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this new system, the physician will check the location, then deliver
precise radiation therapy based on a customized plan. TomoTherapy
combines precise 3-D imaging from computerized tomography (CT scanning)
with highly targeted radiation beams.
Before beginning a TomoTherapy treatment, the physician uses 3-D
images and special software to establish the precise contours for
each tumor and any regions at risk, such as sensitive organs or
structures.
The physician decides how much radiation the tumor should receive,
as well as acceptable levels for surrounding structures. Then the
system calculates the appropriate pattern, position, and intensity
of the radiation beam to be delivered, to match the physician's
prescription as closely as possible.
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TomoTherapy
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