Patent ID: 8218723
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. A support system for breast irradiation by a horizontal radiation beam, the support system comprising: a turntable for supporting and rotating a patient about a generally vertical rotational axis, said turntable having a portion for the patient to stand thereupon; a body-leaning support for supporting the patient leaning thereupon throughout rotation of the patient about said vertical rotational axis, said body-leaning support supporting the patient in a lean-forward position such that a center of gravity of the patient is generally below said body-leaning support; and a radiation shield arranged for shielding non-breast anatomy of the patient from residual radiation that has passed through a breast of the patient, wherein said radiation shield comprises a radiation-shielding tiltable support pad for the patient to rest against, wherein said tiltable support pad is pivotally mounted on a vertical member that extends vertically from said turntable and axially spaced from said portion for the patient to stand thereupon.