Audit of effectiveness of routine follow-up clinics after radiotherapy for cancer - A report of the REACT working group of ESTRO

Ataman, OU; Barrett, A; Davidson, S; De Haas-Kock, D; Dische, S; Dubray, B; Grillo, IM; Kramar, A; Haie-Meder, C; Heeren, G; Hideghety, K; LeVay, J; Maher, J; Marcenaro, M; Muller, RP; Reguerio, CA; Saunders, MI; Turesson, I; Van Houtte, P; Vitale, V

doi:10.1016/j.radonc.2004.05.001

Audit of effectiveness of routine follow-up clinics after radiotherapy for cancer - A report of the REACT working group of ESTRO

Ataman O., Barrett A., Davidson S., De Haas-Kock D., Dische S., Dubray B., ...More

RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY, vol.73, no.2, pp.237-249, 2004 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 73 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2004
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.radonc.2004.05.001
Journal Name: RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.237-249
Keywords: follow-up clinics, audit, radiotherapy, cancer outcomes, surveillance
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background and purpose: The European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology was funded by the EU for a project on recording providing education, and ameliorating the consequences of treatment (REACT). An European audit was carried out as part of which to assess the usefulness of current follow-up practices.