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- Modern radiation therapy systems use relatively high-energy beams of radiation from radioactive isotopes, particle beam accelerators, or electron beam X-Ray generators.
- the X-Ray generators can employ either high voltage direct current or RF driven linear accelerators (LINACs).
- LINACs high voltage direct current or RF driven linear accelerators
- the conventional radiation therapy system uses a LINAC to generate an electron beam with between 4 and 22 MeV of energy at low current.
- the electron beam strikes a high-Z target, typically tungsten, and generates penetrating x-rays.
- the beam is shaped and delivered to the target volume from one or more directions.
- the overlapping dose at the target volume is usually higher than the dose at the surface from any one-delivery angle.
- the skin is sensitive to radiation, so it is desirable to limit the skin dose to minimize complications. If more delivery angles are used, the surface dose can be spread out and minimized with respect to the dose delivered to the target volume.
- a significant fraction of all radiation therapy treatments are employed to treat breast cancer with very good success.
- a typical general purpose radiation therapy system is designed to treat virtually all anatomical sites with some trade-offs being made in the design in order to make a universally applicable machine.
- a linear accelerator rotates about a horizontal axis, around a virtual point called the isocenter that intersects with the beam axis.
- a typical source to axis distance, or source to isocenter distance, SAD is 100 centimeters.
- the treatment couch rotates about a vertical axis intersecting with the same isocenter and including three additional Cartesian motions for patient alignment.
- the external dimensions and geometry of different linear accelerators vary, resulting in different available treatment angles, which can be limiting to couch position and gantry rotation.
- the breast cancer patient population is treated in the supine (laying on the back) position, which does not allow access from more than a few angles.
- the supine position is also inferior due to gravitational forces compressing the breast against the chest.
- breast motion resulting from breathing creates inaccuracies in locating the beam with respect to the target volume.
- a prone position radiation therapy is used for access to the breast.
- This method is implemented with a tabletop attachment that works with a standard linear accelerator.
- This embodiment helps to reduce target motion associated with breathing and create a better separation of the target tissue with respect to the chest wall and other critical structures. However, this embodiment still only allows access to a few angles, typically two.
- This invention relates to a patient support system to be used with conventional radiation sources to position the patient in a more favorable geometry by allowing up to 360 degree access to the breast with the patient in the prone position.
- the patient support system of the present invention can be made out of suitable materials making it CT and MR compatible for use with imaging modalities.
- the present invention is directed to a prone position patient support system to be used in conjunction with a radiation source.
- the patient support system includes an anatomically contoured patient interface surface and an aperture to permit passage of the anatomy to be treated through the patient interface surface.
- the patient supports system further includes a support system for the patient interface surface that provides space below the patient interface surface to allow beam access from a radiation source for at least 180 degrees of rotation in a substantially horizontal plane.
- the radiation source is a LINAC. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
- the support system is CT compatible. In another embodiment, the patient support system is MR compatible.
- the support system further includes a rotational mechanism that allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
- the support system includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
- the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises a longitudinal translation stage and rotary stage.
- the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises cross shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and bottom structure.
- the invention is directed to a prone position patient support system to be used in conjunction with a radiation source.
- the patient support system includes an anatomically contoured patient interface surface and an aperture to permit passage of the anatomy to be treated through the patient interface surface.
- the patient support system further includes a support system for the patient interface surface that provides space below the patient interface surface to allow beam access from a radiation source for at least 270 degrees of rotation in a substantially horizontal plane.
- the radiation source is a LINAC. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
- the support system is CT compatible. In another embodiment, the support system is MR compatible.
- the support system includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
- the support system for the patient interface surface is designed from radiolucent material.
- the support system for the patient interface surface is geometrically designed such that the radiation beam is unobstructed.
- the support system includes a rotational mechanism that allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
- the support system for the patient interface surface is geometrically designed to have limited interference with the radiation beam.
- the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises a longitudinal translation stage and a rotary stage.
- the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises cross shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and a bottom structure.
- the invention is directed to a prone position patient support system to be used in a conjunction with a radiation source.
- the patient support system includes an anatomically contoured patient interface surface and an aperture to permit passage of the anatomy to be treated through the patient interface surface.
- the patient support system further includes a support system for the patient interface surface that provides space below the patient interface surface to allow beam access from a radiation source for 360 degrees of rotation in a substantially horizontal plane.
- the radiation source is a LINAC. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
- the support system is CT compatible. In another embodiment, the support system is MR compatible.
- the support system includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
- the support system for the patient interface surface is designed from radiolucent material.
- the support system for the patient interface surface is geometrically designed such that the radiation beam is unobstructed.
- the support system includes a rotational mechanism that allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
- the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises a longitudinal translation stage and a rotary stage.
- the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises cross shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and a bottom structure.
- the invention is directed to a prone position patient support system to be used in conjunction with a radiation source.
- the patient support system includes a contoured patient support surface including an aperture to permit passage of the anatomy to be treated through the patient support surface and a lower support structure.
- the patient support system further includes a support member between the patient support surface and the lower support structure, which provides space between the patient support surface and the lower support structure.
- the patient support system further includes a treatment couch on which the lower structure is coupled and the treatment couch has a rotary base.
- a rotational mechanism is coupled to the lower structure and treatment couch, which allows beam access from a radiation source for 360 degrees in a substantially horizontal plane.
- the radiation source is a LINAC. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
- the patient support system is CT compatible. In another embodiment, the patient support system is MR compatible.
- the rotational mechanism allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
- the support system includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
- the rotational mechanism comprises a longitudinal translation stage and rotary stage.
- the support member comprises cross-shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and a bottom structure.
- FIG. 1A is a top view of the patient support system that allows radiation beam access of less than 360 degrees as the support structure for the table top obscures beam access from a limited range of angles according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1B is a side view of the patient support system shown in FIG. 1A that would be mounted on a conventional linear accelerator treatment couch.
- FIG. 1C is an isometric view of the patient support system shown in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 2A is a top view of the patient support system of the present invention that allows radiation beam access up to 360 degrees by using non-shadowing supports according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is a side view of the patient support system shown in FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 2C is an isometric view of the patient support system shown in FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 3A is a top view of another embodiment of the patient support system that allows radiation beam access up to 360 degrees by using non-shadowing supports with an additional rotation stage and translation stage according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3B is a side view of the patient support system shown in FIG. 3A .
- FIG. 3C is an isometric view of the patient support system shown in FIG. 3A .
- FIG. 3D is a bottom view of the patient support system shown in FIGS. 3A , 3 B and 3 C.
- FIGS. 4A-C , 5 A-C, 6 A-C, 7 A-C, 8 A-C, 9 A-C, 10 A-C and 11 A-C show top, side, and isometric views, respectively, of the variable patient support system technique that allows 360 degree access to the breast using the additional rotation and translation capability shown in FIGS. 3A-D .
- FIG. 12A-D illustrate the patient support system of FIGS. 3A-D mounted on a jointed support in accordance with the present invention.
- This invention combines a unique support system with novel geometric motions to allow access to treat the breast in the prone position from up to 36-degrees. Presently this range of access and motion is not possible with conventional LINAC couches or existing attachments.
- An anatomically designed patient support surface 10 with contour 12 provides a surface for the patient to lie on during positioning and treatment.
- the contour 12 of the support surface 10 combined with the shape and size of the aperture 11 allows the patient to lie comfortably in position during set-up and treatment while allowing the anatomical volume of interest to protrude through the aperture 11 .
- a series of inserts of different size, shape and symmetry can be provided to allow small breasts to be treated comfortably in one extreme, while a large, asymmetrically shaped aperture can allow the chest wall and other related anatomy such as the axilla to be accessed for treatment.
- the support system can be made in mirror-image versions with left and right versions of the apertures for treating the left and right breast to maximize patient comfort and anatomy accessibility.
- Cushions can be provided for the support surface 10 and contour 12 to increase comfort during the procedure, which is typically 15 minutes with a beam-on time of 1 minute.
- the support surface 10 can be gently heated to increase patient comfort as well.
- a set of cushions that tilt the patient around the longitudinal axis can be provided to maximize access and comfort.
- the patient support system is shown in two basic configurations in FIGS.
- FIGS. 1A-C have a triangular shaped support member 13 between the upper support surface 10 and bottom structure 14 .
- This provides unobstructed access to the breast over a wide range of angles, but not 360 degrees.
