{"id":2271,"date":"2026-06-19T16:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boluscare.com\/?p=2271"},"modified":"2026-06-19T21:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T19:56:19","slug":"bolus-in-radiotherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boluscare.com\/en\/2026\/06\/19\/bolus-in-radiotherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Bolus in radiotherapy"},"content":{"rendered":"
Why precise positioning can be crucial to the success of treatment<\/strong><\/div>\n
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When treating tumours close to the skin\u2019s surface, every millimetre counts. Even the tiniest air gaps between the skin and the bolus material can alter the actual radiation dose delivered \u2013 with a direct impact on the quality of treatment.<\/div>\n
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The challenge posed by conventional bolus materials<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Conventional boluses are often placed on the skin and secured with adhesive tape. However, particularly in anatomically complex areas of the body \u2013 such as the chest wall, the head and neck region or the extremities \u2013 it is often impossible to achieve completely tight contact with the skin.<\/div>\n
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The result: air gaps between the bolus and the tissue can reduce the desired surface dose. As patient positioning can vary slightly with each radiotherapy fraction, the reproducibility of the treatment is also compromised. Scientific studies indicate that these effects can influence the planned dose distribution.<\/div>\n
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Patient-specific solutions are becoming increasingly important<\/strong><\/div>\n
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One option is to produce customised 3D-printed boluses. These offer an excellent fit, but involve additional planning effort, longer preparation times and higher costs.<\/div>\n
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Solutions are needed that can be adapted quickly and easily to the individual\u2019s anatomy and enable a high degree of precision.<\/div>\n
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BolusCare\u2122: Customisable<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The BolusCare\u2122<\/strong> two-component bolus now offers an alternative that can be moulded directly on the patient. After mixing both components, the material is adapted to the desired body contour within a few minutes and then cures to a dimensionally stable form.<\/div>\n
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The advantages:<\/strong><\/div>\n