Development, implementation, and associated challenges of a new HDR brachytherapy program

Daniel J. Scanderbeg, Catheryn Yashar, Zoubir Ouhib, Anuja Jhingran, John Einck

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Abstract

Developing any new radiation oncology program requires planning and analysis of the current state of the facility and its capacity to take on another program. Staff must consider a large number of factors to establish a feasible, safe, and sustainable program. We present a simple and generic outline that lays out the process for developing and implementing a new HDR brachytherapy program in any setting, but with particular emphasis on challenges associated with starting the program in a limited resource setting. The sections include feasibility of a program, starting cases, machine and equipment selection, and quality and safety.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)874-880
Number of pages7
JournalBrachytherapy
Volume19
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2020

Keywords

  • Brachytherapy
  • HDR
  • Implementing new treatment techniques
  • International
  • Limited resource setting
  • Quality and safety

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Oncology

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