Test 2. Module 3. Radiation Therapy. Male patient has a ball shape (with diameter 3cm) solid tumor in left lung. The tumor is very close to skin and located at level of heart. You have a LINAC with a circle shape beam and the same intensity across the beam for the treatment. 1) Develop a diagram with beam directions and weightings to be used for irradiation of patient. 2) Provide reasons and explain your choices for the developed plan. [5 marks] [10 marks]
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