Abstract #2261

Integration of 3.0T MRI Into a Radiation Oncology Department: Initial Experience

William H. Hinson¹, Traci E. Ball¹, Wendy M. Dolesh¹, Laila F. Graham¹, Edward G. Shaw¹, J. Daniel Bourland¹, William T. Kearns¹, Michael T. Munley¹, Allan F. deGuzman¹

¹Department of Radiation Oncology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA

This study presents our initial experience with the installation of a 3.0T MR system into a Radiation Oncology Department. The work discusses the benefits and issues of multi-modality treatment planning. Proper safety training for the Radiation Oncology is an important part of the integration.