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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Oncology
Materials Science

Background:

Advanced radiation therapy requires precise patient positioning for effective treatment delivery.
Immobilization devices are essential accessories for high-precision radiotherapy techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the role of thermoplastic materials in creating rigid masks for patient immobilization.
To demonstrate how these masks reduce daily patient positioning errors in radiation therapy.

Main Methods:

Utilizing thermoplastic materials to fabricate custom rigid masks for patient positioning.
Integrating these masks into the workflow of radiation therapy simulation and treatment delivery.

Main Results:

Thermoplastic masks significantly improve patient positioning accuracy during radiation therapy.
The use of rigid masks is mandatory for quality assurance in 3D conformal, IMRT, and rotational radiotherapy techniques.

Conclusions:

Thermoplastic masks are indispensable for accurate patient immobilization in modern oncology radiation therapy.
Implementing these masks enhances the precision and safety of radiation delivery, supporting advanced treatment modalities.