It is performed at the simulation room equipped with a dedicated big-bore CT scanner. During the simulation, the treatment setup will be simulated by positioning the patient on the flat couch …

Mar 17, 2022 · In your CT simulation visit, CT-scan of target area is done in a special CT-scan machine called CT Simulator. Special devices for fixing you intable like plastic masks or …

The majority of Radiation Oncology patients have at least one simulation procedure prior to initiating a course of radiation therapy. At NewYork-Presbyterian we use a specialized type of …

Jun 26, 2025 · Before your radiation treatments begin, you will go through a treatment planning process called "simulation." During this process, your radiation treatment team will measure …

Aug 10, 2025 · CT simulation is a dedicated imaging process performed specifically for radiation therapy planning, differing significantly from diagnostic CT scans. Its primary objective is to …

CT-driven virtual simulations (also known simply as CT simulations) produce key images that can be used by radiation oncologists to plan the optimal delivery of advanced forms of radiation …

Oct 29, 2021 · Before treatment begins, your care team will plan your radiation. This is done using a CT simulation machine. The CT simulation will produce a scan for your team to plan the …

In radiation therapy, the first impression for the patient will be marked at the beginning of the treatment pathway with CT simulation. The resulting image will serve throughout the whole …

The CT simulation exam is the input to radiotherapy, and is the most important component in the radiotherapy. Extreme care and attention to detail is required to prevent systematic errors from …

Oct 31, 2022 · A guide to CT simulation routines, including scanner preparation, patient preparation, set up, radiation therapy simulation, and more.