A systematic review of radiotherapy capacity in low and middle income countries

A systematic review of radiotherapy capacity in low and middle income countries

Objectives: The cancer burden in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) is substantial. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe country and region-specific patterns of radiotherapy (RT) facilities in LMIC. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was undertaken. A search strateg...

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Main Authors:	Surbhi eGrover, Melody eJu Xu, Alyssa eYeager, Lori eRosman, Reinou eGroen, Smita eChackungal, Margaret eMangaali, Danielle eRodin, Sommer eNurkic, Annemarie eFernandes, Lilie eLin, Gillian eThomas, Ana Isabel Tergas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-01-01
Series:	Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:	Systematic review Low and Middle Income Countries Radiation capacity global healh radiation oncology access gynecological cancer treatment
Online Access:	http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fonc.2014.00380/full

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