Evaluation of 3D-printed bolus for radiotherapy using megavoltage X-ray beams

C Zhang, W Lewin, A Cullen, D Thommen… - Radiological Physics and …, 2023 - Springer
A radiotherapy bolus is a tissue-equivalent material placed on the skin to adjust the surface
dose of megavoltage X-ray beams used for treatment. In this study, the dosimetric properties …

Patient treatments

T Kairn, R Wilks, SC Peet - 3D Printing in Radiation Therapy, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
This chapter describes the clinical applications of 3D printing for patient treatments,
providing guidance regarding patient safety (internal and external use, cleaning and …

Clinical experience in the use of 3D printing as a rapid replacement of traditional radiation therapy immobilization materials

ED Ehler - Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Patient positioning and immobilization devices are commonly employed in
radiation therapy. Unfortunately, cases can arise where the devices need to be …

The Value of 3D Printed Bolus in Adjuvant Intensity-modulated Radiotherapy After Radical Mastectomy for Breast Cancer--A Prospective Cohort Study

Y Wang, W Hu, B Li, Y Du, X Zhou, F Li - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Purpose Breast cancer patients may use a bolus to increase the dose of skin in radiotherapy
after radical mastectomy. The 3D printed bolus (3DPB) made by individual customization …

Scalp

MJ Veness - Radiotherapy in Skin Cancer: A Practical Guide on …, 2024 - Springer
Non-melanoma skin cancer of the sun-exposed scalp is typically a squamous cell carcinoma
arising in older male patients after years of chronic sun exposure. Many patients have a long …

Making connections: the scientific impact and mentoring legacy of Dr. John E. Moulder

AL DiCarlo, DR Cassatt, CI Rios… - … journal of radiation …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The intent of this mini review is to pay homage to Dr. John E. Moulder's long and
successful career in radiation science with the Medical College of Wisconsin. This effort will …