A
software device that aids the user to evaluate the
dose distribution for
radiation therapy treatment plans.
Radiation therapy treats a desired tumor volume as well as undesired volumes of critical
anatomical structures within the patient. The
dose volume
histogram (DVH) is commonly used to assess the volume of tumor and the volumes of critical structures receiving certain doses. The disclosed invention overlays
dose tolerance limits onto the DVH to conveniently and comprehensively enable the user to evaluate the quality of the
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