Radiotherapy in Ukraine: Lancet Oncology
Nice article on Lancet Oncology appeared last week.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(22)00298-4
Radiotherapy in conflict: lessons from Ukraine
Interesting facts:
- 80% of radiotherapy centers in Ukraine are/were Cobalt-based. I had assumed that 30 years after the breakup of the Soviet Union more of those would have been modernized with Linacs.
- 1 Linac per 500k people (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 12, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Palex80 Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
radiation hormesis
I had no idea about radiation hormesis until recently. Interesting article:
Effects of Cobalt-60 Exposure on Health of Taiwan Residents Suggest New Approach Needed in Radiation Protection (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 8, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nkmiami Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
