title: The structure of radiation oncology practices in the continental United States.
abstract: The American College of Radiology periodically collects data on radiation oncology facilities with megavoltage equipment. The results of the 1986 survey are summarized, with specific reference to the substantial growth in free-standing facilities.
authors.affiliation: American College of Radiology, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Diamond
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Hanks
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kramer
mesh_terms: D002173:Cancer Care Facilities / Q000639:trends*; D006782:Hospitals, Special / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D012042:Registries; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce