Will Morton

ASTRO 2026
ASTRO 2026 ShowCast Roundup
A nor’easter buffeted Boston as attendees of the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) annual meeting packed conference rooms to learn the latest.
October 2, 2026
ASTRO 2026
ASTRO: Incoming president talks 2026 highlights, previews next year
Next year's theme in Chicago, IL, is "The Full Spectrum: From Discovery to Delivery, Expanding What's Possible."
September 30, 2026
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ASTRO 2026
Video from ASTRO: How is the RPT boom impacting radiation oncology?
The boom in radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) driven by theranostics is having a significant impact on radiation oncology.
September 29, 2026
ASTRO cancer care organization sign with blue letters and lavender base decorated with white and yellow flowers
MRI
Ex-NFL QB Matt Hasselback points brain imaging study
The trial’s main goal it to establish methods for diagnosing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the living, rather that by postmortem exams.
September 21, 2026
Sagittal MRI brain scan showing detailed anatomical structures of the brain and head
Molecular Imaging
FES-PET guides second-line therapy decisions in breast cancer
FES-PET/CT results led to therapeutic management changes in 37.8% of patients.
September 18, 2026
Medical illustration of breast anatomy with highlighted inflammation or tumor in red-orange against blue gradient background
CT
AI boosts brain aneurysm detection on CT angiography
AI preferentially detected smaller aneurysms (< 3 mm), while radiologists more often identified larger aneurysms (3 to 5 mm and > 5 mm).
September 17, 2026
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CT
Chest CT muscle attenuation predicts future bone density loss
Muscle and bone loss commonly coexist with aging, but potential links between paraspinal muscle and thoracic vertebral bone mineral density loss remain poorly understood
September 15, 2026
TotalSegmentator V2 medical imaging study showing AI-powered spinal vertebral segmentation workflow, neural network architecture, and vertebral compression fracture analysis across T1-T10 levels.
CT
AI cuts chest CT reporting time
Exploratory modeling suggested an approximate reduction of 0.5 full-time equivalent radiologist workload.
September 1, 2026
Example of AI-assisted pulmonary nodule detection and longitudinal volumetric assessment in a 65-year-old woman with peripheral arterial disease, a 24-pack-year smoking history, emphysema, and a family history of lung cancer. An incidental 8.5-mm right lower lobe pulmonary nodule is identified at CT angiography of the abdomen in July 2022 but does not receive follow-up. Subsequent imaging demonstrates interval growth, and CT-guided biopsy confirms stage IA lung adenocarcinoma. Contrast-enhanced axial chest CT images obtained on February 2, 2024, before robotic-assisted thoracoscopic segmentectomy, show a 12.1-mm spiculated right lower lobe pulmonary nodule. (A) Conventional contrast-enhanced axial chest CT image without AI assistance shows a 12.1-mm spiculated right lower lobe pulmonary nodule. (B) Corresponding CT image with AI-assisted pulmonary nodule detection, automated segmentation, and quantitative nodule assessment identifies a solid pulmonary nodule (nodule #1) measuring 13 × 8 (11) mm, with a volume of 739 mm3, a 45% volumetric increase compared with the previous contrast-enhanced chest CT performed on October 9, 2023 (510 mm3), and an estimated volume doubling time (VDT) of 216 days. (C) AI-generated longitudinal nodule analysis displays automated segmentation of the current (February 2, 2024) and previous (October 9, 2023) CT examinations, 3D nodule reconstruction, and quantitative volumetric assessment for longitudinal follow-up. The AI interface is displayed in the original software language (Dutch).
CT
CT reveals progressive growth pattern in incidental lung nodules
This pattern is most associated with a family history of lung cancer.
August 25, 2026
Longitudinal CT scan comparison showing lung lesion growth from October 2017 to October 2022, with measurements ranging from 5.6mm to 10.2mm across six follow-up intervals.
Radiation Oncology/Therapy
Food insecurity linked to higher risk of death in breast cancer
Food-insecure regions are where people lack consistent access to enough affordable, nutritious food.
August 21, 2026
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Radiology Education
Early exposure program introduces college students to imaging careers
Participating students said the program increased their awareness of careers in medical imaging and radiology.
MinnieCast Ultrasound podcast featuring Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2026 conference
Ultrasound
Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 18: SDMS 2026
Radiologist reviewing CT and X-ray scans on dual monitors in medical imaging workstation
IS
Chat messaging platform could reduce phone call disruptions
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Enterprise Imaging
Unified imaging systems are a C-suite imperative
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Early exposure program introduces college students to imaging careers
By Amerigo Allegretto
Participating students said the program increased their awareness of careers in medical imaging and radiology.
October 2, 2026
Two professionals reviewing tablet data in a modern office setting with colleagues in background
Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 18: SDMS 2026
By Amerigo Allegretto
Three experts who presented at SDMS 2026 speak with AuntMinnie on various topics within sonography practice.
October 2, 2026
MinnieCast Ultrasound podcast featuring Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2026 conference
Chat messaging platform could reduce phone call disruptions
By Amerigo Allegretto
A chat platform integrated within the EMR and targeted education reduced phone call volume by half in a radiology department.
October 1, 2026
Radiologist reviewing CT and X-ray scans on dual monitors in medical imaging workstation
Unified imaging systems are a C-suite imperative
By Scott Miller
Scott Miller of GEHC discusses the trend toward unified imaging platforms in a new column.
October 1, 2026
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Medicare payment for cardiac CT declining
By Amerigo Allegretto
Inflation-adjusted Medicare payment for cardiac CT declined 27% to 68% between 2010 and 2026, despite guideline endorsement.
September 30, 2026
3D medical imaging of kidneys and renal blood vessels shown in three anatomical views
ASTRO: Shorter SBRT regimens improve patient physical function
By Amerigo Allegretto
Patients who underwent five treatments of SBRT for pancreatic cancer had better physical function and experienced less fatigue.
September 30, 2026
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Making AI matter at the point of care
By Kelly Londy
In a new column, Kelly Londy of GE HealthCare describes what's needed to unlock the benefits of AI in radiology.
September 30, 2026
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ASTRO: Incoming president talks 2026 highlights, previews next year
By Will Morton
Next year's theme in Chicago, IL, is "The Full Spectrum: From Discovery to Delivery, Expanding What's Possible."
September 30, 2026
Woman in gold patterned jacket speaking at ASTRO event podium with colorful logo displayed on screen
ASTRO: Radiosurgery may extend survival for SCLC with brain metastases
By Erik L. Ridley
Patients receiving SRS lived almost 18 months after treatment.
September 29, 2026
ASTRO cancer care facility entrance sign with blue dimensional letters and purple planter with white and yellow flowers
Video from ASTRO: How is the RPT boom impacting radiation oncology?
By Will Morton
The boom in radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) driven by theranostics is having a significant impact on radiation oncology.
September 29, 2026
ASTRO cancer care organization sign with blue letters and lavender base decorated with white and yellow flowers
Cardiac MRI-derived metrics predict adverse cardiac disease outcomes
By Erik L. Ridley
Diastolic function markers from cardiac MRI yielded incremental value over clinical risk factors and traditional imaging markers.
September 29, 2026
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Bosniak predicts renal cancer with unfavorable histologic features
By Amerigo Allegretto
The 2019 version of the Bosniak risk classification system can predict cancer in cystic renal masses with unfavorable histology.
September 29, 2026
Four abdominal CT scan images with arrows indicating anatomical features for medical diagnosis
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