Author: Soon N. Huh, Perry B. Johnson, Jiyeon Park, Ryan Stevens 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, UFHPTI 🏫
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MRI images with minimal artefacts to scan spine with Titanium instrumentation (screws, stabilizing rods, and spacer) are acquired by optimizing scanning parameters of pulse sequences (main...
Author: Soon N. Huh, Perry B. Johnson, Jiyeon Park, Ryan Stevens 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, UFHPTI 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Low-Tesla MRI (0.23T Panorama MR Scanner, Philips) has been used for tumor progression during proton therapy treatments, and for initial contouring in addition to diagnostic MRI. The pulse...
Author: Ke Colin Huang, Zirui Jiang, Joshua Low, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Yong Yue 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Enhancing the accuracy of tumor response predictions enables the development of tailored therapeutic strategies for patients with breast cancer (BCa). In this study, we developed deep-radiomi...
Author: Lorenzo Arsini, Andrea Ciardiello, Fabio Massimo D'Amore, Stefano Giagu, Federico Giove, Carlo Mancini-Terracciano, Cecilia Voena 👤
Affiliation: Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Sapienza University of Rome, Università Sapienza Roma, Magnetic Resonance for Brain Investigation Laboratory, Museo Storico della Fisica e Centro di Studi e Ricerche Enrico Fermi 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To leverage newly developed heteronuclear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, particularly sodium (23Na) imaging, for identifying potential biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease—such as ...
Author: John Paul Ortiz Bustillo, Elette Engels, Elrick T. Inocencio, Michael Lerch, Julia Rebecca D Posadas, Anatoly Rosenfeld, Kiarn Roughley, Moeava Tehei, Gordon Wallace, Danielle Warren, Vincent de Rover 👤
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong Australia, Department of Radiology, University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, AIIM Facility, University of Wollongong Australia, Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, AIIM Facility, University of Wollongong, University of the Philippines Manila; Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong Australia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the biological response through cell viability assay and fluorescence imaging of 3D bioprinted brain cancer (glioma) constructs relative to 2D monolayer and 3D spheroid culture for...
Author: Ishika Bhaumik, John M. Boone, Michael T Corwin, Eric S Diaz, Ahmadreza Ghasemiesfe, Andrew M. Hernandez, Sarah E. McKenney, Misagh Piran, Ali Uneri, Eric L White 👤
Affiliation: UC Davis, UC Davis Health, University of California, Johns Hopkins Univ 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A new model CT scanner (Canon Aquilion One Insight) was recently installed at our institution, and it included a 3D Landmark (3DLM) scan for automatic scan planning, a new deep learning recon...
Author: David Chighvinadze, Lisa Czaplicki, Jeremy D. Donaghue, Lama K. Muhieddine Mossolly 👤
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Sandusky, Cleveland Clinic Strongsville, Cleveland Clinic Fairview 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Current electron block generation requires manual cutting of stryofoam and placement for pouring of the block which can lead to possible miscutting of blocks, and non-accurate rotations co...
Author: Brett Bocian, Nesrin Dogan, John C. Ford, Alan Pollack, Ryder Marshall Schmidt, Junwei Shi, Jorge D Vega 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: X-ray fluorescence computed tomography (XFCT) is an emerging molecular imaging modality gaining attention in cancer theranostics with high-Z metal nanoparticles (MNPs). While XFCT has been de...
Author: John P. Aris, Wesley E. Bolch, Madison Bushloper, Lauren E Ellis, Adam Grey Haneberg, Elizabeth Martin, Bonnie N. C. President, Andrew Robert Sforza, Alexander Zorrilla 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop six additional high-fidelity 3D models of kidney renal cortical labyrinth from H&E-stained histology slides to support radiation dosimetry in radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPTs).<...
Author: Todd A Aguilera, Gaurav Khatri, Jiaqi Liu, Hao Peng, Nina N. Sanford, Robert Timmerman, Haozhao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT southwestern medical center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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This study first integrates 3D topological data analysis with radiomics from local advanced rectal cancer T2-weighted MRI to evaluate therapeutic responses and quantify treatment-induced c...
Author: Arash Bedayat, Jason Bradfield, Minsong Cao, Robert K Chin, Huiming Dong, J Paul Finn, Fei Han, Justin Hayase, Shu-Fu Shih, Xiaodong Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Siemens Healthineers 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiac SBRT is a promising treatment for ventricular tachycardia (VT). Success depends on accurate target delineation, for which 2D narrowband late gadolinium-enhanced (LGE) MRI offers valua...
Author: Wally Block, Peter B. Noël, Tess Reynolds 👤
Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, University of Pennsylvania, University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI 🏫
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Author: Ziheng Deng, Yao Hao, Runping Hou, Deshan Yang, Jun Zhao, Yufu Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4D CBCT has been developed to provide dynamic images for image-guided radiation therapy. However, as projection data are sorted into sparse and clustered phase-specific bins, 4D CBCT images a...
Author: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Bohong Huang, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Huiqiao Xie, Hao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (4D-CBCT) is critical in image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for visualizing tumor motion. However, sparse projection sampling often introduces sev...
Author: Jadon O Buller 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Odunola Grace Babawale, B. Gino Fallone, Alireza Gazor, Andrei D. Ghila, Patricia A. K. Oliver, Michael W. Reynolds, Keith D. Wachowicz, Tania Rosalia Wood, Shima Y. Tari, Eugene Yip, Jihyun Yun 👤
Affiliation: Nova Scotia Health, Dept. of Medical Physics and Dalhousie University, Dept. of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta; MagnetTx Oncology Solutions, www.magnetTX.com, Department of Medical Physics, Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta, Department of Medical Physics, BC Cancer, Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta and Department of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the dose to a moving target and its surroundings in a magnetic field using 4D-Monte-Carlo (MC) simulation.
Methods: The study utilizes a previously validated MC model of our li...
Author: Yao Hao, Pamela Samson, Ziyu Shu, David Zhang, Tiezhi Zhang, Jingxuan Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Stony Brook University, Washington University in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim of this study is to validate the feasibility of using millimeter wave (mmWave) radar for phase binning 4D-CT by concurrent, non-contact phase tracking of respiratory and cardiac wavef...
Author: Jeremy S. Bredfeldt, Cindy I. Hancox, Arianna Liles, Alex Marques, Usha Tedrow 👤
Affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) can be treated using cardiac radioablation. 4DCT simulation is commonly used, however, contrast injection timing is challenging. This study aimed to develop a pro...
Author: Ryan Andosca, Rojine T. Ariani, Peter Boyle, Minji Victoria Kim, Michael Vincent Lauria, Daniel A. Low, Claudia R. Miller, Drew Moghanaki, Louise Naumann, Dylan P. O'Connell, Ricky R Savjani 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate that 5DCT can provide an accurate internal tumor volume (ITV) while 4DCT cannot.
Methods: The 5DCT imaging protocol uses a motion model and 25 deformably registered free-bre...
Author: Sixue Dong, Weigang Hu, Jiazhou Wang, Zhen Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the dosimetric benefits and treatment efficiency of different beam configurations in 4π non-coplanar VMAT for SBRT in recurrent head and neck tumors
Method...
Author: Huixiao Chen, Ethan Hartowicz, Lichung Ku, Tim Perez, Ray Yang 👤
Affiliation: Salem Health, RefleXion Medical, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize MV-kV isocenter offset on a novel ring gantry radiotherapy system where the Linac, PET, kV-CT, and MV imaging subsystems rotate together at native operating speed of 60RPM.
Author: Sean L. Berry, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Ingrid Valencia Lozano, Laszlo Voros 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To quantify the impact of target degradation on 6FFF beam output by analyzing the output trends and adjustment frequencies at our clinic on a flattening filter-free (6FFF) and a flattened ...
Author: Fu-Xiong Chang, Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Chanda Guha, Nancy Y Lee, Chih-Hsun Lin, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Mahbubur Rahman, Charles B. Simone, Pingfang Tsai, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Yunjie Yang, Ajay Zheng, Jun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Liverage Biomedical Inc., Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH therapy presents an opportunity to alter the radiotherapy paradigm and significantly enhancing normal organ protection while maintaining the effectiveness of tumor control. The temporal...
Author: Shashanksharad Kale, Gopishankar Natanasabapathi, Daya Nand Kishore Sharma 👤
Affiliation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The study demonstrates a novel 3D printing method to fabricate an ion chamber insert (ICI) for absolute dosimetry purpose in gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS).
Methods:
Our institute u...
Author: Bas W. Raaymakers, Mario Ries, Paris Tzitzimpasis, Cornel Zachiu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, UMC Utrecht 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation pneumonitis affects approximately 10-30% of lung cancer patients treated with radiation therapy (RT), posing a significant dose-limiting factor. Recently developed CT-ventilation me...
Author: Wesley E. Bolch, Natalia Estefania Carrasco-Rojas, Chansoo Choi, Robert Joseph Dawson, Aitor Gallastegui Menoyo, Rowan James Milner, Bangho Shin, Maria M. Von Chamier 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a tetrahedralizable mesh-type phantom of a male beagle dog to later perform Monte Carlo radiation transport simulations and calculate organ doses using monoenergetic photons, elect...
Author: Sreejesh MS, Subramani Vellaiyan 👤
Affiliation: Kuwait Cancer Control Center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Bibliometric analysis is a powerful statistical tool for evaluating scientific literature and identifying research trends through the quantitative assessment of scholarly output. This study a...
Author: Michael F. Moyers 👤
Affiliation: SPHIC 🏫
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Author: Geoffrey S. Ibbott 👤
Affiliation: The American Board of Radiology 🏫
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Author: Jingyuan Chen, Sheng Li, Tianming Liu, Wei Liu, Zhengliang Liu, Zhong Liu, Daniel Ma, Samir H. Patel, Guangya Wang, Yunze Yang 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, Mayo Clinic, School of Data Science, University of Virginia, School of Computing, University of Georgia, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Institute of Western China Economic Research, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Traditional patient outcome analyses relied heavily on conventional statistical models that primarily elucidate correlation rather than causal relationships. In this study, we aim to ident...
Author: Christina Brunnquell, Daniel Vergara, Joseph Everett Wishart 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To propose and validate a correction to the bandwidth difference method presented in Task Group Report No. 325 for quantifying static magnetic field homogeneity (ΔB0).
Methods: A clarifica...
Author: Steven DiBiase, Gurtej S. Gill, Haohua Billy Huang, Nicholas J. Lavini, Luxshan Shanmugarajah, Salar Souri, Samantha Wong 👤
Affiliation: Stony Brook University, Northwell Health, Cornell University, NewYork-Presbyterian, New York-Presbyterian 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical applications of deep learning-based algorithms have come to the radiation oncology field as organ at risk (OAR) auto contouring programs. We evaluated two of these algorithms’ (Radfo...
Author: Steve Braunstein, Yannet Interian, Hui Lin, Bo Liu, Janine Lupo, Olivier Morin, Benedict Neo 👤
Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Graduate Program in Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco-UC Berkeley, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Data Science, University of San Francisco, University of San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Large Language Models (LLMs) demonstrate strong general text comprehension but remain limited in oncology due to insufficient contextual alignment. We pilot embedding alignment through radiol...
Author: Hao Peng, Yajun Yu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Personalized ultra-fractionated stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy (PULSAR) is a novel ablative radiation dosing scheme developed by our institution. This study aims to establish a regression...
Author: Mohamed Eldib, Adam Mahl, Moyed Miften, Rachel Petragallo, Kelly L. Stuhr 👤
Affiliation: University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare electron beam dose calculations performed manually with those computed using the Macro Monte Carlo simulation for standard fields on both phantom and patient setups, with the aim o...
Author: Aaron Conard, Victoria Croog, Marie Gurka, Lan Lin 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates the utility of the Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) and Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) techniques in implementing Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for le...
Author: Gary Y. Ge, Charles Mike Weaver, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The recently introduced CMS regulation on CT dose and image quality mandates the use of global noise as the metric for image quality assessment. The regulation cites two methods for calculati...
Author: Sorour Hosseini, YuHuei Jessica Huang, Thomas Boyd Martin, Geoffrey S. Nelson, Nicholas Pierre Nelson, Hui Zhao 👤
Affiliation: University of Utah, Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate image quality—including noise, contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), uniformity, and low-contrast visibility (LCV)—on the HyperSight and TrueBeam cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) pla...
Author: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Beatriz Guevara, Lauren E Henke, Angela Jia, Rojano Kashani, Kyle O'Carroll, Alex T. Price, Adithya Reddy, Atefeh Rezaei, Daniel E Spratt, Runyon C. Woods 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effect of unedited AI-generated contours used for online adaptive radiotherapy (FLOW-ART) on the plan quality of prostate treatments as compared to non-adaptive (non-ART) proc...
Author: John J. DeMarco, Farideh Pak, Olivia Grahm C Valadie 👤
Affiliation: Cedars Sinai, Cedars-Sinai, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the performance of the Integral Quality Monitor (IQM) device for patient-specific QA, focusing on segment-by-segment signal evaluation compared to cumulative signal evaluation....
Author: Nebi Demez, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Tino Romaguera, Nishan Shrestha 👤
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment plans on the ViewRay MRIdian are often planned with the target placed off isocenter due to the proximity of the bore to the patient, allowing for limited shifts. This is especially ...
Author: Jamie s Baker, Sam Beddar, Mahsa Dehghanpour, Ariel MT Hoang, Emma Holliday, Rachael M. Martin Paulpeter, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Luis Augusto Perles, Josie S Ruzek, Gabriel O. Sawakuchi 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, niversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the dosimetric impact on organs at risk (OAR) of small versus large spot sizes when treating pelvic cancer patients with pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy....
Author: Rex A. Cardan, Richard A. Popple 👤
Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Compliance with TG 263 naming conventions for target structures in radiation oncology remains a challenging task due to the complexity and variability of the protocol. Traditional validati...
Author: Yunxiang Li, Hua-Chieh Shao, Chenyang Shen, Jing Wang, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate liver deformable motion tracking is essential in image-guided radiotherapy to enable precise tumor targeting during treatment. We developed a conditional point cloud diffusion model ...
Author: Mubasheer Chombakkadath, Tara E. Tyson, Iris Z. Wang 👤
Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, University at Buffalo (SUNY) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deformable image registration (DIR) is critical in adaptive radiation therapy (ART). Existing DIR phantoms either simulate tumor shape or volume changes but lack comprehensive motion simulati...
Author: Jenghwa Chang, Kuan Huang, Lyu Huang, Jason Lima, Jian Liu, Farzin Motamedi 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Kean University, Physics and Astronomy, Hofstra University, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Title: A Deep Learning Approach to the Prediction of Gamma Passing Rates in VMAT Radiotherapy Plans for Adaptive Treatment.
Purpose: This study aims to develop a deep learning algorithm to predict ...
Author: Ross I. Berbeco, Vera Birrer, Raphael Bruegger, Pablo Corral Arroyo, Roshanak Etemadpour, Dianne M. Ferguson, Rony Fueglistaller, Thomas C. Harris, Yue-Houng Hu, Matthew W. Jacobson, Mathias Lehmann, Nicholas Lowther, Daniel Morf, Marios Myronakis 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Varian Imaging Laboratory, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A challenge for dual energy CBCT is that noise and residual errors in material decomposition steps can become amplified when forming low energy, high contrast virtual mono-energetic images (V...
Author: Suman Gautam, Tianjun Ma, William Song 👤
Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose an artificial intelligence (AI)-based method to rapidly predict the patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) results for magnetic resonance (MR)-guided online adaptive radiation th...
Author: Yu Chang, Mei Chen 👤
Affiliation: Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spot weights optimization, as a critical step in the proton therapy, is often time-consuming and labor-intensive. Deep learning, with its powerful learning and computational efficiency, can e...
Author: Michael W. Kissick, Chung Tin Lo, Jamie R McClelland, Niek Schreuder, Tracy Underwood 👤
Affiliation: Hawkes Institute, University College London, Leo Cancer Care 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The emerging field of upright radiotherapy raises the question of how respiratory motion differs between upright and supine treatment postures. Therefore, we have developed a versatile pipeli...
Author: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Gregory Szalkowski, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Respiratory motion management is crucial for accurate radiation delivery to moving targets while protecting healthy tissue, relying on time-resolved volumetric imaging and continuous deformab...
Author: Mitya M. Barreto, Nichole A. Harris 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimeter dependence of measured AGD, and to develop a dosimeter independent method for evaluating the AGD, for CEDM exposures.
Methods: Three solid-state dosimeters (Raysafe-X...
Author: Jamieson Baker, Emel Calugaru, Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Jessica Jung, Jian Liu, Cindy Pham, Anurag Sharma, John Starner, Ching-Ling Teng, Michael A. Trager, Gabriella Wernicke 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Northwell Health, Radiation Medicine, Northwell Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our hospital network has options to treat recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) with surgically targeted Cesium-131 brachytherapy, external beam stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) with Varian TrueBeam, H...
Author: Travis James McCaw, Ravi Patel, Abdelhamid Saoudi, Joseph Shields 👤
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The current treatment approach for Lu-177-based radiopharmaceutical therapy involves multiple administrations, each delivering a constant activity of 200 mCi. This study evaluates whether the...
Author: Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Francis Yu, Xingyi Zhao, Ajay Zheng 👤
Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy effectively treats ocular cancer by minimizing exit doses to normal tissues. However, challenges remain in sparing nearby organs-at-risk(OARs). Ul...
Author: Shifeng Chen, Mariana Guerrero, Brian A. Hrycushko, Kai Huang, Kai Jiang, Narottam Lamichhane, Paul M. Medin, Elizabeth Nichols 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Unloaded needle catheters, if not handled properly, pose a risk for channel misconnection in interstitial high dose rate (iHDR) brachytherapy. This study aims to investigate the dosimetric im...
Author: Alonso N. Gutierrez, Daniel E. Hyer, Blake R. Smith 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Iowa Health Care, University of Iowa 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform a feasibility study of optimizing and producing a compact range compensator to deliver single-energy pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton arc therapy treatments. Omitting energy chang...
Author: Chin-Cheng Chen, Chia-Ho Hua, Christopher J. Kutyreff, Thomas E. Merchant 👤
Affiliation: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A dosimetric study was conducted to determine the optimal field parameters for a commercially available small-field applicator (SFA) used in spot-scanning proton stereotactic radiosurgery, pa...
Author: Jiayi Chen, Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Haoran Zhang, Yibin Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel Dual Energy CT (DECT)-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy (DEIT) platform designed to streamline and optimize the radiotherapy process. The DEIT system combines...
Author: Jie Deng, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Based on a 3D pre-treatment MRI scan, we developed DREME-MR to jointly reconstruct the reference patient anatomy and a data-driven, patient-specific cardiorespiratory motion model. Via a moti...
Author: Yidong Yang, Haolin Zhan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a fast low-dose method for beam blocker-based CBCT scatter correction and evaluate image quality in phantom study.
Methods: The full number of scatter projections were collected...
Author: William N. Duggar, Li Yuan 👤
Affiliation: University of Mississippi Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Radiation Oncology departments typically utilize various systems from different vendors. Ensuring the integrity and correctness of data during transfers between these systems is essential ...
Author: Emi Ai Eastman, Christina Lee, Xinhua Li, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate dose reduction efforts in past five years using acquisition-level data and to compare the results with ACR achievable dose (AD) and dose refere...
Author: Jie Deng, Yunxiang Li, Xiao Liang, Weiguo Lu, Jiacheng Xie, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recently, foundational models trained on large datasets have shown remarkable performance across various tasks. Developing a foundational model for medical image modality translation in head-...
Author: Gabriel Lucas Andrade de Sousa, Einsley-Marie Janowski, Cam Nguyen, Krishni Wijesooriya 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia, Department of Physics, University of Virginia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimizing radiation therapy (RT) to spare the immune system may improve Overall Survival (OS) in cancer patients. This study develops a computational algorithm to identify optimal dose-volum...
Author: Huay Din, Grace Jianan Gang, Grace Hyun Kim, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Joseph W. Stayman, Yijie Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, John Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Radiomics rely on quantitative features to discern underlying biological signatures. However, feature dependence on the imaging systems themselves hampers the creation of reproducible and ...
Author: Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Zihao Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang, Cheng Zheng 👤
Affiliation: Hefei Ion Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Proton radiotherapy in preclinical small animals requires specific dose engine due to its low energy and small irradiation volume. This study is to develop a GPU-based Monte Carlo dose eng...
Author: Bryan Bednarz, Malick Bio Idrissou, Campbell Haasch, Reinier Hernandez 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative optical imaging is a powerful tool in murine models for assessing tumor growth and metastatic spread using bioluminescence imaging (BLI) and for detecting radiopharmaceutical upt...
Author: Benito De Celis Alonso, Braian Adair Maldonado Luna, Gerardo Uriel Perez Rojas, René Eduardo Rodríguez-Pérez, Kamal Singhrao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated synthetic CT (sCT) images can be used to provide electron densities for dose calculation for online adaptive MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (...
Author: Wenhua Cao, Xianjin Dai, PhD, Hadis Moazami Goudarzi, Gino Lim, Miaolan Xie, Lei Xing, Lewei Zhao 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Houston, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton Arc Therapy (PAT) delivers a continuous dose of radiation during gantry rotation. 4π is a non-coplanar technique used for advanced proton therapy delivery. This work proposes a hybrid ...
Author: Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Limited-angle CBCT (LA-CBCT) reduces imaging time and dose but suffers from under-sampling artifacts. 2D–3D deformable registration addresses this problem by estimating LA-CBCTs from defor...
Author: Christos Ilioudis, Marios Myronakis, Sotirios Raptis, Kyriaki Theodorou 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Department of Information and Electronic Engineering, International Hellenic University (IHU) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a radiomics-driven, machine learning framework developed to predict the possibility of Radiation Pneumonitis (RP), as a side effect of radiation therapy in lung cancer pat...
Author: Wenfeng He, Tian Liu, Pretesh Patel, Richard L.J. Qiu, Keyur Shah, Tonghe Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Chulong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emory University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a tracking-free approach to reconstruct 3D ultrasound (US) volumes from 2D freehand US scans. By eliminating the reliance on external tracking systems, this method aims ...
Author: B. Gino Fallone, Keith D. Wachowicz, Mark G. Wright, Jihyun Yun 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta, Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta and Department of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta; MagnetTx Oncology Solutions, www.magnetTX.com 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work focusses on a hybrid Principal Component Analysis (PCA) based MR acceleration method for prospectively acquired undersampled data on a hybrid MR-Linac system for real-time target-tr...
Author: Drexell Hunter Boggs, Carlos E. Cardenas, Allison Dalton, John B Fiveash, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Farnaz Rahim Li 👤
Affiliation: The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: External-beam Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) using stereotactic-body radiotherapy (SBRT) is increasingly adopted as an alternative to whole-breast radiation, offering targeted ...
Author: Martha M. Matuszak 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
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Author: Jeffrey Bax, Ian A. Cunningham, Aaron Fenster, Lori Gardi, Sule Karagulleoglu Kunduraci, Alla Reznik, David Tessier 👤
Affiliation: Robarts Research Institute, Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, Lakehead University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Image-guided biopsy is critical for early diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa), the most common cancer in men worldwide. While the prostate-specific PET (P-PET) system offers enhanced sensitivi...
Author: Tina Ehtiati, Grace Jianan Gang, Limei Ma, Oleg Shekhtman, Visish M. Srinivasan 👤
Affiliation: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Saccular aneurysms are the most common type of intracranial aneurysm and are typically treated by endovascular embolization. The procedure requires approximately orthogonal fluoroscopy images...
Author: Timothy J Allen, David A. Sterling 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota Physicians, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment planning for the Venezia HDR brachytherapy applicator is often performed using inverse planning tools such as IPSA or HIPO. However, there are planners who are either unfamiliar wit...
Author: Chloe Doen Kim, Patricia E. Lindsay, Bern Norrlinger, Jan P. Seuntjens 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, Queen's University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To propose a method to check the consistency of VMAT delivery on linear accelerator (LINAC) with a commercial three-dimensional array device. The method is insensitive to the correction facto...
Author: Jie Liu 👤
Affiliation: Inova Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The respiratory signal commonly acquired by using external surrogates or detecting the diaphragm position only represents the phase information and has poor correlation with the tumor moti...
Author: Beth M. Beadle, Adrian Celaya, Laurence Edward Court, David Fuentes, Anna Lee, Tze Yee Lim, Dragan Mirkovic, Amy Moreno, Raymond Mumme, Tucker J. Netherton, Callistus M. Nguyen, Jaganathan A Parameshwaran, Jack Phan, Carlos Sjogreen, Sara L. Thrower, Congjun Wang, He C. Wang, Xin Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Rice University, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quality assurance of target volumes from radiotherapy clinical trials is a labor and resource intensive task. The purpose of this work is to quantify the accuracy of a tool that automatically...
Author: Ramesh Boggula, Lincoln Houghton 👤
Affiliation: Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate an approach that selectively applies adaptive re-planning only when needed to reduce clinical workload while maintaining treatment quality. Daily adaptive radiotherapy (ART) has t...
Author: Edward D. Brandner, Weihua Fu, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Kiran Mehta, Hima Bindu Musunuru, Yongqian Zhang 👤
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman CancerCenter 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment of diffuse and extensive involvement of the skull by malignancy presents a difficult challenge for radiation therapy. This study reports preliminary experience of a modified volumet...
Author: Eric Chang, Nguyen Phuong Dang, Andrew Lim, Lauren Lukas, Lijun Ma, Yutaka Natsuaki, Zhengzheng Xu, Hualin Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Harnessed the power of AI and Deep Learning (DL), Generalized Neural Network models for medical image transformation are trained to predict target images from reference images, often requirin...
Author: Alejandro Bertolet, Michael D. Farwell, Sarah Gitto, Victor V. Onecha, Daniel Pryma, Aladdin Riad 👤
Affiliation: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Responses to ionizing radiation (IR) strongly correlate with the absorbed dose. At the cellular level, this is typically described by a linear-quadratic relationship provided the cell populat...
Author: Laura Bennett, Wesley S. Culberson, Albert Du, Kevin J. Erhart, Ryan T. Flynn, Ryan Gardner, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Eric Jensen, Kaustubh A. Patwardhan, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care, .decimal 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and experimentally validate a novel Monte Carlo (MC) framework designed to enable calculation-based quality assurance (QA) for collimated intensity modulated proton therapy treatme...
Author: Ramin Abolfath, Sedigheh Fardirad, Abbas Ghasemizad, Houda Kacem, Marie Catherine Vozenin 👤
Affiliation: University of Guilan, Universite de Lausanne, University Hospital, Geneva, Howard University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lower production of H2O2 in water is a hallmark of ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) compared to the conventional dose rate (CDR). The current computational models are in the opposite of the experi...
Author: Chuxiong Ding, Xuejun Gu, Heejung Kim, Weiguo Lu, Yang Kyun Park, Yulong Yan 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a Monte Carlo (MC) dose calculation software (DosemanCK) for secondary dose verification of CyberKnife (CK) treatment plans. Unlike tradi...
Author: Hongyu An, Phillip Cuculich, H Michael Gach, Yao Hao, Trevor McKeown, Clifford Robinson, Yuhao Wang, Deshan Yang 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigated cardiac motion characteristics of ventricular tachycardia patients to support patient-specific motion management for stereotactic arrhythmia radiotherapy (STAR) treatm...
Author: Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Strahinja Stojadinovic, Aaron Thomlinson, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Design and develop an automated verification and validation platform for the Elekta Leksell Gamma Knife (GK) Icon/Esprit High-Definition Motion Management (HDMM) system.
Methods: The H...
Author: Matthew S Brown, Joshua Genender, John M. Hoffman, Gabriel Melendez-Corres, Muhammad W. Wahi-Anwar 👤
Affiliation: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, UCLA Department of Radiology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Renal lesions are evaluated using scoring systems based on visual assessments and manual measurements. The purpose of this work is to develop a multi-agent system for automated anatomic landm...
Author: Liqin HU, Tao He, Jing JIA, Pengcheng LONG, Wei Meng, Yang Yuan 👤
Affiliation: SuperAccuracy Science & Technology Co. Ltd. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A multi-criteria optimization method based on reinforcement learning and adaptive boosting(RLAB MCO) has been developed to enhance radiotherapy plan quality by offering reasonable and effecti...
Author: Seifallah Emam, Gilberto Gonzalez, Anna E. Rodrigues 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To survey current therapeutic medical physics residents on 1) the accuracy with which residency programs were represented during interviews, 2) factors that most strongly impacted resident...
Author: Sijuan Huang, Yongbao Li 👤
Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China, Sun-Yat sen University Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hematologic toxicity (HT) is one of the most prevalent treatment-related toxicities experienced by locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) patients receiving radiotherapy (RT). This study aim...
Author: Katelyn M. Atkins, Indrin J. Chetty, Elizabeth M. McKenzie, Taman Upadhaya, Samuel C. Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We explored a multi-regional and multi-omics approach to extract CT-based radiomics and 3D dosiomics features to predict radiation pneumonitis (RP) in patients with locally advanced Non-Sm...
Author: Si-Wa Chan, Yuan-Yu Lee, Zhi-Ying Li, Jia-Wei Liao, Hui-Yu Cathy Tsai 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science, National Tsing Hua University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dense breast tissue reduces the sensitivity of mammography, posing diagnostic challenges, especially for Asian women with high breast density (up to 50%). Current single-modality techniques o...
Author: Merce Beltran Vilagrasa, Nuria Jornet, Cristina Moreno Saiz, Maria Pinto Monedero, Carlos Prieto Martín, María José Rot San Juan, Pablo Saldaña Gutierrez, Agustin Santos 👤
Affiliation: Servicio de Radiofísica Hospitalaria, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio, Servicio de Radiofísica y Protección Radiológica, Consorcio Hospitalario Provincial de Castellón, Servicio de Radiofísica y Protección Radiológica. Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Servicio de Física Médica y Protección Radiológica, Instituto Catalán de Oncología/Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Servei de Física i Protecció Radiològica. Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Servei de Radiofísica i Radioprotecció. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Servicio de Radiofísica y Protección Radiológica, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Servicio de Radiofísica Hospitalaria, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patient safety (PS) is a discipline that is not usually included in the training curricula of medical physics experts in many countries. This implies that PS is addressed by professional soci...
Author: Sung Woon Choi, Dong Wook Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Na Hye Kwon, Paulo Jorge Ribeiro Da Fonte 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Coimbra Institute of Engineering, Polytechnic University of Coimbra 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In hadrontherapy, such as proton and carbon ion therapy, it is desirable, for quality assurance reasons, to have an online beam energy measurement independent from the machine parameters. Sin...
Author: Jenghwa Chang, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: AAPM Report 365 recommends medical physics graduate programs offer courses covering mathematical/statistical methods (section 3.1.7) as well as computational methods/medical informatics (sect...
Author: Shari Damast, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Christopher J. Tien 👤
Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current contour similarity evaluation approaches (Dice Similarity Coefficient, Mean Distance to Agreement) are limited to geometric agreement without assessment of ultimate dosimetric impact....
Author: Nina Burbure, Tawfik Giaddui, Shidong Li, Curtis Miyamoto, Jeremy Price, Bin Wang 👤
Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Higher rates of local failures and toxicities challenged radiation therapy of centrally located lung cancer (CLLC). We assessed the treatment response by measuring the early changes of PET+ n...
Author: Jiayun Chen, Shengqi Chen, Yuan Tang, Zilin Wang, Guohua Wu, Jianan Wu 👤
Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a novel no-reference image quality assessment (NRIQA) method for evaluating the effectiveness of image preprocessing in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT), thereby enhancing clini...
Author: Louis Archambault, Luc Beaulieu, Alexis Horik, Sajjad Ahmad Khan 👤
Affiliation: Département de Physique, de Génie Physique et D'optique, et Centre de Recherche sur le Cancer, Université Laval, Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a novel 2D scintillation dosimeter leveraging long scintillating fibers for quality assurance (QA) in radiotherapy. The primary goal is to optimize critical parameters suc...
Author: Christopher J. Mart, Inna V. McGowin 👤
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electron treatments are prone to setup variations and uncertainties due to absence of imaging or surface guided alignment. Patient setup relies on daily marking and visual verification. A 3D-...
Author: Christopher J. Mart, Daniel G. McDonald, Inna V. McGowin, Sean A. Roles 👤
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To improve the efficiency and accuracy of the positioning process for electron treatments by providing a pointer system for patient alignment to central axis (CAX) of the field at the correct...
Author: Katherine Brown, Will Buchsbaum, Mylinh Dang, Joshua Dean, Sameer Faruquee, Gracie Huff, Claudia Maldonado, Gaby Min, David O'Neill, Gemily Wang, Poonam Yadav 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To establish an abdominal imaging phantom that includes deformable organs including the stomach, duodenum, and pancreas. This phantom will be used in routine calibration of an MRI-LINAC sy...
Author: Benjamin R. Awad, Bulent Aydogan, Howard J Halpern, Erik Pearson, Gage H. Redler, Jordan M. Slagowski, Rajit Tummala, Autumn E. Walter-Denzin, Jimmy Zydlo 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Human Oncology, University of Oxford, The University of Chicago, Moffitt Cancer Center, California State University, Fresno, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Small animal models are crucial in cancer research to develop, validate, and translate basic scientific hypotheses into clinical advancements. This study aims to make small animal intensity-m...
