A proposed framework for the implementation of head and neck cancer treatment at a new cancer center from a radiation oncology perspective

Hon Ming N  Chen; Anzela Anzela; Ebony Hetherington; Nicole Buddle; Dharman Dinesh Vignarajah; David  Hogan; Allan Fowler; Dion  Forstner; Benjamin  Chua; Raghu  Gowda; Myo Min

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A proposed framework for the implementation of head and neck cancer treatment at a new cancer center from a radiation oncology perspective

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A proposed framework for the implementation of head and neck cancer treatment at a new cancer center from a radiation oncology perspective

Hon Ming N Chen, Anzela Anzela, Ebony Hetherington, Nicole Buddle, Dharman Dinesh Vignarajah, David Hogan, Allan Fowler, Dion Forstner, Benjamin Chua, Raghu Gowda, …

Asia - Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol.20(2), pp.168-179

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajco.13963

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guideline

head and neck cancer

new cancer center

proposal

radiation therapy utilization

Background: Establishing a new head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment center requires multidisciplinary team management and expertise. To our knowledge, there are no clear recommendations or guidelines in the literature for the commencement of HNC radiation therapy (RT) at a new cancer center. We propose a novel framework outlining the necessary components required to set-up a new radiation therapy HNC treatment. Methods: We reviewed the infrastructure and methodology in the commencement of HNC radiation therapy in our cancer care center and invited several external, experienced metropolitan head and neck radiation oncologists to develop a novel consensus guideline that may be used by new RT centers to treat HNC. Recommendations were presented to our internal and external staff specialists using a survey questionnaire with ratings utilized to determine consensus using pre-defined thresholds as per the American Society of Clinical Oncology Guidelines Methodology Manual. Conclusion: This consensus recommendation aims to improve RT utilization whilst advocating for optimal patient outcomes by presenting a framework for new radiation therapy centers ready to step up and manage the treatment of head and neck cancer patients. We propose these evidence-based consensus guidelines endorsed by external HNC radiation oncologists.

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Title: A proposed framework for the implementation of head and neck cancer treatment at a new cancer center from a radiation oncology perspective
Authors: Hon Ming N Chen (Corresponding Author) - Wollongong Hospital
Anzela Anzela (Author) - Gosford Hospital
Ebony Hetherington (Author) - Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Nicole Buddle (Author) - Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Dharman Dinesh Vignarajah (Author) - Sunshine Coast University Hospital
David Hogan (Author) - Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Allan Fowler (Author) - Liverpool Hospital
Dion Forstner (Author) - UNSW Sydney
Benjamin Chua (Author) - University of Queensland
Raghu Gowda (Author) - Royal Adelaide Hospital
Myo Min (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health
Publication details: Asia - Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol.20(2), pp.168-179
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
DOI: 10.1111/ajco.13963
ISSN: 1743-7563
Organisation Unit: Thompson Institute; School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99722498602621
Output Type: Journal article

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