[Radiotherapy at the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg]. / L'oncologie radiothérapique au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Trois premières années de fonctionnement du Centre François Baclesse.

ABSTRACT

The Centre François Baclesse was created as National Radiotherapy Center in 2000. Oncology Radiotherapy has been developed in Luxembourg in parallel with existing medical and surgical oncology departments. Cancer is a Public Health problem in Luxembourg. More than 1800 new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year, out of wich 70 % will need radiotherapy at the time of the evolution of the disease. Technical platform and Human Resources available at this time are able to deliver high quality treatment. The activity reached a plateau in 2002 with almost 800 patients treated per year, whereas the theorical need for radiation oncology treatment is 1200 patients per year in Luxembourg. A large architectural project will add 2 new linear accelerators and will be finished by 2007-2008. Multidisciplinary oncological network has been developed together with cancer treatment units of 6 luxembourgish hospitals. Clinical Research is one of the missions of the Center. After the achievement of its extension, the Centre François Baclesse will be able to cover the need of the Regional, luxembourgish and cross-boarder patients pool, in line with an European approach in treating cancer.