- This is a simple configuration that can be placed on an existing commercial LINAC treatment couch and provides much of the benefit of treating from a wide range of angles.
- FIG. 7A because a treatment couch 21 and the patient support surface 10 interfere with the LINAC gantry 20 , a full range of angles is not physically accessible.
- the triangular support member 13 does not limit access by the radiation beam to the breast over the range of physically possible angles for a given combination of LINAC and couch.
- the upper support surface 10 is made of a stiff, radiolucent material such as carbon fiber over a foam or honeycomb core, which has sufficient torsional and longitudinal stiffness to support the patient in a cantilevered configuration without significant deflection.
- the invention consists of a simple, light add-on attachment to an existing treatment system, but provides much of the advantage of the more integrated, complex implementations also described here and included in the overall invention.
- FIGS. 2A-C A second level of performance and complexity is shown in FIGS. 2A-C .
- a similar set of top patient support surface 10 and bottom structure 14 are separated by radiolucent spacers 15 with locations and orientations designed to minimize absorption of radiation.
- Radiolucent spacers 15 that are cross shaped are shown, and the orientation of the supports is such that radiation will not traverse the long axis of the material on its way to the breast at isocenter.
- the cross shaped radiolucent spacers 15 project about 2.8 times the thickness of the material into the path of the beam. If the beam traverses two adjacent sections of the support at 45 degrees, the total thickness seen by the beam is 2.8 times the thickness of the material.
- a square tube has similar characteristics, but a round tube creates shadows where the beam traverses the edges of the round tube tangentially.
- the support system or a similar one of the same geometry is used in a CT machine prior to treatment to obtain a set of images used for treatment planning. These images can be used to create a set of digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) that can be used with an imaging system that is optionally part of this support system. These DRRs are used to compare the patient's position during setup to insure correct positioning of the anatomy to be treated.
- DRRs digitally reconstructed radiographs
- the imaging system can consist of optical cameras mounted in one or more locations such as on the bottom of the bottom support structure 14 , out of the path of the treatment beam, on the LINAC gantry 20 , and on the walls of the room, mounted next to or coaxially with the alignment lasers typically installed in treatment rooms.
- the capability to acquire images, process the images and compare them to the treatment planning images is an optional part of this invention.
- FIGS. 3A-D illustrate the support system with an additional longitudinal translation stage 16 and 17 , as well as an additional rotary stage 18 .
- the rotary stage 18 is fastened to the LINAC couch 21 of FIGS. 4A-C , 5 A-C, 6 A-C, 7 A-C and 8 A-C and these two additional degrees of freedom allow the support system to orient the breast for access to the treatment beam through a full range of 360 degrees.
- the translation stage 16 and 17 and the additional rotary stage 18 allow the support system to move in a longitudinal axis of patient support system. In the positions shown in FIGS.
- the support surface 10 would interfere with the LINAC gantry 20 if the support surface was not moved away from the LINAC treatment head using the translational stage 16 and 17 and rotary stage 18 shown in FIGS. 3B and 3D .
- the distance from the patient's breast to the patient's feet is greater than the typical distance from the LINAC isocenter to the treatment head. It is necessary to use an increased SAD for large treatment angles.
- the range of positions and angles are shown in FIGS. 4A-C , 5 A-C, 6 A-C, 7 A-C and 8 A-C collectively. Treatment with increased SAD can be easily planned for once the geometrical limitations of the system are characterized.
- FIGS. 4A-C 5 A-C, 6 A-C, 7 A-C and 8 A-C collectively. Treatment with increased SAD can be easily planned for once the geometrical limitations of the system are characterized.
- FIGS. 4A-C 5 A-C, 6 A-C, 7 A-C and 8 A-C collectively. Treatment
- FIGS. 4A-C show the patient support system in position to provide treatment on a LINAC at an angle which is defined as 90 degrees.
- the patient support system is at an angle of zero degrees when the long axis of the treatment couch 21 is parallel to the rotational axis of LINAC gantry 20 .
- the gantry 20 is rotated into a substantially horizontal position such that the upper surface of the radiation beam 24 is almost horizontal for this phase of treatment. All anatomy that projects through the aperture 11 can be treated in this configuration. Additional treatments can be delivered to related sites such as the axilla, in which there are lymph nodes that may contain cancer cells that have migrated from the primary tumor. These are located under the arm near the armpit and are treated with radiation if they are found to be positive for cancer cells upon biopsy.
