The cost of radiation treatment at an Ontario regional cancer centre

摘要: The cost of radiation treatment in 1985 at an Ontario regional cancer centre accruing 2500 new patients annually was examined. department equipped with three high-energy machines, a simulator and planning computer appropriately staffed. total average annual operating one machine $668,963. Salaries employee benefits accounted for 78% the costs. An 5439 treatments were given each machine, $123 per treatment. curative course (average 21 treatments) $2583, palliative 7 $861.