Radiotherapy could cure almost half of all cancers, but is largely unavailable in poor countries. Cancer killed 7.6 million people in 2005. By 2020, it could kill 16 million people each year. And more than 75% of new cancer cases and cancer deaths will be in developing countries. This dreadful situation can change with availability of adequate radiotherapy equipment, facilities and knowledgeable staff in low and middle income countries.
To address the critical shortage of trained radiotherapy staff in developing nations, the IAEA´s Division of Human Health (NAHU) has developed a syllabus for educational centres outlining the organization of training for radiation oncologists and the curriculum of subjects to be taught. The syllabus will be available to Member States and radiation oncologists in developing countries in 2009. The syllabus in four languages will be available in hard copy and free-of-charge on the IAEA website. (Source: IAEA News)
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