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The Operative Word

Surgeons Discuss Promising Results for Precision Breast Intraoperative Radiation Therapy

November 14, 2023

Surgeons Discuss Promising Results for Precision Breast Intraoperative Radiation Therapy

In this episode of The Operative Word podcast, host Dr. Jamie Coleman talks to researcher Dr. Shayna Showalter about her recent Journal of the American College of Surgeons study evaluating precision breast intraoperative radiation therapy (PB-IORT). Interim results show that PB-IORT has an acceptable breast cancer recurrence rate, minimal side effects, and excellent cosmetic outcomes. 

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Apply for Updated 2024 ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course to Hone Leadership Skills
ACS Brief

Apply for Updated 2024 ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course to Hone Leadership Skills

The American College of Surgeons offers the Surgeons as Leaders: From Operating Room to Boardroom course, intended for surgeons who currently serve in or aspire to leadership positions.
Dr. Jason Wilson Is 2023 ACS Advocate of the Year
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Dr. Jason Wilson Is 2023 ACS Advocate of the Year

Jason P. Wilson, MD, MBA, FACS, was given the 2023 ACS Advocate of the Year Award at the Annual Business Meeting of Members during Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
College Reaches Millions through Cancer Awareness Messages
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College Reaches Millions through Cancer Awareness Messages

This November, the ACS is engaging with media to spread the word about lung cancer screening.
ACS Honors Committee Seeks Nominations for Six Prestigious Awards
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ACS Honors Committee Seeks Nominations for Six Prestigious Awards

The ACS Honors Committee invites members to submit nominations for six prestigious awards.

Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Dr. Jonathan Woodson Receives ACS Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award
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Dr. Jonathan Woodson Receives ACS Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award

Retired USAR Major General Jonathan Woodson, MD, MSS, FACS, was honored with the ACS Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award during the ACS Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Help Stop Medicare Payment Cuts
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Help Stop Medicare Payment Cuts

All ACS members in the US are urged to take action to help stop a planned 3.4% payment cut for surgeons.
Learn about the State of the ACS
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Learn about the State of the ACS

Get a glimpse into the ACS's 2024 strategic direction from Executive Director and CEO Dr. Patricia Turner.
Dr. Patricia Turner Is President-Elect of CMSS
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Dr. Patricia Turner Is President-Elect of CMSS

Patricia L. Turner will succeed Sue Sedory as President-Elect of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS).

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli Becomes First Surgeon to Lead NIH
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Dr. Monica Bertagnolli Becomes First Surgeon to Lead NIH

In a bipartisan vote, last week the US Senate confirmed surgical oncologist Monica Bertagnolli as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).