Letter to the Editor Regarding Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of External Beam Radiation Therapy—A Narrative Review

IF 2.1 Q3 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-10 DOI:10.1002/jmrs.70028

Ana Luísa Soares, Isabel Bravo, José Guilherme Couto

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Abstract

This letter highlights the valuable contribution of the review titled ‘Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of External Beam Radiation Therapy—A Narrative Review’ (https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.70009) in understanding how radiation therapy impacts healthcare-related greenhouse gas emissions, particularly through pre-treatment imaging, treatment delivery, and patient travel. Therefore, the letter emphasizes that empowering radiation therapists with green skills is essential to foster a culture of environmental responsibility within radiation therapy departments.

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致编辑的信关于量化外束放射治疗的碳足迹-叙述性评论。

这封信强调了题为“量化外部束放射治疗的碳足迹-叙述评论”（https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.70009）的评论在理解放射治疗如何影响医疗保健相关的温室气体排放方面的宝贵贡献，特别是通过治疗前成像，治疗提供和患者旅行。因此，这封信强调，赋予放射治疗师绿色技能对于在放射治疗部门培养环境责任文化至关重要。

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Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-

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3.20

自引率

4.80%

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审稿时长

8 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMRS) is an international and multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that accepts manuscripts related to medical imaging / diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, medical ultrasound / sonography, and the complementary disciplines of medical physics, radiology, radiation oncology, nursing, psychology and sociology. Manuscripts may take the form of: original articles, review articles, commentary articles, technical evaluations, case series and case studies. JMRS promotes excellence in international medical radiation science by the publication of contemporary and advanced research that encourages the adoption of the best clinical, scientific and educational practices in international communities. JMRS is the official professional journal of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT).