Most image data and some associated data within The Cancer Imaging Archive (TCIA) is stored in DICOM format. There are a variety of both open source and commercial DICOM tools that could be used to manipulate and view these files. While TCIA does not endorse nor recommend any particular tool, here is a list of tools that we or our partners have used in our daily work.
Note: The images in this image repository need to be downloaded before you can view them using the viewers.
- ImageJ runs on Linux, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Windows, and the Sharp Zaurus PDA.
- FusionViewer open source & multiplatform PET/CT display software package
- OSIRIX (MAC OSX)
- AIM on ClearCanvas
- 3D Slicer
Some overviews to get you started with DICOM medical image data like those in TCIA include:
- I Do Imaging at http://idoimaging.com/ includes demonstrations, a wiki, and a blog for several open source medical imaging viewers.
- DICOM is Easy includes a detailed tutorial which begins at http://dicomiseasy.blogspot.com/p/introduction-to-dicom.html
- you can also search "DICOM tutorial" or DICOM overview" with your favorite search engine; there are many video walkthroughs on the Web as well.