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Intensity modulated radiation therapy: part 2.

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a new method of radiation dose delivery. Clinicians who are not performing IMRT want to know more; those who are using IMRT want to perfect it. This article focuses on clinical applications of IMRT with specific emphasis on IMRT concepts, target and no...

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Published in:Radiation Therapist Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 17 - 40
Main Author: Leaver D
Format: case study CEU diagnostic images exam questions pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: American Society of Radiologic Technologists Spring2003
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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        affil: Director, Radiation Therapy Dept, Southern Maine Technical College, South Portland, ME
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          Radiotherapy Methods
          Radiotherapy Equipment and Supplies
          Therapy, Computer Assisted Methods
          Neoplasms Radiotherapy
          Technology, Radiologic
          Education, Continuing (Credit)
          Tomography, X-Ray Computed
          Magnetic Resonance Imaging
          Equipment Design
          Radiation Dosage
          Picture Archiving and Communication Systems
          Patient Positioning
          Immobilization Equipment and Supplies
          Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms Radiotherapy
          Prostatic Neoplasms Radiotherapy
          Radiology Service
      ab: Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a new method of radiation dose delivery. Clinicians who are not performing IMRT want to know more; those who are using IMRT want to perfect it. This article focuses on clinical applications of IMRT with specific emphasis on IMRT concepts, target and normal tissue definitions and the importance of positioning and immobilization.This article is the second in a 2-part Directed Reading series. See the CE quiz at the conclusion.The article also meets Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) CE requirements.
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        CEU
        diagnostic images
        exam questions
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