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Data from Radiation Therapy Centers (Number of cases handle, type of cancer)

Requested from DOH by D. Lobrido at 08:57 AM on Nov 30, 2023.
Purpose: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2019 - 11/28/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-078898871924

Lobrido 08:57 AM, Nov 30, 2023 

Purpose of the Study:

The primary objective of our study is to analyze the current trends, outcomes, and challenges in radiation therapy for cancer treatment within the Philippines. By gathering data from various radiation therapy centers:

1. Cancer type and stage at the initiation of radiation therapy

2. Treatment modalities employed, including but not limited to conventional radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and IGRT. 

3. Treatment outcomes and any observed side effects.

4. Demographic information, including age, gender, and geographic location.

Receiving Officer 01:44 PM, Nov 30, 2023 

November 30, 2023

Dear Deo Giuseppe Merl,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 30, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Data from Radiation Therapy Centers (Number of cases handle, type of cancer).

We received your request on Nov 30, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 21, 2023 08:57:51 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster11222017130000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0wNzg4OTg4NzE5MjQM, for request with ticket number #DOH-078898871924.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Maker 02:28 PM, Dec 05, 2023 

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January 30, 2024

Dear Deo Giuseppe Merl Lobrido,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 30, 2023 08:57:51 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Data from Radiation Therapy Centers (Number of cases handle, type of cancer).

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. 

We regret to inform you that DOH does not gather this information from Radiation Therapy Centers. We ask that you coordinate with the Radiation Therapy Centers for this information

Thank you

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
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