Author: Reza Farjam, Russell K Hales, Seth Jayawardane, Todd R. McNutt, Mohammad Rezaee, Ehsan Tajikmansoury, K. Ranh Voong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a novel cost-effective customizable 3D-printed phantom developed for end-to-end treatment verification and image-quality assessment for thoracic applications.
Methods: ...
Author: Ahad Ollah Ezzati, Yile Fang, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With breast cancer being one of the most prevalent cancers, regular screening is an effective strategy to mitigate the risk of malignancy. However, conventional energy-integrating detector (E...
Author: Jonathan Dowell, Grace Francis, Wei Luo, Shane McCarthy, Janelle A. Molloy, Markus Murphy 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Iridesce Solutions, Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel radiation therapy quality assurance (RT QA) device has been designed, constructed and tested. The nüFilmTM machine QA system provides a method for collecting light, mechanical and rad...
Author: Xiaoying Pan, X. Sharon Qi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Computer Science and technology,Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Survival prediction for cancer presents a substantial hurdle in personalized oncology, due to intricate, high-dimensional medical data. Our study introduces an innovative feature selection...
Author: Hongyu An, Phillip Cuculich, H Michael Gach, Yao Hao, Trevor McKeown, Clifford Robinson, Yuhao Wang, Deshan Yang 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiorespiratory motion management is crucial in stereotactic arrhythmia radiotherapy to define target margins and minimize cardiac toxicity. While respiratory 4DCT (r4DCT) images can infer ...
Author: Anna E. Rodrigues, Yuhao Wang, Deshan Yang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate motion margin definition in StereoTactic Arrhythmia Radiotherapy (STAR) requires accurate cardiorespiratory motion assessment. However, respiratory 4DCT (r4DCT) images are affected b...
Author: Marios Myronakis, Kyriaki Theodorou 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The development of an integrated application framework for rapid, seamless, and automated calculation of absorbed organ dose for individual patients undergoing kV CBCT imaging over the course...
Author: Zhitao Dai, Riao Dao, Xuanfeng Ding, Qingkun Fan, Yajun Jia, Gang Liu, Gang Peng, Yujia Qian, Hong Quan, Kunyu Yang, Sheng Zhang, Lewei Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Wuhan University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital Shenzhen Hospital, School of Physics and Technology,Wuhan University, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital， Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lattice radiation therapy (LRT) is an innovative three-dimensional(3D) implementation type of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT). This study aims to develop a novel spot-scanning...
Author: Ross I. Berbeco, Vera Birrer, Raphael Bruegger, Pablo Corral Arroyo, Roshanak Etemadpour, Dianne M. Ferguson, Rony Fueglistaller, Thomas C. Harris, Yue-Houng Hu, Matthew W. Jacobson, Mathias Lehmann, Marios Myronakis 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Varian Imaging Laboratory, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dual-energy imaging offers benefits, including metal artifact reductions (MAR) and improved contrast, that enhance visualization. Currently, dual-energy imaging is largely limited to CT scann...
Author: Weiguo Lu, Hua-Chieh Shao, Guoping Xu, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Neural network-based lesion segmentation remains a significant challenge due to the low contrast between lesions and surrounding tissues (high ambiguity) and the variability of lesion shap...
Author: Anthony Hong Cheol Lim, Alexander R ODell, Alexander Stanforth, Chris C. Wang 👤
Affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to investigate the variation of proton RBE, with respect to depth, in the context of clinical SOBP. Employing a novel approach, this study conducts a Monte Carlo s...
Author: Raneem Atta, Alejandro Bertolet, Mislav Bobić, Wesley E. Bolch, Robert Joseph Dawson, Carlos Huesa-Berral, Harald Paganetti, Eric Wehrenberg-Klee 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Florida, Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Representations of intra-organ vasculature have a variety of uses in the field of computational dosimetry but generally rely on models derived from population-averaged reference individuals. ...
Author: Yufeng Cao, Arun Gopal, Kai Huang, Kai Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The treatment of left-sided breast tumors poses significant concerns regarding the risk of radiation-induced damage to nearby organs, particularly the heart. In clinical practice, breath-hold...
Author: Dale Black, David Clymer, Huanjun Ding, Hamidreza Khodajou Chokami, Sabee Molloi, Christine Vy Nguyen, Tim Sananikone, Alireza Shojazadeh, Randy Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, University of California, Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present a novel multi-material decomposition (MMD) algorithm for accurate quantification of material concentration in reconstructed dual-energy CT images. This method addresses limitations...
Author: Chuan He, Anh H. Le, Iris Z. Wang 👤
Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cedars-Sinai 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a non-measured and DVH-based (NMDB) IMRT QA framework integrating machine learning (ML) to classify lung SBRT VMAT plans prone to delivery errors
Methods: 560 Eclipse AcurosXB l...
Author: Christopher L. Deufel, Suman Gautam, William Y. Song 👤
Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Direction modulated brachytherapy creates anisotropic dose distribution from an isotropic source. This study aims to develop a truncated conditional value at risk optimization algorithm for D...
Author: Andrew Clarke Grice, Evan A. Silverstein 👤
Affiliation: Sutter Medical Foundation, Sutter Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To implement an efficient and effective process for Electron beam matching between 5 Varian True Beams (TB).
Methods: We adapted the Varian installation/acceptance process for TBs, whereby...
Author: Hao Gao, Yuting Lin, Nimita Shinde, Weijie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: LATTICE, a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT), delivers high-dose peaks and low-dose valleys to the target volume and has been clinically used for large target volumes. H...
Author: Hao Gao, Wangyao Li, Yuting Lin, Chao Wang, Wei Wu 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton minibeam radiation therapy (pMBRT) delivers a unique peak-and-valley dose pattern using collimators with narrow slits, offering improved normal tissue sparing compared to conventional ...
Author: Dale W. Litzenberg, Ikechi S Ozoemelam, Rowan Paplanus, Michael Pillainayagam, Donald A. Roberts 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Oregon Health & Science University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical linear accelerators use dual foil scattering systems designed to achieve large uniform fields (up to 25×25cm²), which can reduce beam fluence by up to 93% compared to the unmodified ...
Author: James Robert Castle, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose a novel methodology for lattice deployment in spatially fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT), using principal component analysis (PCA) to improve sphere packing within the tumor. Impro...
Author: Savannah Decker, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Laura Padilla 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego, University of California San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The success of surface-guided deep-inspiration breath-hold (SG-DIBH) treatments depends on accurate identification of suitable candidates. Sub-optimal patient selection can result in prolonge...
Author: Julien Bancheri, Jan P. Seuntjens 👤
Affiliation: Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To obtain an analytical expression for the charge collection efficiency of parallel-plate ionization chambers in high dose-per-pulse (DPP) beams that takes into account the square pulse time ...
Author: Merissa Zeman 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Charmainne Cruje, Maria Dumol, Nawroz Fatima, Marisa Finlay, Kalaina Johnson, Raman Mohla, Jasleen Uppal 👤
Affiliation: Trillium Health Partners, Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the robustness of a breast SBRT protocol in achieving target coverage by utilizing online- and retrospectively-matched CBCT-to-CT images.
Methods: The first pilot patient was s...
Author: Courtney R. Buckey, Jay W. Burmeister, Minsong Cao, Grace Chang, Yu Kuang, Yixiang Liao, Yi Rong, Dandan Zheng 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Physics Program, University of Nevada, Rush University Medical Center, University of Rochester 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Investigate the adequacy of training for therapeutic medical physics residents in select special procedures.
Methods: After a review of existing literature, a multi-institutional group dev...
Author: Christopher Colyer, Leon F Dunn, Jonathan Dunning, Simon Goodall, Andy Schofield 👤
Affiliation: GenesisCare 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern radiotherapy is characterized by complex treatment plans utilizing dynamic MLCs, gantry positions and recently, collimator rotations. The purpose of this work was to compare the plan c...
Author: Thomas Gee, Sofia Michopoulou, Amit Nautiyal 👤
Affiliation: University Hospital Southampton 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetry software that is accessible to departments offers new opportunities to improve patient-specific dosimetry. Prior to clinical decision-making, it is essential to validate dosimetry s...
Author: Robert A. Rodgers 👤
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical Physics Graduate programs incorporate radiation safety and protection (RSP) into their curriculum. During Residency Program candidate interviews, didactic methods utilized by graduate...
Author: Zhenzhen Dai, Anthony J. Doemer, Ryan Hall, Kenneth Levin, Bing Luo, Benjamin Movsas, Karen C. Snyder, Kundan S Thind, Eleanor Walker 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health, HFHS 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of a predictive tool for efficient allocation of hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation patients between Varian Truebeam and Ethos systems.
Methods: A ful...
Author: Ming Su, Yuenan Nancy Wang 👤
Affiliation: Northeastern University, Hartford Healthcare 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: High Z elements such as lead are often used to protect critical structures in clinical radiotherapy. Nanoparticles have different properties than bulk materials. We proposed a polymer matrix ...
Author: William Robert Geiser 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Jaryd Ricardo Christie, Anthony J. Doemer, William T. Hrinivich, Junghoon Lee, Calin Reamy, Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate an open-source Python package for fast, widely compatible, and user-friendly photon dose calculation algorithm through comparisons with clinical treatment planning sys...
Author: Doris Dimitriadis/Dimitriadou, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Fang Li, Noor Mail, Adam Olson 👤
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective of this study was to qualitatively evaluate Prostate Hypersight Cone-Beam CT (HSCBCT) images and assess its capability for Limbus auto-contouring. The qualitative evaluation and...
Author: Denisa R. Goia, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Fang Li, Noor Mail, Joseph Shields, Christopher Tyerech 👤
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, UPMC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight is a new platform for image-guided radiation therapy, offering advanced reconstruction algorithms, a large field-of-view, and rapid acquisition times. To validate the performance o...
Author: Xiaoda Cong, Xuanfeng Ding, Gang Liu, Peilin Liu, Lewei Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study quantitatively evaluates the interplay effect in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for lung cancer stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) using two different machine deliver...
Author: Grant Evans, Maxwell Arthur Kassel, Charles Shang, Stephen Shang 👤
Affiliation: South Florida Proton Therapy Institute, SFPRF 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton pencil beam scanning therapy is particularly sensitive to field translational shifts and beam range variations, which can degradation of dose distribution and compromise the treatment....
Author: Ivan L. Cordrey, Dharmin D. Desai 👤
Affiliation: Cumberland Medical Center - Cancer Center, Varian Advanced Oncology Solutions 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For larger PTVs, VMAT optimizations performed within Eclipse often generate SRS plans with widely scattered hotspots distributed around the inner edge of the PTV – the “ring of fire.” This pr...
Author: Alan Packard 👤
Affiliation: Boston Children's Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Yuli Lu, Chendong Ni, Cheng Qian, Kun Qian, Weiwei Sang, Chunhao Wang, Fan Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Rihui Zhang, Haiming Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a radiomic quantification framework to evaluate the effects of radiomic image preprocessing hyperparameters (i.e., image resampling and discretization) on texture characterization ...
Author: Yongrui Bai, Xuming Chen, Yong Liu, Xiumei Ma 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hematologic toxicity (HT) is a common complication in patients with cervical or endometrial cancer. This study aims to develop a precise predictive model for acute HT in patients with cervica...
Author: Jeremy T. Booth, Nicholas Hardcastle, Freeman Jin, Alicja Kaczynska, Paul J. Keall, Chandrima Sengupta 👤
Affiliation: Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, Physical Sciences, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: An ESTRO survey reported that 71% of radiotherapy centers across 41 countries want to implement real-time image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) to improve patient outcomes. To address this gl...
Author: Ruiyan Du, Mingzhu Li, Ying Li, Wei Liu, Shihuan Qin, Yiming Ren, Biao Tu, Hui Xu, Lian Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zengren Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Medical AI Lab, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Engineering Research Center for AI-Based Cancer Treatment Decision-Making, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fiducial tracking is widely used in CyberKnife to dynamically guide the gantry for moving target like liver cancer stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). This study developed a robust fr...
Author: Zijia Guo, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Frederic Noo, Karl Stierstorfer 👤
Affiliation: Siemens Healthineers, University of Utah, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurately assessing lung parenchyma health is critically important in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CT attenuation values are valuable for this purpo...
Author: Dequan Chen, Jason Michael Holmes, Tianming Liu, Wei Liu, Zhengliang Liu, Jiajian Shen, Peilong Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, School of Computing, University of Georgia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We present a study to evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs) in answering radiation oncology physics questions, focusing on the recently released models.
Methods:
A...
Author: Wesley E. Bolch, Carlos G. Colon-Ortiz, Robert Joseph Dawson, Lazaro Fuentes Alfonso, Shreya P. Pathak, Julia D. Withrow 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop tetrahedral mesh-based tissue models within the breasts of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) adult female mesh-type reference computational phantom (AF...
Author: Benjamin W. Maloney, Ashley E. Rubinstein, Colin Schaeffer, Justin Yu 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiography AEC systems ensure correctly exposed images for varied kVp and patient thicknesses. The specific kVp and PMMA thicknesses selected for testing AEC tracking may affect passing rate...
Author: Yanique N. Dunn, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) Event Notification Reports provide detailed information on nuclear-related events, including medical and non-medical incidents. This study evalu...
Author: Liu Hong, Wen C. Hsi, Faraz Kalantari, Romy Megahed, Ganesh Narayanasamy, Maida Ranjbar, Pouya Sabouri, Zhong Su 👤
Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative apparent diffusion coefficients (ADC) in diffusion-weighted MRI (dMRI) reflect water diffusivity and thus provide tissue cellular density information. Functional diffusion mappin...
Author: Adam Christopher Turner 👤
Affiliation: GT Medical Technologies, Inc 🏫
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Author: Ila Farhang, Ryan D. Foster, Devin Heitz, Jordan B Lunsford, Ashkan Shafiee 👤
Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Atrium Health/LCI Cabarrus 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Task Group (TG) -51 is a widely utilized protocol for the absolute calibration of linear accelerators. The purpose of this project was fo...
Author: Leslie Bell, Kai Ding, Reza Farjam, Russell K Hales, Sarah Han-Oh, Hamed Hooshangnejad, Jina Lee, K. Ranh Voong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimal beam arrangement is crucial in automation and standardization of thorax radiotherapy where substantial tissue heterogeneity and several critical organs at risks (OARs) exist. Here, we...
Author: Weiguo Lu, Jax Luo, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, Guoping Xu, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Semi-supervised segmentation leverages sparse annotation information to learn rich representations from combined labeled and label-less data for segmentation tasks. This study leverages th...
Author: Rani Anne', Wenchao Cao, Yingxuan Chen, Wookjin Choi, Firas Mourtada, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In-room mobile cone-beam CT (CBCT) is emerging to enhance high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy workflow using on-demand imaging. However, metal artifacts from X-ray markers inside gynecological...
Author: Deshan Yang, Zhendong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The evaluation of deformable image registration (DIR) algorithms is crucial for improving accuracy and clinical adoption. However, reliable benchmarks, especially for inter-modality regist...
Author: Ioannis Androulakis, Miranda E.M.C. Christianen, Jérémy Godart, Mischa Hoogeman, Inger-Karine K. Kolkman-Deurloo, Lorne Luthart, Remi A. Nout, Henrike Westerveld 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Despite the advantages of transrectal ultrasound-based treatment planning for HDR prostate cancer brachytherapy which allows on-line treatment delivery in the intraoperative setting, it is...
Author: Brett Lewis, Roland Teboh 👤
Affiliation: HUMC, Hackensack University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The novel RefleXion SCINTIX BgRT system relies on the FDG uptake distribution from a PET study to plan and deliver dose. One of the patient eligibility criteria is that any uptake outside the...
Author: Paul L. Carson, Sander Dekker, Stephen Z Pinter, Megan K. Russ 👤
Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, University of Michigan, Cablon Medical B.V., Univ of Michigan, Dept. of Radiology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To promote a simplified, inexpensive, but rigorous set of ultrasound QA tests and to evaluate their potential using a Randomly-placed very Hypoechoic Sphere Phantom (RHSP) in comparison to...
Author: Yankun Lang, Lei Ren, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To achieve the full-view image from a single-view sinogram using a two-stage deep learning model for electroacoustic-tomography (EAT), which is an emerging imaging technique with significant ...
Author: Xiangli Cui, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Da Yao, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Shanyang Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To study the fine-tuning strategy of pre-trained AI image generation model to adapt to the generation of small sample meningioma MRI images, explore its impact on observer performance, and...
Author: Neil A. Kirby, Parker New, Niko Papanikolaou, Holly Paschal, Karl H. Rasmussen, Daniel L. Saenz 👤
Affiliation: UT Health San Antonio 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To simplify the traditional method of patient-specific skin collimation and improve the precision of electron radiotherapy treatment with a new surface conforming collimation system.
Metho...
Author: Asma Amjad, Renae Conlin, Beth A. Erickson, William Hall, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The adapt-to-shape (ATS) workflow on the MR-Linac involves manual contour edits followed by treatment plan reoptimization on daily pre-beam MRIs. A verification image is acquired after plan o...
Author: David Brizel, Kyle J. Lafata, Jian-Guo Liu, Yvonne M Mowery, Yvonne M Mowery, William Paul Segars, Jack B Stevens 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Duke University, Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories and Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, University of Pittsburgh 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a technique to quantify tumor topology using a unifying mathematical framework that integrates texture and morphology and to evaluate its feasibility as a prognostic biomarker for ...
Author: Penghao Gao, Zejun Jiang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time tumor tracking can effectively compensate for the impact of respiratory motion on dose distribution. We propose a patient-specific external-internal correlation model driven by opti...
Author: Stephen R. Bowen, Chunyan Duan, Daniel S. Hippe, Qiantuo Liu, Jing Sun, Jiajie Wang, Shouyi Wang, Faisal Yaseen, Xiaojing Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Tongji University, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Texas at Arlington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate prediction of patient response to radiotherapy plays a crucial role in monitoring disease progression and assessing treatment efficacy, enabling clinicians to develop personalized th...
Author: Walaa Abdelfadeel, Reagan Thomas Dugan, Tiffany Kinsey, Cameron Kofler, Zheng Feng Lu, Ingrid S. Reiser, Gregory Stacy, Sara Wallace 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago Medicine, University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an accurate, vendor-neutral method for estimating geometric magnification at the plane of the hip joint on standing anterior-posterior (AP) radiographs for digital templating of to...
Author: Phillip Cuculich, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Xiwen Li, Michael T. Prusator, Clifford Robinson, Pamela Samson, Xue Wu 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, University of Utah, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
For development of novel motion management methods it is useful to have a digital phantom capable of realistic simulation of respiratory 4DCT acquisition of the thorax, including cycle-to-...
Author: Zachary Buchwald, Chih-Wei Chang, Richard L.J. Qiu, Mojtaba Safari, Hui-Kuo Shu, Lisa Sudmeier, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Xiaohan Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Emory University and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study proposes a novel vision-language model (VLM) to predict survival outcomes in glioblastoma (GBM) patients. By integrating multimodal MRI data and clinical information, the proposed ...
Author: Zachary Buchwald, Zach Eidex, Richard L.J. Qiu, Justin R. Roper, Mojtaba Safari, Hui-Kuo Shu, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu 👤
Affiliation: Emory University and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) are commonly used for patients with gliomas to delineate and characterize the brain tumors using T1-weighted (T1W) MRI. However, there is a rising conc...
Author: Weigang Hu 👤
Affiliation: Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to introduce a VQVAE-based framework that addresses the limitations of conventional dose prediction methods, which rely on fixed deep learning models that produce...
Author: Mojtaba Behzadipour, Siyong Kim, Mitchell Polizzi, Richard R. Wargo, Lulin Yuan 👤
Affiliation: VCU Health - Department of Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to develop a method for generating missing tissue in CT scans of patients with large body sizes, where the field of view (FOV) of the scanner fails to capture ...
Author: Jonathon A. Nye 👤
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Indrin J. Chetty, Jing Cui, Mitchell Kamrava, Tiffany M. Phillips, Jennifer M. Steers, Brad Stiehl 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Auto-contouring for HDR interstitial brachytherapy can be confounded by large deformation in anatomy and image quality. Here we evaluated the performance of an AI-based auto-contouring softwa...
Author: Mu-Han Lin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: The rapid expansion of AI in Radiation Oncology is reshaping patient care, treatment planning, and institutional investments. Yet, with no standardized framework for evaluating cost-effectiveness, saf...
Author: Aman Anand 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Allison Shields 👤
Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: X. Sharon Qi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Grace Jianan Gang 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Amogh Sirnoorkar 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Peter Chang 👤
Affiliation: University of California - Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Jonathan Herington 👤
Affiliation: University of Rochester 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: John P. Aris, Wesley E. Bolch, Robert Joseph Dawson, Bonnie N. C. President, Yitian Wang 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Generation of a mesh-based microscale lung model is essential for accurate dosimetry analysis. Lungs exchange air with the environment and may be exposed to alpha-particle-emitting radionucli...
Author: Kostas Danniidis, Agelos Kratimenos, Yufu Wang, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop software and algorithms utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to seamlessly create 3D patient postures during Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET). The resulting mes...
Author: ISAAC Amoah, Jackie Austin, Charlotte Block, Kaylee Brilz, Dylan Bui, Andrew E. Ekpenyong, Jayce Hughes, Pralhad Itani, Natasha Ratnapradipa, Sara Strom, Jacob Woolf 👤
Affiliation: Creighton University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive primary brain tumor in adults, with a median survival of approximately 15 months despite the current standard of care, which includes s...
Author: Marc Kachelriess 👤
Affiliation: DKFZ Heidelberg, FS05 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Hilary P Bagshaw, Mark K Buyyounouski, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Yu Gao, Dimitre Hristov, Lianli Liu, Lawrie Skinner, Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MR-guided radiation therapy has introduced a significant leap in cancer treatment by allowing adaptive treatment. The low-field MR-guided system predominantly uses the TrueFISP sequence, w...
Author: Pradeep Bhetwal, Wookjin Choi, Adam Dicker, Rupesh Ghimire, Yingcui Jia, Lauren Nkwonta, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Wentao Wang, Maria Werner-Wasik 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-disciplinary clinics are becoming standard of care for patients with lung cancer treated with SBRT. To improve clinical decision support in a multi-disciplinary clinic, it would be bene...
Author: Robert M. Nishikawa 👤
Affiliation: University of Pittsbugh 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Nobuki Imano, Yuzuha Kadooka, Daisuke Kawahara, Misato Kishi, Yuji Murakami, Shumpei Onishi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Department of Neurosurgery, Hiroshima University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiomics has proven useful in predicting overall survival in glioblastoma (GBM) patients, but consistent molecular correlations remain unidentified, leaving its biological basis unclear. Thi...
Author: Giovanni Iacca, Gloria Miori, Laura Orsingher, Daniele Ravanelli, Annalisa Trianni 👤
Affiliation: Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento, Medical Physics Department, S.Chiara Hospital, APSS 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to predict and identify performance degradation in Digital Radiography (DR) systems, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing cli...
Author: Shanli Ding, Osama R. Mawlawi, Tinsu Pan 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Reliable detection of anomalies in Gamma Camera/SPECT flood images is vital for quality assurance (QA). Traditional methods relying on numerical thresholds and manual inspections often mis...
Author: Sean P. Devan, Cory S. Knill, Charles K. Matrosic, Zheng Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Physicists troubleshooting machine issues during patient treatments often face high-pressure situations, balancing error codes, resource constraints, and time-sensitive decisions. To streamli...
Author: Vicky Chin, Mark Gardner, Nicholas Hindley, Paul J. Keall, Adam Mylonas 👤
Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) is a non-invasive method to treat cardiac arrhythmias by targeting aberrant electrical conduction regions in the heart. Targeting is challenging g...
Author: Po-Hao Chen 👤
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Sameer R. Keole 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Meixu Chen, Zhuoran Jiang, Benjamin P. Lopez, Poliana Marinello, Harini Veeraraghavan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Zilei Fu, Yi Guo, Wanli Huo, Hongdong Liu, Laishui Lyu, Zhao Peng, Yaping Qi, Senting Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, cancer center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Division of lonizing Radiation Metrology, National Institute of Metrology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, China Jiliang University, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical image boundaries are commonly characterized by smooth gray-level transitions, resulting in pixel-level segmentation errors near these blurred boundaries. To address this, we developed...
Author: Larry A. DeWerd, Sean Jollota, Karen Rex Pius Vincent 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Absolute measurements, often used to establish primary standards, offer lower measurement uncertainty. For 192Ir high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, the interim primary standard for air-kerma...
Author: Izabella L. Barreto, Benjamin Taylor Heggie, Stephanie M. Leon 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 3D printing has the potential for producing materials useful for the imaging field. This work aims to identify absorption (attenuation coefficient) and material properties (effective atomic n...
Author: Yunxiang Li, Xinlong Zhang, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Acquiring high-resolution (HR) proton density (PD) images is time-consuming, while lower-resolution (LR) PD scans are faster but can lack sufficient details. We propose CycleHR, a T2-contrast...
Author: Xiu tong Lin, Tao Sun 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation physics and technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation physics and technology, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the positioning accuracy and time efficiency of "Sphere-Mask" Optical Positioning System (OPS) and traditional laser light positioning method in breast cancer radiotherapy, and to ...
Author: Michael Caulfield, Ye Chen, Yoshihiro Ishi, Yasutoshi Kuriyama, Taeko Matsuura, Naoki Miyamoto, Taichi Murakami, Tomonori Uesugi, Kohei Yokokawa 👤
Affiliation: Hokkaido University, Kyoto University, University of Alberta 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Protoacoustics has the potential for real-time and direct imaging of the Bragg peak. This study investigated the accuracy of the Bragg peak imaging based on the water phantom experiment at a ...
Author: Jordan B Lunsford 👤
Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Emi Ai Eastman, Chao Guo, Christina Lee, Xinhua Li, Alexander W. Scott, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Smoking is one of the risk factors for coronary artery disease. It is desirable to estimate the coronary artery calcification (CAC), a key biomarker for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular ...
Author: Lucas Polson 👤
Affiliation: University of British Columbia 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Oleksandra V. Ivashchenko 👤
Affiliation: University Medical Center Groningen 🏫
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Author: Izabella L. Barreto 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Abby E. Besemer, Jay W. Burmeister, Jessica Fagerstrom, Kristi Rae Gayle Hendrickson, Neil A. Kirby, Christine M. Swanson, Christopher Watchman, Brian D Wichman 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medical Physics, University of Washington, University of Louisville Brown Cancer Center, Banner, Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine, US Oncology, UT Health San Antonio, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To address the acute workforce shortage in medical physics by presenting a novel residency expansion model leveraging existing CAMPEP-accredited infrastructure and partnerships with underserv...
Author: Dongxu Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Deepak Agrawal, Subhash Gupta, Shashanksharad Kale, Gopishankar Natanasabapathi, Manoj Phalak, Dhanabalan Rajasekaran, Surendra Kumar Saini, Subramani Vellaiyan 👤
Affiliation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences 🏫
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To evaluate planning strategy for uveal melanoma tumor (UM) in gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery (GKSRS) using Lightning inverse planning software for treatment planning.
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Author: Zachary Diamond, Pretesh Patel, Sibo Tian, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Ahmal Jawad Zafar, Jun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
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We propose a method to optimize adaptive proton FLASH therapy (ADP-FLASH) using modularized pin-ridge filters (pRFs) by recycling module pins from the initial plan, reducing pRF adjustment...
Author: Jennifer M. Pursley 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Carrie B. Hruska 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Amir Abdollahi, Oliver Jäkel, Maxmillian Knoll, Rakshana Murugan, Adithya Raman, Patrick Salome 👤
Affiliation: UKHD & DKFZ, Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), German Cancer Research Centre(DKFZ), DKFZ, MGH 🏫
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Missing MRI sequences, due to technical issues in data handling or clinical constraints like contrast agent intolerance, limit the use of medical imaging datasets in computational analysis...
Author: Andrew R. Godley 👤
Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Denis Bergeron, Ryan P Fitzgerald, Ravneet Kaur, Rao Khan 👤
Affiliation: John Hopkins University, NIST Radiation Physics Division, Howard University, National Institute of Standards and Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: There is growing interest in short-lived alpha-emitting radionuclides for cancer therapy due to their ability to selectively target and destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Howe...
Author: Jay W. Burmeister 👤
Affiliation: Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Robert K Chin, Klea Hoxha, Erika Jank, Jesus Juarez, Eulanca Yuka Liu, Dylan P. O'Connell, X. Sharon Qi, Ricky R Savjani 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Daily cone beam CT (CBCT) images are acquired prior to each radiotherapy treatment for verifying patient positioning. HyperSight is an advanced imaging solution that replaces standard CBCT...
Author: Hongjing Sun, Timothy C. Zhu 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop a model of singlet oxygen distribution in pleural photodynamic therapy (PDT) by combining standardized anatomical coordinates with CT-validated geometry reconstruct...
Author: Wesley E. Bolch, Chansoo Choi, Robert Joseph Dawson, Bangho Shin, Yitian Wang 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The skeleton plays a critical role in dosimetry, containing red bone marrow (RBM) and bone endosteum (BE), which are closely linked to radiation-induced leukemia and bone cancer. While severa...
Author: Aman Anand, Jonathan B. Ashman, Martin Bues, Brady S. Laughlin, Lisa McGee, Justin Pettit, Fan Yang, Libing Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy (PT) offers significant clinical and economic benefits across various cancers, whereas it also has faced skepticism due to its historically high costs and perceived overuse in ...
Author: Bill Vogel 👤
Affiliation: Accuray 🏫
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Author: Adayabalam Balajee, Elijah Berberette, Maria Escalona, Dray Gentry, Chester R. Ramsey, Terri Ryan 👤
Affiliation: ORAU, Thompson Proton Center, University of Tennessee 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Dicentric chromosomes, characterized by two centromeres on a single chromosome, are key biomarkers in biological dosimetry for quantifying ionizing radiation exposure. However, manual dete...
Author: Shae Gans, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Mark Pankuch, Chase Ruff, Niek Schreuder, Nicholas R. Summerfield, Yuhao Yan 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Northwestern Medicine Proton Center, Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center, Leo Cancer Care 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Novel upright patient positioners coupled with diagnostic-quality vertical CT at treatment isocenter introduce a significant opportunity for improved image-guided particle therapy. Treating p...
Author: Cem Altunbas, Farhang Bayat, Roy Bliley, Rupesh Dotel, Brian Kavanagh, Uttam Pyakurel, Tyler Robin, Ryan Sabounchi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automatic segmentation of anatomical structures in CBCT images is key to enabling dose delivery monitoring and online plan modifications in radiotherapy. However, poor image quality can degra...
Author: Amir Abdollahi, Celine Karle, Michele M. Kim, Constantinos Koumenis, Andrea Mairani, Erato Stylianou Markidou 👤
Affiliation: Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center - Department of Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Centre(DKFZ), University of Pennsylvania, Physics Dep. University of Cyprus 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim is to compare FLASH dose-rate RT generated with protons and carbon (HIT) and compare to protons (UPenn) to provide evidence for equipotency of FLASH vs. standard RT to tumor growth co...
Author: Kyle Cuneo, Issam M. El Naqa, Dale W. Litzenberg, Yiming Liu, Xueding Wang, Lise Wei, Wei Zhang, Jiaren Zou 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantitatively map 3D dose deposition during radiotherapy, empowering real-time adaptive radiation treatment.
Methods: The research features reconstructing dose deposition from acou...
Author: Neelam Tyagi 👤
Affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Anzi Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the utility of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography (DECT) material decomposition in resolving Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) safety concerns for patients with unidentifi...
Author: Jatinder Saini 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington 🏫
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Author: Rachel Barbee 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Ali Pourvaziri 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
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Author: Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Indrin J. Chetty, Mohamed Elshaikh, Ahmed I Ghanem, Mohammad M. Ghassemi, Reza Khanmohammadi, Benjamin Movsas, Shayan Siddiqui, Kundan S Thind, Jawad Turfa 👤
Affiliation: Michigan State University, Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Henry Ford Health-Cancer, Detroit, MI and Alexandria Department of Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Extracting late radiotherapy-induced toxicities from free-text notes using natural language processing is complicated by negative symptom identification, computational demands, and data priva...
Author: Silambarasan Anbumani, Nicolette O'Connell, Eenas A. Omari, Amanda Pan, Eric S. Paulson, Lindsay Puckett, Monica E. Shukla, Dan Thill, Jiaofeng Xu 👤
Affiliation: Elekta Inc, Elekta Limited, Linac House, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate electron density information from on-board imaging is essential for direct dose calculations in adaptive radiotherapy (ART). This study evaluates a deep learning model for thoracic s...
Author: Himanshu Joshi, Tian Liu, Deborah C Marshall, Joseph Shelton, Jing Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Emi Yoshida, Boran Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emory University, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced long-term toxicities, such as vaginal stenosis, significantly impact the quality of life for patients undergoing pelvic radiotherapy (RT) for gynecologic (GYN) malignancies....
Author: Zachary Buchwald, Chih-Wei Chang, Zach Eidex, Richard L.J. Qiu, Mojtaba Safari, Shansong Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu 👤
Affiliation: Emory University and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI offers excellent soft tissue contrast for diagnosis and treatment but suffers from long acquisition times, causing patient discomfort and motion artifacts. To accelerate MRI, supervised d...
