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Changes to radiotherapy utilisation in Western NSW after the opening of a local service

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In 2011, the first radiotherapy centre in Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) was opened in the city of Orange. Prior to this, patients travelled outside the health service, primarily… Click to show full abstract

In 2011, the first radiotherapy centre in Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) was opened in the city of Orange. Prior to this, patients travelled outside the health service, primarily to Sydney, to receive treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate if the establishment of the new rural radiotherapy service has changed the demographic profile, cancer type, treatment intent and number of patients treated.

Keywords: changes radiotherapy; radiotherapy utilisation; nsw opening; service; western nsw; utilisation western

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Year Published: 2017

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