Implementation of radiation therapist cylinder insertion for vaginal vault brachytherapy

Abstract Vaginal vault brachytherapy is a common treatment for endometrial cancer. Historically, applicator insertion has been the domain of a radiation oncologist (RO). This commentary outlines a project to improve efficiency and workforce utilisation by introducing a competency framework and train...

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Main Authors: Dean B. Paterson, Shelley M. Pearson, Carol A. Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.329