Author: Judith Noemi Rivera 👤
Affiliation: Indiana University 🏫
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Author: Meixu Chen, Jing Wang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cancer treatment outcome prediction plays a pivotal role in guiding therapeutic decisions and optimizing patient care. Traditionally, binary prediction models have been widely used for risk s...
Author: Ioannis Androulakis, Jérémy Godart, Mischa Hoogeman, Inger-Karine K. Kolkman-Deurloo, Remi A. Nout, Robin Straathof, Henrike Westerveld, Myra van Laar 👤
Affiliation: Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In brachytherapy for gynaecological cancers using intracavitary applicators, implant reconstruction is commonly performed using applicator libraries. These libraries contain applicator geo...
Author: Mohammad Mehrmohammadi 👤
Affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Lior Arazi 👤
Affiliation: Unit of Nuclear Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 🏫
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Author: Carolyn Meltzer 👤
Affiliation: Dean, Keck School of Medicine of USC 🏫
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Author: Zhiqiang Chen, Hewei Gao, Li Zhang, Guoxi Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Tsinghua University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spectral cone-beam CT has better performance in material identification and quantitative analysis compared to single-energy cone-beam CT. However, X-ray scattering introduces significant scat...
Author: Cem Altunbas, Farhang Bayat 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Low dose imaging and scatter rejection hardware in CBCT reduces X-ray fluence incident on the imager, increasing noise, causing photon starvation artifacts in CBCT images. In this work, we...
Author: Mohamed Bahaaeldin Mohamed Afifi, Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation of recurrent cancer or a newly developed lesion in a proximal location poses a challenge for radiation treatments. This is occasionally encountered in many modern clinics and ef...
Author: Jie Hu, Zhengdong Jiang, Nan Li, Tie Lv, Yuqing Xia, Shouping Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Wei Zhao, Changyou Zhong 👤
Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Radiotherapy Department of Meizhou People’s Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), UT Health San Antonio, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, Peopleʼs Republic of China, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients usually undergo cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans which are used for patient set-up before radiotherapy. However, the low image quality of CBCT hinders its use in adaptive r...
Author: Alexandra Christensen, Timothy J. Hall, Ivan M. Rosado-Mendez 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Madison, Departments of Medical Physics and Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative ultrasound techniques based on the statistical analysis of speckle are currently being deployed commercially and clinically as sources of biomarkers associated with tissue micros...
Author: Zachery Colbert, Matthew Foote, Michael Huo, Mark Pinkham, Prabhakar Ramachandran, Mihir Shanker 👤
Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Ipswich Road, Princess Alexandra Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study aimed to develop and implement deep learning-based autosegmentation models for the autosegmentation of four key tumor types: brain metastasis, pituitary adenoma, vestibular schwanno...
Author: Josephine Chen, CheukKai Becket Hui, Yildirim D. Mutaf 👤
Affiliation: Kaiser Permanente 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To demonstrate the effectiveness of a target clustering program in generating cluster configurations and isocenter placements for multiple brain lesions in SRS treatment planning, with the...
Author: Harsh Arya, Yan Chang, Yujie Chi, Varghese Anto Chirayath, Joshua Rajan, Pan Zui 👤
Affiliation: University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In targeted alpha therapy (TAT), absorbed dose rates can vary significantly spatially and temporally, impacting therapeutic efficacy as well as carcinogenic potential. This study reports the ...
Author: Cheewai Cheng, Indra J. Das, Jeffrey Yui Hei Wong, Poonam Yadav 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation treatment machine replacement brings chaos and urgency of timely completion of machine commissioning for every procedure used including TBI that are time consuming. Based on past ex...
Author: Ross I. Berbeco, Vera Birrer, Raphael Bruegger, Pablo Corral Arroyo, Roshanak Etemadpour, Dianne M. Ferguson, Rony Fueglistaller, Thomas C. Harris, Yue-Houng Hu, Matthew W. Jacobson, Mathias Lehmann, Marios Myronakis 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Varian Imaging Laboratory 🏫
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Dual-layer kV imager (DLI) architecture enables the capability for single-shot dual-energy (DE) intrafraction imaging. As noise from individual DLI layers are primarily uncorrelated, simpl...
Author: Matthew Stephen Andriotty, Taoran Cui, Josh Kilian-Meneghin, Ke Nie, Xiao Wang, Zhenyu Xiong, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the potential impact of the Elekta Unity’s 1.5T magnetic field upon the performance of a conventional linac installed in an adjacent vault.
Methods: The linac vaults for thi...
Author: Jeremy Christophel, Zhihua Qi 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate a method to compare DICOM metadata from clinical scanners with institutional protocols as validation that clinical use matches the master protocol.
Methods: DICOM metadata i...
Author: Shahed Badiyan, Bin Cai, Tu Dan, Michael Dohopolski, Steve B. Jiang, Deepkumar Mistry, Arnold Pompos, Robert Timmerman, Jing Wang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BGRT) offers significant potential for personalized and adaptive cancer treatment, with clinically available systems such as SCINTIX from Reflexion now being intr...
Author: Strahinja Stojadinovic, Robert Timmerman, Yulong Yan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiosurgery for large (>10cc) arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) poses significant challenges due to increased risks of complications and lower obliteration rates. To mitigate toxicity, larg...
Author: Michael Cuddy, Samuel J. Fahrenholtz, Khushnood Hamdani, Saman Jirjes, Robert G. Paden, Jeremiah W. Sanders, William F. Sensakovic, Wolfgang Stefan, Jeffrey Xiao, Yuxiang Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Mayo, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Title: An automated system for MRI coil performance evaluation
Purpose: To develop an automated quality control (QC) system for MRI coils to assess element-level signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), ar...
Author: Yasin Abdulkadir, Justin Hink, James M. Lamb, Jack Neylon 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Curation remains a significant barrier to the use of ‘big data’ radiotherapy planning databases of 100,000 patients or more. Anatomic site of treatment is an important stratification for almo...
Author: Michael B. Altman, Zhuo Chen, Ella Lawrence, Borna Maraghechi, Ziad H. Saleh 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Structural shielding design for x-ray facilities, as specified in NCRP Report No. 151, is a detailed process but an important component of Medical Physics graduate and post-graduate education...
Author: Jingyun Chen, Yading Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and evaluate the Scale-attention network (SANet) for automated pancreas segmentation on MR images.
Methods: To develop SANet, we extended the classic U-Net design with a dynamic...
Author: Lili Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Chang Ming Charlie Ma 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Specialized adaptive radiotherapy (ART) systems have been developed and clinically implemented, which are either cost-ineffective such as MR-linacs or inflexible in workflow such as the Ethos...
Author: Parminder S. Basran, Wyatt Flanders, Skylar Sylvester 👤
Affiliation: Cornell University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a reliable, efficient, and low-cost methodology for quantifying radiation doses using radiochromic film and a custom-built lightbox and to evaluate the system's performance compare...
Author: Jameson T. Baker, Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Sean T Grace, Lyu Huang, Jian Liu, Echezona Simon Obi, Anurag Sharma 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To validate the end-to-end dosimetrical accuracy of Varian HyperSight CBCT for adaptive radiotherapy (ART), from simulation to dose delivery, using radiochromic film dosimetry in a Rando p...
Author: Wenhua Cao, Hadis Moazami Goudarzi, Madison Emily Grayson, Zongsheng Hu, Gino Lim, Steven Hsesheng Lin, Radhe Mohan 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Houston, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton Arc Therapy (PAT) offers significant potential in treating complex cancer cases by delivering a continuous radiation dose as the gantry rotates. This study aims to investigate the pote...
Author: John Bennet, Indrin J. Chetty, Tai H. Dou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To investigate the effect of complexity of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) volumetric modulated arc therapy plans on gamma pass rates (GPR) using a novel high-resolution ion chamber array ...
Author: Peter Balogh, Wesley E. Bolch, Mir Md Nasim Hossain, Nien-Wen Hu, Walter Murfee, Wyatt Smither, Julia D. Withrow 👤
Affiliation: New Jersey Institute of Technology, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop 3D computational, tissue-representative models incorporating physiologically relevant microvascular network patterns for calculating local alpha particle and electron dosimetry eff...
Author: Hui-Shan Jian, Yu-Ying Lin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The image quality assurance of mammographic images is crucial for correct diagnosis. To develop and validate an explainable deep-learning classifier for phantom image quality assessment of di...
Author: Olivier Blasi, Eric Cameron, Brad K. Lofton 👤
Affiliation: CAMP, Colorado Assn in Medical Phys (CAMP) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging obtained from external centers for radiation therapy (RT) planning can suffer from suboptimal protocols and geometric distortions. These issues can require ...
Author: Phillip Cuculich, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Xiwen Li, Michael T. Prusator, Clifford Robinson, Pamela Samson, Xue Wu 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, University of Utah, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic arrhythmia radiotherapy (STAR) requires compensation for both respiratory and cardiac motions of the heart. Respiratory 4DCT scans implicitly include cardiac motion and cycle-to-...
Author: Xiaolong Fu, Runping Hou, Md Tauhidul Islam, Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To introduce a novel schematic image representation of radiomics data, called OmicsMap, for high-performance deep radiomics analysis. OmicsMap transforms tabular radiomics data into an image ...
Author: Ye Chen, Koki Kasamatsu, Taeko Matsuura, Taichi Murakami 👤
Affiliation: Hokkaido University, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In proton therapy, CT-based estimation of the stopping power ratio (SPR) is a significant source of range uncertainty. Protoacoustics have been developed to estimate the range in vivo, but fe...
Author: Hao Gao, Xue Hong, Harold Li, Yuting Lin, Jufri Setianegara, Xin Tong, Chao Wang, Weijie Zhang, Ya-Nan Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lattice radiotherapy (LATTICE) is a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) designed to deliver high radiation doses to specific tumor regions (vertices) while sparing surroun...
Author: Wenbo Gu, Chenhui Qiu, Ke Sheng, Liyan Sun, Weiyuan Sun, Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The small animal radio-neuromodulation platform developed in our previous work utilized focused kV x-ray beams rotating and translating in predefined trajectories to irradiate small, mm si...
Author: Stephen D. Davis, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Yongsook C. Lee, Michael Leyva, Alejandro Rene Llanes Lopez, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate treatment time calculation is a critical component of superficial radiotherapy (SRT), particularly for the SRT-100 Vision, where dose delivery depends on applicator geometry, treatme...
Author: Juan-Francisco Calvo-Ortega, Andrew Cousins, Ashley Cullen, Andrew Dipulia, Peter B. Greer, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, D. Michael Lovelock, Conor McGarry, Victoria Robinson, Cameron Stanton, Baozhou Sun, Ching-Ling Teng, Gemma Warner, Benjamin J. Zwan 👤
Affiliation: Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Christchurch Hospital, Northwell, Central Coast Cancer Centre, Calvary Mater Hospital, Hospital Quironsalud Barcelona, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, University of Newcastle 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This multi-institution Electronic Silicon-based Remote Survey of Small-field Output (ESPRESSO) study aims to develop the remote audit process to evaluate the safety of single-isocenter multi-...
Author: Anna Becker, Tomislav Bokulic, Mauro Carrara, Krzysztof Chelminski, Larry A. DeWerd, Alexis Dimitriadis, Benjamin Kellogg, Malcolm R. McEwen, Zakithi L.M Msimang, Mark J. Rivard, Thorsten Sander, Thorsten Schneider, Jamema Swamidas, Egor Titovich, Paula Toroi, Carlos E. de Almeida, Jacco de Pooter, Liset de la Fuente Rosales, Deborah G. van der Merwe 👤
Affiliation: Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, University of Zagreb, National Physical Laboratory, IAEA, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Rio de Janeiro State University, Dosimetry Laboratory, Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section, Division of Human Health, International Atomic Energy Agency, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, National Metrology Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section, Division of Human Health, International Atomic Energy Agency, National Research Council, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The recently published IAEA-TRS-492 international code of practice (CoP) aims at improving traceability, accuracy, and consistency in Brachytherapy Dosimetry. To assess current approaches to ...
Author: Margaret Cunningham Barker, Michael E. Campbell, Peyman Kabolizadeh, A. Nisar Syed, Randy Wei, Lisa M. Wilson-Turner 👤
Affiliation: Memorial Radiation Oncology Medical Group, MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Interstitial HDR treatment planning can be time-consuming, with substantial time spent waiting for the patient’s arrival and performing manual tasks, such as contouring ROIs and catheter r...
Author: Carlo Greco, Joep Stroom, Sandra Vieira 👤
Affiliation: Champalimaud Center for the Unknown 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: RTP safety margins are generally based on geometrical uncertainties alone and not directly on clinical outcome. Here we use clinical dose-constraint data to generate dosimetric margins for OA...
Author: Debora de Souza Antonio, Romy Guthier, Konrad Pawel Nesteruk, Erno Sajo, William Paul Segars, Gregory C. Sharp, Atchar Sudhyadhom, Hengyong Yu 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories and Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, University of Massachusetts Lowell 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an open-access toolkit for rapidly generating simultaneously realistic CT scans and low-field MR images of the abdominal region, based on patient data, while employing an XCAT phan...
Author: Aditya P. Apte, Xinan Chen, Joseph O. Deasy, Ramesh Paudyal, Kyung Peck, Amita Shukla-Dave, Nathaniel Swinburne, Robert J. Young 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We apply our novel formulation of unbalanced-regularized-optimal-mass-transport (urOMT) theory to brain DCE-MRI data to quantify and visualize the behaviors of fluid flows in post-treatment f...
Author: Lu Jiang, Shusen Jing, Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, Qifan Xu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In radiotherapy, the conformity and compactness of dose distribution are vital to patient outcomes. The introduction of highly complex planning, such as 4π radiotherapy, has provided a system...
Author: Issam M. El Naqa 👤
Affiliation: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: James R Duncan, Nikhat Fatima Mansoori, Allan Thomas 👤
Affiliation: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Collimation during fluoroscopically-guided interventions (FGIs) can not only reduce radiation exposure to patients and personnel but also improve image quality. Nonetheless, there are concern...
Author: Ashley Cetnar, Lin Ding, Jeffrey E. Woollard 👤
Affiliation: The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A cohort of middle school and high school science teachers were selected to learn about physics in medicine, develop lesson plans for their students, participate in a Physics in Medicine fiel...
Author: Lavsen Dahal, Francesco Ria, Ehsan Samei, Justin B. Solomon, Liesbeth Vancoillie, Yakun Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Carilion Clinic, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical diagnostic task-based optimization of CT procedures require precise and organ-specific assessments. This study investigates inter-organ noise variability to highlight the limitations...
Author: Sulaiman D. Aldoohan, Gerardo Garcia 👤
Affiliation: University of Toledo Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the noise power spectra (NPS) of images acquired using parallel imaging with varying acceleration factors in 1-D and 3-D spaces and to compare the level of the power of the noise ...
Author: John T Barrett, Mehnaz Haque, Chulhaeng Huh, Shands James, Thomas B. Lavin, Anobel Maghsoodpour, Farshad Mostafaei, Austin Sanders 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Augusta University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Georgia Radiation Therapy Center, Wellstar-MCG Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Department of Radiology and Imaging, Augusta University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study assesses Philips’ O-MAR effectiveness in adjusting AVHU values of common anatomical materials affected by various high-density metal artifacts at varying distances.
Methods:...
Author: Sijuan Huang, Zi LIU, Jing MA, Xin Yang 👤
Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To reduce the pressure of manual review of abnormal situations in manually/automatically delineated regions of interest (ROI), improve its accuracy and basis.
Methods: 220 radiotherapy pat...
Author: Danna Gurari, Moyed Miften, Sarah Milgrom, Atharva Rajesh Peshkar, Willem Schreuder, David H. Thomas 👤
Affiliation: University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz, Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of a novel avatar-based patient positioning technique.
Methods: We developed a modified surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) technique, 'Avatar-Guided Radia...
Author: Santosh K. Agarwalla, Nrusingh C. Biswal, Shree C, Harikrishnan Suresh Kumar, Jajati K. Nayak, Prema P., Sarath K S, Tamil Selvan S, Hem D. Shukla 👤
Affiliation: Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Department of Physics, Fakir Mohan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The rapid oxygen depletion in tissues during irradiation is the most accepted mechanism of the FLASH effect. However, the Normal Tissue Complication Probability (NTCP) and Tumor Control Proba...
Author: Joyoni Dey, Hunter Cole Meyer, Murtuza Taqi 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose using super-resolution methods for X-ray grating interferometry without an analyzer with detectors that fail to meet the Nyquist sampling rate needed for traditional image recovery...
Author: James Ward, Anzi Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the correlation between the backlight runtime in diagnostic displays and their corresponding performance, which may aid in making informed decisions regarding the timi...
Author: Yile Fang, Leslie Lamb, Nathaniel David Mercaldo, Kai Yang 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantitatively evaluate power-law exponent β as a potential image-based breast cancer risk factor.
Methods: Two groups of breast cancer screening cohorts (target vs. control, 20 sub...
Author: Robert A. Price 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Androniki Mitrou 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 🏫
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Author: Chase Ruff, Nicholas R. Summerfield 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
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Author: Xinmai Yang 👤
Affiliation: University of Kansas 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: James M. Kofler 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Daming LI, Jinsen Xie, Zhe Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Radiotherapy Department, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to investigate the feasibility of online dose measurement of the Trilogy linear accelerator output based on target current pulse signals.
Methods:
A data acquisition ...
Author: Rami M. Shorti, Gary R. Stinnett 👤
Affiliation: Intermountain Health, Radiation Oncology, Intermountain Health, Advanced Visualization Engineering Department 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In this work we present the workflow, materials analysis, and lessons learned from leveraging advanced 3D printing Polyjet Technology to print conformal bolus for radiation therapy.
Method...
Author: Zhitao Dai 👤
Affiliation: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital Shenzhen Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the accuracy of 3D printed individualized vaginal template assisted pre-planning in the interstitial implantation of cervical cancer, to examine the advantages when compared wi...
Author: Victoria Noelle Bry 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Ashley Cetnar 👤
Affiliation: The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Undergraduate students are eager to learn more about potential career opportunities. While many physics majors are aware of research opportunities within the physics department, students may ...
Author: Hideaki Hirashima, Haruo Inokuchi, Nobutaka Mukumoto, Naruki Murahashi, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Megumi Nakao, Keiko Shibuya, Linna Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Kyoto University, Osaka Metropolitan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To transform the quality of 2D cine MR images acquired during online adaptive MR-guided radiotherapy (OA-MRgRT) by utilizing a conditional diffusion model to achieve image quality comparab...
Author: Javier Chiasson, Dominique Guillet, Arthur Lalonde, Karim Zerouali 👤
Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To validate a Monte Carlo (MC) model of a Ultra-High dose rate (UHDR) electron beam using a prototype flashdiamond (fD) detector coupled to an electrostatically shielded beam current trans...
Author: Sophie Bockel, Eric Deutsch, Frederic Dhermain, Ibrahima Diallo, Anh Thu Le, Elaine Limkin, Pauline Maury, Charlotte Robert, Killian Sambourg, Camilla Satragno, Cristina Veres, François de Kermenguy 👤
Affiliation: Gustave Roussy, Département de radiothérapie, Université Paris-Saclay, Gustave Roussy, Inserm U1030, Radiothérapie Moléculaire et Innovation Thérapeutique 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To study the correlation between the dose to circulating lymphocytes as evaluated by the LymphoDose framework and the incidence of severe radiation-induced lymphopenia (sRIL) in patients t...
Author: Kristy K. Brock 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Julia Brosch-Lenz 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Medicine 🏫
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Author: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate delineation of treatment targets and organs-at-risk is crucial for radiotherapy. Despite significant progress in artificial intelligence (AI)-based automatic segmentation tools, effi...
Author: Mylinh Dang, Laila A Gharzai, Xinlei Mi, Poonam Yadav 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Delineation of organs at risk (OAR) in the head/neck region requires substantial physician time. Many artificial intelligence (AI) based auto-contouring software are commercially available. T...
Author: Shaojie Chang, Thomas A. Foley, Hao Gong, Emily Koons, Shuai Leng, Cynthia H. McCollough, Eric E. Williamson 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To enhance coronary CT angiography (cCTA) capabilities on conventional energy integrating detector CT (EID-CT) using artificial intelligence (AI). The AI framework incorporates high-resolutio...
Author: Tessa Cook 👤
Affiliation: Penn Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Lily Jo Bertemes, Careesa Billante, Ashley Cetnar, Maximilian Stephen Meineke, Runhe Tan 👤
Affiliation: The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, The James Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accessibility is a topic of increasing importance in many fields, and medical physics is no exception. While the traditional educational pathway presents a plethora of challenges for the visu...
Author: Richard J Barth, Brook Kennedy Byrd, Roberta DiFlorio-Alexander, Misty J Fox, Venkat Krishnaswamy, Keith D. Paulsen, Timothy B Rooney 👤
Affiliation: Cairn Surgical Inc., Dartmouth Health, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, University of Virginia Health, CairnSurgical Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Supine breast MRI enables precise surgical planning with demonstrated benefit in decreasing positive margin rates during BCS. However, acquiring supine breast MRI scans in a secondary imaging...
Author: Zachary M. Diamond, Pretesh Patel, Sibo Tian, Yinan Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Ahmal Jawad Zafar, Jun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: High spatial resolution in pin ridge filter (pRF)-based proton planning may be constrained by the 1mm dose grid resolution in commercial treatment planning systems. This study investigates th...
Author: Sarah A. Ashmeg, Travis James McCaw, Joseph Shields, Matthew Spector, Christopher Tyerech, Christopher T Wilke 👤
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, UPMC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients with oral cavity cancer often undergo surgical extirpation prior to radiation, and surgical implants are utilized to reconstruct the resulting defect. This study dosimetrically evalu...
Author: Philip Cutter, Mark D'Souza, Arman Sarfehnia 👤
Affiliation: Toronto Metropolitan University, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Sunnybrook Health Science Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Water calorimetry (WC) serves as an important standard for measuring absorbed dose to water, an essential metric in radiation therapy. WC directly and absolutely quantifies energy deposition ...
Author: Xinhua Li, Vu Nguyen, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Assessing iodine concentration in liver lesions is essential for evaluating contrast enhancement in multi-phase liver CT and for accurate disease diagnosis. This study aims to evaluate the as...
Author: Richard Lesieur, Olivia Magneson, David E. Solis, Sotirios Stathakis 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the deliverability and precision of multileaf collimator (MLC) positioning in treatment plans generated by two different Treatment Planning Systems (TPS), Monaco and Pinn...
Author: Rosa Maria Cibrián Ortiz de Anda, Altea C Esteve, Carlos M Galindo-González, Carmen C García, Amparo Gonzalez-Sanchis, Jose C Gordo-Partearroyo, Emilio Soria-Olivas, Javier Vijande 👤
Affiliation: IFIC-UV, Valencia University, Hospital General Universitario 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine how skin microcirculation is affected by the two hypo-fractionated radiotherapy protocols in breast cancer patients using Laser Doppler Imaging, a non-invasive method for assessi...
Author: Eric Aliotta, Michalis Aristophanous, Laura I. Cervino, Yu-Chi Hu, Nancy Y Lee, Anyi Li, Jung Hun Oh, Teeradon Treechairusame, Pengpeng Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To automatically monitor weekly anatomical changes of parotid glands during adaptive radiotherapy of head and neck cancers, systematically assess the relationship between parotid gland shrink...
Author: Ivan L. Cordrey, Dharmin D. Desai, Ellis Lee Johnson 👤
Affiliation: Cumberland Medical Center - Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Varian Advanced Oncology Solutions 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperArc (HA) is known to produce a high quality SRS plan. Adding Surface Area Informed Optimization (SAIO) to HA has been shown to improve plan quality metrics R50% and the Conformality Inde...
Author: Maria F. Chan, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Dustin W. Lynch, Usman Mahmood, Jeonghoon Park 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the feasibility of using GafChromic LD-V1 film for annual imaging dose assessment across kV radiography, fluoroscopy, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging protocols, as...
Author: Daniel A. Alexander, Anish Butala, Anthony Austin Kassaee, Neil Malhotra, Ian Messing, Gabrielle W Peters, Ryan M. Scheuermann 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for spinal metastases uses CBCT-based localization and highly conformal treatment delivery to increase the biologically equivalent dose to the targe...
Author: Yan Chu, Madison Emily Grayson, Radhe Mohan, Pablo P. Yepes 👤
Affiliation: UT Health Science Center at Houston, Rice University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced lymphopenia (RIL) is a common adverse effect of radiation therapy, negatively impacting overall survival and anti-PD1 immunotherapy efficacy. Our lab previously developed a ...
Author: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Samuel Richter, Lauren A. Rigsby, Tino Romaguera, Hina Saeed, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the necessity and potential benefits of online adaptive stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer using the ViewRay MR-Linac system. By leveraging real-ti...
Author: Justus Adamson, Wesley Andrew Cunningham, Caleb Logan Smith 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation induced bowel toxicity is a persistent issue for abdominal Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). Remote magnetic navigation systems (RMNS) have been developed for use in magne...
Author: Gary Y. Ge, Azmul Siddique, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Virtual grid technology addresses scattered radiation without a physical grid, offering the potential to reduce patient radiation dose while maintaining image quality. However, this potential...
Author: Chuangxin Chu, Haotian Huang, Tianhao Li, Jingyu Lu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Tianyu Zeng, Chulong Zhang, Yujia Zheng 👤
Affiliation: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Nanyang Technological University, Australian National University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, North China University of Technology, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning segmentation models, such as U-Net, rely on high-quality image-segmentation pairs for accurate predictions. However, the recent increasing use of generative networks for creatin...
Author: Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, James Long, Armeen Mahvash, Anna Marks, Ajalaya Teyateeti 👤
Affiliation: Mahidol University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) has been implicated as prognostic factor of overall survival (OS) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We present a statistical approach to determine optimal AFP-cut...
Author: Shahed Badiyan, Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Steve Jiang, Christopher Kabat, Mu-Han Lin, Roberto Pellegrini, Arnold Pompos, Edoardo Salmeri, David Sher, Sruthi Sivabhaskar, Justin D. Visak 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Global Clinical Science, Elekta AB, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive treatment planning requires robust strategies to enable streamlined on-couch processes, creating a significant barrier for planners transitioning from conventional to adaptive planni...
Author: Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Haley Park, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Tino Romaguera, Hina Saeed, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Florida Atlantic University, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pancreatic cancer poses therapeutic challenges due to the proximity of critical organs, requiring precise radiotherapy. Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided linear accelerators provide daily ima...
Author: Hao-Wen Cheng, Jonathan G. Li, Chihray Liu, Wen-Chih Tseng, Guanghua Yan 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study develops and evaluates deep learning (DL) models for predicting 3D dose distributions in simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) prostate cancer treatment using the Elekta Unity MR-Lin...
Author: Nawal Alqethami, Felix Ginzinger, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Marco Riboldi, Philipp Steininger, Wentao Xie 👤
Affiliation: Research & Development, medPhoton GmbH, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates the image quality of Dual-Energy (DE) X-ray imaging for lung tumor tracking across various sizes and protocols, comparing its imaging dose to Single-Energy (SE) imagin...
Author: Dariya Malyarenko 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Izabella L. Barreto, Aroon Pressram 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our clinical dual energy CT (DECT) head protocol reconstructs iodine-suppressed virtual non-contrast (VNC) images using the vendor-recommended slope for material discrimination. However, this...
Author: Brianna Baek, David J. Carlson, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Dae Yup Han, Bon Tack Koo, Hyojun Park 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University, Canyon Crest Academy, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Chung-Ang University Gwang Myeong Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To find an optimized treatment technique and shielding design for minimizing the dose to a fetus, a Monte-Carlo simulation was performed to evaluate the dosimetric contribution.
Methods: G...
Author: Derek Matthew Garcia, Mallory Glenn, Stephen F. Kry, Ruitao Lin, Dennis S. Mackin, Tucker J. Netherton 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas’ MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing clinically relevant quality metrics for evaluating IROC SRS phantom plans, including conformity index (CI) and homogeneity index...
Author: Zachary Carr, Katie W. Hulme, Zaiyang Long, Nathan A. Quails, Ashley Tao 👤
Affiliation: Gundersen Health System, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, The Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Meaningful interpretation of deviation index (DI) in clinical practice relies on appropriately set target exposure indices (EIT). EIT values for a given exam-view can be derived from the medi...
Author: Yu-Ying Lin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the level of radiation protection knowledge among operating room professional nurses.
Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to operating room profession...
Author: Lily Jo Bertemes, Careesa Billante, Ashley Cetnar, Maximilian Stephen Meineke, Runhe Tan 👤
Affiliation: The James Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The response of healthy vasculature due to radiation treatments is an underexplored area of radiation oncology. Understanding the impact of radiation on veins could advance treatment optimiza...
Author: David Alejandro Collazos Burbano, Antonio Adilton Oliveira Carneiro, Paul L. Carson, Jose Eduardo Freire, Theo Zeferino Pavan, Joao Henrique Uliana, Nicholas Zufelato 👤
Affiliation: University of São Paulo, University of Michigan, University of Sao Paulo 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a theranostic platform that integrates magnetic hyperthermia (MH), ultrasound, and magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to improve diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of hyperthermia proced...
Author: Emily Hansen, Tyler Kaulfers, Alois M. Ndlovu, Francia Romero, Niara Rowe, Roland Teboh 👤
Affiliation: Montefiore Einstein University Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Daily use and reliance on the auto registration feature requires a performance check. Clinical application of auto registration is performed without a selected region of interest (ROI), requi...
Author: Hungcheng Hank Chen, Laura A. Doyle, Helena Frisbie-Firsching, Amy S. Harrison, Jackson D Reeves, Lindsay B Romak, Jon Strasser 👤
Affiliation: Christiana Care 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Brass mesh bolus (BMB) is a high-density woven metal mesh which is an excellent alternative to tissue equivalent bolus in photon beams, offering improved surface conformality. Unlike utilizat...
Author: Ehsan Abadi, Darrin Byrd, Paul E. Kinahan, Katie Marie Olivas, Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of respiratory motion during CT acquisitions on PET image quantification using an integrated PET-CT simulation pipeline.
Methods: A validated CT simulator (DukeSim) ...
Author: Petr Bruza, Jeremy Eric Hallett, Brian W Pogue 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov imaging is a powerful tool for localizing entrance and exit dose during radiotherapy treatment. The current implementation uses an intensified-CMOS (iCMOS) camera allowing for high-...
Author: Ashish Binjola, Raj Kishore Bisht, Natanasabapathi Gopishankar, Pratik Kumar, Daya Nand Kishore Sharma, Sukhvir Kishore Singh, Subramani Vellaiyan 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiological Safety, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Additive manufacturing is increasingly being explored to create dosimetry phantoms. Commercial anthropomorphic phantoms represent an average patient and lack anatomical variations due to obes...
Author: Yuemeng Feng, Hamid Sabet 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose a novel brain-dedicated PET system comprising elliptical cylinder with a neck cut-out, supplemented by front and back panels to improve sensitivity and line-of-response sampling. T...
Author: Kyle J. Lafata, Xiang Li, Megan K. Russ, Zion Sheng 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To adapt Vision-Language Foundational Models (VLFM) to perform HNSCC tumor grading on H&E whole slide images (WSI) via attention-based multiple instance learning (ABMIL).
Methods: We utili...
Author: Kyle J. Lafata, Casey Y. Lee, Xiang Li, Megan K. Russ, Zion Sheng 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Traditional deep learning-based cell segmentation models face limitations, such as the need for extensive training data and retraining when encountering new cell types or domains. This stu...
Author: Hongyu Jiang, Wangyao Li, Dima Soultan, Fen Wang, Jun Xu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the Auto-Beam Hold functionality via the MMI connection between Varian SGRT system IDENTIFY 3.0 and treatment linacs.
Methods: A treatment plan was created in the Eclipse TPS u...
Author: Sven Ferguson, S. Murty Goddu, Ana Heermann, Taeho Kim, Nels C. Knutson, Hugh HC Lee, Shanti Marasini, Timothy Mitchell, Seungjong Oh, Kevin Renick 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In the Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery (GK-SRS), the delineation of organs-at-risks (OARs) was not fully automated. Due to the cumbersome nature of manual OAR contouring, dose evaluatio...
Author: Jon Hansen 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St Louis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commercially available auto-segmentation software was utilized to generate institution-specific optimization structures for spine stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Implementation of...
Author: Roberto Pellegrini 👤
Affiliation: Global Clinical Science, Elekta AB 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Leigh A. Conroy, Thomas G Purdie, Christy Wong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a novel machine learning (ML) algorithm to evaluate and rank breast radiation therapy (RT) treatment plans based on treatment complexity for prioritization in multidisciplinary pee...
Author: Klea Hoxha, Dylan P. O'Connell, Ricky R Savjani 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ambiguities in physician simulation orders lead to workflow disruptions during CT simulation. Often, information that could provide
helpful context to simulation therapists and planners is...
Author: Ergun E. Ahunbay, Abdul Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Ilaria Rinaldi, Angelo Schiavi, Li Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW School for Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online adaptive replanning is often necessary in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) due to the sensitivity of proton dose distributions to daily anatomical changes. A rapid, automated ...
Author: Matthew J Ferris, Jason K Molitoris 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Anatomy changes often happen in head-and-neck (HN) patients treated with proton radiation therapy. These changes can result in deteriorations of target dose coverage and increased dose to org...
