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10-05-2022 | Radiotherapy | Review Article

Advances in Radiation Oncology: Current Status and Future Directions in India

Authors: Goura Kishor Rath, Ajeet Kumar Gandhi

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology | Special Issue 1/2022

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Radiation therapy is one of the core components of the comprehensive cancer care. Several new advancements in the radiation physics, radiation biology, and technical upgradation have led us in to a new era of radiation oncology. The access to quality radiation therapy treatment however remains a concern, and this mini-review emphasizes on these issues and also focuses on the future directions for radiation oncology in India.

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Title: Advances in Radiation Oncology: Current Status and Future Directions in India
Authors: Goura Kishor Rath
Ajeet Kumar Gandhi
Publication date: 10-05-2022
Publisher: Springer India
Keyword: Radiotherapy
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue Special Issue 1/2022
Print ISSN: 0975-7651
Electronic ISSN: 0976-6952
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-022-01549-z

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