Use of a composition comprising a poly-organosiloxane
AssigneeServicio Andaluz De Salud
InventorSantiago Velázquez Miranda
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Abstract
A composition based on a poly-organosiloxane which is suitable for its use as a bolus in radiotherapy treatments. Other possible uses of this composition are the production of an immobilizing mask for radio surgery or cranial stereotaxy treatments and the production of an intraoral depressor.
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A method of using radiotherapy to treat cancer, said method comprising positioning a bolus on skin of a patient in need of treatment thereof, and directing radiation to a tumor to treat said cancer, wherein the bolus comprises a composition comprising a poly-organosiloxane and is capable of partially absorbing radiation.
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