Author: Beth Bradshaw Ghavidel, Benyamin Khajetash, Yang Lei, Meysam Tavakoli 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pancreatic cancer is among the most aggressive types of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of approximately 10%. Recent studies show that radiomics and deep learning (DL)-based methods ar...
Author: Mehdi Amini, Minerva Becker, Simina Chiriac, Alexandre Cusin, Dimitrios Daskalou, Ghasem Hajianfar, Sophie Neveu, Marcella Pucci, Yazdan Salimi, Pascal Senn, Habib Zaidi 👤
Affiliation: Geneva University Hospital, Division of Radiology, Diagnostic Department, Geneva University Hospitals, Service of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Geneva University Hospitals 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Personalized prediction of vestibular schwannoma (VS) tumour growth is crucial for guiding patient management decisions toward observation versus intervention. This study proposes an automate...
Author: Austin Castelo, Xinru Chen, Caroline Chung, Laurence Edward Court, Jaganathan A Parameshwaran, Zhan Xu, Jinzhong Yang, Yao Zhao 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a deep learning-based segmentation model to automatically delineate tumors from full-body PET/CT images.
Methods:
PET/CT image pairs of 91 patients were collected for this...
Author: Katja M. Langen, William Andrew LePain, Robert Muiruri, Vivi Nguyen, Mosa Pasha, Roelf L. Slopsema, Alexander Stanforth, Yinan Wang, Mingyao Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Emory Healthcare, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) treatment planning for craniospinal irradiation (CSI) is complex and requires extensive effort from the planner. This study aims to enhance planning ...
Author: David L. Barbee, David Byun, Matt Long, Jose R. Teruel Antolin, Michael J Zelefsky 👤
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Online adaptive MR-Linac therapy requires contour adaptation, often adding 20 minutes to treatment time and reducing machine throughput. This study introduces a fully automated MR contour ...
Author: Quan Chen, Xue Feng, Chunhui Han, Gaofeng Huang, Trevor Ketcherside, Yi Lao, Yun Rose Li, An Liu, Bo Liu, Kun Qing, William T. Watkins 👤
Affiliation: Graduate Program in Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco-UC Berkeley, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Carina Medical LLC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: New treatment platforms such as Ethos (Varian Medical Systems) allow the introduction of multi-modal imaging into adaptive radiotherapy workflow to facilitate an up-to-date view of patients’ ...
Author: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Dixin Chen, Lloyd Emmanuel Kamole Ghomsi, Edward Elliot Graves, Billy W Loo, Stavros Melemenidis, Joseph B. Schulz, Lawrie Skinner 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Precise beam collimation is essential in preclinical radiotherapy studies to ensure accurate dose delivery. Manual design and fabrication of organ-specific collimators usually consist of mult...
Author: Michael Joseph Dance, Shiva K. Das, John Dooley, David V. Fried, Spencer Lynch, Michael Repka, Shivani Sud, Neil Ari Wijetunga 👤
Affiliation: University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The growing complexity of radiation therapy treatment planning presents challenges in maintaining efficient clinical workflows while ensuring plan quality. This study evaluates the use of an ...
Author: Kyle J. Wang, Yading Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Bergen County Technical High School, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Genotoxic cancer therapies inevitably damage normal cells, particularly circulating hematopoietic cells, posting a risk for therapy-induced leukemia. This study aims to develop an automated i...
Author: Ivan M. Buzurovic, Matthew W. Jacobson, Marjan Khosravi 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Department of Physics, Lowell, MA/Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Annual quality assurance (QA) of high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy (BT) gynecological (GYN) applicators is critical to ensure accurate and consistent source position and dose delivery. In th...
Author: Ramesh Boggula, Nikhil Jordan Shad 👤
Affiliation: Wayne State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of OpenAI in reviewing large volumes of radiation delivery reports from Mobius3D/FX. The goal was to assess whether automating this process could identify potent...
Author: Hailun Pan, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang, Yibin Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, , Shanghai Jiaotong University School Of Medicine, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate patient positioning is critical in radiotherapy (RT) to ensure effective treatment delivery and minimize harming surrounding healthy tissues. Vertebral misalignment during RT setup h...
Author: Maria Jose Almada, Bruno Forti, Andres Lima, Carlos Daniel Venencia 👤
Affiliation: Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To automate the planning of radiotherapy treatments for bone metastases using a script in the ECLIPSE planning system version 15.6 with a graphical interface.
Methods:
A script was d...
Author: Chase Cochran, Shane McCarthy, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Manually generating intraocular stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) plans involves significant challenges, including lengthy planning times and inter-planner variability. Knowledge-based SRS plan...
Author: Shane McCarthy, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair, Eddy S Yang 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Demonstration of automated stereotactic treatment planning for recurrent head and neck (RHN) cancers using knowledge-based planning, multicriteria optimization (MCO), and dosimetric scorecard...
Author: Hongyi Jiang, Fang-Fang Yin 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Imaging moving tissues using PET-CT can be difficult. Separating signal into phases during construction reduces signal count and increases influence of noise. Algorithms that use signal fr...
Author: Maria Jose Almada, Bruno Forti, Patricia Murina, Carlos Daniel Venencia 👤
Affiliation: Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie, Dra. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The use of VMAT for the breast requires duplication of the patient's CT, several planning structures, and patient-specific dose-volume constraints depending on the patient's anatomy, fraction...
Author: Laurence Edward Court, Raphael Douglas, David Fuentes, Anuja Jhingran, Barbara Marquez, Raymond Mumme, Christine Peterson, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin, Surendra Prajapati, Dong Joo Rhee, Thomas J. Whitaker 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Safe deployment of auto-contouring models requires the inclusion of automated quality assurance (QA). One approach is to use an independent auto-contouring model and compare the contours geom...
Author: Yankun Lang, Lei Ren, Dario B. Rodrigues 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
HTP of microwave (MW) phased-array systems determine MW antenna settings to maximize energy absorption (SAR in W/kg) in tumor. Conventional HTP algorithms calculate SAR based on electromag...
Author: Majd Antaki, Rohini Bhatia, Gayoung Kim, Yosef Landman, Junghoon Lee, Akila N. Viswanathan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Physics and Advanced Development Elekta 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Brachytherapy is a standard radiation therapy approach for cervical cancer, which directly delivers radiation source to the tumor using catheters. Treatment planning requires identification o...
Author: Jiajin Fan, Ulrich Langner, Qiongge Li, Jian Liu, Wei Nie, Edwin Quashie 👤
Affiliation: Brown University Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program, Inova Hospital, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Chart checking in radiotherapy ensures treatment plans meet clinical and safety standards. For patients in clinical trials, protocol-specific requirements add complexity, making manual rev...
Author: Hajar Moradmand, Lei Ren 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Sharp-van der Heijde (SvH) score is essential for assessing joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from radiographic images. However, manual scoring is time-intensive and prone to v...
Author: Bogdan Valcu 👤
Affiliation: Brainlab 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Michael Ashenafi, Mario Ramos Gallardo, Amy Herman, Sean M. Tanny 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Updates to the Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System (TPS) have introduced new objects to replace pre-existing Clinical Protocols to aide clinicians in plan quality assessment. We have cre...
Author: Alvaro Daniel Cruz Cortes, Robin Enric Lopez Fonseca, Valeria Pérez Martínez 👤
Affiliation: National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Faculty of Sciences, Biomedical Physics Program, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Faculty of Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Faculty of Sciences, Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automate and evaluate daily, monthly, and annual QC of IGRT systems, following the AAPM TG-198 protocol, through the development of a graphical user interface that enables efficient analysis ...
Author: Yifei Hao, Wenxuan Li, Xiang Li, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Diffusion-based deep-learning frameworks have been recently used in MRI resolution enhancement, or super-resolution. Multi-contrast MRI share common anatomical structures while holding comple...
Author: Hannah Grover, Andrew J. Sampson 👤
Affiliation: Oregon Health & Science University, UT Health San Antonio 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of this work was to quantify the dosimetric impact of iodinated contrast on fibroglandular breast tissue to better inform clinical risk and benefit assessments when determining the m...
Author: Debarghya China, Junghoon Lee, Ali Uneri 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Univ 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop a population-based cardio-respiratory motion model and apply it to patient-specific 3D CTA to simulate 4D CTA and 2D+t fluoroscopy sequences. The developed motion m...
Author: Lei Xing, Zixia Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Functional brain imaging techniques, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), generate high-dimensional, dynamic data reflecting complex neural processes. However, extracting rob...
Author: Craig K Abbey, John M. Boone, Richard E. Colbeth, Andrew M. Hernandez, Vance Robinson, Paul Schwoebel, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Alejandro Sisniega, Wojciech B. Zbijewski, Huanyi Zhou 👤
Affiliation: UC Santa Barbara, University of California, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, UC Davis Health, Varex Imaging Corporation 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A new CT configuration utilizing a multiple X-ray-source array (MXA) is under development to mitigate cone-beam (CB) artifacts in single-rotation wide coverage imaging. We investigate the sam...
Author: Steve Braunstein, Angela Jakary, Hui Lin, Bo Liu, Janine Lupo, Tiffany Ngan, Ke Sheng, Nate Tran 👤
Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Graduate Program in Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco-UC Berkeley, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current RT clinical target volumes (CTVs) for Glioblastoma (GBM) employ 2cm isotropic expansions of gross tumor volumes. However, studies showed patients still experience progression beyond t...
Author: Zahra Ahmadi Ganjeh, Stefan Both, Peter Dendooven, Jeffrey Free, Brian Zapien Campos 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Particle Therapy Research Center (PARTREC), Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Positron emission tomography (PET) has been investigated for range monitoring in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), but real-time feedback been limited due to the focus on long-lived ...
Author: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Zhuoran Jiang, Lei Ren, Lei Xing, Zhendong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Duke University, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Unsupervised deep learning has shown great promise in deformable image registration (DIR). These methods update model weights to optimize image similarity without necessitating ground truth d...
Author: Hua-Chieh Shao, Chenyang Shen, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Motion-resolved CBCT imaging, which reconstructs a dynamic sequence of CBCTs reflecting intra-scan motion (one CBCT per x-ray projection), is highly desired for regular/irregular motion chara...
Author: Victor B. Kassey, Maciej M. Kmiec, Periannan Kuppusamy, Sergey V. Petryakov, Conner Ubert 👤
Affiliation: Dartmouth College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Tumor hypoxia—a state of reduced oxygen supply—is well known to affect treatment response, particularly in radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Oxygen-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (OE-MRI) u...
Author: Steven Brown, Mike Hopkins, Jerimy C. Polf, Scott Sawyer, Benjamin L. Viglianti 👤
Affiliation: H3D, inc, University of Michigan, M3D, Inc, M3D Imaging 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We characterized the sensitivity, energy dependence, and calibrated dose rate for a radiation imaging survey meter (RAVIN Cam; M3d inc., Ann Arbor MI) based on cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) cr...
Author: Md Mainul Abrar, Harsh Arya, Yujie Chi, Yijing Liu, Joshua Rajan, Pan Zui 👤
Affiliation: University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Understanding the biological effects of alpha radiation at varying dose rates and energies is essential for advancing therapeutic strategies. This study demonstrates the capabilities of an in...
Author: Paul Boisseau, Eric S. Diffenderfer, Andrew Friberg, Wenbo Gu, Matthew Nichols, Kan Ota, Xiaokun Teng, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Pyramid Technical Consultants, Inc., University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Traditional quality assurance procedures for proton pencil beam energies involve water tank setups or multiple solid water phantoms and are time-consuming. This study demonstrates that an inn...
Author: Scott James Bright, Vered Domankevich-Bachar, Mandira Manandhar, Poliana Marinello, Yogesh Rai, Marco Freitas Reis, Alexandre Rubinstein, Gabriel O. Sawakuchi, Ronen Segal, Walison Augusto Silva Brito, Mark Wasley, Amy Wu 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Alpha Tau Medical Ltd, Alpha Tau Medical LTD, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Immunologically cold breast cancers are aggressive and difficult to treat due to their lack of immune cell infiltration. The combination of high-LET radiation with DNA repair inhibitors offer...
Author: David J. Gladstone, P. Jack Hoopes, David I Hunter, Brian W Pogue, Jacob Pierce Sunnerberg, Armin Tavakkoli 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The FLASH effect, characterized by normal tissue sparing under ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) radiation delivery, remains mechanistically unclear. This study investigated the relationship betwee...
Author: Yuanhan Chen, Ziqiang Chen, Qi Cheng, Feng Ding, Rui Fang, Shengwen Guo, Li Hao, Qiang He, Haiquan Huang, Yu Kuang, Xinling Liang, Yuanjiang Liao, Guohui Liu, Chen Lu, Qingquan Luo, Jing Sun, Yanhua Wu, Zhen Xie, Qin Zhang, Lang Zhou 👤
Affiliation: South China University of Technology, Dongguan people's hospital, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Easy Life Information Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Medical Physics Program, University of Nevada, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Chongqing Ninth People's Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a global healthcare issue with a rapid onset and severe consequences. Repeated measurement of serum creatinine (SCr) levels, a clinical standard of care, is cruci...
Author: Rex A. Cardan, Carlos E. Cardenas, Quan Chen, Jingwei Duan, Joseph Harms, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Yi Rong, Dennis N. Stanley, Natalie N. Viscariello, Libing Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mayo Clinic Arizona, University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Manual verification of organs-at-risk(OARs) delineations is a critical yet time-intensive process, often susceptible to unintentional oversights. To assist the reviewing process, a population...
Author: Cristel Baiu, Laura Castaneda Martinez, Ivan M. Rosado-Mendez 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Medical Physics and Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 2D matrix array transducers (2DMAT) are advancing volumetric ultrasound due to their ability to provide more isotropic 3D resolution, fast volumetric imaging, and highly customizable focusing...
Author: Wesley Andrew Cunningham 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Susan L. Richardson 👤
Affiliation: Swedish Medical Center-Tumor Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, Qihui Lyu 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Targeted alpha therapy (TAT) has emerged as a highly potent therapeutic method in oncology, but its development is limited by the lack of imaging methods to quantify its dosimetry. Convent...
Author: Alejandro Bertolet, Carlos Huesa-Berral, Victor V. Onecha 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radioembolization for liver tumors using 90Y microspheres uses SPECT as confirmatory dosimetry, although 90Y is a pure β-emitter, and SPECT-imaging is only available through subsequent bremss...
Author: Jennifer R. Stickel 👤
Affiliation: CAMP 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Melissa Carol Martin 👤
Affiliation: Therapy Physics, Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Scott Hsieh 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Giacomo Avesani, Matthew D Blackledge, Silvia Bottazzi, Alison Tree, Nina Tunariu 👤
Affiliation: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Institute of Cancer Research, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate changes in median apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) within metastatic oligoprogressing lesions from prostate cancer treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and compa...
Author: Julien Bancheri, Chau Giang Bui, Christopher M Lund, Morgan J Maher, Jamiel Nasser, Amy Parent, Monica Serban, Jan P. Seuntjens, Jason Z Yuan 👤
Affiliation: University of Toronto, Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy (PT) has demonstrated greater precision and superior healthy tissue sparing compared to photon radiotherapy for various sites; however, PT systems are expensive, which limits g...
Author: Yabo Fu, Yang Lei, Yu Lei, Haibo Lin, Ruirui Liu, Tian Liu, Kenneth Rosenzweig, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York Proton Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Beam orientation optimization (BOO) in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is traditionally a complex, non-convex problem tackled with heuristic methods. This study benchmarks global...
Author: Wilfred R Furtado, Gary Y. Ge, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The United Kingdom and several other countries already have well-established diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for gastrointestinal fluoroscopic procedures, whereas the United States does no...
Author: Lydia Gardner 👤
Affiliation: Queen's University Belfast 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Andrew Huang, Jonathan Huang, Andrew S Kennedy, Ellie Grace Kong, Ajay Zheng 👤
Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Centennial Medical Center, Executive Medical Physics Associates, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, Belmont University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Lung stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is the standard of care for early-stage lung cancer. Respiratory phase gating can be applied to mitigate motion-induced effects. The purpose of t...
Author: Tyler J Bradshaw, Abhinav Jha 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Tyler J Bradshaw 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Peter Balter, Kristy K. Brock, Clifton David Fuller, Tze Yee Lim, James Long, Brigid A. McDonald, Androniki Mitrou, Andrew J. Schaefer, Stina Svensson 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, RaySearch Laboratories, Rice University, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT-based accumulated dose can provide up-to-date dose information on responding anatomy. To optimize resources, it is necessary to determine how many scans provide adequate information for ...
Author: Daniel A. Low 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Jiayi Du, Lihua Jin, Ke Sheng, Yu Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Harvard University, University of California, San Francisco, UCLA, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiomics enables powerful insights into tumor biology through non-invasive imaging, excelling in diagnostic and prognostic predictions. However, due to a lack of mechanistic connections, que...
Author: Hong Chen 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Joao Seco 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Heidelberg University 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Rebecca M. Howell 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Resat Aydin, Brett Lewis, Jayesh Mistry, Roland Teboh 👤
Affiliation: HUMC, Hackensack University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We developed a Python-based solution to systematically quantify and detect fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake beyond a predefined Biologically Tracking Zone (BTZ) in PET images. This method i...
Author: Casey E. Bojechko, Lance C Moore 👤
Affiliation: University of California, San Diego, University of California San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: EPID images collected during treatment can serve as an in-vivo error detection mechanism. Previous works have shown that comparing in-vivo EPID images to AI-predicted EPID images for IMRT pla...
Author: Jee Suk Chang, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Jaehyun Seok 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Integrative Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to leverage 3D dose distribution data to develop a machine learning model capable of accurately predicting lymphedema occurrence in patients undergoing 3D conformal radiation ...
Author: Alejandro Bertolet 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Shaheen Dewji, Emmanuel Mate-Kole, Sergio F Ruiz, Chris C. Wang 👤
Affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Programs, Georgia Institute of Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Extravasations are clinical events when a substance is administered intravenously and the fluid starts to leak into surrounding tissue instead of the target vessel. In the case of radiopharma...
Author: Evan Calabrese, Hangjie Ji, Kyle J. Lafata, Casey Y. Lee, Eugene Vaios, Chunhao Wang, Lana Wang, Zhenyu Yang, Jingtong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, North Carolina State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a biologically guided deep learning (DL) model for predicting brain metastasis(BM) local control outcomes following stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). By integrating pre-SRS MR image...
Author: Tokihiro Yamamoto 👤
Affiliation: UC Davis School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Yunfei Dong, Dongyang Guo, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Zeyu Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a Biomechanically Guided Deep Learning Registration Network (BG-DRNet) that improves both accuracy and physiological plausibility in liver image registration. While cone-beam CT...
Author: Liyuan Chen, Steve Jiang, Chenyang Shen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Delays in radiation therapy (RT) initiation caused by conventional CT simulation processes can hinder timely treatment delivery and patient outcomes. This study proposes a Virtual Treatment S...
Author: Cem Dede, Clifton David Fuller, Renjie He, Laia Humbert Vidan, Stephen Y. Lai, Amy Moreno, Mohamed Naser, Kareem Abdul Wahid, Natalie A West 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Head and neck cancers (HNC) treated with radiation therapy can result in radiation-induced bone injury. In CT, changes in radiodensity correlate to changes in bone integrity. Most studies use...
Author: Kristen A. Duke, Samer Jabor, Neil A. Kirby, Parker New, Niko Papanikolaou, Arkajyoti Roy, Yuqing Xia 👤
Affiliation: St. Mary's University, The University of Texas San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Segment Anything Model (SAM) is a foundational box-prompt-based model for natural image segmentation. However, its applicability to zero-shot 3D medical image segmentation, particularl...
Author: Michael Kudla, Stephanie Merkl 👤
Affiliation: BC Cancer - Kelowna 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 3D modeling for 3D printed GYN high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy templates can be a time-consuming, error-prone process. To simplify the creation these templates, a software application has ...
Author: Amy Tien Yee Chang, Chi Wai Cheung, Tin Lok Chiu, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wa Kong, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu 👤
Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces BrachyPlanCheck, an independent Monte Carlo (MC)-based dose calculation tool for 192Ir brachytherapy retrospective study or algorithm commissioning.
Methods: BrachyPl...
Author: Jeffrey F Williamson 👤
Affiliation: Washington University 🏫
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Author: Humberto Monsivais, Brian A. Taylor, Francesco Versace 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University, Department of Behavioral Science, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To identify possible signatures of altered brain morphometry in nicotine-dependency via a structural covariance network approach.
Methods: Fifty-one healthy controls (HC:27M, mean age=...
Author: Sahaja Acharya, Matthew Ladra, Junghoon Lee, Lina Mekki 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-parametric MRI (mpMRI) is widely used for deep learning (DL)-based automatic segmentation of brain tumors. While multi-contrast images concatenated as channels are typically input to ne...
Author: Evan Calabrese, Edward Robert Criscuolo, Deshan Yang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. Deformable image registration (DIR) is a powerful tool to compute anatomical changes in longitudinal MRI scans, whic...
Author: Nana Akosua O. Adomako, Evangeline Dorleagbenu, Victor E. Ekpo, Fatima Issaka, Abigail N.M. Quaye 👤
Affiliation: Tema General Hospital, Pink Africa Foundation, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Methodist University, Medical Equipment and Ancillary Services 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This preliminary study evaluates the effectiveness of breast cancer awareness programs for teenagers in Tema, Ghana. In Ghana, breast cancer poses a significant public health challenge. There...
Author: Taylor A Beal, Kari J. Brewer Savannah, Kristy K. Brock, Alejandro Contreras, Natalie W Fowlkes, Megan Kalambo, Gregory P Reece, Erin P Snoddy, Tien T Tang 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current anatomical and surgical research does not adequately detail the breast fascial system’s ligaments and connective tissues. Most available information stems from cadaver dissections, wh...
Author: Ryan Clark, Anthony Magliari, Luis Felipe Oliveira E Silva, Yang Sheng, Jason R Vickress, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Giulianne Rivelli Rodrigues Zaratim 👤
Affiliation: Verspeeten Family Cancer Center, Office of Medical Affairs, Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company, Confiar Radioterapia, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a toolset to replace several of the tedious steps required to manually generate 3D breast treatment plans using static gantry forward planned tangent beams.
Methods: Eclipse Sc...
Author: Rachael Blair, Les Butler, Lillian Dickson, Kyungmin Ham, Charles Hartman, Kenneth (Kip) Matthews, Corinne Vanya 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, University of Minnesota, Refined Imaging LLC, Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices 🏫
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To develop and evaluate an x-ray interferometry system (XIS) for low-dose, high-sensitivity diagnostic imaging of lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma...
Author: Eduardo Florian, Hiram Gay, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Otto Hurtarte, Milton Ixquiac, Erick Orlando Montenegro, Franky Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Javier Reynoso, Edgar Aparicio Ruiz, Baozhou Sun, Jacaranda Van Rheenen, Kevin Vega, Angel Velarde, Vicky de Falla 👤
Affiliation: WashU Medicine, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer/INCAN, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer / INCAN, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer and Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Washington Univ. in St. Louis, Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer / INCAN, Washington University in St. Louis, Varian, Baylor College of Medicine 🏫
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IMRT has become the standard of care in high-income countries (HICs) due to reduced toxicity and improved treatment outcomes.
The purpose of this work is validating the KBP model shared...
Author: Kristi Rae Gayle Hendrickson 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington 🏫
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Author: Kenneth B. Bader 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago 🏫
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Author: Ashley Cetnar 👤
Affiliation: The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital 🏫
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Author: Jacqueline Esthappan Zoberi 👤
Affiliation: WashU Medicine 🏫
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Author: Yingxuan Chen, Jun Li, Alexis N. Webb 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone-beam computed-tomography (CBCT) is widely used for image-guided therapy. Cumulative dose from repeated CBCT might be a concern. This study aims to measure and compare the CBCT dose for c...
Author: Martha J. Malin, Matthew Schelin 👤
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the agreement between ExacTrac Dynamic (ETD) and CBCT-based positioning for spine SRS/SBRT treatments during initial patient setup and repositioning after intrafraction motion.
Author: Rodrigo Delgadillo, Nesrin Dogan, Benjamin J. Rich, Stuart E Samuels, Levent Sensoy 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Daily Cone beam CT (CBCT) images may be useful in detecting early morphological changes during head and neck cancer radiotherapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of CBCT...
Author: Mark E Artz, Julie Bradley, Hardev Singh Grewal, Perry B. Johnson, Christina Klassen, Raymond Mailhot Vega, Nancy Mendenhall, Jiyeon Park, Emma V. Viviers, Yawei Zhang 👤
Affiliation: UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Verification CTs (VFCT) are used in radiotherapy to assess patient dose during treatment. However, they are time-consuming and contribute additional radiation exposure to the patient. This st...
Author: Sam Beddar, Jason Michael Holmes, Daniel G. Robertson, James J. Sohn, Ethan D. Stolen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Camera-based scintillation dosimetry incorporating large volumes have shown promise for fast and comprehensive evaluation of external beam treatment fields. While some efforts have been made ...
Author: Ashok Bhandari, Kurtis Johnson, Yu Lei, Tianzhe Li, Kyuhak Oh, Shuo Wang, Chi Zhang, Su-Min Zhou 👤
Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to leverage neural network visualization tools to detect high-attention areas indicative of treatment failure in lung SBRT by examining correlation matrices betw...
Author: Vishruta A. Dumane, Andrew Lukban, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Mario Serrano-Sosa, Ren-Dih Sheu, Nadia M. Vassell 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 🏫
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Defined seed positions are used when following the COMS formalism for eye plaques. Au inserts are typically used as templates for placement of radioactive seeds and then covered in Duralay...
Author: Jean Bourbeau, Jim Hogg, Miranda Kirby, Meghan Koo, Kalysta Makimoto, Wan Tan 👤
Affiliation: Montreal Chest Institute of the Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University, Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, University of British Columbia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are burdensome to patients and healthcare systems. CT imaging-derived measures of emphysema and airway remodeling have been shown to...
Author: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
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PET is used in radiotherapy workflows for accurate target delineation. However, a separate CT scan is typically required for attenuation correction in PET imaging and for registering PET-d...
Author: Austen N. Curcuru, Arash Darafsheh, Winter Green, Yao Hao, Baozhou Sun, Tiezhi Zhang, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: WashU Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, University of South Florida, Baylor College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) requires precise setup imaging due to the sharp dose gradients and rapid distal fall-off seen in proton therapy dose distributions. Additionally, onl...
Author: Wesley S. Culberson, Albert Du, Ryan T. Flynn, Ryan Gardner, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In proton therapy, the substantial size of the gantry introduces sag, causing the proton isocenter to drift as a function of gantry angle. While the scanning magnets correct the beam’s isocen...
Author: Xun Jia 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
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Author: Luke Connell, Stephen F. Kry, Malcolm R. McEwen, Bryan R. Muir, James Renaud, Emil Schueler, Hayden Scott, Paige A. Taylor 👤
Affiliation: National Research Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate the capability of a robust calorimeter to accurately determine the absorbed dose delivered by an electron FLASH beamline.
Methods: Electron FLASH beams of 6 MeV and 9 Me...
Author: Steve B. Jiang, Mu-Han Lin, Dan Nguyen, Beiqian Qi, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Online adaptive radiotherapy (oART) is a resource-intensive workflow requiring significant time and effort required from clinicians, particularly for the online evaluation of plan quality....
Author: Arjit K. Baghwala, Sunan Cui, Jessica Fagerstrom, Eric C. Ford, Kristi Rae Gayle Hendrickson, Sharareh Koufigar, Samuel Ming Ho Luk, Bishwambhar Sengupta, Afua A. Yorke 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Vermont Medical Center, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The global burden of cancer continues to rise, leading to an increased workload in radiation oncology clinics. This surge is not only due to the growing demand for treatment machines and moda...
Author: Kellin M De Jesus, Leon Dunn, Les Sztandera, David H. Thomas 👤
Affiliation: IsoAnalytics Pty. Ltd., Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Machine accuracy and performance are critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT and VMAT). This study aims to analyze a large and diverse set of l...
Author: Wen C. Hsi, Pouya Sabouri, Zhong Su 👤
Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Traditional single-energy CT (SECT) contrast scans cannot be used for proton dose calculations due to significantly higher HU caused by iodine. Dual-layer dual-energy CT (DL-DECT) can dire...
Author: David J. Carlson, Ming Chao, Tian Liu, Yong Hum Na, Kenneth E Rosenzweig, Robert Samstein, Lewis Tomalin 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the potential of regional radiomic features extracted from five lung sub-lobes on pre-treatment CT as biomarkers for predicting radiation pneumonitis (RP) using machine learnin...
Author: Mahmoud H Abdelgawad, Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price 👤
Affiliation: Physics department, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Many modern radiotherapy clinics are moving to online adaptive radiotherapy. A recent upgrade of the CBCT-based adaptive radiotherapy system introduced ultra-high-speed image acquisition. Thi...
Author: Bernice Hoppel 👤
Affiliation: Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. 🏫
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Author: Nebi Demez, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Umesh Rana, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Florida Atlantic University, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: DynamicARC is an advanced proton therapy technique that leverages pencil beam scanning to deliver dose to the patient while the gantry rotates around the patient. This study investigates the ...
Author: Simon Brundage, Jiajin Fan, Ulrich Langner, Qiongge Li, Jian Liu, Wei Nie, Edwin Quashie, Xiaofeng Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Brown University Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program, Inova Hospital, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Managing departmental policies, clinical protocols, QA procedures, workflows, and troubleshooting documentation is critical in radiation oncology. A Microsoft-based wiki platform was devel...
Author: Sahaja Acharya, Matthew Ladra, Junghoon Lee, Lina Mekki, Bohua Wan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cerebellar mutism syndrome (CMS) is the most frequently observed complication in children undergoing surgical resection of posterior fossa tumors. Previous work explored lesion to symptom map...
Author: David W. Jordan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University; Department of Radiology, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Oleksandra V. Ivashchenko 👤
Affiliation: University Medical Center Groningen 🏫
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Author: Sophie Boisbouvier, David Cobben, Anthony L Criscuolo, Michael W. Kissick, Mark Ramtohul, Gordon Sands, Tracy Underwood 👤
Affiliation: University of Surrey, Department of Medical Physics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lung Cancer and Sarcoma Radiotherapy, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Leo Cancer Care, Radiotherapy department, Centre Léon Bérard 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) help assess treatment options for lung cancer patients. Conventionally, these are undertaken upright, whereas radiotherapy is administered supine. This stud...
Author: Ted Bartley, Steven Brown, Steven Chinn, Mike Hopkins, Stanley Leong, Jerimy C. Polf, Luke Rothermel, Scott Sawyer, Benjamin L. Viglianti 👤
Affiliation: University of California School of Medicine, University of Michigan, H3D, inc, University Hospitals, M3D, Inc, M3D Imaging, California Pacific Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In a collaboration between surgical oncologists and medical physicists, a new intra-operative gamma camera for imagining sentinel lymph nodes (SLN) during radio-guided SLN biopsy procedures h...
Author: Mateb Ali Alghamwa, Haya Aljuaid, Siyong Kim, Tianjun Ma, William Song 👤
Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The integration of Plastic Scintillation Detectors (PSDs) into 0.35T MR-Linac systems represents a significant advancement in radiotherapy, offering substantial benefits due to their tissue-e...
Author: Ronald C Chen, Hao Gao, Nicolas Gerard, Harold Li, Yuting Lin, Jarrick Nys, Jufri Setianegara, Mark Szczepanski, Aoxiang Wang 👤
Affiliation: 4Physikalisch-Technische Werkstätten (PTW), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern synchrocyclotrons can produce magnetically-scanned protons at ultra-high dose-rates (FLASH). However, their pulsed nature leads to high doses-per-pulse (DPP) which can cause non-neglig...
Author: E Courtney Henry, Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, Armeen Mahvash 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Characterization of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor responses for single-arm single-center prospective 90Y-radioembolization clinical trial (n=40) that used patient-specific voxel-dos...
Author: Petr Bruza, Eric R. Fossum, Alexander Geiersbach, David J. Gladstone, Karthik Raj Venkatesan 👤
Affiliation: Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current Cherenkov imaging sensors rely on image intensifiers to generate sufficient signal for photon detection. While image intensifiers (IIs) exhibit good Cherenkov photon signal response, ...
Author: Serdar Charyyev, Kaan Dere, Edgar Gelover, Mohammad Khurram Khan, Liyong Lin, Mark McDonald, Cristina Oancea, Alexander Stanforth, Sibo Tian, Suk Whan (Paul) Yoon, Mingyao Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford University, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Advacam 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The conventional implementation of proton spatially fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT) utilizes physical collimators with apertures to generate minibeams, creating alternating regions of high-d...
Author: Mohamad Ahmad Alissa, Carson Brame, Damian Czarnecki, Olivier Evrard, Charbel A. Habib, Jeff Hildreth, Andy Murray, Andreas Schönfeld, Ann-Britt Schönfeld, David Towle, Gerd Wessing 👤
Affiliation: CDT-West - Centrum für Diagnostik und Therapie, Radiologie Vechta, Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, MyMichigan Health, Sun Nuclear Corp., Mirion Technologies 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize the performance of novel shielded and unshielded silicon diode detectors in relative photon and electron beam dosimetry.
Methods: The novel shielded and unshielded sili...
