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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 Day. Hosted by Prof Sandra Turner, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Australia and Dr Katie Wakeham, Clinical Oncologist, UK, the meeting brought together experts and stakeholders in radiation oncology to discuss the objectives, challenges, and milestones leading up to this significant event.


Key Announcements

One of the most exciting moments of the meeting was the announcement of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day, which will officially take place on 7 September!  Additionally, the WRAD website (worldradiotherapy.org) was unveiled, which will provide a dedicated platform for updates, resources, and ways to get involved.


A newly designed WRAD logo and the theme “One Voice for Radiotherapy” were also introduced, emphasizing the collective effort to highlight the importance of radiotherapy in cancer care.



The following individuals were featured in the meeting:

  • Mr Andy Tudor, Patient Representative, UK

  • Dr Zulaikha Jamalludin, Medical Physicist, Malaysia and Representative for the Malaysian Association of Medical Physics

  • Professor Michelle Leech, Professor in Radiation Therapy, Ireland

  • Dr Solomon Kibudde Clinical Oncologist, Uganda

  • Dr Lucinda Morris Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology, Australia

  • Professor Barbara Jerecsek-Fossa, Professor in Radiation Oncology, Italy and President Elect of ESTRO

  • Dr Nahla Gafa, Radiation Oncologist, Sudan


Join the Movement

The success of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day depends on collective engagement. To stay informed and get involved, visit worldradiotherapy.org and register your email for updates.


Mark your calendars for 7 September 2025, and be part of the global effort to make a difference in cancer care! Follow #WRAD and #WorldRTDay for the latest.



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