Timothy Showalter, University of Virginia Health System (IMAGE)

University of Virginia Health System

Timothy Showalter, University of Virginia Health System

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University of Virginia Cancer Center radiation oncologist Timothy Showalter has determined that offering brachytherapy for advanced cervical cancer ends up costing hospitals money. This may explain its declining use even though it's the gold-standard treatment.

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