Image-guided radiation therapy a clinical perspective

Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) is a true revolution in the field of radiation oncology. IGRT provides the unprecedented means of conforming does to the shape of the target tissues in 3-dimensions reducing the risk of complications thereby improving the quality of life of irradiated patients....

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Other Authors: Mundt, Arno J. (Editor), Roeske, John C. (Editor)
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Language:English
Published: Shelton, Conn. People's Medical Pub. House-USA 2011
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