ABSTRACT
In 1981-1987, 595 outpatient cases of cancer of various sites underwent radiotherapy at the Regional Oncological Dispensary, Chelyabinsk, which saved 317181.25 rubles. The effectiveness of treatment proved similar to that in inpatients. However, the outpatients were characterized by better psycho-social status.
Subject(s)
Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Costs and Cost Analysis , Humans , Inpatients , Neoplasms/economics , Neoplasms/psychology , Outpatients , Socioeconomic FactorsABSTRACT
Since 1939 the radiological service in the Chelyabinsk Region has developed into a well-organized system, fitted out with up-to-date equipment capable of providing all kinds of radiological care to cancer patients using modern therapeutic methods.
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Health Services/trends , Medical Oncology/trends , Radiology/trends , Humans , RussiaABSTRACT
In 1984-1986, interstitial gamma-therapy was used in 57 patients for cancer of the oral cavity (28), tongue (16) and lower lip (13). Complete regression was observed in 44 (77.3%) patients. No severe side effects were registered. The treatment proved less effective in cases of large tumor located in proximal areas of the oral cavity.