Radiation Therapy Fields of Dreams: We Built Them—But Did They Come?

Gerard Adams; Tracey Lee Guan; Elizabeth Anne Burmeister; Bryan Henry Burmeister

doi:10.1111/1754-9485.70099

April 6, 2026Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation OncologyOpen Access

Radiation Therapy Fields of Dreams: We Built Them—But Did They Come?

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The study aims to assess whether the installation of regional radiation therapy centers increases treatment use among residents.
Analyzed treatment data before and after center installations
Compared radiation therapy use across different local government areas (LGAs) in Queensland
Evaluated patient outcomes based on location of residence
Increased utilization of radiation therapy observed in regions with newly installed centers
Patients in those local government areas showed a significant rise in treatment access
Overall positive association between center installations and treatment rates

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Observational analysis shows increased radiation therapy use in Queensland following center installations, suggesting improved access.

Abstract

The installation of regional radiation therapy centers in Queensland appears to be associated with an increase in RT use for patients resident in those LGAs.

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