Abstract: A system for transporting a patient between modalities. The system includes a treatment couch having a couch top, a trolley having a stationary surface, and a patient transfer device having a surface configured to support a patient. The system also include at least one roller positioned to facilitate movement of the patient transfer device with respect to the stationary surface of the trolley, providing a low friction interface between the patient transfer device and the stationary surface of the trolley as the patient transfer device is moved, relative to the stationary surface of the trolley, between the stationary surface of the trolley and the couch top of the treatment couch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel MRI coil configuration for breast cancer imaging in preparation for radiation therapy planning and treatment. Both an adjustable anterior and posterior coil sets are described. The coil sets are supported and configured so as not to affect the accurate and repeatable positioning of the patient and breasts. The coil sets are removable so that they can be extracted before radiation therapy treatment commences.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low friction device for transferring patients from one surface to another. This system allows a patient to be immobilized on one supporting surface. The immobilized patient can then be transferred laterally onto the target modality using an air bearing that is thin, homogeneously radiolucent and compatible with a variety of diagnostic imaging and treatment modalities.