Factors Affecting the Use of Palliative Radiotherapy in Ontario

2001126 citationsJournal Article

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Junhua Huang · Queen's University

S. Zhou · Queen's University

Patti A. Groome · Queen's University

Scott Tyldesley · Queen's University

J. Zhang-Solomans · Queen's University

W.J. Mackillop · Queen's University

Abstract

The use of PRT varied across the dispersed population in Ontario and was influenced by factors unrelated to the patient's needs. An effort should be made to reduce barriers to access for disadvantaged groups.

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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Management of metastatic bone disease Radiation Dose and Imaging

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Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 137-144

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2001.19.1.137

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