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Job well done, I felt your image acquisition discussion assignment was very informative. The assignment was well written and easy to follow. What I thought was very insightful was the section on radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is an important modality that changes many lives. I can only imagine the impact PACS has made on this field of radiology. The development of PACS along with the additional programs needed for the planning and treatment of cancer and other diseases has to be a huge advantage for the patient and rewarding to the staff. I totally agree with you on how PACS has transformed radiology.

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