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Radiotherapy techniques

CONFORMAL RADIATION : Homogeneous beams

INTENSITY MODULATED RADIATION THERAPY (IMRT)

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Variations of beams intensity

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Each beam is split into several fragments Each fragment delivers different dose

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Complex dose distribution

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Higher conformity to target volumes and to critical organs

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Time consuming Quality control

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cost