Effective Global Cancer Care Requires Radiation Therapy: Defining a Path From No Radiotherapy to Radiotherapy of High Quality Globally
Effective Global Cancer Care Requires Radiation Therapy: Defining a Path From No Radiotherapy to Radiotherapy of High Quality Globally
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有效的全球癌症护理需要放射治疗:定义从无放射治疗到全球高质量放射治疗的道路
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2017
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M. Dosanjh
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C. N. Coleman;D. Pistenmaa;D. Jaffray;M. Gospodarowicz;B. Vikram;S. Myers;M. Vretenar;U. Amaldi;M. Dosanjh
Abstract 46Background:The increasing global burden of cancer in health disparity regions is now well recognized. To appropriately address the need, the full spectrum of cancer care is required, including cancer control plans, cancer registries, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, multidisciplinary care, and follow-up. Radiation therapy is required for curative treatment, particularly for solid tumors, and for palliation. The Global Task Force for Radiation for Cancer Control, created by the Union for International Cancer Control, demonstrated that radiotherapy is economically beneficial and affordable (Lancet Oncol. 2015 16:1153-86). Recognizing that many low- and middle-income countries have inadequate or no radiation therapy and that there is a need globally for at least 5,000 radiation therapy machines, a well-designed implementation plan is necessary. This includes attention to the potential danger from misuse or mishandling of cobalt-60 and the potential for remote networking to ensure high-quality tre...