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3D radiotherapy

3D radiotherapy

Radiation oncology The administration of high dose radiation with minimal damage to surrounding tissues, made possible with stereotactic griding and beam focusing; 3-D RT is used for tumors of prostate, lungs, and nasopharynx, as these tissues are often surrounded by 'important' radiosensitive structures
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