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Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy

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Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy

  • See Also
  1. External Beam Radiation Therapy
  • Indications
  • Tumors near critical structures
  1. Head and neck cancer
  2. Prostate Cancer
  • Mechanism
  1. Radiation beam is divided into separate, multiple beamlets
  2. Tungsten leaves shape each beamlet to protect critical tissues
  • Protocol
  1. Tumor Localization: MRI or CT directed radiation
  2. Dose: May exceed 30 minutes per application
  3. Schedule: Monday through Friday
  4. Duration: 2-7 weeks