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What is "3D Conformal" therapy?
3-D conformal therapy allows us to go to higher doses without increased toxicities to normal structures. Any time a CAT-scan is used to plan out treatment, it is referred to as 3-D conformal treatment. With the CAT-scan, the radiation oncologist is able to determine the 3-D shape and volume of the tumor. Multiple different radiation beams and angles are then used that conform to the tumor. This allows the radiation oncologist to maximize the dose to the tumor and minimize dose to normal nearby structures.
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