Particle therapy
State-of-the-art image guidance tool for Particle Treatments such as proton and ion-beam therapies
- The ultrathin 0.28 mm line shaped Gold Anchor markers cause very low dose perturbation.
- The high density material provides good visibility on kV imaging.
- The unique and patented gold-iron alloy enhances the MRI visibility.
The CT and MRI images show a line shaped 0.28×10 mm MR+ marker implanted in the prostate.
Image courtesy of Gjøvik Hospital, Norway
The film measurements show dose perturbation for a Gold Anchor implanted with a line/zig-zag shape vs. regular gold markers.
Dose perturbation downstream of the markers with the markers oriented perpendicular to the beam axis near the end of the SOBP (Spread-Out Bragg Peak). The doze is normalized to an unperturbed region.
Source: Extract from “Investigation of dosimetric effects of radiopaque fiducial markers for use in proton beam therapy with film measurements and Monte Carlo simulations”
Learn more
- “Real-time gated proton therapy with a reduced source to imager distance: Commissioning and quality assurance” Article (Singapore)
- “Carbon ion radiotherapy using fiducial markers for prostate cancer in Osaka HIMAK: Treatment planning” Article (Osaka, Japan)
- “Proton therapy planning and image-guidance strategies within a randomized controlled trial for high-risk prostate cancer” Article (Denmark)
Two Gold Anchor 0.28×10 mm markers implanted in breast prior to proton therapy treatment.
