THREE DIMENSIONAL CONFORMAL RADIATION THERAPY

Three dimensional conformal radiation therapy or 3DCRT involves creating 3D computer images and delivering highly focused radiation to tumors and minimum dose to normal tissues.

Advantages:


1.    Conformal dose distribution
2.    CT based definition of clinical target volume and organ at risk
3.    Computer based planning algorthim
4.    Limited radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues and organs
5.    Can used to treat irregularly shaped tumors