The issues of radiotherapy equipment supply in Ukraine
Based on statistical data and the original experience, the authors analyze radiotherapy equipment supply in Ukraine, i.e. the number and quality of the equipment, possibility to introduce modern radiation technologies, requirement in treatment of cancer patients, and situation in the regions. The sources of irradiation using 60Co and 192Ir for brachytherapy are analyzed. The ideas about renewal of the x-ray therapy equipment stock are presented.