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Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System
Published on: April 11, 2018
Current status of radiotherapy in Vietnam, 2002
1Department of Breast and Gynecology Radiotherapy, National Cancer Institute (K Hospital), Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Purpose:
Resources for radiation therapy in Vietnam were analyzed to obtain an understanding of the current status of radiation oncological practice in Vietnam.
Materials And Methods:
Data were obtained through a report on the locations of major equipment and personnel.
Results:
The availability of both teletherapy and brachytherapy was related to the economic status of the country. Most departments were found to treat patients without simulator or treatment planning systems.
Conclusions:
The information in the report is currently available for radiation oncological practices in Vietnam and provides for planning of development programs on radiation oncology.
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