Author: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan 👤
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize optimal optimization workflow and settings for a single large target utilizing the Leksell GammaPlan Lightning Optimizer.
Methods: An anonymized dataset containing a large ...
Author: Sen Bai, Guyu Dai, Dong Gao, Lecheng Jia, Guangjun Li, Yanfang Liu, Ying Song, Qing Xiao, Wei Zhang 👤
Affiliation: United Imaging Healthcare, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Shenzhen United Imaging Research Institute of Innovative Medical Equipment 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Electronic portal imaging device (EPID) is currently the most widely used in-vivo dosimetry (IVD) device. However, the effective detector area shortage hinders further applications. This s...
Author: Dominique Guillet, Arthur Lalonde, Bryan R. Muir, James Renaud, Karim Zerouali 👤
Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, National Research Council 🏫
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To evaluate the dose rate dependence, beam quality dependence, and short-term stability of a novel flashDiamond (fD) prototype detector for conventional and ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) bea...
Author: Brett G Erickson, Joseph P. Kowalski, Xinyi Li, Qiuwen Wu, Sua Yoo 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Mayo Clinic - Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Characterization and commissioning of the BeO-based myOSLchip system was performed (per TG191) to assess its feasibility as a full replacement for the recalled Landauer aluminum oxide OSL in ...
Author: Kainoa Calistro-Allen, Brendon J. Villegas 👤
Affiliation: University of Alabama Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare differences in radiation output and image quality in clinical esophagrams across fluoroscope vendors in use at University of Alabama Birmingham, prompted by reports that a newly...
Author: Lei Dong, Yin Gao, Taoran Li, Michael Salerno, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Melissa Vila 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel solution, RapidArc Dynamic-RAD (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, USA) has been implemented to integrate VMAT with modulation of IMRT-like static-angle ports, including use of a dyna...
Author: Amar K. Basavatia, Lee C. Goddard, Rachel Grimm, Wolfgang A. Tomé 👤
Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize the “MyOSL Chip” OSLD system for clinical use and compare the response of multiple readers to allow for utilization in a multi-clinic environment.
Methods: Dose calibration...
Author: David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Blake Gaderlund, Ray Yang 👤
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To address the root cause of dosimetric discrepancy for small central targets (<2cm) especially sensitive to geometric alignment of beamlets, by modeling higher-order oscillations of the coll...
Author: Brian Burger, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, John W. Hayes, Carson Hoffman, Minglei Kang, Jessica R. Miller, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Leo Cancer Care 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The combination of upright CT and patient positioner for particle therapy present tremendous potential for high precision IGRT and online adaptive radiation therapy (ART), where reliable CT p...
Author: Michael Dohopolski, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Steve B. Jiang, Christopher Kabat, Jingying Lin, Weiguo Lu, Michael Tang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Neuralrad LLC, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To streamline access to clinical data stored in Oncology Information Systems such as MOSAIQ or ARIA, we developed an AI-powered chatbot capable of querying, summarizing, and interactively ans...
Author: Kaile Li, Esmail Parsai 👤
Affiliation: Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Alexander T. Augusta Miliary Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the sensitivity of the portal dosimetry system with the Arc CHECK system at identical Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) setup
Methods: An Arc CHECK system from Sun Nuclea...
Author: Petr Bruza, Jeremy Eric Hallett, Brian W Pogue, Yucheng Tang, Shiru Wang 👤
Affiliation: NVIDIA Corp, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov imaging allows for real-time visualization of megavoltage X-ray or electron beam delivery during radiation therapy. By using a time-gated intensified CMOS camera synchronized with a...
Author: Jeremy Eric Hallett, Aubrey Parks, Brian W Pogue 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov imaging visualizes radiotherapy beams, assuming emission is proportional to deposited dose. However, attempts for Cherenkov as a quantitative dose estimation have been unsuccessful ...
Author: Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Yesenia Gonzalez, Zohaib Iqbal, Paul M. Medin, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Robert Timmerman, Yuanyuan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Each year more than one million pacemakers and 200k cardioverter-defibrillators are implanted in patients worldwide. The presence of a CIED introduces challenges to the delivery of radiation ...
Author: Lauren E Henke 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: John Alan Shepherd 👤
Affiliation: University of Hawaii Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Ergun E. Ahunbay, Colette Gage, Abdul Kareem Parchur, Eric S. Paulson 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: AI-generated synthetic CT (sCT) images address challenges with prior sCT approaches, including atlas- and threshold-based methods. Commercial AI-based sCT tools have been introduced. This wor...
Author: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Shabbar Danish, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Tingyu Wang 👤
Affiliation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZapMU is the first independent monitor unit check software freely available supporting ZAP-X. In this study, the clinical experience with ZapMU for independent second check of dose calculatio...
Author: James Benton, Andrew Dewar, Benjamin C Lee, Ryan Y Lee 👤
Affiliation: Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia, Urology of Greater Atlanta 🏫
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The purpose of our investigation was to determine if pre-treatment factors could predict urinary morbidity after combination radiation treatment for localized prostate cancer.
Methods:<...
Author: Sara Endo, Takeshi Fujisawa, Hidehiro Hojo, Masaki Nakamura, Hidenobu Tachibana 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital East 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the clinical feasibility of deep learning (DL)-based automated contouring through qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Methods: Sixty cases were chosen, including 3 OARs...
Author: Colin Adam Doyle, Celeste Winters 👤
Affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To audit our radioactive iodine (I-131) dosimetry protocol, review dosimetry methods used at other facilities, investigate the clinical impact of I-131 dosimetry at our facility, and test the...
Author: Sam Armstrong, Jamison Louis Brooks, Nicole Johnson, Douglas John Moseley, Cassie Sonnicksen, Erik J. Tryggestad 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of a shallow learning-based quality assurance (QA) tool designed to assist human reviewers in assessing organ-at-risk (OAR) contours for head and neck radiotherapy...
Author: Michael P. Grams 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Kai-Cheng Chuang, Oana I. Craciunescu, Christopher Kelsey, Joseph Kowalski, Nicole Larrier, Xinyi Li, Sheridan G. Meltsner, Anna E. Rodrigues, Yang Sheng, Qiuwen Wu 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To clinically implement a Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) procedure for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with off-the-shelf tools.
Methods: Patient is treated on linac couch with a hyb...
Author: Dylan Yamabe Breitkreutz, Lee Chin, Brige P. Chugh, Mark D'Souza, Brian M. Keller, Anthony Kim, Michelle K. Nielsen, Arjun Sahgal 👤
Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Elekta Unity MR-linac delivers highly conformal SBRT treatments using IMRT. These treatment plans require patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) measurements to detect discrepancies be...
Author: Madeleine Arbogast, David Dorndos, Denise E Foltz, Justin Fraser, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatments of intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVM) and fistulas (AVF), same-day Leksell Gamma Knife (GK) is the preferred modality. Long-term cli...
Author: Stella Flampouri, Heng Li, Sarah Quirk, Timothy Ritter, Mihaela Rosu-Bubulac, Toni M. Roth, Michael B. Roumeliotis, Koren Smith, Wade P. Smith 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Washington, VCU Health System, UMass Chan Medical School/IROC RI, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, Brigham and Women's Hospital; Harvard Medical School, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess clinical trial reproducibility for translation to standard clinical care in radiation therapy.
Methods: The systematic review adheres to the Preferred Reported Items for Systemat...
Author: Nichole Millward Maughan 👤
Affiliation: Intermountain Health 🏫
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Author: Alexander Choi, William Ross Green, Christine Hill-Kayser, Gary D. Kao, Michael LaRiviere, Rafe A. McBeth, Steven Philbrook 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the potential of clinical deployment of an in-house AI-driven auto-segmentation tool for pediatric craniospinal irradiation (CSI) in proton therapy, with goals of reducing manual ...
Author: David L. Barbee, Paulina E. Galavis, Lena Adel Samad, Jose R. Teruel Antolin 👤
Affiliation: NYU, NYU Langone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate an automated script that converts treatment plans of varying Varian MLC models
Methods: A C# script was developed using the Eclipse Scripting API to convert treatment plans...
Author: Haijian Chen, Katja M. Langen, William Andrew LePain, Claire Tran, Mingyao Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Emory Healthcare, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the performance of a commercial deep-learning segmentation (DLS) tool for head and neck cancer (HNC) and thoracic and abdominal cancer (TAC) by comparing it to manual segmentation...
Author: Eric Laugeman 👤
Affiliation: WashU Medicine 🏫
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Author: Wei Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
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Author: Ananta Raj Chalise, Matthias K Gobbert, Zhuoran Jiang, Sina Mossahebi, Stephen W. Peterson, Jerimy C. Polf, Lei Ren, Ehsan Shakeri, Vijay Raj Sharma, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Stanford University, University of Maryland, School of Medine, Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, M3D, Inc 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prompt gamma (PG) imaging is a promising modality for proton dose verification. Currently, there is a lack of effective tool to investigate the PG emission during proton therapy and optimize ...
Author: Dan Giardina, John Karageorgiou, Chris Malone, Naganathan Mani, Allan Thomas 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Relative to planar imaging, MAA-SPECT/CT offers more reliable lung shunt fraction (LSF) and lung mean dose (LMD) estimates in 90Y radioembolization. But lung truncation in SPECT/CT can limit ...
Author: Mark E Artz, Jiyeon Park, Lori Rice, Mohammad Saki, Sanjeev Shukla, Michael Vieceli 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate how varying levels of DNA repair mutations affect the LET sensitivity of prostate cancer cells.
Methods: The prostate cancer cell lines Du145 (low DNA repair mutations), PC3...
Author: Aditya P. Apte, Joseph O. Deasy, Sharif F. Elguindi, Aditi Iyer, Jue Jiang, Eve Marie LoCastro, Jung Hun Oh, Amita Shukla-Dave, Harini Veeraraghavan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present publicly shareable applications (apps) for AI-based radiotherapy segmentation workflows with pyCERR on Seven Bridges Cancer Genomics Cloud-based platform (CGC-SB)
Methods: Runni...
Author: ISAAC Amoah, Jackie Austin, Charlotte Block, Kaylee Brilz, Dylan Bui, Andrew E. Ekpenyong, Jayce Hughes, Natasha Ratnapradipa, Sara Strom, Jacob Woolf 👤
Affiliation: Creighton University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cancers of the brain and nervous system account for 1 in 100 cancer diagnoses in the US every year. Surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy constitute the standard of care. For Glioblastoma (...
Author: Lauren E Henke 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Yibin Ling, Qihui Lyu, Ke Sheng 👤
Affiliation: University of California Berkeley, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy enables radiation to concentrate on the tumor by sending the high-dose-rate radioactive source directly to the treatment site. On the other hand, the sha...
Author: Xuelian Chen, John Ginn, Zhuhong Li, Kaizhong Shi, Chunhao Wang, Jianliang Wang, Chuan Wu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Jingtong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: The First People's Hospital of Kunshan, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Developing deep learning-based models for accurate automated breast cancer diagnosis from mammography presents significant challenges due to the small size and subtle nature of breast lesions...
Author: Gulakhshan M Hamad, Sina Mossahebi, Yannick P. Poirier, Amit Sawant 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The combination of ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) proton therapy, known for normal tissue sparing, with spatially-fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT), promising enhanced tumor control and tissue...
Author: Wilfred F. Ngwa 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
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Author: Anthony Chang 👤
Affiliation: BAMF Health 🏫
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Author: Xiaoda Cong, Rohan Deraniyagala, Xuanfeng Ding, Xiaoqiang Li, Jian Liang, Peilin Liu, Craig Stevens, Xiangkun Xu, Weili Zheng 👤
Affiliation: Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewellhealth William Beaumont Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Commission a step-and-shoot arc therapy(SPArc-step&shoot) for treating head-neck cancer patients as a desired interim milestone toward full dynamic treatment.
Methods:
An in-house de...
Author: Maria Jose Almada, Carlos Bohorquez, Maximiliano Musso, Rosa Petit, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Lucy D. Wolfsberger 👤
Affiliation: LAP, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PSQA is crucial in maintaining patient safety, typically depending on dosimetric measurements. However, advancements in computational technology have highlighted the growing significance o...
Author: Carla D. Bradford, Linda Ding, Yansong Geng, Alan Hartford, I-Lin Kuo, Salvatore LaRosa, Joshua N Wancura 👤
Affiliation: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: When treating nasal skin cancers, electron beam radiotherapy dose distributions can be improved by using custom bolus to compensate for uneven surfaces. Here we describe our experience commis...
Author: Alan H. Baydush, Sarah Cummings, Jeffrey Michael Fenoli, Christy Hickerson, Lalith Kumaraswamy, Philmo Oh, Sarah B. Wisnoskie 👤
Affiliation: Novant Health Cancer Institute, Novant Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop, validate, and commission a VMAT Total Body Irradiation (TBI) workflow by integrating publicly available resources, commercial solutions, and in-house testing to enhance treatment ...
Author: Ahmet S. Ayan, Austin M. Faught, Eunsin Lee, Julia Pakela 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, The Ohio State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present commissioning of a fixed beamline ultra-high dose rate proton pencil beam scanning system, the world’s first multi-room Varian ProBeam360⁰
Methods: The fixed beamline pencil bea...
Author: Christopher A. Aguilera, Hunter Tillery, Cheyann Windsor 👤
Affiliation: Oregon Health & Science University, Northwest Medical Physics Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate a method of acquiring 4DCT commissioning datasets for deviceless 4DCT which relies on an image-based algorithm instead of an external breathing signal for 4D image binning. The...
Author: Shupeng Chen, Xiaoda Cong, Raymond Dalfsen, Rohan Deraniyagala, Xuanfeng Ding, James E. Dolan, Xiaoqiang Li, Jian Liang, Peilin Liu, An Qin, Martin Soukup, Craig Stevens, Xiangkun Xu, Weili Zheng 👤
Affiliation: Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, William Beaumont University Hospital, Elekta, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Corewellhealth William Beaumont Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To facilitate clinical use of the proton feature of Monaco treatment planning system(TPS), we commissioned and validated it on a compact proton therapy system.
Methods: Pencil Beam Scannin...
Author: Alonso N. Gutierrez, Matthew D. Hall, Rupesh Kotecha, Yongsook C. Lee, Michael W. McDermott, Minesh P. Mehta, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, D. Jay J. Wieczorek 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective of this study is to systematically evaluate and validate the performance of a commercially available 3D Linear stage device as a quality assurance (QA) tool to validate position...
Author: Hamid Aghdam, DJ Chen, Heather Chen, Sharad Goyal, Yonas Solomon Mekuria, Martin Ojong-Ntui, Yuan James Rao 👤
Affiliation: The George Washington University, The George Washington University Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Elekta Leipzig and Valencia Skin applicators are designed to treat skin lesions. The applicators limit the irradiation to the required treatment area using a densimet shielding. Valencia uses...
Author: Milad BaradaranGhahfarokhi, Manuel A. Morales Paliza 👤
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to commission Varian HDR surface applicators using a high-resolution diode array and film dosimetry. This work evaluates dosimetric characteristics of these appl...
Author: Michalis Aristophanous, Steven Blum, Laura I. Cervino, Antonio L. Damato, Karen Episcopia, Chi Huang, Shih-Chi Lin, Michelle K. Savacool 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Varian Ethos (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA) is a 6 MV flattening-filter-free (FFF) only machine, posing a challenge in creating homogeneous dose distributions when using manual 3D-CR...
Author: Maria F. Chan, Indra J. Das, Xiuxiu He, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Jeonghoon Park, Yunjie Yang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: There is a need for accurate and flexible in-vivo dosimetry systems, particularly for special procedures. Effective dosimetry is crucial for dose verification and maintaining records. A new r...
Author: Rex Carden, Carlos E. Cardenas, Ho-hsin Rita Chang, John B Fiveash, Heinzman A. Katherine, Yogesh Kumar, Gaurav Nitin Rathi, Richard A. Popple, Kayla Lewis Steed 👤
Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Brain metastases (BMs) often require multiple radiotherapy (RT) courses as new lesions appear. Comparing follow-up imaging with prior RT plans is time-intensive. We developed an AI tool that ...
Author: Gueorgui Gueorguiev, Katia Sergieva, Filip Simeonov, Tsvetelina Todorova, Bozhidar Vladimirov 👤
Affiliation: National Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Protection, Queen Giovanna University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetry audit is an essential tool enhancing confidence in the accuracy of treatment delivery and in prevention of radiation treatment incidents. Current work depicts how novel nationwide r...
Author: Dandan Zheng 👤
Affiliation: University of Rochester 🏫
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Author: Serdar Charyyev, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Veng Jean Heng, Lianli Liu, Lei Xing, Yong Yang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To replace large finite-size photon phase space files with a compact neural network capable of generating an infinite number of particles.
Methods: Three separate models were developed to ...
Author: Niko Ahjoniemi, Antti Kulmala, Katja Peltola 👤
Affiliation: Clinical Research Institute HUS, Helsinki University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the backlash of a multileaf collimator (MLC) using four measurement methods: motor encoder (primary readout), linear potentiometer (secondary readout), amorphous silicon panel (p...
Author: Kimberly Chan, Anke Henning, Mahrshi Jani, Andrew Wright, Xinyu Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC), UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of multiple deep learning architectures for MRSI reconstruction and determine their effectiveness in maintaining high-resolution metabolite mapping while reducing ...
Author: Ji Hye Han, Yookyung Kim, Jang-Hoon Oh, Heesoon Sheen, Han-Back Shin 👤
Affiliation: Ewha Womans university, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, High-Energy Physics Center, Chung-Ang Universit, Ewha Womans University, Kyung Hee University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Chest X-rays are critical for diagnosing conditions such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COVID-19. Although deep learning (DL) approaches, especially convolutional neural networks, have signi...
Author: Gisell Ruiz Boiset, Paulo ROBERTO Costa, Elsa Bifano Pimenta 👤
Affiliation: University of São Paulo (USP), Institute of Physics 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the similarity between the linear attenuation coefficients of soft tissues and 3D printing materials in diagnostic imaging range using the Euclidean distance approach.
Author: Raghavendiran Boopathy, Mansoor Khan, Srinidhi Rajagopalan 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate and compare the dosimetric outcomes of spatially fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT) grid planning techniques using Varian Eclipse for a Varian Edge C-arm LINAC syste...
Author: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Beatriz Guevara, Rojano Kashani, Raymond F. Muzic, Gisele Castro Pereira, Alex T. Price 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University Department of Biomedical Engineering 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate dose prediction in radiotherapy is essential for treatment planning. This study evaluates four nnUnet-based models using the OpenKBP head and neck dataset: a baseline model (Model 1)...
Author: Chang Heon Choi, Yoonsuk Huh, Jin Jegal, Seonghee Kang, Jung-in Kim, Inbum Lee, Hyojun Park 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates SpekPy, a Python-based tool for modeling kilovoltage (kV) x-ray spectra, by comparing its calculated energy spectra, half-value layer (HVL), and air kerma with experiment...
Author: Alan Rui Li, Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Sparse Primary Sampling (SPS) grid was shown in a previous computational study to improve image quality by correcting scatter-induced effects and artifacts in Cone-beam Computed Tomogr...
Author: Minsong Cao, Amar Kishan, Yi Lao, An Liu, Beth Neilsen, X. Sharon Qi, Kun Qing, Ke Sheng, Michael Steinberg, Luca F Valle, Terence Williams 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical relevance of planned versus delivered doses in toxicity associations utilizing localized assessment of genitourinary (GU) toxicity in bladder subregions among pros...
Author: Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, Brian Michael Kelley, Benjamin P. Lopez 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Imaging systems are subject to errors from finite spatial resolution and voxel size. This work demonstrates their effect on dose algorithm {Monte Carlo (MC), dose-volume kernel (DVK), and ...
Author: Paul Deak, Yang Li, Mark Pankuch, Yanling Qu, Maggie Stauffer, Hazel Wang 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine Proton Center, GE, Northwestern Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective is to evaluate Relative Stopping Power(RSP) accuracy of ultra-fast switching KV Dual-Energy CT(DECT) in animal tissue and compare it to the RSP converted from Single Energy CT(S...
Author: Wenwen Bai 👤
Affiliation: The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare three kind of solutions (EDR2 Film, MatriXX, COMPASS) for VMA quality assurance at head and Neck in Monaco plannig system.
Methods: Monacao 5.1 planning system optimazed 10 case...
Author: David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Hyosung Cho, Dae Yup Han, MinYoung Lee, Weili Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yonsei University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare the intra-fractional motion tracking sensitivity of prostate fiducial markers using triggered imaging and calypso tracking for prostate cancer cases.
Methods:
This study w...
Author: Aditya P. Apte, Joseph O. Deasy, Jue Jiang, Nancy Lee, Sudharsan Madhavan, Nishant Nadkarni, Lopamudra Nayak, Harini Veeraraghavan, Wei Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To track early response to radiotherapy using digital twins, it is crucial to quantify tumor volume and mass changes. Traditional tumor detection methods, particularly in image registration, ...
Author: Jonathan J. Chen, Alexei V. Chvetsov, Yulun He, Ramesh Rengan, Andrew Stacey, Kent Wallner 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To show that the RBE of low-energy photon sources used in COMS (Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study) eye plaques compensates for protracted irradiation and attenuation of low-energy photons i...
Author: Sarah Aubert, Harald Keller, Jeff D. Winter 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Support for treatment planning directly on CBCT imaging on C-arm linacs will enable adaptive radiation therapy (ART) capacity with increased treatment technique flexibility. The HyperSight im...
Author: Jacinta E. Browne, Tzu Cheng Chao, Ajit Deveraj, Ece Ercan, Tim Leiner, Alessio Perazzolo, Michal Povazan, Jouke Smink, Camilla Vita, Spencer Waddle, Dinghui Wang 👤
Affiliation: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Philips Healthcare, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In recent years, mid-field MRI has shown promise to meet the technical demands of cardiac imaging1. Mid-field strengths offer advantages to CMR due to shorter T1-relaxation times, lower sp...
Author: Meghan Lubner, Krista McClure, Aria M. Salyapongse, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz, Giuseppe Toia, Ming Yan, Zhye Yin, Meghan Yue 👤
Affiliation: GE HealthCare, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, GE Healthcare, University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Radiology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate virtual unenhanced (VUE) and true unenhanced (TUE) human subject images on a prototype deep silicon photon-counting detector (PCD) CT with prototype algorithms.
Methods: 5 subj...
Author: Matthew R. Hoerner, Maryam Naseri, Mena Shenouda 👤
Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, Yale University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate acquisition parameters of computed tomography (CT) scanner protocols across different machines to provide patients and clinicians consistent care and image quality, respectively.<...
Author: Wesley A. Belcher, Aidan Burke, Matthew Green, Taylor Stamey 👤
Affiliation: ECU Health, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using deep inhalation breath hold (DIBH) vs. free breathing (FB) and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) vs. 3D for right-sid...
Author: Tatiana Bejarano, Omer Gal, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Matthew D. Hall, Rupesh Kotecha, Yongsook C. Lee, Michael W. McDermott, Minesh P. Mehta, Robert H. Press, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, D. Jay J. Wieczorek 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Gamma Knife (GK) cone beam computed tomography-based stereotactic reference (CBCTRef) combined with pre-planning MRI, provides a flexible alternative to the historical frame-based localiza...
Author: Nathalie Correa, Janet Ching-Mei Feng, Chun-Han Huang, Jimmy Huynh 👤
Affiliation: UTHealth McGovern Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the image quality and the dose-area product (DAP) of four mobile digital radiography (DR) systems—Canon (Soltus 500), Shimadzu (MobileDaRt Evolution MX8), Solution for Tomorrow (M1...
Author: Michael Confer, Mark A. Newpower 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A pediatric patient recently presented to our clinic for treatment for chordoma, which was near the brainstem. The clinician elected to treat this patient using intensity modulated proton the...
Author: Junsheng Cao, Khushdeep Singh 👤
Affiliation: Overlook Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Eclipse v18 introduces Enhanced Leaf Modeling for MLCs. This study investigates the MLC off-axis characteristics using portal dosimetry
Methods:
MLC characteristics were analyzed for th...
Author: Robert H Hadfield, Madelyn Johnson, Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Vikas Vikas, Brian C. Wilson, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu 👤
Affiliation: University of Glasgow, University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Multispectral Singlet Oxygen Luminescent Dosimetry (MSOLD) has been developed as a real-time in vivo dosimetry technique for Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). This study investigates the feasibi...
Author: Ivan M. Buzurovic, Phillip M. Devlin, Evangelia Kaza, Michael John Lavelle 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent work in surface brachytherapy (SBT) has demonstrated the feasibility of using magnetic resonance (MR)-guidance in place of Computer Tomography (CT) in SBT planning. The purpose of this...
Author: Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Surface imaging has been used clinically more regularly. The accuracy of several commercial products has been studied. AAPM TG302 also has proposed the system quality assurance and commission...
Author: Tianyuan Dai, Zejun Jiang, Xiangyue Kong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to evaluate the reliability of SFRT-VMAT plan verification by comparing two QA methods: Portal Dosimetry (PD) and Delta4®.
Methods:
Preteatment QA was conducted for 1...
Author: Eric N Carver, Julia Marks 👤
Affiliation: Brown University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The clinical applicability of radiomic features is hindered by challenges in stability and reproducibility. To address this, researchers are establishing image and feature standardizations an...
Author: Morgan Aire, Krystal M. Kirby, Olivia Magneson, David E. Solis, Hamlet Spears 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the range of motion of abdominal organs using 4D stack-of-stars magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and 4D computed tomography (CT), the current clinical standard. Accurate o...
Author: Afrouz Ataei, Victor Moy, Mark P. Supanich 👤
Affiliation: Rush University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the impact of ultra-high resolution (UHR) mode on the visualization of small vessels in coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) using a photon-counting CT scanner....
Author: Junsheng Cao, Luis A. Maduro Bustos, Khushdeep Singh 👤
Affiliation: Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health System at Morristown Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the agreement between the Sun Nuclear Multi-Met Winston Lutz test (WL) and Varian’s Machine Performance Check (MPC) in assessing isocenter alignment, couch, and collimator rotatio...
Author: Shengwen Deng, Sven L. Gallo, Robert S. Jones, David W. Jordan, Arashdeep Kaur, Aishwarya M. Kulkarni, Quibai Li, William R.M. Pedersen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University; Department of Radiology, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Y-90 (Yttrium) SIRT radioembolization takes advantage of delivering localized radiation to the liver. Pre-treatment dosimetry is highly dependent on accurate MAA mapping, which may have an...
Author: Yunfeng Cui, Will Giles, Xinyi Li, Ke Lu, Jennifer C. O'Daniel, Anna E. Rodrigues, Chunhao Wang, Lana Wang, Yibo Xie, Sua Yoo, Jingtong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To establish quantitative measurement of plan modulation for SRS/SBRT treated with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) on C-arm LINACs.
Methods:
A total of 461 plans were analyze...
Author: Tianyuan Dai, Xiaoying Fan, Shuting Wang, Yong Yin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Graduate, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the interplay effect during intra-fractional motion and the effect of the robust optimization parameters for inter-fractional motion in the intens...
Author: Krystal M. Kirby, Aliasghar Rohani, Christopher W. Schneider, Sotirios Stathakis 👤
Affiliation: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate treatment delivery in MR-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) systems requires consistent imaging quality assurance (QA) to assess MR image quality. However, standard QA phantoms have limited...
Author: Tetsuo Fukuda, Hideaki Hirashima, Kohei Kawata, Yukako Kishigami, Takashi Mizowaki, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Yohei Sawada, Maika Urago 👤
Affiliation: Kyoto University, kyotoUnivercity, Hitachi high-tech, Department of Radiation Oncology and Image-applied Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present the comprehensive commissioning results of the O-ring shaped linac, OXRAY.
Materials and Methods: OXRAY enables a novel three-dimensional unicursal noncoplanar irradiation metho...
Author: Jingyun Chen, Yading Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate centralized and decentralized strategies for federated head and neck tumor segmentation on PET/CT.
Methods: We utilized training data from the HEad and neCK TumOR segmentation ...
Author: Laura I. Cervino, Karen Episcopia, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Sangkyu Lee, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Grace Tang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the performance of the HyperSight Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) system on a TrueBeam C-arm LINAC (TB) and two Ethos ring-gantry LINACs (ES) for adaptive radiation ...
Author: Ziyad ABUBAKR ALHAREESHi, Ibtihaj Yussef Alhodire, Najla Sobhi Bin Shehima, Aram Mufteh A Genaw 👤
Affiliation: Tripoli university hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This research investigates the recombination and polarity correcting factors for CC04, CC13, FC65P, FC65G, Razor, and PP05 ionization chambers to improve radiation dosimetry accuracy. Unde...
Author: Gourav Jhanwar, Mojtaba Tefagh, Masoud Zarepisheh 👤
Affiliation: The University of Edinburgh, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Radiotherapy treatment planning involves solving computationally-intensive and time-consuming optimization problems. Central to these problems is a large matrix known as the dose-influence...
Author: Hao Peng, Yajun Yu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Personalized ultra-fractionated stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy (PULSAR) is a new treatment paradigm pioneered by our institution. But the early decision-making process in PULSAR is challe...
Author: Carlos Huesa-Berral 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Brett Bocian, Patrick James Jensen, Luis Augusto Perles, Christopher J. Tien 👤
Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, University of Miami, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Guidelines for dose prescriptions in endometrial cancer are based upon depth from the cylinder, traditionally 5 mm or 0 mm (i.e., surface). There are no current single-channel vaginal cylinde...
Author: Frank F. Dong, Frank F. Dong 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Jared Baggett, Wesley E. Bolch, Lukas M. Carter, Robert Joseph Dawson, Laura Dinwiddie, Adam Leon Kesner, Cameron B. Kofler, Juan Camilo Ocampo Ramos, Yitian Wang, Stefan Wehmeier 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, University of Florida, MD Anderson 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a slice-specific computed tomography (CT) organ dose library using Monte Carlo radiation transport simulations on a newly created set of newborn, infant, and toddler computational ...
Author: Laura A. Doyle, Amy S. Harrison, Allyson P Koecher, Jackson D Reeves, Lindsay B Romak 👤
Affiliation: Christiana Care 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) is increasingly utilized in radiation oncology, allowing for transition away from permanent skin marks to SGRT-based daily treatment setup. Following i...
Author: Julien Forthomme, Carolina Llina Fuentes, Valentin Hamaide, Lucian Hotoiu, Rudi Labarbe, Rasmus Nilsson, Arnaud Pin, Francois Vander Stappen, Erik Traneus 👤
Affiliation: RaySearch Laboratories AB, Ion Beam Applications SA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conformal FLASH achieves ultra-high-dose-rate (UHDR) proton therapy (>40 Gy/sec) by scanning a mono-energetic pencil beam through accessories (range shifter, Conformal Energy Modulator, apert...
Author: Baher Elgohari, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Fang Li, Noor Mail, Jeonghoon Park, Tyler Wilhite 👤
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare toxicity between consecutive-daily (QD) with every-other-day (QoD) delivery of lung stereotactic-body-radiation (SBRT) for central non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Methods...
Author: Reinier Hernandez 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Russell E. Kincaid, Weidong Li, Tarun Kanti Podder, Peter K. Taylor, Vincent Wu 👤
Affiliation: SUNY Upstate Medical University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: An increasing number of cancer patients are presented at radiotherapy clinics with implanted electronic devices other than cardiac implanted electronic devices (CIEDs). Unlike with CIEDs, the...
Author: Fangfen Dong, Jiaming Li, Xiaobo Li, Weipei Wang, Zhixin Wang, Bing Wu, Benhua Xu, Yong Yang, Yifa Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital/Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors/Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematologi, Zhangpu County Hospital, School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the construction and clinical application value of a deep learning-based positioning error prediction model, providing a reference for optimizing iSCOUT system-guided precision rad...
Author: Nrusingh C. Biswal, Sally Cheston, Sung-Woo Lee, Weiguang Yao, Baoshe Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) technique in left breast radiation reduces doses to critical organs such as the heart, left lung, and left anterior descending artery (LAD). With the a...
Author: Mauro Carrara, Olivera Ciraj Bjelac, John E. Damilakis, Andre L. Dekker, Serafina Di Gioia, Renato Padovani, Egor Titovich, Qingrong Jackie Wu 👤
Affiliation: University of Crete, Duke University Medical Center, Maastro Clinic, Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section, Division of Human Health, International Atomic Energy Agency, International Centre for Theoretical Physics 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to present the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) activity in providing medical physicists (MPs) with knowledge, skills, and competencies to support the saf...
Author: Niki Fitousi, Anna Romanyukha, Stuart Utting 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Dorset, Qaelum NV 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
For increased patient safety and with a focus on sustainability in the radiology department, efforts are being made to optimize contrast media usage. In this study, the possibility of util...
Author: Emi Ai Eastman, Christina Lee, Xinhua Li, Alexander W. Scott, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Iterative reconstruction (IR) methods are valuable for reducing dose in modern CT; however, IR methods have the effect of reducing spatial resolution and hence the lesion edge sharpness. Furt...
Author: Abdusalam Abdukerim 👤
Affiliation: Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is the gold-standard non-invasive test for coronary artery disease (CAD), but iodine contrast agents (ICA) pose limitations in specific popu...
