One Voice to highlight radiotherapy’s vital role in cancer cure & care, September 7th #WorldRTDay #WRAD #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy

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Greece celebrated WRAD 2026! At Theagenio Cancer Hospital, patients and staff shared messages of hope on their special “WRAD Tree.” 🌳 👉 Read more: worldradiotherapy.org/post/g… #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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In Uganda, Paul Junior and his club visited Bless a Child Foundation, highlighting the barriers families face accessing radiotherapy treatment. Every child deserves access to care. 🌍 Read more: worldradiotherapy.org/post/u… #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #WRAD #WorldRTDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @lucindamorris23 @sandraturner49
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60+ radiotherapy centres united across Brazil for WRAD 2026. We have a voice, but now we need the world to understand it. 👉 Read Denise Ferreira's story: worldradiotherapy.org/post/r… @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23 #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #WRAD #WorldRTDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy
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Patients, families and radiotherapy teams came together at Apollomedics Hospital, India, to celebrate WRAD 2026, share hope and raise awareness. 👏 Thank you to Dr Ayush Garg and the team! 👉 Read more: worldradiotherapy.org/post/p… #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #WRAD #WorldRTDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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🎂 Baking up awareness for radiotherapy! The East of England Radiotherapy Network challenged people to create a radiotherapy-themed cake for #WRAD. A huge thank you to Alison Bowman for organising, and to everyone who got baking! 👉 See all the entries: worldradiotherapy.org/post/b… #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #WorldRTDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @lucindamorris23 @sandraturner49
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WRAD at the IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer 🌍 WRAD co-chair Sandra Turner shared lessons from building a global movement and how they could support lung cancer advocacy. Read more: worldradiotherapy.org/post/w… #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #WRAD #WorldRTDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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Opening the doors to radiotherapy! For #WRAD2026, Gustave Roussy and Centre Léon Bérard welcomed students, patients, professionals and the public to discover more about radiotherapy and the teams behind it. 👉 Read the full story: worldradiotherapy.org/post/f… #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #WRAD #WorldRTDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @lucindamorris23 @sandraturner49
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🌍 Hundreds of people. 24 countries. One shared ambition: improving access to radiotherapy. A huge thank you to the organisers, speakers and everyone who contributed to the Africa WRAD Dialogue. 💙 👉 Read more: worldradiotherapy.org/post/a… #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #WRAD #WorldRTDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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12 countries came together for a regional conversation on the future of radiotherapy in Latin America. Organised by SOLAR, the discussion explored access, shared challenges and priorities for the future. 🔗 Read the article: worldradiotherapy.org/post/s… ▶️ Watch the meeting: youtube.com/watch?v=w5Ln5ZMp… #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #WRAD #WorldRTDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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One thousand paper cranes brought a message of hope to Westmead Hospital for World Radiotherapy Awareness Day. 💙 Folded by patients, carers, staff and loved ones, they became a colourful display of support. Read the story: worldradiotherapy.org/post/o… #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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Thank you to our Regional Champions from India, Singapore, Pakistan and Bangladesh for representing WRAD at ESTRO Meets Asia and championing radiotherapy awareness and access. Read their story: worldradiotherapy.org/post/w… Become a Regional Champion: worldradiotherapy.org/region… @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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Radiotherapy is highly precise, but it is also deeply human. #WRAD Regional Champion Sharon Wong reflects on the people behind every treatment and how compassion and reassurance can help patients feel less afraid. Read and watch: worldradiotherapy.org/post/t… #Radiotherapy #WRAD #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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On 7 September 1953, Hammersmith Hospital became the first hospital to treat a patient using a dedicated clinical linear accelerator. Over 70 years later, its teams continue this pioneering legacy. Read more: From the World’s First Clinical Linear Accelerator Treatment to Radiotherapy #WRAD #WorldRTDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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Radiotherapy is vital to cancer care, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Hear from ASTRO President Dr Neha Vapiwala as she challenges misconceptions and discusses informed treatment conversations and improving access worldwide. Read the article and watch the full interview: worldradiotherapy.org/post/h… #WRAD #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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Radiotherapy societies across Latin America are strengthening collaboration and speaking with one voice. Discover how SOLAR and WRAD are working together to raise awareness and advocate for equitable access to radiotherapy. Read more: worldradiotherapy.org/post/s… #WRAD #ROneVoiceForRadiotherapy @lucindamorris23 @sandraturner49
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Meet Sharon Wong Mei Mei, WRAD Regional Champion based in Singapore, at #ESTROMeetsAsia. Talk to Sharon about raising awareness, equitable access and recognising radiotherapy professionals. 📅 29 August, 2–3 pm 📍 Siemens Healthineers, Booths 35 & 36 #WRAD @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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Meet Prakash Umbarkar, WRAD Regional Champion for India, at #ESTROMeetsAsia. Learn how awareness and collective action can help improve access to high-quality radiotherapy. 📅 29 August, 2–3 pm 📍 Siemens Healthineers, Booths 35 & 36 #WRAD @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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Meet Laraib Khan, WRAD Committee member and Regional Champion for Pakistan, at #ESTROMeetsAsia. Discover how advocacy and collaboration can support more equitable cancer care. 📅 29 August, 2–3 pm 📍 Siemens Healthineers, Booths 35 & 36 #WRAD @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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Attending #ESTROMeetsAsia? Meet WRAD Regional Champions Laraib Khan, Prakash Umbarkar and Sharon Wong Mei Mei, three of our growing global network. 📅 29 August, 2–3 pm 📍 Siemens Healthineers, Booths 35 & 36 Come and discover how you can support #WRAD. @sandraturner49 @lucindamorris23
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