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Johanna Patricia A Canal¹, Michelle Ann B Eala², Ma Veronica Pia N Arevalo³

¹Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, the Philippines.

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|May 20, 2024

Summary

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Radiotherapy resources in the Philippines show expansion but remain inaccessible to many. Urgent investment in personnel and infrastructure is crucial for equitable cancer care.

Keywords:

Cancer workforce Global health Global oncology Philippines Radiation oncology disparities Radiation oncology resources Radiotherapy Southeast Asia

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Oncology
Public Health
Health Services Research

Background:

Cancer is a leading cause of death in the Philippines, with radiotherapy (RT) being essential for treatment and palliation.
Optimizing RT resources is critical given the country's cancer burden.

Purpose of the Study:

To survey and assess the current state of radiotherapy facilities, personnel, and services in the Philippines.
To identify disparities and areas for improvement in RT accessibility and resource allocation.

Main Methods:

An online survey was distributed to the heads of all 50 RT facilities nationwide.
Data collected included facility ownership, staffing, and available radiotherapy technologies and services.

Main Results:

A high response rate (98%) was achieved, revealing that most RT facilities are privately owned, with significant regional disparities.
The Philippines has a limited number of linear accelerators and radiation oncology professionals relative to its population.
While advanced RT techniques like 3D-CRT and IMRT are widely available, stereotactic radiotherapy and HDR brachytherapy are less common.

Conclusions:

Despite progress, significant gaps in RT accessibility and resources persist in the Philippines.
There is an urgent need for investment in training and retaining RT personnel, alongside the development of public cancer centers, particularly in underserved regions.
Expanding services like HDR brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy, and establishing a national RT task force are recommended to improve quality, availability, and accessibility.