Author: Zhaoyang Fan, Eric Nguyen, Dan Ruan, Jiayu Xiao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiology, University of Southern California, University of Southern California 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MR vessel wall imaging (VWI) has been shown to be effective for evaluating intracranial atherosclerosis disease. However, VWI typically also requires an MR angiography (MRA) in the same imagi...
Author: Kota Hirose, Daisuke Kawahara, Jokichi Kawazoe, Yuji Murakami 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Synthesizing medical images can address the lack of or unscanned medical images, reducing scanner time and costs. However, paired image scarcity remains a challenge for image synthesis. We pr...
Author: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Convergence speed is crucial for an optimizer. Faster convergence leads to better solutions with fewer iterations and less time. Recently, a machine learning (ML)-assisted framework employing...
Author: Stephen Balter, Haegin Han, Cari M Kitahara, Taeeun Kwon, Choonsik Lee, Martha S Linet, Donald L. Miller 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Medical Center, National Cancer Institute, Food and Drug Administration 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Staff in fluoroscopically guided interventional (FGI) procedures are exposed to radiation. Inhomogeneous radiation fields and variability in procedural conditions make it challenging to deriv...
Author: Ryan Andosca, Igor Barjaktarevic, Peter Boyle, Jie Deng, Minji Victoria Kim, Michael Vincent Lauria, Daniel A. Low, Claudia R. Miller, Drew Moghanaki, Louise Naumann, Jack Neylon, Dylan P. O'Connell, Ricky R Savjani 👤
Affiliation: Department of Pulmonology, University of California Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, UCLA Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a Hounsfield Unit ventilation-based correction method for use with model-based CT when used as a replacement for 4DCT.
Methods: The model-based CT we employ is termed 5DCT, whic...
Author: Baozhu Lu, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov intensity can be quantitatively correlated to surface dose but need certain corrections for accurate dose measurements. This study aims to investigate the impact of incident beam an...
Author: Min Cheol Han, Chae-Seon Hong, Changhwan Kim, Dong Wook Kim, Hojae Kim, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, HO Lee, Kwangwoo Park, Ye-In Park, Junyoung Son 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Overresponse in surface in-vivo dosimetry using optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter (OSLD) depends on the beam incidence angle. This study aimed to investigate correction factors to d...
Author: Lars R Furenlid, Chiao Huang, Matthew A. Kupinski, Brian W. Miller 👤
Affiliation: University of Arizona, Departments of Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging, University of Arizona 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To sample correlated k-constants in tissue-compartment model for pharmacokinetic study in targeted alpha therapy.
Methods: This work simulated the biodistribution of PSMA-11 tracers labele...
Author: Angela Gathers, Christina Henson, Sakuntala Jagabattuni, Mark A. Newpower 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma HSC, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Oklahoma HSC, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A previous departmental study showed an increase in ototoxicity (hearing loss) rates in head & neck cancer (HNC) patients treated with Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) vs. x-ray radi...
Author: Stephen Bhagroo, Sorour Hosseini, YuHuei Jessica Huang, Jeremy Kunz, Thomas Boyd Martin, Geoffrey S. Nelson, Nicholas Pierre Nelson, Ryan G. Price, Hui Zhao 👤
Affiliation: University of Utah, Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the correlation between HyperSight CBCT imaging dose and image quality.
Methods: Six-series of 174 CBCT scans were acquired using HyperSight on Halcyon (125kV, 133-971mAs, F...
Author: Gregory A Azzam, Danielle Cerbon, Laura Huang, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Diana Molinares, Stuart E Samuels, Sotirios Stathakis 👤
Affiliation: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mount Vernan Rehabilitation Medicine Associates, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study examines the correlation of different dose volume metrics of the skin, sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle and subcutaneous tissue (subcut) structures with the skin systemic sclerosis...
Author: Nrusingh C. Biswal, Matthew J Ferris, Michael J. MacFarlane, Jason K Molitoris, Byong Yong Yi, Mark J. Zakhary 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton head-and-neck treatment plans often struggle to maintain plan quality over the course of treatment due to tumor response, weight-loss, and setup variability. Plan robustness to these c...
Author: Ane Appelt 👤
Affiliation: Leeds University 🏫
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Author: Stephen M. Avery 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
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Author: Natalie N. Viscariello 👤
Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
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Author: Sorour Hosseini, YuHuei Jessica Huang, Jeremy Kunz, Nicholas Pierre Nelson, Ryan G. Price, Prema Rassiah, Hui Zhao 👤
Affiliation: University of Utah, Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility and clinical implications of creating customized workflows in a new SGRT system: LUNA 3D (LAP, Florida).
Methods: Three clinical SGRT workflows were designed...
Author: Abdullah A. Alshreef, Grant A. McAuley, Jerry D Slater 👤
Affiliation: Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In this project we investigate the use of a single permanent magnet quadrupole to create pass-through proton minibeams suitable for potential clinical use and preclinical radiobiology experim...
Author: Seung Yeon Kim, Grant A. McAuley, Ju A Park, Jerry D Slater 👤
Affiliation: Loma Linda University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The production of proton minibeams in standard PBS nozzles is challenging due to the effects of finite source beam divergence and multiple Coulomb scattering. Herein we investigate the use of...
Author: Zachary R. Grelewicz, Kevin C. Jones, Yixiang Liao, Andrew Ogilvy, Julius V. Turian 👤
Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate the accuracy and QA application of a time-resolved 3D gamma camera, we measured the path traversed by the Ir-192 High-Dose-Rate (HDR) brachytherapy source passing through a rin...
Author: Afrouz Ataei, Xinhui Duan, Andrew R. Godley, Mi-Ae Park, Mahbubur Rahman, Liqiang Ren, Chenyang Shen, Gary Xu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Rush University, Imaging Services, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Electron density (ED) phantoms are crucial for calibrating CT number (HU) to relative ED in treatment planning. This study evaluates the differences in HU-to-ED calibrations between two co...
Author: Afrouz Ataei, Andrew R. Godley, Mi-Ae Park, Mahbubur Rahman, Liqiang Ren, Chenyang Shen, Gary Xu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Rush University, Imaging Services, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Even though many patients undergo diagnostic CT scans prior to treatment, simulation CT scans are commonly required for treatment planning. This study evaluates whether prior diagnostic CT sc...
Author: Xu Chen, Jun Lian, Yunkui Pang, Pew-Thian Yap 👤
Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Huaqiao University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Unsupervised CBCT-to-CT translation in the pelvic region is essential for accurate radiotherapy delivery and adaptive image-guided interventions. However, current models for cross-modality tr...
Author: Klaus Bacher, Tom Boterberg, Jeff Rutten, Barbara Vanderstraeten, Gwenny Verfaillie, Sarah Waelkens 👤
Affiliation: Ghent University, Ghent University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lymphoma cancer patients frequently receive ionizing radiation during their treatment trajectory, including diagnostic CT, planning CT (pCT), recurrent CBCTs, radiotherapy (out-of-field) dose...
Author: Emil Schueler 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Zaiyang Long 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Derek Tang, Susu Yan 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of a multi-task automated-segmentation and synthetic CT generation model (sCT) and investigate its application in an adaptive proton therapy workflow.
Methods: ...
Author: Boon-Keng Kevin Teo 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
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Author: Deborah L. Schofield 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Moiz U. Ahmad 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Yong Chen, Christina Henson, Yuchen Qiu, Marti Roper 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma HSC, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Traditionally, Head and Neck cancer patients have one or two treatment replans through their treatment course, which fails to account for anatomical changes in position, weight loss, or tumor...
Author: Joseph O. Deasy 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Hector Andrade-Loarca, Ines Butz, Chiara Gianoli, Prof. Gitta Kutyniok, Jianfei Li, Katia Parodi, Prof. Vincenzo Patera, Angelo Schiavi, Prof. Ozan Öktem 👤
Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Mathematics, Royal Institute of Technology, School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Department of Mathematics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore and demonstrate the feasibility of accurate and fast prediction of the water equivalent thickness (WET) distribution of tissue traversed by a proton imaging pencil beam, aiming at ...
Author: Zhuo Chen, Tinsu Pan, Allan Thomas 👤
Affiliation: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Misregistration between data-driven gated (DDG)-PET and CT can limit the benefits of motion correction and improved localization and quantitation. DDG-CT offers a solution to these issues. He...
Author: Robbie Beckert, Austen N. Curcuru, Farnoush Forghani, Yi Huang, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Hyun Kim, Eric Laugeman, Luke Christian Marut, Thomas R. Mazur, Allen Mo, Emily Sigmund 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, WashU Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Wash U Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive SBRT is resource intensive, requiring additional personnel for online planning, and should be reserved for cases where it is most beneficial. The purpose of this research is to creat...
Author: Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Thomas M Grist, Kevin M. Johnson, Prashant Nagpal, Tarun Naren, Chase Ruff, Oliver Wieben, Jiwei Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiotoxicity is a devastating side effect for thoracic radiotherapy (RT). Currently, standard RT imaging is insufficient to decouple cardiorespiratory motion, limiting substructure-specific...
Author: Yanle Hu, Shuai Leng, Cynthia H. McCollough, Maryam Sadeghian, Joe Swicklik 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The dependence of CT number on position in the field-of-view (FOV) imposes challenges in radiotherapy treatment planning. This study aims to decrease this dependence using photon counting det...
Author: Keisha C. McCall 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
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Author: Jing-Tzyh Alan Chiang, Andrew Karellas, Thomas C Larsen, Hsin Wu Tseng, Srinivasan Vedantham 👤
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, Department of Medical Imaging, The University of Arizona 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the performance of dedicated breast computed tomography (BCT) for the the tasks of detection of soft tissue lesions and microcalcifications using cascaded systems analysis. The...
Author: Magdalena Bazalova-Carter, James Day, Xinchen Deng 👤
Affiliation: University of Victoria 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Ring artifacts in Photon-Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) images can degrade image quality. this study aims to suppress ring artifacts with a novel autoencoder-based framework that leve...
Author: Ryan Andosca, Peter Boyle, Minji Victoria Kim, Michael Vincent Lauria, Daniel A. Low, Claudia R. Miller, Drew Moghanaki, Louise Naumann, Dylan P. O'Connell, Ricky R Savjani 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate the performance of the model-based CT scanning protocol, 5DCT, as an alternative to 4DCT.
Methods: 5DCT imaging results for 242 patients were analyzed. Implementation of the...
Author: Mark Bowers, Gabriel Carrizo, Jimmy Caudell, Vladimir Feygelman, Kevin Greco, Christian Hahn, Jihye Koo, Kujtim Latifi, Fredrik Lofman, Jacopo Parvizi, Muqeem Qayyum, Caleb Sawyer 👤
Affiliation: RaySearch Laboratories, Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Head and neck (H&N) radiotherapy planning is complex, with multiple competing objectives. We endeavored to improve efficiency of planning by developing a deep learning (DL) model trained to p...
Author: Gayoung Kim, Junghoon Lee 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 3D time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF-MRA) is widely used for visualizing cerebrovascular structures. Accurate segmentation of cerebrovascular structures is critical for relia...
Author: Justus Adamson, Mu Chen, Ke Lu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Rihui Zhang, Yaogong Zhang, Haipeng Zhao, Haiming Zhu, Yuchun Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Shanghai Dacheng Medical Technology, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In filtered back-projection (FBP) reconstruction, conventional filters often reduce noise at the expense of high-frequency details, leading to structural details loss. To address this limitat...
Author: Xiuxiu He 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Laila A Gharzai, Bharat B Mittal, Poonam Yadav 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multiple studies have shown the increasing role of deep learning in segmenting regions of interest. This work presents the feasibility of auto-segmenting the critical structures for head and ...
Author: Benjamin Haibe-Kains, Ruiyan Ni, Alexandra Rink 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, University Health Network 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate auto-segmentation for targets and organs-at-risk (OARs) using deep learning reduces the delineating time in radiotherapy. In high-dose-rate brachytherapy, specific clinical criteria ...
Author: William F.B Igoniye, Belema Manuel, Christopher F. Njeh, O Ray-offor 👤
Affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The accurate and efficient categorization of brain tumors is essential for effective treatment planning and improved patient outcomes. Current MRI-based diagnostic methods are time-intensive ...
Author: Weikang Ai, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time tumor tracking is critically important for respiratory motion management for lung cancer radiotherapy. A previously proposed application of a photon counting detector involves measu...
Author: Yaspal Badyal, Rabten Datsang, Tianjun Ma, William Song 👤
Affiliation: MVision AI, Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning (DL)-based dose distribution predictions for prostate cancer show significant potential for OAR sparing compared to manually optimized treatment plans. We aim to generate clinic...
Author: David H. Abramson, Christopher Barker, Jasmine H. Francis, Meng Wei Ho, Yen-Po Lee, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Andy Shim, Charles B. Simone, Weihong Sun, Xiaoxuan Xu, Siyu Yang, Francis Yu, Anna Zhai 👤
Affiliation: College of Machine Intelligence, Nankai University, New York Proton Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is an effective modality for treating ocular tumors such as uveal melanoma. We developed a novel camera‐based eye‐tracking system to provide real-time noninvasive eye positioni...
Author: Beth Bradshaw Ghavidel, Chih-Wei Chang, Yuan Gao, Priyanka Kapoor, Shaoyan Pan, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Jill Remick, Justin R. Roper, Zhen Tian, Xiaofeng Yang 👤
Affiliation: Whinship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Emory University, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) typically requires no less than 200 degrees of angular projections, which prolongs scanning time and increases radiation exposure. To address thes...
Author: Gary Y. Ge, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Kazi Ramisa Rifa, Charles Mike Weaver, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With renewed attention on CT radiation dose management following CMS approval of new dose measures, establishing image quality–based target doses for every protocol has become essential. Whil...
Author: Zixu Guan, Takahiro Iwai, Takashi Mizowaki, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Michio Yoshimura 👤
Affiliation: Kyoto University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Image-applied Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The goal of this study is to develop a fully automated treatment planning approach for VMAT in pancreatic cancer that can convert patient anatomy into LINAC machine parameters. In this wor...
Author: Chih-Wei Chang, Runyu Jiang, Mark Korpics, Yuan Shao, Aranee Sivananthan, Zhen Tian, Ralph Weichselbaum, Xiaofeng Yang, Aubrey Zhang, Xiaoman Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Chicago, Department of Physics, University of Chicago, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gamma Knife (GK) plan quality can vary significantly among planners, even for cases handled by the same planner. Although plan quality metrics such as coverage, selectivity, and gradient inde...
Author: Mostafa Cham, Matthias K Gobbert, Zhuoran Jiang, Sina Mossahebi, Ruth Obe, Stephen W. Peterson, Jerimy C. Polf, Lei Ren, Ehsan Shakeri, Vijay Raj Sharma 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, UMBC, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Stanford University, University of Maryland, School of Medine, Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, M3D, Inc, Department of Infomation Systems, UMBC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Compton camera (CC)-based prompt gamma imaging (PGI) offers real-time proton range verification. However, its limited-angle measurements cause severe distortions in PGI, affecting its clinica...
Author: Fumiaki Komatsu, Shunsuke Moriya, Ryosuke Nakamura, Takeji Sakae, Toshiyuki Terunuma, Tetsuya Tomita 👤
Affiliation: Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Proton Medical Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Department of Radiology, University of Tsukuba Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a deep learning (DL) model capable of accurately tracking lung tumors independent of beam angle variations.
Methods: A thoracic dynamic phantom simulating lung motion in the sup...
Author: Hamdah Alanazi, Silvia Pella 👤
Affiliation: FAU, Florida Atlantic University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The appearance of breast cancer in the global list of most common cancers worldwide requires
research for ultimate treatment approaches including radiation therapy to reduce deaths from br...
Author: John Byun, Juan J Cardona, Steven D Chang, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Xuejun Gu, Yusuke Hori, Hao Jiang, Fred Lam, Lianli Liu, Weiguo Lu, David Park, Erqi Pollom, Elham Rahimy, Deyaaldeen Abu Reesh, Scott Soltys, Gregory Szalkowski, Lei Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Intraventricular tumors pose significant challenges in neurosurgery due to their complex location. Therefore, brain SRS could be a better treatment option. At our institution, some patient...
Author: Sang Hee Ahn, Nalee Kim, Do Hoon Lim 👤
Affiliation: Samsung Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI offers superior soft-tissue contrast, aiding tumor localization and segmentation in radiation therapy, which traditionally relies on oncologists' expertise. This study compares CNN-based ...
Author: Ahssan Balawi, Peter Jermain, Timothy Kearney, Sonali Rudra, Michael H. Shang, Markus Wells, Mohammad Zarenia 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the applicability and accuracy of a deep learning (DL) model in predicting radiation dose distribution for breast cancer patients treated with pencil-beam-scanning proton radio...
Author: Xinyi Fu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) are easy to generate and widely used to establish research protocols in pulmonary diagnosis and image-guided radiotherapy tasks. A question remai...
Author: Anke Henning, Mahrshi Jani, Tianyu Wang, Andrew Wright, Xinyu Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC), UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton MRSI offers critical metabolic insights into diseased brain processes but is prone to artifacts, and current post-processing methods are often insufficient, resulting in low-quality da...
Author: Xiaoyu Duan, Xiang Li, Wenbo Wan, Lei Zhang, Yiwen Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Breast screening has been proved to reduce breast cancer mortality by early detection and treatment for patients. Mammography is the most common and widely used technique for breast cancer sc...
Author: Mingli Chen, Huan Amanda Liu, Weiguo Lu, Lin Ma 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To reduce the back-and-forth in planning process between physicians and dosimetrists resulting from trade-off exploration, we proposed a novel deep learning framework called DeepTuning.
Me...
Author: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Joseph Harms, Anthony E. Mascia, Brian W Pogue, Roman Vasyltsiv, Zhiyan Xiao, Rongxiao Zhang, Yongbin Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Proton Therapy Center, University of Missouri, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With developing FLASH trials requiring diligent delivery monitoring, current proton therapy in-vivo dosimetry (IVD) cannot provide comprehensive verification, including dose and dose-rate vol...
Author: Maryellen L. Giger, Fahd Hatoum, Robert Tomek, Heather M. Whitney 👤
Affiliation: The University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the importance of applying stratified sampling across demographic attributes (including age, sex, race, and ethnicity) when constructing training and testing datasets for ML-based d...
Author: Koren Smith 👤
Affiliation: UMass Chan Medical School/IROC RI 🏫
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Author: Samuel A. Einstein, Jesutofunmi Fajemisin, Evren O. Göksel, Görkem O. Güngör, Marthony Robins, Travis C. Salzillo, Charles R. Thomas, Turgay Toksay, Joseph Weygand, Yue Yan 👤
Affiliation: Acibadem MAA University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth College, Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Bursa Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an indispensable clinical tool, offering unparalleled soft tissue contrast critical for diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions. However, its co...
Author: Jacqueline M. Andreozzi, Tess Armstrong, Shiva Bhandari, John M Bryant, Jessica M Frakes, David J. Gladstone, Sarah E Hoffe, Kujtim Latifi, Arash Naghavi, Steven Nichols, Ibrahim M. Oraiqat, Russell Palm, Gage H. Redler, Stephen A Rosenberg, Joseph Weygand 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ohio State University, Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The MR-linac provides unique opportunities for integrating advanced imaging into radiotherapy workflows, but the lower sensitivity of systems like the 0.35T model can pose challenges for diff...
Author: Yanle Hu, Shuai Leng, Cynthia H. McCollough, Maryam Sadeghian, Joe Swicklik 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the dependency of CT numbers on position in the field-of-view (FOV) using single-energy (SE) and dual-energy (DE) images and energy-integrating detector (EID) and photon-counting de...
Author: Jean Dessureault, Malcolm R. McEwen, Bryan R. Muir, James Renaud 👤
Affiliation: National Research Council 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and commission a mailable calorimeter that enables clinical medical physicists to quickly and efficiently address innovative dosimetry challenges directly at the point of use.
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Author: Dirk Grunwald, Hans Herzog, Hidehiro Iida, N. Jon Shah, Usman Khalid, Manfred Lennartz, Philipp Lohmann, Ceren Memis, Tobias Meurer, Claudia Regio Brambilla, Jürgen Scheins, Lutz Tellmann, Christoph W. Lerche, Martin Wiesmann, Karl Ziemons 👤
Affiliation: FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Uniklinik Aachen,, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-4), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-4), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH,, Central Institute for Engineering, Electronics and Analytics (ZEA-1), Forschungszentrum, Turku PET Center, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative brain studies with positron emission tomography (PET) often require an arterial input function (AIF), which traditionally requires arterial cannulation. However, this is invasive...
Author: Jenghwa Chang, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our University has a CAMPEP-accredited Master of Science (MS) in Medical Physics program with an established curriculum. Prior, ethics and professionalism themes were taught in an introductor...
Author: Imad M. Ali, Nesreen Alsbou, Baraa Kalani 👤
Affiliation: Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a three-dimensional Winston-Lutz phantom to quantify the isocentricity of the gantry, couch, and on-board imager of the MEVION-S250i proton therapy machine.
Methods: A 3D-scinti...
Author: Imad M. Ali, Nesreen Alsbou, Sakeeneh Majeed 👤
Affiliation: University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: to design and assess a microwave imaging system equipped with multiple antennas for generating high-resolution 3D images of phantom models that simulate abdominal, thoracic, and brain tissues...
Author: Alexander Baikalov, Luke Connell, Nicholas Coupey, Nolan M. Esplen, Rebecca Lim, Chinh Nguyen, Emil Schueler 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy delivered using electron linear accelerators (LINAC) requires precise control and minimal variation of dose rate and We developed a robust external beam control system (EBC...
Author: Edward A. Opalko, Matthew B. Podgorsak, Dheerendra Prasad 👤
Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design a 3D printed insert for Varian’s SRS Head Phantom that allows for multi-planar film dosimetry and to evaluate its ability in end-to-end testing for Gamma Knife treatments.
Method...
Author: Soon N. Huh, Perry B. Johnson, Jiyeon Park, Ryan Stevens 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, UFHPTI 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) doses shall be limited for pediatric patients in clinical settings. Device called Filtimator (filter+collimator) was custom designed to reduce setup CB...
Author: Go Akamatsu, Yuma Iwao, Kurumi Narita, Hideaki Tashima, Taiga Yamaya, Eiji Yoshida 👤
Affiliation: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In brain positron emission tomography (PET), higher spatial resolution is better for visualizing detailed structures such as small nuclei and the layered structure of the cerebral cortex. The...
Author: Zongsheng Hu, Yuting Li, Radhe Mohan, Emil Schueler, Uwe Titt 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In previous work, we developed an irradiation system for pre-clinical ultra-high-dose-rate(FLASH) radiotherapy experiments based on synchrotron proton beamline. However, the beam current limi...
Author: Javier Chiasson, Dominique Guillet, Arthur Lalonde, Bryan R. Muir, James Renaud, Karim Zerouali 👤
Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, National Research Council 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop, optimize and validate a novel applicator for ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) electron radiotherapy incorporating an electrostatically shielded beam current transformer (BCT) for real-...
Author: Stephanie Bennett, Sean L. Berry, Caroline M. Colbert, Dustin J. Jacqmin, James A. Kavanaugh, Minsun Kim, Maura L. Kirk, Emily Kruse, Benjamin Li, Mu-Han Lin, Lindsey A. Olsen, Jose Carlos Pichardo, Justin R. Roper, Leah K. Schubert, Chunhao Wang, Sua Yoo 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Abington - Jefferson Health, Mayo Clinic, University of Washington, University of Colorado Health, University of Colorado Denver, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Duke University, Pichardo Physics LLC, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As clinics in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) transition to advanced radiotherapy techniques like IMRT and VMAT, gaps in training can result in suboptimal planning. To help support...
Author: Peter Balter, Andres V Cibrian, Song Gao 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to demonstrate a means of detecting misaligned jaw face angles on the Varian TrueBeam based on a beam symmetry metric for electron beam profiles.
Methods: Duri...
Author: Alexander Bookbinder, Matthew Tivnan, Xiangyi Wu, Wei Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Stony Brook Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate and benchmark a system-adaptive diffusion-based digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) denoising model for a direct-indirect dual-layer flat panel detector (DI-DLFPD) with a k-edge...
Author: Matthew Stephen Andriotty, Taoran Cui, Harold Y Hu, Ke Nie, Tan Phan, Xiao Wang, Ning J. Yue, Chengzhu Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Basis Scottsdale 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Metallic implants are often non-isocentric, and their exact volumes/orientations/shapes are difficult to capture and contour accurately on CT images even if that information is known beforeha...
Author: Megan E. Daly, Ajay Fernandez, Ryan D. Hernandez, Soo Kyoung Kim, Arta Monjazeb, Minahal Naveed, Peter C. Park, Jotsna Singh, Payton H. Stone 👤
Affiliation: UC Davis Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To identify optimal deep-inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT) regions of interest (ROIs) for abdominal stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) treatments.
M...
Author: Xinhui Duan, Roderick W. McColl, Mi-Ae Park, Liqiang Ren, Gary Xu, Kuan Zhang, Yue Zhang 👤
Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Imaging Services, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Image-based deep-learning noise-reduction techniques have been developed for photon-counting CT (PCCT) to improve image quality with reduced radiation dose. The denoising strength is typic...
Author: Ting Chen, Siming Lu, Tanxia Qu, Hesheng Wang 👤
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study, the first in a two-part series, aims to determine the isocenter position and size for the MR Linac UNITY, focusing on the central axis (CAX) alignment of its Multi-Leaf Collimator...
Author: Tanxia Qu, Hesheng Wang 👤
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study, the second in a two-part series, evaluates the isocenter position (the point in 3D space minimizing the sum of Euclidean distances to the MLC's central axis) and isocenter size...
Author: Clifford Ghee Ann Chua, Calvin Wei Yang Koh, Kah Seng Lew, Zubin Master, Sung Yong Park, Hong Qi Tan, Andrew Wibawa 👤
Affiliation: National Cancer Centre Singapore 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the impact of spot position deviation on reference dosimetry measurements using different delivery patterns and to determine the optimal delivery pattern for reference dosimetr...
Author: Guang-Pei Chen, Nitish Chopra, Juan A. Garcia-Alvarez, Mi Huang, Slade J. Klawikowski, Haidy G. Nasief, George A. Noid, Abdul Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek, Christopher Schultz 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: During routine delivery of mask-based Gamma Knife (GK) SRS, motion is tracked via the position of a reflective sticker placed on the patient’s nose relative to two stationary reflectors on th...
Author: Mohamed Bahaaeldin Mohamed Afifi, Nahla Nagy Ahmad Ataalla, Ahmed A. Eldib 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimizing CT imaging parameters is crucial for balancing radiation dose, contrast resolution, and accurate Hounsfield unit representation, particularly in radiotherapy treatment planning. Th...
Author: Chloe Duncan, Andrew Kanawati, Peter Malek, Tess Reynolds 👤
Affiliation: University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pedicle screw fixation, a standard spinal surgery procedure, has high misplacement rates (~40%) which decrease with surgeon experience. However, opportunities for surgical rehearsal, training...
Author: Ashley Elizabeth Bonner, Michael G. Snyder 👤
Affiliation: Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop and evaluate metrics for assessing beam matching of profiles across Elekta linacs in a multisite clinical setting.
Methods: Four Elekta linear accelerators (three VersaHD and one A...
Author: Chibawanye I. Ene, Sherise D. Ferguson, Ping Hou, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Kyle R. Noll, Sujit S. Prabhu, Jian Ming Teo, Max Wintermark 👤
Affiliation: Department of Neuro-Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Functional brain atlases are used to guide clinical functional MRI (fMRI) analyses. Imprecise assertions may introduce the ecological fallacy as atlases are reflective of the constituent c...
Author: Izabella L. Barreto 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Mustafa Bashir, Diana Kadi, Kyle J. Lafata, Jacob A. Macdonald, Mark Martin, Yuqi Wang, Marilyn Yamamoto 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Duke University, Department of Radiology, Duke Unversity 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a high-throughput, automated-data-interrogation pipeline for integrating imaging and clinical information to identify key determinants of liver volume (LV), enabling population-sca...
Author: Morgan A. Daly, David J. Goodenough, Andrew M. Hernandez, John M. Hoffman, Joshua Levy, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Ali Uneri, Bino Varghese 👤
Affiliation: University of California, George Washington University, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Johns Hopkins Univ, University of Southern California, The Phantom Laboratory 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative imaging is affected by CT acquisition and reconstruction conditions, limiting robustness in multi-site or -scanner studies. This work aimed to develop a dataset that will enable ...
Author: Mohammed Alzaabi, Owen Thomas Dillon, Julia Johnson, Andrew Kanawati, Tess Reynolds, Ann Yan 👤
Affiliation: Westmead Hospital, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Khalifa University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a physiological carotid artery phantom and Bayesian geometric calibration method to examine the feasibility of extended field-of-view interventional CBCT artery imaging using a mul...
Author: Lucy Jiang, Chengyu Shi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Orange County, Amity Regional High School (10th Grade) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Early-stage breast cancer is common among females, with typically high local tumor control rates (LCR). Brachytherapy is a common way to achieve LCR following surgery. However, the patients m...
Author: Michael Burke, David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Vanessa Hill, Ann-Teresa Jasman, John Kim, Svetlana Kuznetsova, MinYoung Lee, Daniel Longo, Henry S. Park, Adam Shulman, Lauren Tressel, Weili Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The complexity of biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT), particularly with systems like RefleXion X1, necessitates robust pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) to ensure patient safety, treatm...
Author: Joseph O. Deasy 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Dukagjin Blakaj, Zhilin Hu, Stephen Kang, Abberly Lott Limbach, Lanchun Lu, Henry Xiang, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Pharostek, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University, Department of Otolaryngology, The Ohio State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Detect surgical margin in vivo using an original barcode-reading type portable OCT imaging system.
Methods: We developed a barcode-reading type portable optical coherence tomography (OCT) ...
Author: Joseph O. Deasy 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Chase Cochran, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Currently, intraocular disease is primarily treated via COMS-plaques brachytherapy. Various stereotactic approaches via photons/proton beam have also been implemented (CyberKnife/GammaKnife/p...
Author: Jacob Gooslin, Ellis Lee Johnson, Damodar Pokhrel 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperArc radiosurgery permits treatment of multiple brain lesions using a single-isocenter improving treatment planning efficiency and workflow. A key stereotactic planning aspect is an indep...
Author: Julia Bauer, Tianxue Du, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Thomas Tessonnier 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center (HIT), Department of Radiation Oncology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Carbon ion therapy could benefit from range verification due to its sensitivity to range uncertainties. Positron emission tomography (PET) aids in this and comparing irradiation-induced PE...
Author: Ulrich Langner, Timothy Leech, Oleksii Semeniuk 👤
Affiliation: Brown University Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To standardize and improve quality of the chart review process, while simultaneously increasing the efficiency of the physicist, by allowing them to allocate more time for other items.
Met...
Author: Hyo-Min Cho, Cheolpyo Hong, Changwoo Lee, Sunyoung Lee 👤
Affiliation: Daegu Catholic University, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With the increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome, the importance of diagnosing obesity and fatty liver diseases has grown significantly. As a result, there is a rising demand for non-inva...
Author: Hao Gao, Yuting Lin, Jufri Setianegara, Aoxiang Wang, Peng Xiao, Qingguo Xie, Yanan Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) achieves uniform tumor dose distribution while sparing organs-at-risk (OAR) by optimizing spot weights across energy layers. Accelerating IMPT delive...
Author: Peter Balter, Elaine Eunnae Cha, Seungtaek Choi, Yao Ding, Eun Young Han, Yusung Kim, Rajat J. Kudchadker, Belinda Lee, Surendra Prajapati, Reza Reiazi, Ergys D. Subashi, Sarath Vijayan, Jinzhong Yang, Yao Zhao 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the feasibility of an MR-only simulation, planning, and treatment (MROSPT) workflow for pelvic cancer patients using synthetic CT generated from MRI data. By validating s...
Author: Yue Cao 👤
Affiliation: The University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Abid Khan, Chad Klochko, Michael J Kovalchick, Hyeok Jun Lee, Hani Nasr, Krishnan Shyamkumar, Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Radiology, Wayne State University, Henry Ford Health, HFHS 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automated vascular segmentation in interventional angiography is challenged by contrast kinetics, vessel variations, and 2D projections, limiting the effectiveness of single-model approaches....
Author: Md. Jobairul Islam 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Speciality Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electron radiotherapy is an effective treatment for superficial tumors but requires field-shaping devices like electron applicators, which are labor-intensive to produce. This study aimed to ...
Author: John Byun, Steven D Chang, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Xuejun Gu, Melanie Hayden Gephart, Yusuke Hori, Fred Lam, Gordon Li, Lianli Liu, Weiguo Lu, David Park, Erqi Pollom, Elham Rahimy, Deyaaldeen Abu Reesh, Scott Soltys, Gregory Szalkowski, Lei Wang, Xianghua Ye, Kangning Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate and automated delineation of vestibular schwannoma (VS) volume is crucial for disease management, as both treatment approaches (stereotactic radiosurgery and invasive surgery) and mo...
