Table 1 Current distribution of brachytherapy machine in Nigeria
Center | Brachytherapy type | Year of commission | Service type | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. ABUTH | LDR | 1995 | Intracavitary for cancer of cervix only | Not functioning |
2. UCHI | LDR and HDR | 1987 and 2007, respectively | Intracavitary for cancer of cervix only | Not functioning |
3. LUTH | LDR | 1975 | Intracavitary for cancer of cervix only | Not functioning |
4. NHA | LDR | 2000 | Intracavitary for cancer of cervix only | Not functioning |
5. FMCG | LDR | 2010 | Intracavitary for cancer of cervix only | Functioning |
6. LNOC | LDR | 2019 | Prostate and breast implant for cancer of prostate and breast, respectively | Functioning |