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patients undergoing radiation . NCMC ’ s Oncology Department began treating its first skin cancer patient using 3D-printed molds , called bolus , earlier this month . Since then , providers are now treating multiple cases with plans to expand its use to other cancer treatments and other Banner hospitals later this year .
“ The sky ’ s the limit when it comes
to 3D printing ,” said Dr . Alexander Markovic , Medical Physics Program Director for NCMC ’ s Radiation Oncology . “ With the 3D printed bolus , we are able to better target the radiation dose so that the treatment is more effective .”
Markovic and his team pioneered the new 3D printing program at NCMC ’ s Cancer Institute , paving
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