Current status of radiotherapy in Vietnam, 2002.
OBJECTIVE
Resources for radiation therapy in Vietnam were analyzed to obtain an understanding of the current status of radiation oncological practice in Vietnam.


METHODS
Data were obtained through a report on the locations of major equipment and personnel.


RESULTS
The availability of both teletherapy and brachytherapy was related to the economic status of the country. Most departments were found to treat patients without simulator or treatment planning systems.


CONCLUSIONS
The information in the report is currently available for radiation oncological practices in Vietnam and provides for planning of development programs on radiation oncology.
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Dung Anh
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Department of Breast and Gynecology Radiotherapy, National Cancer Institute (K Hospital), Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010315:Particle Accelerators / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends; D014744:Vietnam; D000078329:Workforce