kevin clarke
- Clinical Case Studies , Mold Room Workflow
- January 9, 2026
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Enhancing Setup Reproducibility in Head & Neck Radiotherapy:
The Science of Thermoplastic Mask Fit Introduction Head and neck radiotherapy presents one of the greatest challenges in modern radiation oncology. The complex anatomy, proximity of critical organs at risk…
- Patient Immobilization
- January 27, 2024
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Protecting OARs in Complex Head & Neck Treatments: Advanced Immobilization Strategies
Introduction Radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies demands an exceptional balance between maximizing tumor control and protecting organs at risk (OARs). Structures such as the spinal cord, brainstem, parotid glands,…
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- January 27, 2024
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Supine vs. Prone Positioning for Breast Cancer: Choosing the Right Auxiliary System for Your Clinic
Introduction Breast cancer radiotherapy has evolved significantly over the past decades, with growing emphasis on organ-at-risk (OAR) sparing, treatment reproducibility, and patient comfort. Among the most fundamental decisions in treatment…
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- January 27, 2024
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Reducing Heart and Lung Exposure: Innovative Positioning Solutions in Left-Sided Breast Radiotherapy
Introduction Left-sided breast radiotherapy presents a unique and well-recognized clinical challenge: how to achieve optimal target coverage while minimizing radiation dose to the heart and ipsilateral lung. Despite advances in…
- Clinical Case Studies
- January 27, 2024
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Managing Respiratory Motion in Abdominal SBRT: Best Practices for High-Precision Positioning
Introduction Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) has transformed the management of abdominal malignancies by enabling the delivery of ablative doses with sub-millimeter precision. However, this precision is constantly challenged by a…
- Clinical Case Studies , Patient Immobilization
- January 27, 2024
- 21 views
Customizing Immobilization for Small Patients: Technical Challenges and Solutions in Pediatrics
Introduction Pediatric radiotherapy presents a unique clinical challenge: achieving the same level of geometric precision required in adult treatments while caring for patients who are more vulnerable to anxiety, discomfort,…
- Clinical Case Studies , Knowledge Blog
- January 27, 2024
- 21 views
Sub-Millimeter Accuracy in SBRT and SRS: Why Rigid Immobilization is Non-Negotiable
Introduction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) represent the highest precision treatments in modern radiation oncology. These techniques deliver ablative doses in very few fractions, often with steep…
- Clinical Case Studies , Knowledge Blog , Patient Immobilization
- January 27, 2024
- 19 views
Streamlining VMAT and IMRT Workflows: Minimizing Dosimetric Impact with Low-Attenuation Accessories
Introduction Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) have transformed modern radiotherapy by enabling highly conformal dose distributions and superior organ-at-risk (OAR) sparing. However, this increased complexity…
- Clinical Case Studies
- January 27, 2024
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The Quest for “Artifact-Free” Imaging: Choosing IGRT-Compatible Positioning Tools
Introduction Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) has become the backbone of modern radiation oncology. From daily setup verification to adaptive decision-making, the quality of on-board imaging directly affects clinical confidence and treatment…
- Patient Immobilization
- January 27, 2024
- 16 views
Precision and Safety in Brachytherapy: Specialized Transfer and Positioning Solutions
Introduction Brachytherapy remains one of the most precise forms of radiation therapy, delivering high doses directly to or near the target while sparing surrounding tissues. However, this precision comes with…
