Understanding national Societies' needs and enhancing collaboration with ESTRO: A report of the national Societies survey 2024, on behalf of the ESTRO national Societies committee.

A 57-item survey completed by 72 Radiation Oncology national societies from 41 countries confirms strong engagement with ESTRO, identifies high demand for guidelines, education and digital resources, and reveals 79% interest in joint membership, guiding ESTRO's 2024-26 strategy to strengthen partnerships and optimize cancer care.

European radiation oncology after one year of COVID-19 pandemic.

• Survey of European radiotherapy department heads after 1 year of Covid-pandemic. • A decrease in patient volume was reported in 53%. • Enrollment in clinical studies was decreased in 58%.

Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on practice in European radiation oncology centers.

ESTRO surveyed European radiation oncology department heads to evaluate the impact of COVID-19. Telemedicine was used in 78% of the departments, and 60% reported a decline in patient volume. Use of protective measures was implemented on a large scale, but shortages of personal protective equipment were present in more than half of the departments.