Letter to the Editor Regarding Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of External Beam Radiation Therapy—A Narrative Review

This letter highlights the valuable contribution of the review titled 'Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of External Beam Radiation Therapy-A Narrative Review' (https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.70009) in understanding how radiation therapy impacts healthcare-related greenhouse gas emissions, particularly through pre-treatment imaging, treatment delivery, and patient travel. Therefore, the letter emphasizes that empowering radiation therapists with green skills is essential to foster a culture of environmental responsibility within radiation therapy departments.

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Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
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2025-10-10
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.70028
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Letter to the Editor Regarding Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of External Beam Radiation Therapy—A Narrative Review

Isabel Bravo, A.L. Soares, Jose Guilherme Couto
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Letter to the Editor Regarding Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of External Beam Radiation Therapy—A Narrative Review

Isabel Bravo, A.L. Soares, Jose Guilherme Couto
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This letter highlights the valuable contribution of the review titled 'Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of External Beam Radiation Therapy-A Narrative Review' (https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.70009) in understanding how radiation therapy impacts healthcare-related greenhouse gas emissions, particularly through pre-treatment imaging, treatment delivery, and patient travel. Therefore, the letter emphasizes that empowering radiation therapists with green skills is essential to foster a culture of environmental responsibility within radiation therapy departments.

Journal of Medical Radiation SciencesVol. 73(1)
University of Malta (MT), Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil (PT), IPO Porto (PT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 63%
Climate Change and Health Impacts
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