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Radiotherapy application, interventional work and specialized techniques

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Computed Tomography for Radiographers
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CT scanning is recognized as a major and integral part of radiotherapy treatment planning. Clear visualization of anatomy within the body and brain with clear delineation of the boundaries of organs means that tumour volume can be assessed more accurately than by other methods.

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Brooker, M.J. (1986). Radiotherapy application, interventional work and specialized techniques. In: Computed Tomography for Radiographers. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7996-6_9

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