- FIGS. 4A , 5 A, 6 A, 7 A and 8 A illustrate plan views of different rotations of the support surface 10 .
- FIGS. 4B , 5 B, 6 B, 7 B and 8 B illustrate side views of the corresponding conditions.
- FIGS. 4C , 5 C, 6 C, 7 C and 8 C illustrate isometric views of these configurations.
- FIGS. 4A-C , 5 A-C, 6 A-C, 7 A-C and 8 A-C illustrate the different rotational angles of the support surface 10 .
- FIGS. 9A-C , 10 A-C and 11 A-C are mirror images of FIGS.
- FIGS. 4A-C , 5 A-C, 6 A-C and 7 A-C further illustrate a LINAC cabinet 19 , a treatment couch Z axis motion 22 , a couch rotary base 23 and the radiation beam 24 .
- the support system can be made as an integral part of a custom couch instead of as an attachment. Increased flexibility is obtained by integrating the structures instead of making an add-on attachment. Better access to oblique angles departing from the substantially horizontal position is possible by eliminating duplicate structures and providing cut-outs in strategically located areas.
- a patient support system as described may additionally be mounted on a “frog-leg” jointed support or robotic arm 25 which increased performance and flexibility, as shown in FIGS. 12A-D .
- An additional rotational motion can be incorporated into the add-on or integrated versions to allow tilting the patient support surface along the longitudinal axis, thus allowing greater comfort for the patient and creating better positioning for the left and right breasts.
- Either version of the invention can be used with a radiation source including radioisotopes, LINACs, ortho- or super-voltage x-ray generators or particle beam accelerators.
- the embodiments of the present invention can be used in conjunction with an already existing table, e.g., a treatment couch, or incorporated into the design of an entirely new treatment couch.
- the patient support system of the present invention can be made out of materials making it CT and MR compatible for use with imaging modalities.
- the patient support system further includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
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A patient support system to be used in conjunction with a standard linear accelerator, and other sources, is described that allows access of the treatment beam to the breast from up to 360 degrees. This support system places the patient in a prone position with the breast going through an aperture. The prone position increases the separation of the breast from the chest wall and other critical organs and reduces motion of the target tissue due to breathing. This invention offers up to 36-degree radiation beam access to the breast. This helps in skin sparing, better dose conformity, and allows one to use modern treatment techniques such as IMRT and IGRT. It also includes a provision for an imaging system. This invention can also be used with CT and MR imaging modalities.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. Application No. 60/970,288, filed on Sep. 5, 2008, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/970,288, filed Sep. 6, 2007, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- In order to treat cancer with radiation, it is highly desirable to maximize the dose delivered to the target volume containing the tumor which is visible with various imaging modalities and some predetermined margin while sparing normal tissue.
- Many mechanical configurations of radiation therapy machines and the associated radiation sources have been developed since Roentgen discovered X-Rays. Modern radiation therapy systems use relatively high-energy beams of radiation from radioactive isotopes, particle beam accelerators, or electron beam X-Ray generators. The X-Ray generators can employ either high voltage direct current or RF driven linear accelerators (LINACs). The conventional radiation therapy system uses a LINAC to generate an electron beam with between 4 and 22 MeV of energy at low current. The electron beam strikes a high-Z target, typically tungsten, and generates penetrating x-rays. The beam is shaped and delivered to the target volume from one or more directions. The overlapping dose at the target volume is usually higher than the dose at the surface from any one-delivery angle. The skin is sensitive to radiation, so it is desirable to limit the skin dose to minimize complications. If more delivery angles are used, the surface dose can be spread out and minimized with respect to the dose delivered to the target volume. A significant fraction of all radiation therapy treatments are employed to treat breast cancer with very good success. A typical general purpose radiation therapy system is designed to treat virtually all anatomical sites with some trade-offs being made in the design in order to make a universally applicable machine. A linear accelerator rotates about a horizontal axis, around a virtual point called the isocenter that intersects with the beam axis. A typical source to axis distance, or source to isocenter distance, SAD is 100 centimeters. The treatment couch rotates about a vertical axis intersecting with the same isocenter and including three additional Cartesian motions for patient alignment. The external dimensions and geometry of different linear accelerators vary, resulting in different available treatment angles, which can be limiting to couch position and gantry rotation.
