Expanding radiotherapy access in Sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of travel burdens and patient-related benefits of hypofractionation

Expanding radiotherapy access in Sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of travel burdens and patient-related benefits of hypofractionation

PurposeThe purpose of this project was to examine the travel burdens for radiotherapy patients in Nigeria, Tanzania, and South Africa, and to assess the patient-related benefits of hypofractionated radiotherapy (HFRT) for breast and prostate cancer patients in these countries. The outcomes can infor...

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Main Authors: Saloni Patel, Elizabeth Olatunji, Abba Mallum, Binsila Bernard Benjika, Adedayo O. Joseph, Shomari Joseph, Nwamaka Lasebikan, Habiba Mahuna, Mamsau Ngoma, Twalib Athumani Ngoma, Godwin Nnko, Chinelo Onwualu, Mariza Vorster, Wilfred Ngwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
hypofractionated radiotherapy
sub-Saharan Africa
prostate cancer
breast cancer
travel distance
cost savings
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1136357/full

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