Cost effectiveness of linear accelerators.

M V Graham

PubMed · 10605297

Cost effectiveness of linear accelerators.

Abstract

Cost analysis of radiation therapy and cost benefit analysis of Co60 versus linear accelerator therapy are useful exercises for radiation therapy departments. Such analysis will show that the costs of radiation therapy are significant. However, the cost benefit is most likely to be seen where survival is increased and morbidity is decreased. In centers where there is a high population of patients treated for palliation, the cost benefit is unlikely to be realized.

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