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CONFORMAL RADIATION

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Homogeneous beams

INTENSITY MODULATED RADIATION THERAPY (IMRT)

Variations of beams intensity

Each beam is split into several fragments

Each fragment delivers different dose

Complex dose distribution

Higher conformity to target volumes and to critical organs

Time consuming

Quality control

cost

Radiotherapy techniques