Importance of ensuring access Radiation oncology’s contribution to the fight against cancer is significant. The impact of radiotherapy in cancer survival has been estimated at 40%, compared to 49% of patients being cured by surgery and 11% of patients for systemic treatments9. Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia10.  The 2012 report on cancer … Continue reading The Availability of Radiotherapy to All Patients for whom it is Clinically Appropriate that can be Accessed in a Timely Manner