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Abstract
Background
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Radiotherapy is an important therapeutic option, but the techniques used remain subjects of discussion. In this study, we compared the costs of conventional radiotherapy (CRT) and stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) in the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Methods
This cost analysis study adopted a micro-costing approach, following the TDABC (Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing) methodology. The study was conducted at a specialized public cancer hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. The analysis involved seven macro-processes related to radiotherapy treatment, identifying resources, costs, and time estimates for each step.
Results
The cost analysis revealed that SABR treatment for NSCLC is significantly cheaper than CRT. The direct costs of SABR treatment ranged from $2,777.25 to $3,797.49, while CRT ranged from $5,562.65 to $6,052.94. The cost related to CRT treatment constituted more than 80% of the total costs, whereas in SABR, it ranges from 59 to 68%. Planning represented 9% to 10% of the cost in CRT, increasing to 22% to 30% in SABR.
Conclusions
The results highlight that SABR treatment is a cheaper option for early-stage NSCLC patients when compared to CRT. Furthermore, the increased time required for CRT treatment limits the number of patients who can be treated. These results may influence healthcare policies and the financing of the healthcare system, directly benefiting patients and promoting the efficient allocation of resources.
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