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3D CRT; is a form of advanced radiation therapy. In 3D CRT, treatment planning is performed using 3D computed tomography (CT), and radiation beams of uniform intensity are delivered to the target through multiple or dynamic ports, conforming the edges of the radiation fields to the shape of the target in order to improve dose localization.
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(2011). Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_5783
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