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Virtual Simulation
Virtual simulation is a computer assisted technology that allows your physician to create and compare various radiation beam arrangements without requiring the patient to be actually physically present. This approach is revolutionizing conventional radiation treatment planning, allowing for more customized radiation treatment and making the planning process much easier for the patient. This is a great advantage for our patients, as understandably many have limited physical endurance to undergo complicated treatment designs. The process requires that the patient undergo a simple treatment set up followed by CT (computed tomography) scanning. During the simple set up (or simulation), immobilization devices are made to fit the patient’s specific anatomy. Reference points are then marked on the skin. Once the CT scan is done, the patient can be sent home, while his radiation oncologist reviews and targets the appropriate areas for treatment on computer, using the CT scan obtained. Then, a treatment plan can be generated, reviewed and revised entirely on the planning system. All adjustments are made on the computerized radiation treatment planning system, and only the final approved plan is marked on the patient when he returns for completion set up for treatment. |
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