories, educational information about radiotherapy and opportunities to meet members of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Other proposals included professional development events for radiotherapy professionals, policy and infrastructure roundtables and public advocacy campaigns highlighting equitable access to safe, high-quality radiotherapy and the important role of medical physicists in cancer care. Champions also discussed community outreach, podcasts and short educational videos in local languages to address misconceptions, overcome cultural and language barriers and amplify the experiences of people in low- and middle-income countries. Together, these ideas showed that there is no single way to participate in WRAD. Activities can be large or small, from international webinars and policy discussions to hospital displays, patient conversations, community events and social media posts. WRAD Regional Champions working in partnership with patients Patient partnership was central to the discussion. Regional Champions were encouraged to build relationships with patients, survivors and advocacy organisations and to involve them in developing resources about radiotherapy, treatment choices and patient rights. By ensuring patients’ experiences are represented in campaigns and policy conversations, WRAD can help challenge misconceptions, reduce fear and give more people clear, accessible information about radiotherapy. The meeting concluded with a call for Regional Champions to start planning their activities, explore the resources available through the WRAD website and continue sharing ideas with one another. With Regional Champions connecting global ambitions to meaningful local action, WRAD 2026 has the potential to reach more communities, elevate more voices and build an even stronger worldwide movement for radiotherapy. You can watch both Regional Champions meetings here: Get involved in WRAD 2026 Download the official WRAD branding and campaign materials from our Resources page to support your activities and help spread the message. Planning an activity for 7 September? Register it to the global WRAD events and show how your organisation or community is getting involved.

At the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (ISRS), Associate Professor Lucinda Morris shared a powerful message: when patients are supported to tell their stories, they can help improve care, promote innovation and influence health policy. Lucinda is a radiation oncologist at Sydney West Radiation Oncology Network. Alongside her clinical work, she has played a leading role in radiotherapy advocacy, including as a founding Co-Chair of the Targeting Cancer campaign and a global committee member of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD). During her presentation, Lucinda explored how clinicians, patients and advocacy organisations can work together to communicate the value of radiotherapy and radiosurgery more effectively. Why patient stories matter Clinical evidence, research and data are essential, but they do not always connect with audiences outside healthcare. Patient stories bring that evidence to life. They help people understand why an issue matters, create a sense of urgency and make complex information more memorable. Lucinda explained that some of the most successful advocacy campaigns have happened when clinicians have stepped back and allowed patients to lead the conversation. One example came from Targeting Cancer’s campaign to improve awareness of treatment options for men with localised prostate cancer. Its aim was to ensure that, before deciding on treatment, every man had the opportunity to explore all available options, including discussing radiotherapy with a radiation oncologist. A patient named David shared his experience of initially being offered surgery without being told about radiotherapy. After seeking a radiation oncology opinion, he changed his treatment decision. His story helped move the issue from an individual experience to national media coverage, professional discussion and engagement with policymakers. Helping important stories reach wider audiences Lucinda also offered practical advice for working with the media. Messages should be simple, clear and free from unnecessary clinical language. Short videos can be particularly effective, while timing a story around an awareness day or relevant news moment may increase interest. For research and innovation stories, she recommended bringing together a “golden triangle”: an important innovation, a clinician who can explain its significance and a patient who can show why it matters. Patient stories can powerfully demonstrate the impact of radiotherapy and radiosurgery. By building genuine partnerships with patients and supporting them to share their experiences, the radiotherapy community can increase understanding, challenge misconceptions and help more people access the treatment they need. As Lucinda concluded, the most powerful advocacy tool is not a machine, publication or trial result. It is a patient willing to share their story. If you are representing WRAD at an event let us know.

