Towards world-class radiotherapy in the UK: time for transformation

Radiotherapy is needed by half of all patients with cancer. The Lancet Oncology Commission 1 Atun R Jaffray DA Barton MB et al. Expanding global access to radiotherapy. Lancet Oncol. 2015; 16: 1153-1186 Summary Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (660) Google Scholar on expanding global access to radiotherapy in 2015 reported that, with relatively modest investment, radiotherapy could treat large numbers of patients with cancer and save lives. International efforts are underway to ensure equal access to radiotherapy through effective implementation of national cancer control plans (NCCPs) with adequate, sustainable financing mechanisms and strong political commitment. The Global Coalition for Radiotherapy has recommended radiotherapy essential standards 2 International Cancer Control PartnershipRadiotherapy essential standards. https://www.iccp-portal.org/news/radiotherapy-essential-standardsDate: 2023 Date accessed: February 12, 2024 Google Scholar for inclusion in NCCPs, and work has begun with the US National Institutes of Health on the worldwide implementation of radiotherapy services.