METHODS
The surveys carried out by Turkish Radiation Oncology Association
Proficiency Board, Curriculum Preparation and
Evaluation Commission on Education Institutions, Surveys
delivered to the officers of the center via electronic mail, were
answered and evaluated in accordance with the data of 2012.
RESULTS
26 University and 8 Ministry of Health Hospitals participated in
the study. The total number of specialists employed in the participant
centers, were 227. For per specialist, 383 hours in a year
were spent for the patients at follow-up, 334 hours were spent
for the patients that were in treatment, and 950 hours were spent
for planning and treatment set-ups. It was determined that the
time spent for per patient in intensity modulated radiotherapy
technique, was 2-3 times more when compared to the location of
tumor, which is a conformal technique. It was observed that this
duration was much longer in special radiotherapy applications
such as brachytherapy, total body irradiation and radiosurgery.
CONCLUSION
Technological advancements in radiotherapy, require more effort
and working time for new job descriptions and in daily practice.
Keywords: Radiotherapy; IMRT; 3D conformal radiotherapy
