Blurring the lines for better visualisation. Issue 1 (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Eccles, C.L.; Nill, S.; Herbert, T.; Scurr, E.; McNair, H.A.
• Is Part Of: Radiography. Volume 25:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 91
• Page End: 93
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: MR linac -- Radiotherapy imaging -- Image guided radiotherapy -- MR guided radiotherapy; Diagnostic imaging -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Diagnostic Imaging -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Imagerie pour le diagnostic -- Périodiques; Radiothérapie -- Périodiques; Cancer -- Radiothérapie -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2018.08.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1078-8174

Abstract

Abstract: On-treatment imaging in radiotherapy has evolved over the last 60 years, bringing with it changes in the roles of radiographers, radiologists and oncologists. The ability to acquire and interpret high quality images (2D kilovoltage and megavoltage imaging and 3D CT and cone-beam CT) for radiotherapy planning and delivery requires therapy radiographers to have skills and knowledge that overlap with those of diagnostic radiographers. With the implementation of MRI-guided radiotherapy, treatment radiographers and clinical oncologists are exploring new territory, requiring truly collaborative working practices with their radiology partners. This short communication introduces the first images acquired using the hybrid MR Linac at our institution. Highlights: MR imaging in radiotherapy has arrived in the UK. Collaboration is necessary to implement advanced imaging in radiotherapy. Is MR-guided radiotherapy the future?