Abstract: This invention is a method of using the Magnet Center of a magnetic resonance imaging scanner, commonly referred to as MRI, as the common reference point to accurately film image an area of concern for parallel axial, sagittal and coronal parallel slices. The perpendicular axis of each of the parallel slices of film images from all three of the mutually perpendicular slices passes through Magnet Center of the MRI. Upon determination of the number of film image slices in each stack, the position of the first slice with respect to Magnet Center, and the thickness of each slice has been determined, this data is entered into a computer capable of producing three-dimensional images. Using the entered data and positioning lasers, the original position during scanning can be accurately reproduced in the simulator suite or room as well as in the Treatment room.

Abstract: There is disclosed a patient immobilization system for repeated use in imaging and radiation therapy of a patient, the system comprising an immobilization plate, side rails mounted on the plate with mask studs outwardly projecting therefrom engaging a thermoplastic immobilization mask with at least two anchor bars holding the mask on said studs, wherein the improvement comprises a relatively rigid plastic arch having two ventricle leg portions and an apex, the lower ends of each of the leg portions being mounted on a respective one of the anchor bars; a flap of material outwardly projecting from the mask to a point adjacent the arch; a fixation member for mounting the outwardly projecting flap of material to the arch whereby the mask can be tightly held between the bars and the side rails on the studs and at a third point to the arch. Contrast material is provided at the apex of the arch and in each of the leg portions such that the x, y, and z axes can be shown in three-dimensional images of the patient.