MOLDCARE in Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer

November 16th was World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

Pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and worldwide.

Early detection of pancreatic cancer is not easy because symptoms are difficult to detect when the cancer is small. Therefore, doctors often say that pancreatic cancer is a "silent disease".

Radiation Therapy plays a vital role in treating this "silent disease". It can be used either before surgery to help shrink tumors or together with chemotherapy and surgery to destroy cancer cells and tumors in the pancreas. Palliative Radiation Therapy can help to prevent tumor growth, alleviate pain and make the patients more comfortable.

Immobilization and positioning are of critical importance during Radiation Therapy treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Patients are commonly treated in the supine position with arms elevated. In order to ensure the patient is placed in a comfortable and reproducible position custom immobilization is required.

MOLDCARE customizable patient support cushions are frequently used during radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer to provide a patient specific custom fit resulting in increased set up reproducibility, and improved comfort which helps ensure accurate treatment delivery.

MOLDCARE customizable cushions are activated with a quick spray of water eliminating the need for water bath or oven activation making it extremely easy to use.

Please refer to research paper using MOLDCARE for Pancreatic cancer as attached.
231120_Moldcare Research Paper List_Pancreatic Cancer.pdf