1, mold making: the medical team will be based on the patient's condition and treatment plan to design and make molds for radiation therapy. It is made of soft plastic or hard plastic material to ensure that the mold fits the patient's body part well.
2. Positioning and marking: Before treatment begins, doctors use imaging (such as a CT scan) to locate the area to be treated. Then, based on the localization results, the patient's body is marked so that the mold can be accurately placed during each treatment.
3. Placing the mold: During the treatment, the doctor will place a pre-made mold on the patient's body area to ensure a good fit. The mold needs to be fixed on the treatment bed to keep it stable.
4. Irradiation: Once the mold is correctly placed, the medical team adjusts the radiotherapy equipment according to the treatment plan to ensure that the irradiation accurately hits the target area covered by the mold. The patient needs to remain relatively still and cooperate with the instructions of the doctors and technicians.
5. Treatment Progress and Monitoring: Radiotherapy requires multiple treatments over several weeks or months. Patients need to follow their doctor's instructions to receive treatment on time. Doctors and technicians will regularly monitor the effectiveness of the treatment and make adjustments as needed.