Oct 1, 2024 · If you need radiation therapy to your head and neck or brain, you will likely have to get a thermoplastic mask made for your treatment. Thermoplastic masks are made of a plastic material …

Jan 22, 2024 · If your doctor has recommended radiation treatment (or radiotherapy) for cancer of the head, neck or brain, you will likely need a custom-made radiation mask to wear during your treatments.

Jul 30, 2025 · A face mask for radiation, often called an immobilization mask, is a custom-made medical device used during radiation therapy for cancers affecting the head, neck, or brain.

Feb 8, 2025 · Radiotherapy mask is used during cancer treatments, particularly for head, neck, and brain cancers, to keep the patient still and ensure precise radiation delivery. Made from thermoplastic …

Our Open Face Masks leave eyes, nose and mouth exposed, and are the ideal immobilization solution for brain, head and neck patients who suffer from claustrophobia and for treatments with a long …

Oct 9, 2025 · To make the mask, your radiation therapists will place a warm, wet sheet of plastic mesh over your face and upper body while you’re lying on the simulation table.

Jun 27, 2017 · If your radiation therapy will be delivered to your head or neck, you may be fitted with a thermoplastic mask to wear during your simulation and treatment sessions. Constructed of mesh and …

For Head & Neck radiation therapy, ensuring a patient’s position is accurately reproduced is critical for effective treatment and for minimizing side effects. Traditionally, full-face masks were used to …

Designed for head-and-neck radiotherapy, they support reproducible positioning while allowing unobstructed vision and calm during cancer treatment. Available in open face as well as open eye …

What is a radiotherapy mask? For most types of radiotherapy to your brain, head or neck area, you wear a radiotherapy mask during each treatment. This is sometimes also called a mould, head shell or …