Author: Gregory T. Armstrong, James E. Bates, Kristy K. Brock, Laurence Edward Court, Matt Ehrhardt, Danielle Friedman, Aashish C. Gupta, Donald Hancock, Rebecca M. Howell, Cindy Im, Tera S Jones, Choonsik Lee, Wendy Leisenring, Taylor Meyers, Lindsay Morton, Chaya Moskowitz, Joe Neglia, Vikki Nolan, Caleb O'Connor, Kevin C. Oeffinger, Constance A. Owens, Arnold C. Paulino, Chelsea C. Pinnix, Sander Roberti, Cecile Ronckers, Susan A. Smith, Kumar Srivastava, Lucie Turcotte 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Division of Pediatric Epidemiology and Clinical Research, University of Minnesota, Division of Childhood Cancer Epidemiology, University Medicine at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To (1) develop and validate a novel anatomically realistic pediatric/adolescent population-based breast model, (2) incorporate model into an age-scalable female reference phantom, and (3) dem...
Author: Pradeep Bhetwal, Yingxuan Chen, Wookjin Choi, Michael Dichmann, Adam Dicker, Rupesh Ghimire, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Maria Werner-Wasik 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiomics has emerged as a powerful tool in medical research. However, the lack of standardized and reproducible pipelines limits its clinical adoption. This study developed a robust and scal...
Author: Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Weiguo Lu, Aaron Thomlinson, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate an MR-compatible anthropomorphic motion phantom to assess liver motion, real-time dosimetry, and gating system performance under controlled and reproducible respirator...
Author: Wesley E. Bolch, Lotem Buchbinder Shadur, Natalia Estefania Carrasco-Rojas, Chansoo Choi, Robert Joseph Dawson, Shaheen Dewji, John Francis, Emmanual Mate-Kole, Wyatt Smither, Yitian Wang 👤
Affiliation: Georgia Tech, University of Florida, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Programs, Georgia Institute of Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a software application capable of assessing the radiation contamination of military service members and members of the general public for fast, on-site radiological triage. The softwa...
Author: Ahmad Algohary, Adrian Breto, Quadre Emery, Radka Stoyanova 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a foundation model (U-Found) for multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) of the prostate by using self-supervised learning to prove the feasibility of a prostate-oriented foundation model u...
Author: Alejandro Bertolet, Isaac Meyer, Harald Paganetti, Jan PO Schuemann, Wook-Geun Shin 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a methodology for Monte Carlo modeling of cell-specific DNA geometries based on Hi-C data using TOPAS-nBio, and to evaluate early DNA damage distributions.
Methods: Hi-C data of...
Author: Yona Choi, Kyo-tai Kim, Seungwoo Park, Dung Thi Tran 👤
Affiliation: Gemss Health Care Inc,, Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We developed shielding materials and a hybrid concept collimator for fluoroscopy to reduce the dose to normal tissues outside the treatment field, which are capable of quantifying dose rate a...
Author: Chang Heon Choi, Minjae Choi, Yoonsuk Huh, Jin Jegal, Jung-in Kim, So-Yeon Park 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Total Body Irradiation (TBI) aims to achieve a uniform dose distribution across the entire body. However, in conventional TBI setups that use extended source-to-surface distance (SSD) and lea...
Author: Adedamola Adeniyi, Bryan Bednarz, Malick Bio Idrissou, Reinier Hernandez, Ohyun Kwon, Brian W. Miller, Zachary S Morris, Maya Takashima, Jamey Weichert 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging, University of Arizona, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Human Oncology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) becomes more prevalent in clinical applications, understanding dose-response relationships in the tumor microenvironment (TME) and normal tissues is essen...
Author: Hyo-Min Cho, Changwoo Lee 👤
Affiliation: Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We develop sphere phantoms to assess spatial resolution of computed tomography (CT) systems and validate its usability using table-top X-ray experiment systems.
Methods: We manufactured sp...
Author: Min Cheol Han, Chae-Seon Hong, Changhwan Kim, Dong Wook Kim, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, HO Lee, Sac Lee, Yongdo Yun 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) offers the advantage of a greater relative biological effectiveness (RBE) weighted dose, which must be integrated into the treatment planning system (TPS). This...
Author: Nadège Anizan, David Broggio, Eric Chojnacki, Estelle Davesne, Didier Franck, Stéphanie Lamart, Alexandre Pignard 👤
Affiliation: Institut Bergonié, Service de Physique Médicale, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS/LEDI, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSN-RES/SEMIA/LSMA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an innovative method enabling a comprehensive uncertainty budget associated to personalized absorbed doses for 177Lu-PSMA therapy and providing probability distributions of all dos...
Author: Kaile Li 👤
Affiliation: Alexander T. Augusta Miliary Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a experimental method in observation of beam profile transfer model in intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).
Methods: A picket fence plan was generated in Eclipse treatment p...
Author: Henry Szu-Meng Chen, Mu-Lan Jen, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Jian Ming Teo 👤
Affiliation: School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Resting-state (rs-) fMRI detects functional networks by measuring synchronization of low-frequency oscillations in blood-oxygenation-level-dependent (BOLD) signals between brain regions. Stan...
Author: Soo Hyun Byun, Troy Farncombe, Edcer Jerecho DC Laguda 👤
Affiliation: McMaster University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present the adaptation of a Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CdZnTe) detector, initially designed for SPECT-MR applications, to neutron imaging. This study explores a novel technique that utilizes ...
Author: Victoria Doss, Tsion Gebre, Rachel B. Ger, Esi A Hagan, Elaina Hales, Russell K Hales, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Dezhi Liu, Todd R. McNutt, Meti Negassa, Anas Obaideen, Tinker Trent, K. Ranh Voong, Cecilia FPM de Sousa 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As cancer care advances, more patients require re-irradiation, yet evidence-based data is lacking. This study aimed to develop a thoracic re-irradiation database and explore time-dependent re...
Author: Najah Curtis, Michele M. Kim, Cameron Koch, Ioannis I Verginadis, Rodney D. Wiersma, Jennifer Wei Zou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH has been shown to have increased normal tissue sparing compared to standard dose rate radiation and, separately, has been shown to rapidly consume oxygen intercellularly in vivo through...
Author: Wenchao Cao, Yingxuan Chen, Haisong Liu, Wenyin Shi, Wentao Wang, Lydia J. Wilson, Zhenghao Xiao 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-target stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) planning poses challenges due to complex geometries, small target volumes, and steep dose gradients. Achieving a balance between target coverage a...
Author: Guang-Pei Chen, Mi Huang, Haidy G. Nasief, Eric S. Paulson 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recently, kV imaging has been integrated into the Accuray Radixact platform, facilitating online adaptive and scan-plan-treat workflows with helical delivery in the near future. In order to s...
Author: Yaowen Cao, Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang, Xiaogang Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Hefei Ion Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided proton therapy is an innovative technology that combines superior soft tissue imaging capabilities of MRI with the high dose conformity of proton thera...
Author: John M. Boone, Andrew M. Hernandez, Paul Schwoebel, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Alejandro Sisniega, Wojciech B. Zbijewski 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, University of California, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, UC Davis Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To significantly improve image quality relative to clinically deployed digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) systems, which use a 1D acquisition geometry (an arc), with a 2D image acquisition ge...
Author: Parker Anderson, Elizabeth L. Bossart, Jonathan Cyriac, Nesrin Dogan, Robert Kaderka, Yihang Xu 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Knowledge-based planning (KBP) can enhance the treatment planning process in cancer radiotherapy (RT). By training a KBP model with high-quality treatment plans developed by experts, dose-...
Author: Ming Chao, Hao Guo, Tenzin Kunkyab, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Kenneth Rosenzweig, Robert Samstein, James Tam, Junyi Xia, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 🏫
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The aim of the study is to develop a trade-off prediction model to efficiently guide the treatment planning process for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Metho...
Author: Rafe A. McBeth, Ayoola Okuribido, Rodney D. Wiersma 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a method for standardizing data collected during quality assurance checks across institutions using language models.
Background: QA procedures and data management can vary widel...
Author: Rafe A. McBeth, Ayoola Okuribido, Rodney D. Wiersma 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a method for standardizing data collected during quality assurance checks across institutions using language models.
Background: QA procedures and data management can vary widel...
Author: Dr. Sheaka Alobaidli, Anju K V, Dr. Chiranjib Konar, Sreejesh MS, Dr. Vijayaprabhu N, Dr. Deepti Sharma, Dr. Hanuman Prasad Yadav 👤
Affiliation: Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Amity institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences(ILBS) 🏫
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The accuracy of dose delivery in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is critical for effectively treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aims to develop patient-specific 3D-p...
Author: Adam P. Berdusco, Matthew R. Ceelen, Renata Farrell, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Will Martin, Charles F. Maysack-Landry, Morgan A. McGauley, James Rice, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Upright radiotherapy (RT) is now available although this novel vertical CT and positioner presents unique challenges for quality assurance and testing methodologies. We have designed and buil...
Author: Jared Baggett, Wesley E. Bolch, Lukas M. Carter, Laura Dinwiddie, Benjamin Taylor Heggie, Adam Leon Kesner, Juan Camilo Ocampo Ramos, Graham Joseph Stoddard 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, University of Florida, MD Anderson 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective of this study is to develop a physical phantom to quantify tube current modulation (TCM) and assess the limitations of a TCM model used in Monte Carlo patient CT organ dose esti...
Author: Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang 👤
Affiliation: Hefei Ion Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a proton CT system using scintillator-based 2D dose distribution detection for accurate proton imaging.
Methods: The proposed proton CT system consists of a brass collimator wit...
Author: Grant Evans, Maxwell Arthur Kassel, Charles Shang, Michael H. Shang, Stephen Shang, Timothy R Williams 👤
Affiliation: South Florida Proton Therapy Institute, SFPRF, Department of Radiation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Daily image guidance for head and neck intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) presents significant challenges due to large target volumes and anatomical changes. Geometric deviations al...
Author: John Kildea, Odette Rios-Ibacache, Amal Zouaq 👤
Affiliation: McGill University, Polytechnique Montréal 🏫
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Even though Electronic medical records (EHRs) are now in widespread use in healthcare, and Artificial Intelligence tools incorporating radiomics are used to identify tumors in medical imag...
Author: Diandra Ayala-Peacock, Lindsey Hendricks Bloom, Oana I. Craciunescu, Julie A. Raffi, Megan K. Russ, Ryan Sanford, Rajesh Venkarataman 👤
Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Eigen Health, Duke Univesity 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To establish a robust QA framework to characterize and ensure accuracy, reliability, and reusability of a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-based needle tracking system (NTS) for clinical HDR GYN...
Author: Kaelyn Becker, Xenia Ray 👤
Affiliation: University of California, San Diego, University of California San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ethos 2.0 with HyperSight (Varian Medical Systems) imaging enables nearly fully automated offline adaptive radiotherapy including automated deformation of targets and recalculation on the Hou...
Author: Chang Chang, Mohammad Kanber, Stephen Kenneth Northway 👤
Affiliation: East Carolina University, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center, California Proton Cancer Therapy Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Proton therapy treatment planning involves the consideration of unique physical quantities such as Linear Energy Transfer (LET) and spot location maps that do not exist in photon treatment...
Author: Jung Han Nam, Wonmo Sung 👤
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering and Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Biomedicine & Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop a whole-body blood flow framework based on the ICRP 145 standard vascular phantom to simulate the spatiotemporal trajectories of blood cells in the human vasculatur...
Author: Ming Chao, Hao Guo, Tenzin Kunkyab, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Kenneth Rosenzweig, Robert Samstein, Junyi Xia, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate an Eclipse Scripting Application Programming Interface (ESAPI)-based planning toolbox that incorporates preset human expertise to improve planning e...
Author: Somayeh Gholami, Saeedeh Ketabi, Jeremy Kunz, Ali Yousefi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah, University of Utah, Department of Management- Operations Research, University of Isfahan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This paper aims to present a novel approach for automatic knowledge-based planning optimization for Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy, along with the two downsizing techniques for improving th...
Author: Zihao Liu, Qiwei Wu, Yanfei Xiong, Yidong Yang, Ning Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, School of Physical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an inverse planning framework that optimizes beam angles and intensities for small animal radiotherapy and to validate its accuracy and effectiveness.
Methods: The inverse plann...
Author: Yaowen Cao, Yunwen Huang, Yidong Yang, Xiaogang Yuan, Ning Zhao, Cheng Zheng 👤
Affiliation: Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI has better soft tissue contrast than cone beam CT which is commonly used in image guided radiotherapy. This study aims to develop a low-field MRI system for precision small animal radiati...
Author: Penghao Gao, Zejun Jiang, Huazhong Shu, Linlin Wang, Gongsen Zhang, Jian Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Laboratory of Image Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Computer Network and Information Integration, Southeast University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose a cascading framework for time-varying anatomical volumetric reconstruction and tumor-tracking, guided by onboard orthogonal-view X-ray projections.
Methods: We employe multiple...
Author: Pierre Gardair, Johnathan E Leeman, Claire Keun Sun Park, Atchar Sudhyadhom 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dose is a poor surrogate for radiobiological damage but no in vivo technology exists to directly measure damage such as DNA strand breaks and free radical generation (FRG). Recent advances in...
Author: Ruirui Dong, Gernot Echner, Peter Haering, Clarence King, Carlos Murillo, Gavin Poludniowski, Nicholas Sammut, Joao Seco, Steffen Seeber, Maria Francesca Spadea, Elpida Theodoridou 👤
Affiliation: KIT, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Heidelberg University, Karolinska Institutet, DKFZ, University of Malta 🏫
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The goal is to develop the first benchtop X-ray FLASH system based on a conventional small animal irradiator. The small animal irradiator will be modeled using a Monte Carlo toolkit for bo...
Author: Nellie Brovold, Wenbo Gu, Huan Amanda Liu, Lin Ma 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a low-cost comprehensive QA phantom and software for single-iso multi-target SRS Linac machines. This phantom can perform 1) Winston-Lutz QA test for on-axis and off-axis targets, ...
Author: Beth Reed, Justin B. Solomon 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare image quality between CT images of variable slice thickness reconstructed directly at the scanner verses reformatted at a PACS workstation.
Methods...
Author: Luke Connell, Nolan M. Esplen, Elise Konradsson, Albert C. Koong, Ziyi Li, Steven Hsesheng Lin, Kevin Liu, Billy W Loo, Devarati Mitra, Radhe Mohan, Emil Schueler, Takeshi Takaoka, Uwe Titt, Xiaochun Wang, Ming Yang 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to assess radiation-induced gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity in mice subjected to abdominal irradiation using protons at ultra-high-dose-rate (UHDR) and conventional dose-rates...
Author: Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of a novel spatially fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT) lattice deployment method featuring a large high-dose sphere at the tumor’s center, surrounded by smaller diameter spheres. W...
Author: Rajiv Gupta, Rehab Naeem Khalid, Min Lang, Michael H Lev, Quirin Strotzer, Matthew Tivnan, Maryam Vejdani-Jahromi, Dufan Wu, Siyeop Yoon, Chen Zhennong 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patient motion is a major source of artifacts in portable brain CT due to the slow scanning speed. A diffusion model was developed to reduce these motion artifacts. This work aims to assess t...
Author: David J. Carlson, Huixiao Chen, Tianqi Chen, Jun Hou, Chi Liu, Qiong Liu, Henry S. Park, Huidong Xie 👤
Affiliation: Yale University, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The RefleXion® X1 Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) system consists of dual PET detectors, a 6MV linear accelerator (linac), a 64-leaf collimator, an MVD detector, and a CT scanner mounte...
Author: Huiming Dong, Jonathan Pham, X. Sharon Qi, Ann Raldow 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study aimed to investigate longitudinal apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) as an early biomarker of treatment response in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) undergoing ...
Author: Jun Deng 👤
Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Michael Buckstein, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Jing Wang, Kaida Yang, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Inter-fraction anatomic variations in liver SBRT can cause significant discrepancies between planned and delivered doses. We developed a CBCT-based accumulative algorithm to directly compare ...
Author: Michael Lamontagne, Ileana Pazos, Jerimy C. Polf, Joseph W. Robertson, Teniola Tobun, Ronald E. Tosh, Michael Zwolak 👤
Affiliation: Biophysics and Biomedical Research Group, Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, M3D, Inc, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Dosimetry Group, Radiation Physics Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To study how damage to DNA molecules increases and changes as a function of the type and dose of radiation.
Methods: DNA molecules of a known length (number of base pairs (BP)) within ...
Author: Christopher Ackerman, Chang Chang, Yansong Liu, Stephen Kenneth Northway, Bailey Vallejo 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Diego / California Protons, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center, California Proton Cancer Therapy Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine mechanical isocenter of a 6-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) couch using radiation isocenter. Coincidence between the isocenters is quantified using MyQA Phoenix amorphous silicon detect...
Author: Theresa Busch, Robert H Hadfield, Madelyn Johnson, Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Brian C. Wilson, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu 👤
Affiliation: University of Glasgow, University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Direct detection of singlet-state oxygen (¹O₂) is crucial for advancing type II photodynamic therapy (PDT), but its short lifetime makes in vivo measurement highly challenging. Although Photo...
Author: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Haley K Perlow, Alex T. Price, Atefeh Rezaei, Prashant Vempati, Runyon C. Woods 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The HyperSight imaging feature on C-arm linacs(HS-CBCT) offers increased CT number accuracy over conventional on-board imaging. The C-arm geometry allows for noncoplanar treatments common to ...
Author: Indra J. Das, Ahtesham Ullah Khan, Andrew J. White 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Small field dosimetry presents challenges due to lateral disequilibrium and the selection of suitable detectors. Volume averaging and density corrections hamper accurate profile measurements....
Author: Wei Wei, Yading Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate an uncertainty modeling method to improve the performance of cancer classification with the ability to produce uncertainty score.
Methods: Deep learning has achieved state-o...
Author: Osama R. Mawlawi 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Gregory T. Armstrong, James E. Bates, Christine V. Chung, Lei Dong, Ralph Ermoian, Jie Fu, Christine Hill-Kayser, Rebecca M. Howell, Meena S. Khan, Sharareh Koufigar, John T. Lucas, Thomas E. Merchant, Taylor Meyers, Tucker J. Netherton, Constance A. Owens, Arnold C. Paulino, Sogand Sadeghi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington/ Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical workflows often rely on auto-segmentation tools trained on adult data, which may exhibit suboptimal performance in pediatric imaging due to inherent anatomical variations and smaller...
Author: Ehsan Abadi, Njood Alsaihati, Steven T. Bache, Mridul Bhattarai, Cindy Marie McCabe, Francesco Ria, Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University, Duke University Health System, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare and contrast alternative methods including reader (in hominum), phantom (in phantasma), in vivo, and in silico methods deployed to assess the performance of photon counting (PCCT) ...
Author: Michael D. Fishman 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Robert Fucetola, Jiayi Huang, Zhihua Liu, Chongliang Luo, Tong Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This prospective observational study investigates radiation-induced white matter (WM) injuries using longitudinal diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in patients with diffuse glioma following r...
Author: Craig K Abbey, John M. Boone, Richard E. Colbeth, Andrew M. Hernandez, Vance Robinson, Paul Schwoebel, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Alejandro Sisniega, Wojciech B. Zbijewski, Huanyi Zhou 👤
Affiliation: UC Santa Barbara, University of California, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, UC Davis Health, Varex Imaging Corporation 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A Multiple-X-ray Source Array (MXA) for CT (MXA-CT) is under development to mitigate cone beam artifacts in axial CT scans using wide collimation. The purpose of this study is to assess the i...
Author: Fatemeh Akbari, Artemis Dalby, Nelson A. Miksys, Prarthana Pasricha, Rowan M. Thomson 👤
Affiliation: Ackerman Cancer Center, Carleton University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate dose evaluations for GammaTile brachytherapy, a novel treatment for brain malignancies. The analysis focuses on the impact of tissue heterogeneities, including the presence of ...
Author: Ana Laura Burin, Maysa Müller Ferreira Gesserame, David Alexander Urbina Leal, Ilca Marli Moitinho Amaral Medeiros, Silas Leonel Pereira Miranda, Thuany Corrêa Nogueira, Maria da Penha Alburquerque Potiens, Pedro Henrique Ricardo, Maria Eduarda Zaganin Rigo, Orlando Rodrigues, Priscila Santos Rodrigues, Wilmmer Alexander Arcos Rosero, Maria Elisa Chuery Martins Rostelato, Sabrina Spigaroli Sgrignoli, Ana Catarina Koka de Souza Silva, Cristhian Ferreira Talacimon, Paulo Victor dos Santos Tavares, Lara El Hajj Teodoro, Carlos Alberto Zeituni, José Neres de Almeida 👤
Affiliation: IPEN - USP 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Perform three-dimensional dosimetry of radioactive gold nanoparticles (¹⁹⁸AuNPs) using Fricke xylenol gel (FXG), aiming to determine the dose distribution and evaluate the method's effectiven...
Author: Motohiro Kawashima, Adrian Kugara, Masao Nakao, Shuichi Ozawa, Mutsumi Tashiro, Maria Varnava 👤
Affiliation: Gunma University Heavy Ion Medical Center, Hiroshima High-Precision Radiotherapy Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the time-dependent dose rate characteristics of a scanning carbon ion beam using a fast-response plastic scintillator detector (PSD), with a focus on its potentia...
Author: Thomas R. Bortfeld, Prof. Elisabetta De Bernardi, Tianxue Du, Beatrice Foglia, Chiara Gianoli, Takamitsu Masuda, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Yunhe Xie 👤
Affiliation: Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), University of Pennsylvania, Department of Experimental Physics - Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The full potential offered by protons in clinical practice is limited by range uncertainties. One possibility for monitoring is through secondary prompt gammas (PG). PG emission along the pen...
Author: Xiance Jin 👤
Affiliation: 1st Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Deep learning deformable registration models was proposed to predict optimal dose distributions a with a few of optimal planned doses using a few-shot learning for cervical cancer.
Meth...
Author: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Austin Sloop, Rongxiao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: UHDR-specific probes are becoming available on the market but often demand high costs and long order times. The reduced sensitivity of these probes often imposes challenges when measuring con...
Author: Woong Cho, Jin-Beom Chung, Moo-Jae Han, Sang Won Kang, Boram Lee 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Inha University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to establish a digital quality assurance (QA) system for high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy by evaluating self-developed polycrystalline semiconductor dosimeters (PSDs).
Me...
Author: Bhuvaneswari Narayanan, Niko Papanikolaou, Daniel L. Saenz 👤
Affiliation: UT Health San Antonio, University of Texas HSC San Antonio 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric accuracy of Brainlab Elements (BLE) 4.0 treatment planning system (TPS) for linac based SRS and Spine SBRT treatment.
Methods: RT Safe cranial and thorax phantoms wi...
Author: Tianyuan Dai, Xiaoying Fan, Shuting Wang, Yong Yin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Graduate, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Decreased lymphocytes increase the risk of infections and other problems. Radiation exposure can cause the development of severe lymphopenia. In this study, we used a dynamic blood flow model...
Author: Yi Li 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advances in radiotherapy technology are crucial for improving cervical cancer (CC) treatment. This study explores a novel X-ray and γ-ray dual-modality radiation (TaiChiB) system, comparing i...
Author: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Jennifer L. Harper, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan 👤
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-Criteria Optimization (MCO) theoretically allows for increased dose control during optimization. This study is the first to compare standard optimization (SO) and MCO for accelerated pa...
Author: Aliasghar Rohani, Rui Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of simultaneous optimization of multi-photon beam energy and fluence on IMRT and VMAT treatment planning.
Methods: An Elekta linear accelerator (lin...
Author: Adebayo Abe, Samuel Olaolu Adeneye, Bidemi I. Akinlade, Inioluwa Damilola Ariyo, Sylvester Entonu, Muhammad Habeebu, Adedayo O. Joseph, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Oluwadara Ojediran, Margaret Dideolu Taiwo 👤
Affiliation: University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Purdue University, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) is an advanced radiotherapy technique designed to deliver highly heterogeneous radiation doses, aiming to optimize tumor control while minim...
Author: Justus Adamson, Wesley Andrew Cunningham, Chang-Sei Kim, Yeongoh Ko, Anna E. Rodrigues 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Chonnam National University, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation induced toxicities in bowel remains a challenge for SBRT. Due to sharp dose falloffs, small displacements of the bowel can lead to meaningful dose reduction. Remote magnetic navigat...
Author: Jordan B Lunsford, Sagar Pokhrel, Ashkan Shafiee, Curtis S. Whiddon 👤
Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, University of North Carolina, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the dosimetric characteristics of a platinum cured silicone rubber material (Platsil) for use as custom bolus in radiotherapy
Methods: Sheets of 2, 4, 6, and 8 mm Platsil we...
Author: Lily Jo Bertemes, Careesa Billante, Ashley Cetnar, Arnab Chakravarti, Nilendu Gupta, Sagarika Jain, Maximilian Stephen Meineke, Allison N. Palmiero, Runhe Tan 👤
Affiliation: The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, The James Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultra-High Dose Rate Radiation Therapy (UHDR-RT) induces normal tissue sparing while maintaining iso-effective tumor control compared to conventional methods, known as the “FLASH effect”. How...
Author: Wesley S. Culberson, Ryan Gardner, Patrick M Hill, Mark Pankuch, Karsten K. Wake 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Northwestern Medicine Proton Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the dosimetric capabilities of Sun Nuclear (Melbourne, FL) EDGE Diode Detectors™ for measurements in the plateau region of pencil beam scanning (PBS) fields. Many clinical dosimeter...
Author: Stephen D. Davis, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Michael Leyva, Alejandro Rene Llanes Lopez, William Romaguera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, Deborah Wang 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate whether a modulated electron bolus (MEB) technique improves both nominal and shifted dose distributions in nasal electron therapy as compared to a non‑modulated, uniform‑thickness...
Author: Amar K. Basavatia, Sandeepan Ganguly, Lee C. Goddard, Wolfgang A. Tomé 👤
Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the dosimetric impact of WGTG51-e Report 385, recently updated CoP for clinical electron beams. This study uses a chamber specific effective point of measurement (EPOM) shift t...
Author: Ahmad Amoush, Adam C. Riegel 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the dosimetric differences between the reference CT plan, the scheduled plan, and the adaptive plan for a bladder cancer patient treated with Varian Ethos system.
Methods: A...
Author: Carlos E. Cardenas, Udbhav S. Ram, Marcin Wierzbicki 👤
Affiliation: The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Juravinski Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to systematically evaluate the dosimetric properties and delivery efficiency of 6X-FFF and 10X-FFF beams for lung SBRT on the Varian TrueBeam STx using the Eclipse TPS 16.1...
Author: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to conduct a dosimetric comparison between lattice radiotherapy (LRT) and 3D grid treatment planning techniques, focusing on their differences in delivering three-dimensional ...
Author: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Tino Romaguera, Hina Saeed, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) requires precise dose delivery to the target volume and organ-at-risk (OAR) sparing. This study compares MR-Linac (MRL) and CyberKnife (CK)...
Author: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Haley Park, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Florida Atlantic University, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the dosimetric effects of patient positioning errors, including setup inaccuracies and yaw deviations, on dual-isocenter volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans for...
Author: Davide Brivio, Ivan M. Buzurovic, Thomas C. Harris, Desmond A. O'Farrell 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cervical cancer can be treated with a brachytherapy boost following external beam radiotherapy. One applicator option is the Advanced Gynecological Applicator "Venezia" (Elekta) hybrid, consi...
Author: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wah Kong, Ka Ki Lau, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Mei Yan Tse, Jierong Wang, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Jing Yuan, Chi To Yung, Shang Peng Felix Yung 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Research Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intrafraction motion management remains a major challenge in magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT). The recent clinical release of an active motion management system aims to enhance ...
Author: Ian J. Butterwick, Sumudu Katugampola, ChangSeon Kim, Evan G. Meekins, Zhengdong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Gesinger Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the dosimetric impact of enhanced dynamic leaf gap (EDLG) modeling in Eclipse V18.0 on small-field dosimetry within VMAT plans.
Methods: Plans with small fields (1 cm x 1 cm to...
Author: Sumanta Manna, Atul Mishra, Surendra Prasad Mishra, Kailash Kumar Mittal, Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Neha Yadav 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of radiation Oncology, Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospitals, Department of Radiation Oncology, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to assess the dosimetric performance of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), step-and-shoot Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (ss-IMRT), and dynamic Intensity-Modulat...
Author: Megan E. Daly, Ryan D. Hernandez, Abriel J. Horak, Soo Kyoung Kim, Peter C. Park, Dwaine O. Spence, Payton H. Stone, Cari L. Wright 👤
Affiliation: UC Davis Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate a fallback planning workflow used for cross-modality treatment planning and delivery between helical Tomotherapy and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) using conventional L-s...
Author: Enzo Charles Aucca, Roger Challco, Andres M. Gonzales Galvez, Carmen SANDRA Guzman Calcina, Jimmy Hernandez-Bello, Modesto Montoya, Renzo Aaron Ocampo, Erick Paniagua, Miguel Alberto Risco-Castillo, Dante E. Roa, Renzo E. Romero, William Souza Santos, Mirko Salomón Alva Sánchez 👤
Affiliation: Graduate Program in Information Technologies and Health Management, University of Porto AlegreFederal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Universidad Tecnologica del Peru, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, Electronic Engineering Department, Leonard Cancer Institute - Radiation Oncology, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Electronic Engineering Department, Federal University of Sergipe, HRS Oncology International, Universidad Nacional Federico Villareal 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Provide Monte Carlo (MC) and experimental dosimetric assessments of a 3D cubic electronic detector array based on percent depth doses (PDDs), profiles, linearity, and dose rate response of ph...
Author: Hsiao-Mei Fu, Shih-Ming Hsu, Chia-Ting Lee, Shih-Hua Liu, Tsung-Yu Yen 👤
Affiliation: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Mackay Memorial Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Automatic Lower Dose Objective (ALDO) is a unique function designed to achieve 98% relative coverage across all targets in automated SRS treatment planning (HyperArc planning). This study...
Author: Abby E. Besemer, Carolyn Eckrich, John M. Floberg, Michael J. Lawless, Jessica R. Miller, Joseph B. Schulz, Jordan M. Slagowski, Autumn E. Walter-Denzin 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Human Oncology, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim of this treatment planning study was to evaluate the feasibility of escalating dose with HDR prostate brachytherapy to imaging-identified intraprostatic macroscopic lesions while mode...
Author: Huisi Ai, Scott Glaser, Yi Lao, Percy Lee, Sara N. Lim, An Liu, Bo Liu, Borna Maraghechi, Kun Qing, Chengyu Shi, William T. Watkins, Terence Williams, Qiuyun Xu, Jiahua Zhu 👤
Affiliation: WashU Medicine, Graduate Program in Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco-UC Berkeley, City of Hope Orange County, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Orange County, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To employ a novel surface dose mapping approach for localized assessment of the dosimetric impact of Ethos adaptive radiotherapy (ART) for prostate cancer (PC).
Methods: This study include...
Author: Kathryn J. Dess, Martha M. Matuszak, Dan Polan 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A recent survey demonstrated 18 of 20 top academic institutions have implemented auto-segmentation. Studies to date have focused on geometric contour changes and dosimetric differences using ...
Author: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Shabbar Danish, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Tingyu Wang 👤
Affiliation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZAP-X is the newest cranial stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) platform. Small-volume structures usually found in the head and neck may be susceptible to dose-volume averaging, which has not bee...
Author: Dylan Richeson, Dorin A. Todor 👤
Affiliation: Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: High dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is prone to errors that can lead to incorrect dose delivery and potential medical events. One common issue is applicator length discrepancies, either due to...
Author: David Ayala Alvarez, Facundo Ballester, Luc Beaulieu, Francisco Berumen-Murillo, Jean-Simon Cote, Ernesto Mainegra-Hing, Iymad Mansour, Gaël Ndoutoume-Paquet, Jan P. Seuntjens, Rowan M. Thomson, Christian Valdes, Javier Vijande, Peter G. Watson 👤
Affiliation: Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, McGill University, Department of Physics and Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, IFIC-UV, University of Valencia, National Research Council Canada, Carleton University, 5Service de Physique Médicale et de Radioprotection, Centre Intégré de Cancérologie, CHU de Québec- Université Laval et Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Nuclear Medicine Department, Hospital Regional de Antofagasta, Université Laval, Carleton Laboratory for Radiotherapy Physics, Department of Physics, Carleton University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Low-energy X-ray beams used in electronic brachytherapy (eBT) pose unique dosimetric challenges due to high depth-dose gradients, material-dependent detector responses, and the absence of sta...
Author: Min Su 👤
Affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric impact of patient setup yaw error to target coverage for pelvis/prostate radiation external beam IMRT-VMAT treatment.
Methods: 9 Pelvis/prostate IMRT-VMAT treatment ...
Author: Min Su 👤
Affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric impact of target coverage and organ at risk (OARs) sparing for whole breast patient setup roll/yaw change in 3D-conformal radiotherapy.
Methods: 8 whole breast cases...
Author: Nguyen Phuong Dang, Mason Hazlett, Lijun Ma, Yutaka Natsuaki, William T. Watkins, Zhengzheng Xu, Timothy Pok Chi Yeung 👤
Affiliation: Reflexion Medical Inc,, Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, RefleXion Medical, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This is the first study reporting the beam dosimetric parameter cross-checks of Reflexion linac using different water phantom systems and detectors. The difference in measurements using diffe...
Author: Lining Chen, Zhitao Dai, Shumei Jia, Yajun Jia, Enzhuo Quan 👤
Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital， Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work reviewed 12 patient clinical LRT treatments in physics view including geometric and dosimetric parameters and discussed the pros and cons related to the latter.
