Stereotactic ablative body radiation therapy (SABR) in NSW.

Abstract

A survey was conducted to establish the current utilisation of stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) services in NSW. The objective of the survey was to generate baseline data to inform requirements for a networked approach to the implementation of new radiation therapy techniques and technologies. All radiation therapy services in NSW were contacted by email with a request to complete a SABR service survey. Questions were designed to identify equipment used, treatment techniques in place, clinical sites treated with a SABR technique and plans to expand the current services offered. Each professional group was asked to identify areas of service delivery they would most like to impro..