Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of an Intracranial Stereotactic Radiotherapy Service for Brain Metastasis in a North Queensland Regional Cancer Centre.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a specialised radiotherapy technique that plays an essential role in achieving local control of brain metastases and therefore optimising quality of life for many cancer patients. It also confers a survival benefit in selected patients. Rural and regional Australians may face significant challenges in accessing this treatment, as it is predominantly delivered at metropolitan institutions. We sought to assess the cost-effectiveness of a brain SRS service implemented using local resources at a North Queensland regional hospital from a societal perspective. Methods: We prospectively collected treatment costs and clinical outcomes for a consecutive cohort of patients who received SRS for intracranial metastatic lesions

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12785005 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature