Participation in large multi-centre clinical trials aids establishment of the safety and efficacy
of new cancer treatments and methods. Oncology clinical trials have contributed to improved …

There is worldwide evidence to justify the inclusion of radiotherapy quality assurance
programmes as an integral part of clinical trial protocols [1e5]. They serve to improve …

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 …

Assessing quality of cancer care has become a national priority, particularly in the field of
radiation oncology, where there have been rapid changes in practice over the past decade …

Clinical trials have been the center of progress in modern medicine. In oncology, we are
fortunate to have a structure in place through the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) …

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

Quality assurance remains a neglected component of many trials, particularly for technical
interventions, such as surgery and radiotherapy, for which quality of treatment is an …

The process of radiotherapy (RT) is complex and involves understanding of the principles of
medical physics, radiobiology, radiation safety, dosimetry, radiation treatment planning …

The European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) is a pan-
European structure charged with improving cancer treatment through the testing of new …

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 …