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Mission / Vision

Mission

We foster excellence in brachytherapy practice by establishing standards, education and training, to enable best disease outcomes and quality of lives for cancer patients.

 

Goal Approach
Advance Brachytherapy Research
  • Foster and expand research focused on the field of Brachytherapy.
  • Increase the simplicity and scalability of treatment while driving down toxicity.
Authority of Standards
  • Be the Center of Excellence (COE) for Brachytherapy standards, advocacy, research, leadership.
Provide Training for Brachytherapy Clinicians & Physicists
  • Provide high quality, regionalized access to Brachytherapy for all in need.
  • Groom leadership to create and sustain a competent Brachytherapy advocacy.
Education of Patient, Clinicians, Industry, Policymakers
  • Establish Brachytherapy as an equal partner and option in the cancer field.
  • Shape the health policy environment to support Brachytherapy’s ability to benefit their patients.

 

Vision

ABS is a world leader in Brachytherapy. We inspire excellence in brachytherapy practice through leadership in education, training and research.