title: Further progress in CT scanning and computerized radiation therapy treatment planning.
abstract: Total body computed tomography has introduced a unique method of obtaining body contours as well as anatomical representations for radiation therapy treatment planning. CT scanning combined with computerized radiation therapy treatment planning has improved accuracy and contributed greatly to the solution of complex treatment problems. CT scans can also be used to evaluate the progress of patients undergoing radiation therapy.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray