Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) / Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT): Benefit to Irish patients and Irish Healthcare Economy

Cancer incidence across Europe is projected to rise rapidly over the next decade. This rising cancer incidence is mirrored by increasing use of and indications for stereotactic radiation. This paper seeks to summarize the exponential increase in indications for stereotactic radiotherapy as well as t...

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Published in:Irish medical journal 2017-01, Vol.110 (1), p.594-594
Main Authors: Cagney, D N, Armstrong, J G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Europe
Humans
Ireland
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiosurgery - economics
Radiosurgery - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:Cancer incidence across Europe is projected to rise rapidly over the next decade. This rising cancer incidence is mirrored by increasing use of and indications for stereotactic radiation. This paper seeks to summarize the exponential increase in indications for stereotactic radiotherapy as well as the evolving economic advantages of stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy.
ISSN:0332-3102