Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Equipment Shortages in Vietnam: A Critical Gap in Cancer Care

Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Equipment Shortages in Vietnam: A Critical Gap in Cancer Care

PURPOSEThe aim of this study was to evaluate the current availability and distribution of radiotherapy (RT) and nuclear medicine equipment in Vietnam, focusing on the shortage of linear accelerators (LINACs), positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanners, and brachytherapy units...

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Main Authors:	Dang Van Nguyen, Manh Duy Pham, Thai Huu Hoang, Binh Thanh Nguyen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	American Society of Clinical Oncology 2025-04-01
Series:	JCO Global Oncology
Online Access:	https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/GO-24-00530
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