Unlocking economic gains: the impact of image-guided brachytherapy on cervical cancer treatment in Thailand

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Ekkasit Tharavichitkul · Chiang Mai University

Imjai Chitapanarux · Chiang Mai University

Patumrat Sripan · Chiang Mai University

Chokaew Tovanabutra · Chonburi Cancer Hospital

Temsak Phungrassami · Prince of Songkla University

Rungarun Kittichet · Prince of Songkla University

Chawalit Lakdee

Abstract

The actual utilization rate of IGBT for treating cervical cancer patients was 33%. The RRCC (version 21.0) highlighted workforce shortages across all roles. In our analysis, IGBT generated higher total income and significantly reduced the costs associated with treating severe toxicities.

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Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques

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Published in: Frontiers in Public Health

Volume 13, pp. 1725415-1725415

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1725415

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Unlocking economic gains: the impact of image-guided brachytherapy on cervical cancer treatment in Thailand

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