What is Tomotherapy?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Radiation Therapy
Tomotherapy is a type of radiation therapy that combines CT imaging with intensity modulated radiation. This technique uses CT imaging to confirm the size and location of the tumor prior to treatment; a process that allows the radiation to be more effectively targeted on the tumor tissue.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
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- Can't tell
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