Anatomical separator for medical treatments

A method of treating a patient, comprising:

• providing a separator comprising a first contact surface and a second contact surface angled relative to the first contact surface;
• placing the separator proximate a patient such that the first contact surface contacts a first anatomical surface of the patient and the second contact surface contacts a second anatomical surface of the patient, to retain the first anatomical surface spaced from the second anatomical surface;
• and
• treating the patient by applying radiation proximate the first anatomical surface, wherein the separator reduces a dose of the radiation at the first anatomical surface and the second anatomical surface.

A system for medical treatment, comprising:

• a medical apparatus configured to emit radiation;
• a patient support;
• and
• a separator for use with a patient positioned on the patient support, the separator comprising:
• a first contact surface configured to contact a first anatomical surface of a patient;
• and
• a second contact surface angled relative to the first contact surface and configured to contact a second anatomical surface of the patient,
• wherein the separator is configured to maintain spacing between the first anatomical surface and the second anatomical surface during treatment.