- Currently most of the breast cancer patient population is treated in the supine (laying on the back) position, which does not allow access from more than a few angles. The supine position is also inferior due to gravitational forces compressing the breast against the chest. In addition, breast motion resulting from breathing creates inaccuracies in locating the beam with respect to the target volume.
- Alternatively, a prone position radiation therapy is used for access to the breast. This method is implemented with a tabletop attachment that works with a standard linear accelerator. This embodiment helps to reduce target motion associated with breathing and create a better separation of the target tissue with respect to the chest wall and other critical structures. However, this embodiment still only allows access to a few angles, typically two.
- This invention relates to a patient support system to be used with conventional radiation sources to position the patient in a more favorable geometry by allowing up to 360 degree access to the breast with the patient in the prone position.
- This invention solves one of the remaining issues in breast cancer treatment, which is access to the breast from multiple angles, up to 360 degrees. The patient support system of the present invention can be made out of suitable materials making it CT and MR compatible for use with imaging modalities.
- The present invention is directed to a prone position patient support system to be used in conjunction with a radiation source. The patient support system includes an anatomically contoured patient interface surface and an aperture to permit passage of the anatomy to be treated through the patient interface surface. The patient supports system further includes a support system for the patient interface surface that provides space below the patient interface surface to allow beam access from a radiation source for at least 180 degrees of rotation in a substantially horizontal plane.
- In one embodiment, the radiation source is a LINAC. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
- In one embodiment, the support system is CT compatible. In another embodiment, the patient support system is MR compatible.
- In one embodiment, the support system further includes a rotational mechanism that allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
- In one embodiment, the support system includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises a longitudinal translation stage and rotary stage.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises cross shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and bottom structure.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the invention is directed to a prone position patient support system to be used in conjunction with a radiation source. The patient support system includes an anatomically contoured patient interface surface and an aperture to permit passage of the anatomy to be treated through the patient interface surface. The patient support system further includes a support system for the patient interface surface that provides space below the patient interface surface to allow beam access from a radiation source for at least 270 degrees of rotation in a substantially horizontal plane.
- In one embodiment, the radiation source is a LINAC. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
- In one embodiment, the support system is CT compatible. In another embodiment, the support system is MR compatible.
- In one embodiment, the support system includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface is designed from radiolucent material.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface is geometrically designed such that the radiation beam is unobstructed.
- In one embodiment, the support system includes a rotational mechanism that allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface is geometrically designed to have limited interference with the radiation beam.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises a longitudinal translation stage and a rotary stage.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises cross shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and a bottom structure.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the invention is directed to a prone position patient support system to be used in a conjunction with a radiation source. The patient support system includes an anatomically contoured patient interface surface and an aperture to permit passage of the anatomy to be treated through the patient interface surface. The patient support system further includes a support system for the patient interface surface that provides space below the patient interface surface to allow beam access from a radiation source for 360 degrees of rotation in a substantially horizontal plane.
- In one embodiment, the radiation source is a LINAC. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
- In one embodiment, the support system is CT compatible. In another embodiment, the support system is MR compatible.
- In one embodiment, the support system includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface is designed from radiolucent material.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface is geometrically designed such that the radiation beam is unobstructed.
- In one embodiment, the support system includes a rotational mechanism that allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises a longitudinal translation stage and a rotary stage.
- In one embodiment, the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises cross shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and a bottom structure.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the invention is directed to a prone position patient support system to be used in conjunction with a radiation source. The patient support system includes a contoured patient support surface including an aperture to permit passage of the anatomy to be treated through the patient support surface and a lower support structure. The patient support system further includes a support member between the patient support surface and the lower support structure, which provides space between the patient support surface and the lower support structure. The patient support system further includes a treatment couch on which the lower structure is coupled and the treatment couch has a rotary base. A rotational mechanism is coupled to the lower structure and treatment couch, which allows beam access from a radiation source for 360 degrees in a substantially horizontal plane.
- In one embodiment, the radiation source is a LINAC. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator. In another embodiment, the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
- In one embodiment, the patient support system is CT compatible. In another embodiment, the patient support system is MR compatible.
