A fresh approach to bolus, we provide custom, on-demand silicone bolus for radiation therapy
When it comes to improving the accuracy of radiation therapy, a custom silicone bolus is an obvious choice for clinicians and radiation therapy business managers. Firstly, its similarity in density to human tissue makes it ideal for providing a homogeneous and uniform dose distribution to the tumour. Further, given the bolus maintains its customised shape while having considerable flexibility, it can be reproducibly positioned with minimal air gaps ensuring that the planned dose distributed is consistently delivered.
Moreover, the ease of use of silicone bolus has further benefits to the patient and treating department. It is easy to mould and conform to the tumour’s shape, making it a versatile and user-friendly option for radiation therapists while improving patient comfort compared to traditional bolus. Additionally, it significantly reduces set-up time due to its soft, pliable nature, making it an all-around very cost-effective option.
Ease Of Use
Being highly flexible, silicone bolus are easy to apply and readily conform to the changing contours of the patient throughout their treatment. Given these points they are a versatile and user-friendly option for radiation therapists and patients alike.
Improved Dose Homogeneity
Silicone bolus has a similar density to human tissue, specifically 1.09 ±0.01, while the customised shape results in minimal bolus to skin air gaps. This is why a more uniform dose distribution is delivered to the tumour at each treatment fraction.
Rapid Turnaround
We can have your custom silicone bolus in your hand in as quickly as 3 days after receiving your order.
Enhanced Patient Comfort
Warm to the touch, soft and pliable, the use of silicone bolus can enhance the comfort level of the patient during radiation therapy, which can improve patient compliance and satisfaction, leading to better outcomes.
Cost-Effective
Beginning in planning the bolus structure is quick and easy to export as DCM or STL, we will take care of the rest. Then once treatment begins, being soft and pliable, silicone bolus allows for vastly reduced set-up times, repeatability, and finally low maintenance: Silicone bolus are easy to clean and maintain, which reduces the cost of upkeep. Quicker treatments, higher patient comfort, and better outcomes.
Better Treatment Planning
Silicone bolus can be used in conjunction with treatment planning software to create a customised treatment plan for each patient, which leads to better outcomes.
