What is 3D conformal radiation therapy?
It is a relatively new treatment technique developed to improve the precision with which radiation is delivered to tumors, thus maximizing radiation dose to tumors while minimizing dose to healthy tissues. Conformal treatments are designed so that the range of high-dose irradiation conforms, as closely as possible, to the three-dimensional shape of the tumor. This is achieved by applying multiple conformal-shaped beams, focused on the tumor from several different directions.
