The delineation of the target volume, i.e. the volume which should be irradiated with a therapeutic dose of irradiation, is of utmost importance in radiotherapy. Modern imaging techniques cannot be missed in this process. Diagnosticians and radiation oncologists therefore should understand each other's needs and potential.

Author

J W H Leer

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J W H Leer, MD PhD,
Radboud University,
Nijmegen Medical Centre,
Department of Radiation Oncology,
PO Box 9101, NL-6500 HB Nijmegen,
The Netherlands.

Reference

ICIS Cancer Imaging Volume 5 Special Issue A
DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2005.0027

Date Posted

24 November 2005

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