Mission / Vision
Mission
The ABS will serve as the leading authority in Brachytherapy standards, research, education and training that benefit cancer patients and improve their quality of life.
| 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.
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| Authority of Standards |
- Be the Center of Excellence (COE) for Brachytherapy standards, advocacy, research, leadership.
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| Provide Training for BT Clinicians & Physicists |
- Provide high quality, regionalized access to Brachytherapy for all in need.
- Groom leadership to create and sustain a competent Brachytherapy advocacy.
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| 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.
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Vision
The ABS will inspire the advancement, communication, and application of brachytherapy science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.
