title: Organization of radiotherapy and clinical oncology in Sweden. A historical review.
abstract: The organization of radiotherapy and oncology in Sweden is described, from the first small pioneer roentgen institutes, via the early Radiumhemmet and King Gustav V's Jubilee Clinics, up to the present organization with its regional coordinating oncologic centers and departments of oncology and radiotherapy at the regional hospitals, as well as some large central county hospitals. The great importance of Gösta Forssell's early organizing work and foresight for this development is underlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oncology, Umeå University, Sweden.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Larsson
mesh_terms: D006268:Health Facilities / Q000266:history; D058016:Health Facility Administration; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000266:history; D013548:Sweden