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Advances in Radiation Oncology: Current Status and Future Directions in India

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Radiation therapy is one of the core components of the comprehensive cancer care. Several new advancements in the radiation physics, radiation biology, and technical upgradation have led us in to a new era of radiation oncology. The access to quality radiation therapy treatment however remains a concern, and this mini-review emphasizes on these issues and also focuses on the future directions for radiation oncology in India.

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  1. DRBRAIRCH, NCI, AIIMS, New Delhi, India

    Goura Kishor Rath

  2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226010, India

    Ajeet Kumar Gandhi

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Rath, G.K., Kumar Gandhi, A. Advances in Radiation Oncology: Current Status and Future Directions in India. Indian J Surg Oncol 13 (Suppl 1), 58–60 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-022-01549-z

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