Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to radiation therapy.

a. Clarence Dally
b. isocenter
c. isodose curve
d. simulation
e. contouring
f. Emil Grubbe
g. radiotherapist
h. palliative
i. fusion imaging
j. IGRT
k. curative
l. beam angles
m. radiation oncologist
n. cone beam CT

1. tracing of the shape of the tumor volume as well as structures near the tumor volume that the radiation dose will affect
2. integrating structural images, MRI or CT, with functional images, PET or SPECT
3. intended to extend life and/or improve quality of life in terminal patient
4. the point where all three rotational axes intersect from the simulator and for the treatment machine


1. e. contouring
2. i. fusion imaging
3. h. palliative
4. b. isocenter

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