Radiotherapy is delivered through linear accelerators, which have a recommended 10-year lifespan. Photograph: Mark Kostich/Getty Images
About three quarters of radiation machines need to be replaced now or within five years, an analysis by a representative group has found, sparking concerns about “substandard care” for patients.
Last month the Irish Radiation Oncology Advocacy Group submitted a proposal to Government on establishing a national radiotherapy equipment replacement programme, describing the current situation as a “national crisis”.
Radiotherapy is delivered through linear accelerators (LINACs), whi
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