The Princess Margaret “Transformers”

7 THE TRANSFORMERS • TECHNOLOGY ISSUE OUR INSPIRATION sure all the cancer is gone before I leave that operating room,” says Lorraine. Dr. John De Almeida, Head and Neck Surgeon and Clinician-Investigator, will be working with Dr. Irish on her reconstructive surgery that is expected to last up to 12 hours. “For the past five years, I have been looking after my grandchildren,” she says, while getting emotional. “I want to be around for them.” Lorraine’s husband, Gerry, says more tests showed spots on her lung and liver. “We already have an appointment for the next set of x-rays,” Gerry explains. After her reconstructive surgery, Lorraine’s jaw will finally look as it should. She’s thankful to Dr. Irish, Dr. De Almeida and their teams for their ongoing support and compassion during a difficult time. Lorraine says, “I’m ready to move on with my life.” At The Princess Margaret, 3D rapid prototyping technology allows doctors to examine, plan, and prepare for the best possible surgical outcome. 3D SIMULATION OF DISEASED MANDIBLE 3D SIMULATION OF CORRECTED MANDIBLE COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY (CT) IMAGES OF LORRAINE’S JAW