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  • Oncology
  • Public Health

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  • Radiotherapy is a vital cancer treatment, effective for both curative and palliative care.
  • Significant disparities in radiotherapy access exist globally, particularly in Europe.
  • Shortages in infrastructure, equipment, and trained personnel limit treatment availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze geographical disparities in radiotherapy departments and equipment availability across Europe.
  • To highlight the need for investment to improve radiotherapy access and reduce inequalities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recently published reports on radiotherapy provision.
  • Analysis of geographical distribution of radiotherapy facilities.
  • Assessment of radiotherapy equipment availability.

Main Results:

  • Eastern European countries show significant deficits in radiotherapy provision and accessibility.
  • Uneven distribution of radiotherapy departments and apparatus across Europe identified.
  • The need for global investment to address these disparities is emphasized.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing the radiotherapy gap requires targeted international investment.
  • Such investments can improve cancer patient outcomes and yield economic benefits, especially in LMICs.
  • The Dutch situation presents a specific case within the broader European context.