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Implementation of 3D conformal radiotherapy technology at the National Cancer Centre Mongolia: A successful Asia-Pacific collaborative initiative
- Source :
- Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncologyReferences. 65(4)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Introduction Mongolia has a population of 3.3 million and is classified by the WHO as a lower middle-income country. Cancer is now a major public health issue and one of the leading causes of mortality. Within the framework of an existing national cancer control plan, the National Cancer Centre of Mongolia (NCCM) aimed to implement 3D conformal radiation planning and linac-based treatment delivery. Methods In 2018, an opportunity arose for collaboration between the Mongolia Society for Radiation Oncology (MOSTRO), the National Cancer Centre Mongolia (NCCM), the Asia-Pacific Radiation Oncology Special Interest Group (APROSIG) of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and the Asia-Pacific Special Interest Group (APSIG) of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) and radiation therapists (RTTs) from a range of Australian centres. We describe here the results to date of this collaboration. Results Despite a number of significant technical and practical barriers, successful linac commissioning was achieved in 2019. Key factors for success included a leadership receptive to change management, stable bureaucracy and health systems, as well as a synchronised effort, regional cooperation and mentorship. Conclusion Future directions for ongoing collaborative efforts include a continued focus on education, practical training in radiotherapy planning and delivery and postgraduate education initiatives. Radiotherapy safety and quality assurance remain an ongoing priority, particularly as technological advances are sequentially implemented.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Technology
Asia
Project commissioning
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Population
030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Mentorship
Neoplasms
Cancer centre
Medicine
Humans
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging
education
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education.field_of_study
Medical education
business.industry
Public health
Change management
Australia
Mongolia
Special Interest Group
Oncology
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Bureaucracy
Radiotherapy, Conformal
business
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Details
- ISSN :
- 17549485
- Volume :
- 65
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncologyReferences
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....43e1d0bb81f5b60088d48139231e167d