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The full API for data consists of a base URL followed by the API and query parameters, in that order. The base URL to access NBIA Advanced Search REST API data is is https://services.cancerimagingarchive.net/nbia-api/services.
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Access to any NBIA Advanced Search REST API requires a token that you must request.
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This token can then be used on subsequent requests to authorize access to resources. The NBIA Advanced Search REST API server also supports token expiration and extension by refresh. The The time it takes tokens to expire is currently two hours but is configurable.
To access TCIA using an NBIA Advanced Search REST API, you must do the following:
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Access to any NBIA Advanced Search REST API requires an authentication an authentication token. You must contact the TCIA Help Desk to receive the client_id and client_secret needed to generate a token.
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