Head and Neck

Clinical studies have shown that for radiation head and neck treatments, AlignRT with an open-faced mask provides greater patient comfort, with comparable outcomes to a full-face mask for radiation treatment^9,10.

Yes, research confirms that head and neck radiotherapy can be delivered safely without a full radiotherapy face mask when SGRT is used.^11,12. AlignRT provides continuous motion monitoring and immediate alerts if patient movement occurs.

Studies have shown that patients have reported face masks for radiation treatment to be among the ‘worst’ parts of their Radiation Therapy experiences¹³ and anxiety is prevalent in head and neck patients using mask immobilizations¹⁴. SGRT is an effective alternative to a head mask for radiation therapy as it has been shown to improve patient comfort, shorten setup time, and maintain high positioning accuracy¹⁵.