IRAD-FEOR documentation
Research is crucial and resources are finite
Reflection on the need for oncology research in surgery and radiotherapy, based on the analysis of investment allocated to these areas.
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Research is crucial and resources are finite.
The main treatments for most solid tumours are surgery and radiotherapy. In 2015, it was estimated that more than 80% of new cancer cases worldwide require surgery, and up to 50% require radiotherapy.
Despite this, the analysis shows that only 1.4% of research investment went to surgical research and 2.8% to radiotherapy research.
These findings highlight the need for oncology research in surgery and radiotherapy.