At ESTRO 26 in Stockholm, World Radiotherapy Awareness Day was featured during a plenary panel session entitled: Amplifying Radiotherapy Voices: Media and More. Sandra Turner facilitated the panel, comprising: Katie Wakeham (co-chair WRAD), Ben Ssemata (radiation therapist, Uganda), Barbara Jerazek-Fossa (President of ESTRO), Meryl (cancer patient representative, Board European Cancer XX and Filippo Alongi (radiation oncologist, Italy). The focus of the panel was around the important role radiotherapy professionals can have in advocating for radiotherapy in their regions and the high value of partnering with patients in these endeavours. Methods for amplifying the multiple voices working in the advocacy space were explored. As the abstract explained: “The lack of awareness and misconceptions about radiotherapy lead to chronic lack of funding in most parts of the world, resulting in many people with cancer missing out on the treatment they need. Panel members will discuss the challenges in public and patient perceptions of radiotherapy, the dire consequences of this poor image and awareness problem, as well as ways we, as radiation oncology professionals in partnership with patients, can turn the situation around.” Ben’s Ssemata’s message highlighted the lack of knowledge around cancer generally, let alone about treatments. He told the powerful story of a local woman being cured of her cancer and then taking this positive message back to her community to reduce fear and increase acceptance amongst others of radiotherapy as a safe, effective treatment. The situation in his lower income country contrasted with Filippo’s work raising awareness of radiotherapy amongst lay audiences in Europe through multiple media appearances. Katie Wakeham shared the WRAD Vision, objectives and highlights so far. Barbara Jerezek-Fossa spoke to ESTRO’s plans to more deeply integrate the patient voice into all areas of the society. Merel Hennink from Cancer Patients Europe shed light on what we need to change in our communication and messaging to ensure people know about and can access radiotherapy. She showed the image below of the three cancer treatment doors, including the small, closed door into darkness for radiotherapy, an apt illustration of the work still ahead of us. Building Global Momentum Through ESTRO’s National Societies At the opening of ESTRO 26 in Stockholm, World Radiotherapy Awareness Day provided an update during the National Societies event regarding the success of the campaign launch and its future strategy. The ESTRO National Societies serve as a network of national professional organizations representing radiation and clinical oncologists, radiotherapy technologists, medical physicists, and radiobiologists. The primary aim is to align education, guidelines and clinical standards in order to improve cancer care worldwide. Katie Wakeham, co-chair of WRAD, highlighted the inaugural year’s focus on establishing a credible and visible campaign to encourage participation from radiotherapy health professionals and societies. The engagement from the professional community saw the launch of the WRAD logo and the statement “One Voice for Radiotherapy,” which aims to unite the radiotherapy community and amplify the message to reach a diverse global audience. In 2025, WRAD achieved over 350,000 interactions on social media, with posts originating from 109 countries. The involvement of radiotherapy professionals and cancer institutions significantly contributed to participation, as many shared their insights and personal testimonies. Additionally, endorsement from radiotherapy professional societies further enhanced collaborative efforts, with over 75 societies pledging their support for WRAD. Join us for WRAD 2026 World Radiotherapy Awareness Day returns on 7 September 2026. Whether you are planning an open day, webinar, awareness campaign or community event, add your voice to the global movement. Register your event and help us speak with One VOcie for Radiotherapy.

We are delighted that World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) was featured in ASTRO News last week, highlighting the campaign's remarkable first year and its ambitions for 2026. Written by Dr Sandra Turner (Australia) and Dr Katie Wakeham (UK), Co-chairs of WRAD, the article reflects on how a volunteer-led idea has grown into a truly global movement dedicated to raising awareness of radiotherapy as a vital cancer treatment. Since launching on 7 September 2025, WRAD has brought together more than 70 radiation oncology organisations worldwide, reached people in 109 countries, generated more than 330,000 social media impressions and inspired dozens of awareness events across the globe. The article also outlines WRAD's continued focus on its three-year theme, "One Voice for Radiotherapy" and shares plans for 2026, including: Expanding the network of Regional Champions to strengthen local advocacy. Engaging more patients, survivors and advocacy groups to help share lived experiences of radiotherapy. Developing additional multilingual resources to support awareness activities worldwide. Encouraging organisations and individuals to plan events for World Radiotherapy Awareness Day on 7 September 2026. The recognition from ASTRO highlights the growing international support for the campaign and the importance of working together to improve awareness of radiotherapy and advocate for equitable access to treatment around the world. As preparations continue for WRAD 2026, we encourage everyone to become involved by registering an event, sharing your story, or signing up to the contact list to join the growing global movement. You can read the full ASTRO News article here

We are actively seeking Patient/Survivor and Consumer Advocacy Groups and individuals from around the world to share their stories and join the WRAD platform, providing them with the opportunity to network with other groups, professionals, industry representatives, and policymakers. We know the strength of sharing personal radiotherapy stories in humanising our incredible technology, thus influencing public awareness and policy. In many parts of the world, there is also a pressing need to reduce the stigma surrounding a cancer diagnosis, and we hope that broader education on radiotherapy within communities will have a wider positive impact. Specifically, their role will be to: Co-design educational resources about radiotherapy, treatment options, and the rights of people with cancer Run campaigns to raise awareness about radiotherapy to destigmatise cancer and promote early detection and treatment Engage in advocacy efforts aimed at influencing healthcare policy, funding, and access to care Ensure that patients' voices and experiences are considered in policy If you are a Patient/Survivor/Consumer Advocacy Groups or an individual and wish to work with WRAD please contact us by emailing contact@worldradiotherapy.org Interested in sharing an activity or event like this? Submit your event on our website:

Regional Champions are radiotherapy professionals or advocates who possess an understanding of their country or community’s specific challenges and barriers to radiotherapy access. By leveraging this knowledge, Regional Champions can tailor WRAD's messaging to resonate with local values, address challenges, and prioritise community needs. Specifically, their role in their regions will be: Make the work of our radiotherapy colleagues visible Build credibility with policymakers and funders through collective action Capture real-world stories and data to drive cultural and political change Engage patient support groups and local consumer advocacy groups If you are interested, please fill out the attached survey. We will be in touch with dates in for a webinar to link our Champions and to discuss next steps. Interested in sharing an activity or event like this? Submit your event on our website: