Are you completely confident your staff never makes an error? Approximately 60% of all radiation therapy (RT) incidents are caused by human errors.¹ Even if 100% human accuracy was possible, variability can lead to quite diverse RT treatment planning. Contouring is the number one cause of variability in treatment planning, and 75% of all 4D studies have artifacts.^2,3

How much error could there actually be in your RT treatment service? Consider the number of patients who require radiation, and the magnitude of the problem can be considerable. Up to two-thirds of cancer patients receive radiation therapy, and there are high costs associated with delivering this treatment.⁴ If you have inaccurate RT treatment planning, you may reduce treatment efficacy.