ESTRO Toolkit for Radiation Oncology Advocacy in Europe

Key advocacy messages and resources

Modified, accelerated radiation oncology schemes, deliverable with new technologies, offer the potential to further reduce the cost and improve the cost-effectiveness compared with conventional schemes [Ramaekers et al . 2013; Hulstaert et al . 2013]. Optimal positioning of radiation oncology in care models would be expected to improve cost-effectiveness, value and sustainability, while also improving patient outcomes. Further research into the cost-effectiveness and value of radiation oncology is essential to support the introduction of innovative modalities. When assessing and optimising the cost-effectiveness of cancer care, decision-makers should consider how service redesign might contribute to improved care and costs savings [Simons et al . 2015], and thereby support investment in radiation oncology services.

KEY ADVOCACY MESSAGES AND RESOURCES

IMPLEMENTING A RADIATION ONCOLOGY ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN

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