A method for delivering radiation therapy to a patient using a
three-dimensional planning image for radiation therapy of the patient
wherein the planning image includes a radiation therapy target. The
method includes the steps of: determining desired image capture
conditions for the capture of at least one two-dimensional radiographic
image of the radiation therapy target using the three-dimensional
planning image; detecting a position of the radiation therapy target in
the at least one captured two-dimensional radiographic image; and
determining a delivery of the radiation therapy in response to the
radiation therapy target's detected position in the at least one captured
two-dimensional radiographic image.