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intensity-modulated radiation therapy


A type of 3-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to show the size and shape of the tumor. Thin beams of radiation of different intensities are aimed at the tumor from many [..]
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intensity-modulated radiation therapy


A delivery technique for external beam therapy that uses special devices called collimators to regulate the intensity of the radiation beams, allowing different areas of a tumor and nearby tissues to [..]
Source: radiologyinfo.org

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intensity-modulated radiation therapy


A type of three-dimensional radiation therapy, which improves the targeting of treatment delivery in a way that is likely to decrease damage to normal tissues and allows varying intensities.
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intensity-modulated radiation therapy


A type of 3-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to show the size and shape of the tumor. Thin beams of radiation of different intensities are aimed at the tumor from many angles. This type of radiation therapy reduces the damage to healthy tissue near the tumor. Also called IMRT.
Source: dana-farber.org





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