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JCO Glob Oncol ; 6: 852-858, 2020 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32552006

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Radiation therapy (RT) for patients with cancer in Jordan began with a small individual effort and has now grown to be one of the most prominent treatment centers in the Middle East. Currently, there are 4 different centers that provide RT not only for the people of Jordan but also for citizens of other neighboring Arab countries. Because Jordan is a developing country, it still faces problems with the insufficient number of RT machines available and their supporting staff (physicists and technologists among others). In this article, we shed light on the history and current status of radiation oncology in Jordan and discuss the challenges we face.


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Radiation Oncology , Humans , Jordan , Middle East
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Brachytherapy ; 11(3): 230-6, 2012.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22226079

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INTRODUCTION: Retinoblastoma and uveal melanoma are the most common ocular tumors in children and adults, respectively. Enucleation and external beam radiation therapy are integral in the management of ocular tumors. However, these tumors could also be treated effectively by plaque therapy, which has the potential of preserving the globe and maintaining vision. METHODS AND MATERIALS: We reviewed our experience with the introduction of this technique to our center. Furthermore, we highlighted the critical role of a specialized multidisciplinary team in the successful implementation of this procedure. DISCUSSION: This review represents a detailed report addressing the practical steps for successfully establishing plaque therapy in developing countries. RESULTS: Plaque therapy was successfully implemented at our center in 1.5 years. Integration with an advanced cancer center is crucial for the correct transfer of this complex technology. CONCLUSION: Complex brachytherapy procedures could be successfully established and implemented in developing countries.


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Brachytherapy/methods , Developing Countries , Melanoma/rehabilitation , Retinal Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Retinoblastoma/radiotherapy , Uveal Neoplasms/rehabilitation , Brachytherapy/instrumentation , Humans , Patient Care , Patient Safety , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Radiation Dosage , Time Factors
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