Model-based cost-effectiveness analysis of external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of localized prostate cancer: a systematic review
Abstract Background External beam radiotherapy is the recommended but expensive treatment option for localized prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men worldwide. A cost-effectiveness study is needed given the excessive cost of radiotherapy treatment and the high prevalence...
Main Author: | Solomon Kibret Abreha |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-05-01
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Series: | Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12962-019-0178-3 |
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