- In one embodiment, the rotational mechanism allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
- In one embodiment, the support system includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
- In one embodiment, the rotational mechanism comprises a longitudinal translation stage and rotary stage.
- In one embodiment, the support member comprises cross-shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and a bottom structure.
- The foregoing and other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of preferred embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters refer to the same parts throughout the different views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1A is a top view of the patient support system that allows radiation beam access of less than 360 degrees as the support structure for the table top obscures beam access from a limited range of angles according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 1B is a side view of the patient support system shown inFIG. 1A that would be mounted on a conventional linear accelerator treatment couch. -
FIG. 1C is an isometric view of the patient support system shown inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 2A is a top view of the patient support system of the present invention that allows radiation beam access up to 360 degrees by using non-shadowing supports according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2B is a side view of the patient support system shown inFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 2C is an isometric view of the patient support system shown inFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 3A is a top view of another embodiment of the patient support system that allows radiation beam access up to 360 degrees by using non-shadowing supports with an additional rotation stage and translation stage according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3B is a side view of the patient support system shown inFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 3C is an isometric view of the patient support system shown inFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 3D is a bottom view of the patient support system shown inFIGS. 3A , 3B and 3C. -
FIGS. 4A-C , 5A-C, 6A-C, 7A-C, 8A-C, 9A-C, 10A-C and 11A-C show top, side, and isometric views, respectively, of the variable patient support system technique that allows 360 degree access to the breast using the additional rotation and translation capability shown inFIGS. 3A-D . -
FIG. 12A-D illustrate the patient support system ofFIGS. 3A-D mounted on a jointed support in accordance with the present invention. - This invention combines a unique support system with novel geometric motions to allow access to treat the breast in the prone position from up to 36-degrees. Presently this range of access and motion is not possible with conventional LINAC couches or existing attachments. An anatomically designed
patient support surface 10 withcontour 12 provides a surface for the patient to lie on during positioning and treatment. Thecontour 12 of thesupport surface 10 combined with the shape and size of theaperture 11 allows the patient to lie comfortably in position during set-up and treatment while allowing the anatomical volume of interest to protrude through theaperture 11. A series of inserts of different size, shape and symmetry (not shown) can be provided to allow small breasts to be treated comfortably in one extreme, while a large, asymmetrically shaped aperture can allow the chest wall and other related anatomy such as the axilla to be accessed for treatment. The support system can be made in mirror-image versions with left and right versions of the apertures for treating the left and right breast to maximize patient comfort and anatomy accessibility. Cushions can be provided for thesupport surface 10 andcontour 12 to increase comfort during the procedure, which is typically 15 minutes with a beam-on time of 1 minute. Thesupport surface 10 can be gently heated to increase patient comfort as well. A set of cushions that tilt the patient around the longitudinal axis can be provided to maximize access and comfort. The patient support system is shown in two basic configurations inFIGS. 1A-C and 2A-C as attachments.FIGS. 1A-C have a triangular shapedsupport member 13 between theupper support surface 10 andbottom structure 14. This provides unobstructed access to the breast over a wide range of angles, but not 360 degrees. This is a simple configuration that can be placed on an existing commercial LINAC treatment couch and provides much of the benefit of treating from a wide range of angles. As shown inFIG. 7A , because atreatment couch 21 and thepatient support surface 10 interfere with theLINAC gantry 20, a full range of angles is not physically accessible. Thetriangular support member 13 does not limit access by the radiation beam to the breast over the range of physically possible angles for a given combination of LINAC and couch. Theupper support surface 10 is made of a stiff, radiolucent material such as carbon fiber over a foam or honeycomb core, which has sufficient torsional and longitudinal stiffness to support the patient in a cantilevered configuration without significant deflection. In this configuration, the invention consists of a simple, light add-on attachment to an existing treatment system, but provides much of the advantage of the more integrated, complex implementations also described here and included in the overall invention. - A second level of performance and complexity is shown in
