A radiation mask is a rigid thermoplastic mold used in cancer treatment to keep a patient’s head perfectly still during therapy. Heated to soften, it’s placed over the face and then cools to form a tight, custom fit—ensuring radiation hits only where it’s needed while protecting healthy tissue. 🎥 @cayc21 #medical #claustrophobia #oncology #explained | Footdocdana

The Mask That Saves Lives Patients undergoing radiation therapy for head, neck, or brain cancer often need a thermoplastic mask custom-molded to their face. While it looks intimidating, this mask is crucial—it keeps the patient perfectly still so that the radiation beam is delivered with precision, maximizing treatment effectiveness while protecting healthy tissue. Credits: @ thepoptabkid75/ YT @ fauquierent/YT @ kelsey_stok/ TT @ lauradowntherabbithole_/ TT @ tiktokjewell/ TT @ jamesfromorfit #