Proton radiotherapy outperforms medulloblastoma irradiation with photons in economic savings in Brazil (PROMISE)
Proton therapy is a cost-effective, dominant strategy for pediatric medulloblastoma in Brazil, offering superior outcomes and cost savings. These findings support its adoption through innovative funding models like public-private partnerships.
Authors
- Gustavo Arruda Viani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4337-7575)
- Ana Carolina Hamamura
- Carlos Eduardo Martins Dias Cardoso
- Helio A. Salmon
- Gustavo C. Amaral (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6071-7458)
Institutions
- University of Vassouras (BR)
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dialogues in Health
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dialog.2025.100241
- Primary Topic
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00