Comparing 3-D Printed vs Standard Bolus for Breast Cancer Chest Wall Radiotherapy

Using the Cat Scan for treatment planning, a 3D plastic shell can be produced which is shaped exactly to the shape of the patient's chest wall. This shell will act as bolus - the substance that is placed on the skin during chest wall radiotherapy. The bolus allows the right dose of radiotherapy to get to the skin and the underlying chest wall.

A standard 5mm-thick piece of rubber is placed on the patient's chest wall