Barriers to accessing radiation therapy in Canada: a systematic review

• Published in: Radiation oncology (London, England) Vol. 7; no. 1; p. 167
• Main Authors: Gillan, Caitlin, Briggs, Kaleigh, Goytisolo Pazos, Alejandro, Maurus, Melanie, Harnett, Nicole, Catton, Pamela, Wiljer, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 12.10.2012; BioMed Central
• Subjects: Analysis; Attitude to Health; Canada; Canadians; Geography; Health Services Accessibility - statistics & numerical data; Health Services Research; Humans; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiation; Radiotherapy; Radiotherapy - statistics & numerical data; Social Class; Time Factors; Ontario; British Columbia

Radiation therapy (RT) is effective treatment for curing and palliating cancer, yet concern exists that not all Canadians for whom RT is indicated receive it. Many factors may contribute to suboptimal use of RT. A review of recent Canadian literature was undertaken to identify such barriers. MEDLINE...