• Radiation medicine · Jan 2004

    Review

    Current status of radiotherapy in Vietnam, 2002.

    • Dung Anh To and Dieu Bui.
    • Department of Breast and Gynecology Radiotherapy, National Cancer Institute (K Hospital), Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
    • Radiat Med. 2004 Jan 1; 22 (1): 12-6.

    PurposeResources for radiation therapy in Vietnam were analyzed to obtain an understanding of the current status of radiation oncological practice in Vietnam.Materials And MethodsData were obtained through a report on the locations of major equipment and personnel.ResultsThe availability of both teletherapy and brachytherapy was related to the economic status of the country. Most departments were found to treat patients without simulator or treatment planning systems.ConclusionsThe information in the report is currently available for radiation oncological practices in Vietnam and provides for planning of development programs on radiation oncology.

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