THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS APPLICATIONS IN RADIATION THERAPY.

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.