Infrastructure for radiotherapy in The Netherlands: development from 1970 to 2010

Abstract

In 1993 the radiotherapy advisory committee of the Dutch Health Council published its report on the developments of infrastructure for radiotherapy in The Netherlands during the last 10 years and the prognosis for future needs until 2010. Based on demographic trends, the expected incidence of cancer, the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer, and the workload assessment in a model department, two scenarios are presented for the development of infrastructure. According to the committee, the Quality Scenario would be the most appropriate.