A simulation of a radiotherapy treatment system: A case study of a local cancer centre

This paper describes a study of a complex radiotherapy treatment system observed at a local cancer centre. In the system, patients undergo processing on several machines to complete their treatment regimen. Several parts of the process have disturbances that impede the flow of patients, adversely impacting patient waiting time and throughput. This study aims at understanding the treatment process, and identifying complexities and bottle- necks from the interactions between patients and human or machine resources using discrete-event simulation.

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