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precision

conformality

photons

protons

time factor

(4D RT)

intrafraction patient and tumour motion

interfraction changes in tumour & normal tissue

quality assurance

imaging closer to treatment delivery (IGRT)

Attributes of modern local RT delivery

refinements of conformal radiotherapy

Classification of radiotherapy technologies

linac

- conventional/adapted

small linac on robotic arm

(Cyberknife)

helical rotating linac

(Tomotherapy)

multiheaded Cobalt unit

(Gamma Knife)

Delivery equipment