Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to radiation therapy.
-physician specializing in radiation therapy

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A radiation oncologist is a physician who specializes in the use of radiation therapy to treat cancer.

Answer: B
 Isocenter refers to the point in the body where the radiation beams are converged during treatment.

Answer: C
 Isodose curves are lines on a radiation treatment plan that show where specific doses of radiation will be delivered to the body.

Answer: D
 Simulation is a process that involves using imaging techniques to plan and map out the radiation treatment before it is delivered.

Answer: E
 Contouring is the process of outlining the area of the body that will be treated with radiation.

Answer: J
 IGRT (image-guided radiation therapy) is a technique that uses imaging to guide the delivery of radiation to the tumor site.

Answer: M
 A radiation oncologist is a physician who specializes in the use of radiation therapy to treat cancer.

Answer: H
 Palliative radiation therapy is often used to relieve symptoms caused by cancer, but is not intended to cure the disease.

Answer: N
 Cone beam CT is a type of imaging that is often used to guide radiation therapy, allowing for more accurate delivery of the radiation.

Answer: L
 Beam angles refer to the direction from which the radiation beams are delivered during treatment.

Match the Following Choices with the Correct Statement as Each