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Mehmet Tuna, R.T.

Director, Technical Services
Department of Radiation Oncology

Q: 

What is image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT)?

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IGRT is a practice of using various imaging modalities to review the location of the intended target prior to treatment. Although the concept of IGRT has been around for a while, thanks to recent advances in technology and software the delivery of IGRT has become more refined and precise.

The process of IGRT utilizes real-time imaging during the pre-treatment phase to double-check the treatment areas

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Last updated: 2010-03-10