FIGS. 2A-C . A similar set of toppatient support surface 10 andbottom structure 14 are separated byradiolucent spacers 15 with locations and orientations designed to minimize absorption of radiation.Radiolucent spacers 15 that are cross shaped are shown, and the orientation of the supports is such that radiation will not traverse the long axis of the material on its way to the breast at isocenter. The cross shapedradiolucent spacers 15 project about 2.8 times the thickness of the material into the path of the beam. If the beam traverses two adjacent sections of the support at 45 degrees, the total thickness seen by the beam is 2.8 times the thickness of the material. A square tube has similar characteristics, but a round tube creates shadows where the beam traverses the edges of the round tube tangentially. The support system or a similar one of the same geometry is used in a CT machine prior to treatment to obtain a set of images used for treatment planning. These images can be used to create a set of digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) that can be used with an imaging system that is optionally part of this support system. These DRRs are used to compare the patient's position during setup to insure correct positioning of the anatomy to be treated. The imaging system can consist of optical cameras mounted in one or more locations such as on the bottom of thebottom support structure 14, out of the path of the treatment beam, on theLINAC gantry 20, and on the walls of the room, mounted next to or coaxially with the alignment lasers typically installed in treatment rooms. The capability to acquire images, process the images and compare them to the treatment planning images is an optional part of this invention. -
FIGS. 3A-D illustrate the support system with an additionallongitudinal translation stage rotary stage 18. Therotary stage 18 is fastened to theLINAC couch 21 ofFIGS. 4A-C , 5A-C, 6A-C, 7A-C and 8A-C and these two additional degrees of freedom allow the support system to orient the breast for access to the treatment beam through a full range of 360 degrees. Thetranslation stage rotary stage 18 allow the support system to move in a longitudinal axis of patient support system. In the positions shown inFIGS. 7A-C , thesupport surface 10 would interfere with theLINAC gantry 20 if the support surface was not moved away from the LINAC treatment head using thetranslational stage rotary stage 18 shown inFIGS. 3B and 3D . In the position shown inFIGS. 8A-C , the distance from the patient's breast to the patient's feet is greater than the typical distance from the LINAC isocenter to the treatment head. It is necessary to use an increased SAD for large treatment angles. The range of positions and angles are shown inFIGS. 4A-C , 5A-C, 6A-C, 7A-C and 8A-C collectively. Treatment with increased SAD can be easily planned for once the geometrical limitations of the system are characterized.FIGS. 4A-C show the patient support system in position to provide treatment on a LINAC at an angle which is defined as 90 degrees. The patient support system is at an angle of zero degrees when the long axis of thetreatment couch 21 is parallel to the rotational axis ofLINAC gantry 20. Thegantry 20 is rotated into a substantially horizontal position such that the upper surface of theradiation beam 24 is almost horizontal for this phase of treatment. All anatomy that projects through theaperture 11 can be treated in this configuration. Additional treatments can be delivered to related sites such as the axilla, in which there are lymph nodes that may contain cancer cells that have migrated from the primary tumor. These are located under the arm near the armpit and are treated with radiation if they are found to be positive for cancer cells upon biopsy. -
FIGS. 4A , 5A, 6A, 7A and 8A illustrate plan views of different rotations of thesupport surface 10.FIGS. 4B , 5B, 6B, 7B and 8B illustrate side views of the corresponding conditions.FIGS. 4C , 5C, 6C, 7C and 8C illustrate isometric views of these configurations.FIGS. 4A-C , 5A-C, 6A-C, 7A-C and 8A-C illustrate the different rotational angles of thesupport surface 10.FIGS. 9A-C , 10A-C and 11A-C are mirror images ofFIGS. 5A-C , 6A-C and 7A-C, respectively, which together in conjunction with rotating theLINAC gantry 20 describe 45 degree steps in a full 360 degree rotation to treat the breast from all angles. Any given treatment may include treatment from one or more angles, and the most advanced version of treatment where the beam is on continuously during patient rotation is also possible.FIGS. 4A-C , 5A-C, 6A-C and 7A-C further illustrate aLINAC cabinet 19, a treatment couchZ axis motion 22, acouch rotary base 23 and theradiation beam 24. - The support system can be made as an integral part of a custom couch instead of as an attachment. Increased flexibility is obtained by integrating the structures instead of making an add-on attachment. Better access to oblique angles departing from the substantially horizontal position is possible by eliminating duplicate structures and providing cut-outs in strategically located areas. A patient support system as described may additionally be mounted on a “frog-leg” jointed support or
robotic arm 25 which increased performance and flexibility, as shown inFIGS. 12A-D . An additional rotational motion can be incorporated into the add-on or integrated versions to allow tilting the patient support surface along the longitudinal axis, thus allowing greater comfort for the patient and creating better positioning for the left and right breasts. Either version of the invention can be used with a radiation source including radioisotopes, LINACs, ortho- or super-voltage x-ray generators or particle beam accelerators. - The embodiments of the present invention can be used in conjunction with an already existing table, e.g., a treatment couch, or incorporated into the design of an entirely new treatment couch.
