Patterns of Care Study of Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer in Japan: Influence of the Stratification of Institution on the Process

Abstract

Institutional stratification, including equipment and personnel, significantly affected the patterns of care for esophageal cancer. Therefore, to improve the quality of radiation therapy nationwide, improvement of equipment and supply of FTE personnel is extremely important. PCS was found to have great potential for the practical evaluation of how much will be required in Japan.