Ask Mayo Clinic: Why today's radiation therapy looks nothing like it did decades ago

Modern radiation therapy has evolved to be more efficient, with delivery times often lasting only a few minutes. Most of the appointment time is now dedicated to patient positioning and ensuring accuracy.
Delivery often takes only a few minutes, with most of the appointment devoted to positioning and verifying accuracy.
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