intensity modulated radiation therapy


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(IMRT) (in-ten'si-tē moj'yū-lā-tĕd rā'dē-ā'shŭn thār'ă-pē)
A technique in which the intensity of the beam is regulated to allow an increased dose to the tumor volume while reducing the dose to normal tissue; uses inverse treatment planning.
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The latest agreement means that MGH licenses RayStation for treatment planning of advanced intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated ARC therapy (VMAT) treatments, thus bringing the solution into clinical practice for the first time, the Swedish company said.
-Swedish RaySearch to provide planning software to US hospital
This revolutionary treatment consists of a series of highly focused and easily tolerated Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (4D IG-IMRT) sessions, followed by radioactive seed implant ("brachytherapy"), and concluding with additional radiation to the periprostatic tissues.
WUSF salutes Dattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute

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