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Letter to the Editor Regarding Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of External Beam Radiation Therapy—A Narrative Review

Year: 2025

Type: letter

Abstract: This letter highlights the valuable contribution of the review titled 'Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of External Beam Radiation Therapy-A Narrative Review' (https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.70009) in understanding how radiation therapy impacts healthcare-related greenhouse gas emissions, particularly through pre-treatment imaging, treatment delivery, and patient travel. Therefore, the letter emphasizes that empowering radiation therapists with green skills is essential to foster a culture of environmental responsibility within radiation therapy departments.

Source: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences

DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.70028

Authors: Ana Luísa Soares, Isabel Bravo, José Guilherme Couto

Institutions: Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil, IPO Porto, Centro de Investigação do Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil, RISE - Health Research Network, University of Malta

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,930

OpenAlex ID: W4415025456

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