International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Sep 2019
Taking Stock: The Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology 2017 Radiation Oncologist Workforce Study.
To identify and report radiation oncologist (RO) workforce demographics, clinical workload trends, and equipment inventory in Canada. ⋯ The Canadian RO workforce demonstrated incremental growth, but rising annual caseloads suggest that radiation therapy demand outpaced RO supply gains. Government funding is required to replace aging equipment in Canada.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Sep 2019
National Trends and Dynamic Responses in the Canadian Radiation Oncology Workforce From 1990 to 2018.
To report radiation oncology (RO) workforce and cancer incidence trends in Canada and explore the relationship between the two. ⋯ Our study demonstrates the challenges and successes of managing the Canadian radiation oncologist workforce. These data will inform policy makers and other stakeholders to ensure that the profession meets the current and future needs of Canadian cancer patients.