- The patient support system of the present invention can be made out of materials making it CT and MR compatible for use with imaging modalities. The patient support system further includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
- While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.
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1. A prone position patient support system to be used in conjunction with a radiation source, comprising:
a substantially-horizontal patient support surface upon which a patient's body can be placed, said patient support surface having a first end proximal to said patient's breast and a second end proximal to said patient's feet;
an aperture in said patient support surface to permit passage of an anatomy of said patient's body through the patient support surface with respect to said radiation source so as to permit application of a beam of radiation from said radiation source to said anatomy; and
a cantilever support proximal to said second end of said patient support surface supporting said patient support.
2. The patient support system of claim 1 wherein the radiation source is a LINAC.
3. The patient support system of claim 1 wherein the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator.
4. The patient support system of claim 1 wherein the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
5. The patient support system of claim 1 wherein the support system is CT compatible.
6. The patient support system of claim 1 wherein the support system is MR compatible.
7. The patient support system of claim 1 wherein the support system further comprises a rotational mechanism that allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
8. The patient support system of claim 1 further comprising one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
9. The patient support system of claim 1 wherein the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises a longitudinal translation stage and a rotary stage.
10. The patient support system of claim 1 wherein the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises cross shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and a bottom structure.
11. A prone position patient support system to be used in conjunction with a radiation source, comprising:
an anatomically contoured patient interface surface adapted to support a patient thereon in a cantilevered position;
an aperture in said patient support surface, proximal to a breast of said patient, to permit passage of a breast of said patient to be treated through the patient interface surface; and
a support system for the patient interface surface that provides space below the patient interface surface to allow beam access from a radiation source for at least 270 degrees of rotation in a substantially horizontal plane; said patient interface surface being rotatable and cantilevered at an end thereof proximal to said patient's feet.
12. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the radiation source is a LINAC.
13. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator.
14. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
15. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the support system is CT compatible.
16. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the support system is MR compatible.
17. The patient support system of claim 11 that includes one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
18. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the support system for the patient interface surface is designed from radio-lucent material.
19. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the support system for the patient interface surface is geometrically designed such that the radiation beam is unobstructed.
20. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the support system includes a rotational mechanism that allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
21. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the support system for the patient interface surface is geometrically designed to have limited interference with the radiation beam.
22. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises a longitudinal translation stage and a rotary stage.
23. The patient support system of claim 11 wherein the support system for the patient interface surface further comprises cross shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and a bottom structure.
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36. A prone position patient support system to be used in conjunction with a radiation source, comprising:
a contoured patient support surface including an aperture to permit passage of the anatomy to be treated through the patient support surface;
a lower support structure;
a support member between the patient support surface and the lower support structure which provides space between the patient support surface and the lower support structure;
a treatment couch on which the lower structure is coupled, the treatment couch having a rotary base; and
a rotational mechanism coupled to the lower structure and the treatment couch which allows beam access from a radiation source for 360 degrees in a substantially horizontal plane.
37. The patient support system of claim 36 wherein the radiation source is a LINAC.
38. The patient support system of claim 36 wherein the radiation source is a supervoltage x-ray generator.
39. The patient support system of claim 36 wherein the radiation source is a particle beam accelerator.
40. The patient support system of claim 36 wherein the support system is CT compatible.
41. The patient support system of claim 36 wherein the patient support system is MR compatible.
42. The patient support system of claim 36 wherein rotational mechanism allows rotation about the longitudinal axis of the patient support system.
43. The patient support system of claim 36 further comprising one or more imaging components and associated software algorithms for patient registration.
44. The patient support system of claim 36 wherein the rotational mechanism comprises a longitudinal translation stage and a rotary stage.
45. The patient support system of claim 36 wherein the support member comprises cross shaped radiolucent spacers for separating the patient interface surface and a bottom structure.
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