NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
Hematology & Oncology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
JCO Glob Oncol. 2024 Jan;10:e2300219. doi: 10.1200/GO.23.00219.
Radiation therapy (RT) is an essential part of the multidisciplinary treatment of pediatric cancer. Over the past five decades, significant advances have been made in the delivery of RT, with better dose delivery to disease targets while minimizing exposure to nearby organs at risk. These advances have led to improved treatment outcomes, increased survival, and reduced treatment-related toxicities. Advanced treatment techniques, however, require significant investment in infrastructural and personnel resources. This review documents what is currently available regarding expertise and infrastructure for pediatric radiation oncology practice in Nigeria. It was performed to serve as a foundation for the creation and design of tailored solutions (initiatives and policies) to increase pediatric radiation availability, accessibility, and equity in Nigeria and ultimately improve pediatric cancer treatment outcomes in the region.
放射治疗（RT）是儿科癌症多学科治疗的重要组成部分。在过去的五十年中，放射治疗的实施取得了重大进展，在向疾病靶区更好地输送剂量的同时，最大限度地减少了对附近危险器官的暴露。这些进展带来了更好的治疗结果、更高的生存率和更低的治疗相关毒性。然而，先进的治疗技术需要在基础设施和人员资源方面进行大量投资。本综述记录了尼日利亚儿科肿瘤放射治疗实践方面目前可获得的专业知识和基础设施情况。其目的是为制定和设计增加尼日利亚儿科放射治疗可及性、公平性的解决方案（举措和政策）奠定基础，最终改善该地区儿科癌症的治疗结果。
