phoenix 5 - to help men and their companions overcome issues created by prostate cancer
 
 

From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary
Main Glossary   ·   Phoenix5 Main Menu

conformal radiation therapy

Synonyms: 3DCBRT, 3DCRT, 3DEBRT, 3DXRT, CRT, 3DXBRT, XBR XBRT

Abbreviations: CRT

Definition: Conformal radiation is a radiation technique using multiple fixed beams of radiation or multiple arc (moving) rotational beams to limit the dose to critical surrounding normal structures by getting it to ''conform'' to the area. It is also capable of producing a three-dimensional view for better analysis. It may be given different names, hence different acronyms, for example: CRT (Conformal Radiation Therapy/Treatment), CEBRT (Conformal External Beam Radiation Therapy), 3DCBRT (3D Conformal Beam Radiation Therapy), 3DCRT (3D Conformal Radiation Therapy), 3DEBRT (3D external beam radiation therapy) and 3DXRT (3D external [beam] radiation therapy). Ask your doctor.

For more information: See external beam.


or select another letter
#s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ

Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.