| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5579457 | Seminars in Radiation Oncology | 2017 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Gynecologic carcinomas, including cervical cancer, present a significant burden on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Brachytherapy plays an integral role in the treatment of gynecologic carcinomas, as it is essential for both curative and palliative treatment. However, there are numerous geographic and economic barriers to providing brachytherapy to cancer patients in LMICs. This article examines the role and delivery of brachytherapy in gynecological cancer treatment; brachytherapy capacity in LMICs, including infrastructure, equipment, and human resources considerations; commissioning, training, and clinical implementation of brachytherapy in LMICs; other challenges, and strategies for improvement in brachytherapy delivery in LMICs, including innovation and current and upcoming international initiatives.
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Authors
Surbhi MD, MPH, John MD, John MD, Priya BA, Derek MD, Junzo MD, Umesh MD, Catheryn MD, Beth MD,