IAEA's role in the global management of cancer-focus on upgrading radiotherapy services

1 January 2005

journal article
review article
Published by Medical Journals Sweden AB in Acta Oncologica

Vol. 44 (8) , 816-824
https://doi.org/10.1080/02841860500341355

Abstract

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an intergovernmental organization composed by 138 Member States within the United Nations. It has a mandate to seek to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world. Within the IAEA structure, the Division of Human Health contributes to the enhancement of the capabilities in Member States to address needs related to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health problems through the development and application of nuclear and radiation techniques within a framework of quality assurance. In view of the increasing cancer incidence rates in developing countries the activities in improving management of cancer have become increasingly important. This review will outline the IAEA's role in cancer management focusing on activities related to improving radiotherapy worldwide.

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