In 1999, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), being
a European pioneer in the field of cancer research as well as in quality assurance (QA) …

In 1982, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
Radiotherapy Group established the Quality Assurance (QA) programme. During the past 20 …

This document is now in the process of being endorsed by all National Scientific Societies of
Radiotherapy and Medical Physics of the European countries. It can therefore not be …

The stepwise process of the EORTC Quality Assurance Programme in Radiotherapy is
described in function of two main criteria: the targets of the quality control procedures …

As early as in 1982, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
Radiotherapy Group established a quality assurance programme. In the course of 20 years …

The goal of radiation therapy is to yield the greatest possible uncomplicated local and
regional tumor control. An acceptable quality of life with few severe complications …

Like high-risk industries, radiotherapy requires intense attention to detail, alertness,
precision, and adequate human and material resources to minimise the risk of irreversible …

A quality assurance programme was activated in 1982 in the EORTC Cooperative Group of
Radiotherapy. Definitions and contents of quality assurance and quality control, definitions …

Radiation therapy (RT) is an essential treatment modality for cancer care and cure. Over the
years, radiation treatments have become more complex and more computerized leading to …

New centuries cause reflection on the past and speculation on the future in any area of
human endeavour. This particular change of calendar century matches closely with the first …