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The first thousand days in a newly established radiation oncology clinic: an evaluation study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Aim: The study aimed to determine the distribution of cancer and treatment characteristics in a recently started radiation oncology (RO) clinic and to examine the differences according to age groups and gender. Method: The medical records of 2,434 patients who underwent treatment at Konya City Hospital's RO clinic between June 2021 and March 2024 were retrospectively examined. Descriptive analyses and the chi-square method were applied. Results: = 0.43). Conclusion: Our research has revealed significant differences in the distribution of cancer, stage and the role of radiotherapy according to both age groups and gender in the practice of RO. These findings can be utilised as a model for more efficient health strategising.

Source: ecancermedicalscience

DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2025.1875

Authors: Harun Demir, İbrahim Babalıoğlu, Aslı Şahbaz, Mehmet Koç

Institutions: Konya City Hospital, Necmettin Erbakan University

Language: English

Topic: Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,226