A type of x-ray therapy that would be used on a patient whose tumor is wrapped around a vulnerable structure such as a blood vessel or major organ is a(n)

A. 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy
B. intensity-modulated radiation therapy
C. proton beam therapy
D. stereotactic radiation
E. conventional external beam radiation therapy


Answer: B

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