Radiotherapy remains a cornerstone of cancer treatment
World Radiotherapy Awareness Day highlights the critical role of radiation therapy in modern oncology and the persistent global inequality in access to these treatments. Experts note that while radiotherapy is essential for over half of cancer patients, low-income nations remain underserved.
Why it matters
Addressing the global disparity in radiotherapy access is a major challenge for international public health and cancer mortality reduction.
TEHRAN - World Radiotherapy Awareness Day is marked on September 7 to raise awareness of radiotherapy as a vital cancer treatment. Radiotherapy helps cure cancer, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life for millions of people around the world.
Radiotherapy is one of the oldest established methods of cancer treatment and remains a cornerstone of modern oncology, alongside surgery and chemotherapy. Its clinical history dates back to the late 19th century, following the discovery of X-rays and the early development of radiation-based treatments.
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