A Survey of Radiation Therapy Utilization in Korea from 2010 to 2016: Focusing on Use of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy.

Chai Hong Rim Jeongshim Lee Woo Chul Kim Dae Sik Yang Won Sup Yoon Woong Sub Koom Chul Yong Kim

Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2018)

The result of our survey showed that IMRT has become one of the most common RT modalities. IMRT is becoming popular in both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, while metropolitan area has faster AIE possibly due to concentration of medical resources and movement of advanced patients.

Keyphrases

radiation therapy
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
radiation induced
squamous cell carcinoma
patient reported outcomes