Methods: Geometri...
Author: Kazi Towmim Afrin, Imad M. Ali, Jordan West 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate quantitatively the dosimetric uncertainties associated with dose calculation and measurement of small photon fields used in stereotactic photon therapy.
Methods: The output fac...
Author: J Isabelle Choi, Meng Wei Ho, Isabel Lin, Hang Qi, Qi Zeng, Ajay Zheng 👤
Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Scarsdale High School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is a promising treatment modality for breast cancer due to its unique dosimetric advantage. Accurate dose calculation is critical to ensure effective treatment outcomes. The fo...
Author: Makunda Aryal, Gregory Bartlett, David D. Campos, Ke Colin Huang, Sook Kien Ng, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Edwin Quashie, Ashok Tiwari, Yong Yue 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University, Indiana University, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Linear accelerator-based single-isocenter Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is widely used for treating brain metastases due to its efficiency, reduced treatment time, and lower imaging dose...
Author: Michael Dingfelder, Homeira Faridnejad 👤
Affiliation: East Carolina University, Department of Physics, East Carolina University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To use Gafchromic film for measurement of the dose delivered by low-energy (2-4 MeV) protons to living cells.
Methods: Five different types of Gafchromic films were tested for dosimetry un...
Author: Sang Hyun Cho, Amrit Kaphle, Sunil Krishnan, Neerajan Nepal 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the basic dosimetry parameters and characteristics of a commercial cabinet x-ray unit for small animal irradiation as well as the specific dosimetry parameters for concurrent irr...
Author: Darren Kaplan, Chenguang Liu, Mark Pankuch 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine Proton Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the hypothesis that surface-guided radiation therapy for the breast or chest wall using proton PBS provides comparable target coverage and OARs sparing to x-ray-based IGR...
Author: Winter Green, Yao Hao, Nels C. Knutson, Matthew C. Schmidt, Xiandong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Beam profile flatness is crucial for both photon and proton radiotherapy systems. This work investigated the dosimetry impact of beam flatness on a clinical synchrocyclotron proton system.
Author: Matthew Stephen Andriotty, Chi Ma, Xiao Wang, Keying (Karen) Xu, Suhong Yu, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effects of overlapping CT reconstruction on dosimetry calculation for LINAC-based SRS patients simulated on CT simulators from three different vendors.
Methods: CT simulati...
Author: Christoph Bert, Leon Brückner, Luitpold Distel, Julian Freier, Peter Hommelhoff, Bastian Löhrl 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Uniklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Department Physik, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Low energy electron (LEE) bunches in the kilo electronvolt (keV) range are thought to have a high relative biological effectiveness (RBE). To investigate this, it is necessary to establish re...
Author: Lukas M. Carter 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: James M. Brindle, Gene A. Cardarelli, Alexis Leuci, Mark J. Rivard 👤
Affiliation: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Leskell GammaPlan (LGP) is equipped with the Collapsed Cone Convolution (CCC) and TMR10 calculation algorithms. Use of the CCC algorithm accounts for tissue heterogeneities not considered in ...
Author: Narottam Lamichhane 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Lotem Buchbinder Shadur, Shaheen Dewji, Martin Graffigna, Alejandro Rafael Martinez, Emmanuel Mate-Kole, Antonio McClain, Samuel Taylor, Jeffrey Wang 👤
Affiliation: Student, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Programs, Georgia Institute of Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: DosInMe is an internal dosimetry visualization tool developed by the Radiological Engineering, Detection, and Dosimetry Laboratory at Georgia Tech to assist researchers and professionals in v...
Author: Michael J. Choi, Vindu Wathsala Kathriarachchi, Christopher L. Nelson, Andrew P. Soderstrom, Yawei Zhang 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is widely used in image-guided radiation therapy for patient positioning. While kV photons offer high image contrast, they are prone to artifacts caused b...
Author: Xiaoyi Dai, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Fan Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Rihui Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Current deep learning-based sparse-view CBCT reconstruction methods are prone to hallucinatory artifacts, as they rely on inferred image details that may not correspond to true anatomical ...
Author: Daniel H. Bushe, Arthur Lalonde, Hoyeon Lee, Harald Paganetti, Brian Winey 👤
Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, University of Hong Kong 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Improving the precision and fidelity of daily volumetric imaging is essential for enabling adaptive proton therapy (APT). While cone-beam CT (CBCT) provides daily volumetric imaging, their ut...
Author: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Daphna Gelblum, Wendy B. Harris, Xiuxiu He, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Boris Mueller, Huiqiao Xie, Mitchell Yu, Hao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gating ablative radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer accounts for tumor movement due to respiration and typically requires 5, 15, or 25 fractions. Pretreatment imaging verification is essential...
Author: Daniel A. Alexander, Jeffrey D. Bradley, Steven J. Feigenberg, Cole Friedes, Casey Hollawell, William Levin, Maksym Sharma, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Ying Xiao, Nikhil Yegya-Raman, Jennifer Wei Zou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate lung function changes following definitive chemoradiation dose using CT-derived measurements in patients with locally advanced NSCLC at 6-months post-treatment compared to pre-...
Author: Kristina Bjegovic, Yong Chen, Lucia Rodriguez Gonzalez, Marti Roper, Liangzhong Xiang 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, University of California Irvine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is an increasingly popular cancer treatment due to its precision, enabled by the Bragg Peak (BP), which minimizes side effects. This profile necessitates in-patient localizatio...
Author: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous, Roman Vasyltsiv, Rongxiao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, University of Missouri 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: On-patient dosimeters assist in clinical decision-making by measuring surface dose, but single-point measurements cannot monitor area-wide distributions and are misleading in high-gradient re...
Author: Eva Lee, R. Lee MacDonald, Alasdair Syme, Christopher G. Thomas 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, QE2 Cancer Centre, Nova Scotia Health, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Dynamic couch rotation in radiotherapy offers dosimetric benefits, however patient comfort remains a concern. This study investigates couch kinematics in trajectory-based radiotherapy plan...
Author: Liyue Shen 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Cambridge L Bui-Nguyen, Alexander S. Nguyen, Liqiang (Lee) Tao 👤
Affiliation: Varian AOS @Epic Care, UC Berkeley 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dynamic Winston-Lutz (WL) testing provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating the accuracy of isocenter alignment. This study investigates the impact of dynamic beam modulation, such as...
Author: Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu, Yuchen Yan 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: X-ray Acoustic Computed Tomography (XACT) is a transformative innovation in medical imaging, overcoming the limitations of conventional X-ray techniques. It introduces new possibilities in cl...
Author: James E. Bates, Benjamin Hopkins, Kirk Luca, Shadab Momin, Justin R. Roper, Soumon Rudra, Eduard Schreibmann, Bill Stokes, Tu Thi, Xiaofeng Yang 👤
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Swallowing dysfunctions after radiotherapy are caused by multiple factors yet are strongly associated with the irradiation of pharyngeal musculature due to its role in the initiation and comp...
Author: Jingying Lin, Stevan Pecic, Strahinja Stojadinovic 👤
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to determine the magnitude of polarization-induced dosimetric error for EBT4 films at different scanning orientations, and to provide guidance on selecting appropriate regions...
Author: Maciej M. Kmiec, Periannan Kuppusamy, Ryan C. O'Connell, Sergey V. Petryakov, Conner Ubert 👤
Affiliation: Dartmouth College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The rigid needle-like EPR sensor, OxyTrack, was developed to provide minimally invasive, reliable, and quantitative measurements of oxygen distribution (pO2) in deep tissues. EPR oximetry's c...
Author: Kenneth W. Gregg, Beatriz Guevara, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Kyle O'Carroll, Gisele Castro Pereira, Christian Erik Petersen, Alex T. Price, Meiying Xing, Reine abou Zeidane 👤
Affiliation: university hospital, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Experimental data have shown the inconsistent monitor unit and target coverage in Ethos 1.1. This can lead to inaccurate dose delivery, compromising patient safety and treatment outcomes. ...
Author: Amar Kishan, Jun Lian, Yunkui Pang, Jonathan Pham, X. Sharon Qi, Michael Steinberg, Luca F Valle, Pew-Thian Yap 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a highly effective treatment for prostate cancer, yet predicting genitourinary (GU) toxicity has primarily relied on planned dosimetry. This study inv...
Author: Serageldin Attia, Zayne Belal, Cem Dede, Clifton David Fuller, Andrew Hope, Laia Humbert Vidan, Kate Hutcheson, Zaphanlene Kaffey, Stephen Y. Lai, Abdallah Mohamed, Amy Moreno, Jillian Rigert, Erin Watson 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, 610 University Ave., The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw is a debilitating radiation-induced toxicity lacking standardized classification criteria or treatment guidelines. Early identification of tissue injury co...
Author: Dharmin D. Desai, Ellis Lee Johnson, Philip J. Kallenberg, Kapil M. Mishra 👤
Affiliation: Spectrum Medical Physics, University of Kentucky, Varian Advanced Oncology Solutions 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The “Ask For It” (AFI) manual optimization strategy has been shown to generate high quality SRS plans within Eclipse. The purpose of this work is to directly compare manually generated Eclips...
Author: Po-Hao Chen 👤
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Alexei V. Chvetsov, Pavitra Ramesh, Alexei V. Trofimov 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the effect of dose and depth dependence of relative biological effectiveness (RBE) on hypofractionated proton therapy for ocular melanoma using equivalent uniform RBE-weighted ...
Author: Dennis A. Cheek, Wei Luo, Cameron Thayer-Freeman, Brien Timothy Washington 👤
Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the effect of variation in the α/β of cervical cancer on clinical outcome for cervix cancer patients treated with radiation therapy.
Methods: A distribution of experimentall...
Author: Nathaniel Haas, David Pearson 👤
Affiliation: University of Toledo 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For external beam treatments for prostate cancer, we ask patients to attend treatments with their bladders full. A full bladder has been shown to reduce the dose to the bladder and bowels for...
Author: Thomas R. Mazur, Kevin Renick, Matthew C. Schmidt, Xiaodong Neo Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare dose calculation accuracy for single-isocenter multi-target stereotactic radiosurgery plans (SIMT-SRS) in Eclipse V18.0 with enhanced leaf model (ELM) using the anisotropic analyti...
Author: Sean P. Boyer, Shae Gans, Mingcheng Gao, Draik B. Hecksel, Mark Pankuch 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine Proton Center, Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Protons deposit a large portion of their energy at the end of their range in a region known as the Bragg peak, which may increase the relative biological effective (RBE) dose in this region. ...
Author: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Nishan Shrestha 👤
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to quantify the dose discrepancy associated with improper placement of the Leipzig applicator on the patient's skin.
Methods: Monte Carlo simulations were performed using t...
Author: Yuzhen Ding, Hongying Feng, Jason Michael Holmes, Baoxin Li, Wei Liu, Daniel Ma, Lisa McGee, Samir H. Patel, Jean Claude M. Rwigema, Sujay A. Vora 👤
Affiliation: Arizona State University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) is a preferred treatment modality for head and neck (H&N) cancer patients, offering precise tumor targeting while sparing surrounding organs at ri...
Author: Prasanna Alluri, Mona Arbab, Xingzhe Li, Chang-Shiun Lin, Mu-han Lin, David D.M. Parsons, Asal Rahimi, Justin D. Visak, Narine Wandrey 👤
Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intelligence-Optimization-Engine (IOE) v1.0 relied heavily on planner expertise and patient-specific IMRT beam arrangements, requiring frequent revisions. While VMAT workflows offered potenti...
Author: Chieh-Ya Chiu, Shen-Hao Li, Hsin-Hon Lin, Shu-Wei Wu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monte Carlo simulation enables precise calculation of dose distribution in proton therapy through tracing the radiation particles with patient tissues. However, achieving clinical-level preci...
Author: Zakaria Aboulbanine, Greeshma A. Agasthya, Paul Inman, Anuj J. Kapadia, Anthony Hong Cheol Lim, Jayasai Ram Rajagopal, Chris C. Wang 👤
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Georgia Institute of Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiobiological simulation via TOPAS-nBio requires significant computational resources and time to provide meaningful results. This study aims to decrease simulation time and computational re...
Author: Nan Li, Yaoying Liu, Shouping Xu, Gaolong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Physics, Beihang University, School of physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for head and neck cancer, CBCT registration ensures accurate setup, minimizing dose errors. Unlike IMRT, IMPT plans directly define tumor volumes ...
Author: David Ayala Alvarez, Facundo Ballester, Luc Beaulieu, Francisco Berumen-Murillo, Jean-Simon Cote, Ernesto Mainegra-Hing, Iymad Mansour, Gaël Ndoutoume-Paquet, Rowan M. Thomson, Christian Valdes, Javier Vijande, Peter G. Watson 👤
Affiliation: Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval, Laval University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, McGill University, Department of Physics and Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, IFIC-UV, University of Valencia, National Research Council Canada, Carleton University, 5Service de Physique Médicale et de Radioprotection, Centre Intégré de Cancérologie, CHU de Québec- Université Laval et Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Nuclear Medicine Department, Hospital Regional de Antofagasta 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modelling electronic brachytherapy (eBT) sources is difficult because of the high-dose gradients and challenges associated with low-energy modelling. This study examines the accuracy of avail...
Author: David B. Flint 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Jia Jing, Hui Lin, Daming Meng, Zhenyu Xiong 👤
Affiliation: School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) is attempting to understand the essence of intelligence and produce a new type of intelligent machine that can respond in a way similar to human intelligence. AI ...
Author: Rita Buono, Elisabetta Cagni, Roberta Castriconi, Surendra Bahadur Chand, Marco Esposito, Claudio Fiorino, Valeria Landoni, Aldo Mazzilli, Eugenia Moretti, Lorenzo Placidi, Giulia Rambaldi Guidasci, Alessia Tudda 👤
Affiliation: IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Department of Advanced Technology, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, ASU FC Medical Physics, University Hospital of Parma AOUP, ICTP, B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina – Gemelli Isola 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the feasibility and educational impact of transferring knowledge-based planning (KBP) models—developed using Italian breast radiotherapy data—to a Nepalese hospital, thereby demons...
Author: Abdelfatah Abdalla Nemer Abdelsalam, Elmubarak M. Ahmed, Sarah A. Ashmeg, M. Saiful Huq, Alsadeg Awad Alamin Mohamed, Ali Sid Ahmed Mohammed, Christopher Tyerech 👤
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Medical Science and Technology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Tumor Therapy and Cancer Research Center, Al Neelain University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Severe conflict in Sudan has led to the closure of several cancer services within the country. With new centers in development by an IAEA and Rays of Hope initiative, many barriers exist in m...
Author: Jessica Fagerstrom, Juliana Ama Kplorfia, Abigail N.M. Quaye, Mercy T Schandorf, Bishwambhar Sengupta, Peniel T Twum, Afua A. Yorke 👤
Affiliation: University of Ghana Medical Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Medical Equipment and Ancillary Services, Girls Excellence Movement, Global Communities 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To empower and promote diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), an educational presentation and hands-on session were organized to raise awareness of STEM career...
Author: Jongduk Baek, Jooho Lee, Adam S. Wang 👤
Affiliation: Stanford University, Yonsei University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimizing the balance between radiation dose and image quality in computed tomography (CT) is important for minimizing patient X-ray exposure while maintaining diagnostic accuracy. While rad...
Author: Deidre Batchelar, Michael Kudla, Stephanie Merkl, Tony Teke 👤
Affiliation: BC Cancer - Kelowna 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Preplanning 3D-printed templates for cervical and vaginal brachytherapy is an iterative process, often taking hours to for an individual patient.
This study demonstrates an end-to-end auto...
Author: John Ford, Yu Fujiwara, Isao Murata, Zavier Ndum Ndum 👤
Affiliation: Osaka University, Texas A&M University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates how particle energy affects radiation quality and biological effectiveness with the inclusion of medical implants. Our research group used microdosimetric analysis to ...
Author: Lei Ren, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4D-CBCT is valuable for imaging anatomy affected by respiratory motions to guide radiotherapy delivery. However, 4D-CBCT often has undersampled projections acquired in each respiratory phase ...
Author: Edward Robert Criscuolo, Chenlu Qin, Deshan Yang, Zhendong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Low-dose CT (LDCT) imaging minimizes radiation exposure but introduces significant noise, compromising image quality. While deep learning-based denoising models such as HFormer achieve sta...
Author: Jing Cai, Zhi Chen, Hong Ge, Yu-Hua Huang, Bing Li, Zihan Li, Ge Ren 👤
Affiliation: Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Algorithms based on subregional respiratory dynamics (SRD) capture spatiotemporal heterogeneity in the ventilation process, though rely on empirical modelings to map surrogate ventilation. Gi...
Author: Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Ren-Dih Sheu, Meysam Tavakoli, Jing Wang, Kaida Yang, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The study aimed to improve target and organ at risk (OAR) segmentation in low-dose-rate brachytherapy (LDR-BT) for prostate cancer treatment, by integrating clinical guidelines into deep l...
Author: Lian Duan, Stephen F. Kry, Hunter S. Mehrens, Christine Peterson, Paige A. Taylor 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop predictive models for IROC SRS head phantom audits and to identify important factors influencing institutional performance.
Methods: The IROC SRS head phantom includes two TLDs ...
Author: Ameer Elaimy, Theodore Lawrence, Charles S. Mayo, Seyyedeh Azar Oliaei Motlagh, Benjamin S. Rosen 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze the impact of clinical features on short-term survival, toxicity, and poor outcomes in HCC patients treated with SBRT,using automated data aggregation and enhanced algorithms with ...
Author: James Brugarolas, Meixu Chen, Raquibul Hannan, Payal Kapur, Jing Wang, Kai Wang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate prognosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is essential for guiding personalized treatment planning. In this study, we present a multi-modal ensemble model (MMEM) that inte...
Author: Michael Butkus, Camilo M. Correa Alfonso, Olga M. Dona Lemus, James Arthur Perez-Sanchez 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate skin dose calculation is essential for treating superficial lesions such as those of the breast, chest wall, and scalp. Clinical treatment planning systems often rely on approximatio...
Author: Akbar Anvari, Carnell J. Hampton, Melanie R. Piantino, Kai Yang 👤
Affiliation: Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate aperture collimation on a C-shape gantry-mounted proton accelerator. Mevion S250i Hyper scanning machine implemented aperture collimation utilizing adaptive aperture (AA). The AA ...
Author: Jennifer L. Dolan, Chengyin Li, Parag Parikh, Doris N. Rusu, Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The time and resource demands of online Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART) can limit its widespread clinical adoption and potentially impact patient throughput. To address this, we developed a ...
Author: Minbin Chen, Ke Lu, Kaizhong Shi, Chunhao Wang, Chuan Wu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Jingtong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: The First People's Hospital of Kunshan, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI-based automatic detection of brain metastases is often challenged by the small size and subtle nature of metastases. This study aimed to develop a novel deep learning-based brain metastas...
Author: Yasin Abdulkadir, Justin Hink, James M. Lamb, Eric Nguyen, Justin Kyle Pijanowski, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To enhance a Radiation Oncology department’s cyberattack resiliency using a novel software that backs-up critical radiotherapy treatment information. The software returns essential informatio...
Author: Lakshmi Ananthakrishnan, Xinhui Duan, Liqiang Ren, Gary Xu, Kuan Zhang, Yue Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Imaging Services, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Daily quality control (QC) programs for diagnostic CT include water CT number (HU), standard deviation (SD), and visual artifact evaluations. At our institution, 70 keV virtual monoenergetic ...
Author: David Chighvinadze, Chieh-Wen Liu, Sugandima Weragoda, Ping Xia 👤
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Sandusky, Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the feasibility of using coplanar beams with collimator angle optimization for brain SRS plans with Halcyon system.
Methods: This study used a dataset of 26 patients with 2-3 br...
Author: Chin-Cheng Chen, Chingyun Cheng, Longfei Diao, Benjamin Durkee, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, LeLe Liu, Yangguang Ma, Xuanqin Mou, YunTong Pei, Charles B. Simone, YuFei Wang, Xueqing Yan, Xingyi Zhao, Wang Zhengda 👤
Affiliation: Peking University, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, New York Proton Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, School of Software Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, School of information and communications engineering, Faculty of electronic and information engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the effectiveness of apertures in improving lateral dose falloff in proton pencil beam scanning (PBS) single-energy Bragg peak (SEBP) FLASH radiotherapy (RT). The approac...
Author: Jadon Buller, Zhuoran Jiang, Yankun Lang, Lei Ren, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electroacoustic tomography (EAT) and Protoacoustic (PA) imaging are novel modalities for treatment verification of electroporation and proton therapy. However, the limited acquisition angle i...
Author: Felicia Chu, Qiongge Li, Jian Liu 👤
Affiliation: Inova Hospital, Brown University Rhode Island Hospital, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to enhance the efficiency of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) planning for lung cancer by developing and evaluating optimization templates derived from historical...
Author: Paul B. Ravindran 👤
Affiliation: Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In the past decades, Master's programs in Medical Physics in India have made significant strides, though many have faced challenges in accessing adequate resources for didactic lectures and p...
Author: Yang Lei, Haibo Lin, Tian Liu, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Ajay Zheng 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York Proton Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced lung injury (RILI), encompassing pneumonitis and fibrosis, represents a critical dose-limiting factor in lung cancer radiation therapy. Variability in treatment outcomes is ...
Author: Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Justine M. Cunningham, Anthony J. Doemer, Mohammad M. Ghassemi, Joshua P. Kim, Benjamin Movsas, Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Michigan State University, Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reduction of noise in medical images critically enables improved accuracy in delineating tumors and organs at risk, leading to more precise treatment planning and safer image-guided radiation...
Author: Adi Robinson, Michael J. Tallhamer 👤
Affiliation: Centura Health, AdventHealth Orlando 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the integration of Cherenkov imaging into radiation therapy practices, focusing on its utility in enhancing treatment precision, patient safety, and clinical decis...
Author: Li Chen, Shouliang Ding, Xiaoyan Huang, Lecheng Jia, Hua Li, Hongdong Liu, Yanfei Liu, Zun Piao, Guangyu Wang 👤
Affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Shenzhen United Imaging Research Institute of Innovative Medical Equipment 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimal radiotherapy planning is challenging, influenced by anatomical factors such as surrounding organs and tumor characteristics, which complicate dose distribution and target coverage. Wh...
Author: Robbie Beckert, Weiren Liu, Thomas R. Mazur, Allen Mo, Stephanie Perkins, Hailei Zhang, Tianyu Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, University of South Florida, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online adaptation may mitigate uncertainties in proton therapy arising from interfractional anatomical changes. While robust optimization accounts for setup and range uncertainties during pla...
Author: Rashmi Bhaskara, Oluwaseyi Oderinde 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study proposes a novel approach to overcoming CBCT image quality limitations by developing an improved synthetic CT (sCT) generation method based on a CycleGAN architecture using Vision ...
Author: Mengqi Shen, Meghna Trivedi, Tony J.C. Wang, Andy (Yuanguang) Xu, Yading Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Medical Center, Dept of Med Hematology & Oncology, Data Science Institute at Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: T2-weighted (T2w) images are critical for identifying pathological changes due to their superior contrast in differentiating tissue types. However, they often lack detailed anatomical resolut...
Author: Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Tino Romaguera, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate delineation of the urethra is critical for optimizing tumor control and minimizing urethral toxicity in prostate stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). The purpose of this study...
Author: Nan Li, Yaoying Liu, Shouping Xu, Xinlei Xu, Gaolong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, School of physics, Beihang University, Beihang University, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
CT simulation is essential for radiation therapy preparation but has limitations in distinguishing lesions. Contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) improves lesion detection and characterization, but ...
Author: Sarah Burleson, Antonio L. Damato, Yabo Fu, Laura Happersett, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Himanshu Nagar, Pengpeng Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: An iodinated hydrogel perirectal spacer, injected between the prostate and rectum, reduces rectal high-dose exposure during prostate SBRT. We assessed the feasibility of tracking the spacer a...
Author: Diana Cardona, Casey C. Heirman, William Jeck, Kyle J. Lafata, Xiang Li, Lauren M. Neldner, Jeffrey S. Nelson, Megan K. Russ, Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Department of Pathology, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical physicists have traditionally supported radiation-based medicine, but their expertise can translate to other image-based fields including pathology. As pathology transitions to digita...
Author: Diana Cardona, Casey C. Heirman, William Jeck, Kyle J. Lafata, Xiang Li, Lauren M. Neldner, Jeffrey S. Nelson, Megan K. Russ, Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Department of Pathology, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical physicists traditionally support radiation-based medicine, but their expertise is translatable to image-based fields like pathology. As pathology transitions to digital practices, phy...
Author: Karen Drukker 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Jie Fu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Samira Dabaghmanesh, Beth A. Erickson, William Hall, Jason Hirshberg, An Tai 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment plan evaluation for minimizing duodenal toxicity often involves multiple dose-volume constraints that vary based on fractionation. The Equivalent Uniform Dose (EUD) has emerged as a...
Author: Angel Gomez, Titania Juang, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Boyu Meng 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego, UCSD, University of California San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Single-Isocenter Multiple Targets (SIMT) Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is widely used for its precision and effectiveness. However, standardized quality assurance (QA) protocols for SIMT SR...
Author: David Alcorta, Lindsay Bolino, Olivia Canter, Seifallah Emam, Joseph Farina, Timothy Haystead, Philip Hughes, Keshav Jha, David Loiselle, Mark Oldham, Victoria J. P. Radosova 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke University, Duke University Department of Medicine, Duke University, Duke University Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke Univerity, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To simulate how Cherenkov light (CL) produced during radiation therapy can activate targeted photodynamic molecules. To experimentally determine dose and concentration thresholds for biologic...
Author: Ruth Afanador, Daniela Branco, John M Bryant, John Campbell, Clement Chaphuka, Samuel A. Einstein, David B. Flint, Jeffrey R. Kemp, Mussa Kumwembe, Daniel J Mollura, Joseph Weygand 👤
Affiliation: RAD-AID International, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, UNC Health, Malawi National Cancer Center, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Penn State College of Medicine, Sutter Health, New York University, University of California San Diego / California Protons, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa with a population of over 20 million, ranks among the world’s least-developed nations and has the fourth-lowest gross domestic product per ...
Author: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Girish Bal, Daniel Pham, Murat Surucu 👤
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine minimum target size and FDG contrast thresholds for reliable Biology-guided Radiation Therapy (BgRT) delivery using a systematic phantom study.
Methods: A custom 3D-printed ph...
Author: Christopher Bartee, Justin Riley DeFrancisco, Marcos Feijoo, Siyong Kim, Tianjun Ma 👤
Affiliation: Blue Physics LLC, Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Irradiation with FLASH has been shown to decrease normal tissue toxicity while maintaining similar tumor control. To advance FLASH into the clinic, more preclinical investigations are first n...
Author: Kevin M Brom, Jaydev K. Dave, Chunming Gu, Nicholas J. Hangiandreou, Zaiyang Long, Donald J Tradup 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultrasound scanner onboard quality checks for shear wave elastography (SWE) rely on operator judgement and are insufficient. This study aims to establish a protocol for quality assessment and...
Author: Dean Darnell, Iyanna M Lewis, Francesco Ria, William Paul Segars 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Physics Graduate Program, Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories and Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate radiation dose to pediatric patients during standard CT imaging of the chest and abdomen and determine how dose varies with patient age, height and weight and how measurements com...
Author: Dennis N. Stanley 👤
Affiliation: The University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Damien C. Mathew, Brandon Hai Nguyen, Satwik Pani, Yoichi Watanabe 👤
Affiliation: Minnespolis Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Washington University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To formulate a computational algorithm to quantify the tumor movement from the motion data of landmarks on the brain surface. To estimate the magnitude of tumor movement when the head makes a...
Author: Rajeev Gupta, Shriram Ashok Rajurkar, Teerthraj Verma 👤
Affiliation: King George's Medical University, King George's Medical University, UP 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The volunteer deep inspiration breath hold (vDIBH) technique is used to reduce the heart dose in left breast cancer radiotherapy. Many times, it is faced that despite rigorous exercise and...
Author: Kenneth A. Fetterly 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Among the limitations of channelized Hotelling T2 type model observers (CHO) applied to medical imaging systems is that they reduce 2D image detail to a singular value and are only applicable...
Author: Kelly Kisling 👤
Affiliation: University of California, San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: John M. Boone 👤
Affiliation: UC Davis Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Wookjin Choi, Jun Li 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Resin Yttrium-90 (Y-90) selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) is a radioembolization procedure which uses Y-90 microspheres to treat metastatic liver cancer. In the procedure, liver vol...
Author: Martin Auerbach, Jeremie Calais, Johannes Czernin, Magnus Dahlbom, Zachary Ells, Adrien Holzgreve, Koichiro Kimura, Karam Masri, Catherine (Caffi) Meyer, David Sennung 👤
Affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, UCLA, UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lutetium-177 PSMA SPECT/CT imaging offers the possibility of qualitative image analysis for tumor response assessment and quantitative image analysis for individualized dosimetry. However, th...
Author: Eenas A. Omari 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Gregory T. Armstrong, James E. Bates, Lei Dong, Ralph Ermoian, Jie Fu, Christine Hill-Kayser, Rebecca M. Howell, Sharareh Koufigar, John T. Lucas, Thomas E. Merchant, Tucker J. Netherton, Sogand Sadeghi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington/ Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the adaptability and limitations of commercially available (MIM, RayStation) tools trained on predominately adult datasets (ages 20–60+ years) for delineating organs at r...
Author: Ramin Abolfath, Alejandro Bertolet, Kofi M. Deh, Rao Khan, Vanessa Sanders, Daniel Suarez-Garcia 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, University of Sevilla, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Howard University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the efficacy of 225Ac to 90Y for local cancer therapy by quantifying DNA damage using Monte Carlo simulations.
Methods: The TOPAS n-Bio toolkit was used to simulate the irradiat...
Author: Christopher G. Ainsley, Pradeep Bhetwal, Yingxuan Chen, Wookjin Choi, Vimal K. Desai, Karen E. Mooney, Adam Mueller, Hamidreza Nourzadeh, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Maria Werner-Wasik 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgART) has demonstrated improved outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer. However, the time-consuming re-segmentation of targets and organs-at-risk (OAR...
Author: Mark A. Newpower, Jill Taylor 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: RayStation 2024A allows planners to optimize intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) plans using discrete arcs which can then be converted to traditional pencil beam scanning (PBS) beams fo...
Author: Emily Helen Hayes, Chihray Liu 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric discrepancies in bladder dose calculations among rigid, deformed, and manual contouring methods in prostate cancer patients and assess dose variations resulting from bl...
Author: Larry A. DeWerd, Keith A. Kunugi, Autumn Rasmussen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ensuring the validity of the thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) response requires verifying that signal fading—defined by a reduction in stored signal—is well-known and corrected for under the...
Author: Brecca Bettcher, Tobey J Betthauser, Bradley T Christian, Sterling Johnson, Lisette LeMerise, Max McLachlan, Andrew McVea, Dhanabalan Murali, Ali Pirasteh, Matthew Zammit 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and Waisman Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The radiotracer [18F]NAV4694 is a desirable alternative to [11C]PiB for measuring amyloid neuropathology related to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), possessing similar imaging characteristics and fa...
Author: Asma Amjad, Renae Conlin, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In an effort to improve contouring accuracy for abdominal MR guided online adaptive radiotherapy (MRgOART), patient-specific deep learning-based auto-segmentation (PS-DLAS) has been proposed....
Author: Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Troy A. Dos Santos, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pulsed low-dose-rate radiotherapy (PLDR) has been proposed to reduce normal tissue toxicity while maintaining tumor control comparable to conventional radiotherapy (CRT). This study assess...
Author: Girish Bal, Ke Colin Huang, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Yong Yue 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University, RefleXion Medical, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) uses real-time positron emission tomography (PET) signals to precisely direct radiotherapy beamlets. The success of BgRT planning and delivery relies on PET...
Author: Nema Bassiri, Kristen A. Duke, Neil A. Kirby, Thomas Wilson Klender, Christien Kluwe, Niko Papanikolaou, Holly Paschal, Karl H. Rasmussen, Daniel L. Saenz, Michelle de Oliveira 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, University of Texas HSC San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Determine the practical usability for three phantoms to be used with the ExacTrac Dynamic thermal imaging system. Thermal-guided imaging can be used for inter and intra motion management, pat...
Author: Emily Hansen, Jay Mistry, Alois M. Ndlovu, Niara Rowe, Roland Teboh 👤
Affiliation: Hackensack University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: SCINTIX Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) on the RefleXion X1 relies on a new planning system and advanced planning techniques. The first patient SCINTIX BgRT plans are compared to similar c...
Author: Alejandro Cuadra, Paulina E. Galavis, Juan Leal, Enrique Lozano, Franklin Reggio, Gabriel Zelada 👤
Affiliation: Clínica Iram, Clinica Alemana, Hospital Clínico de Magallanes, E&G Medical Systems Ltda, NYU Langone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate and compare the new method “Pulse Normalization” proposed by Sun Nuclear to correct ion chamber signal for fluctuations in the accelerator output while performing relative dosi...
Author: Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Nicholas Coupey, Lyu Huang, Jessica Jung 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Synergy bioabsorbable polymer (BP) stent, made of Platinum Chromium Alloy, is widely utilized in treating coronary artery disease. This study investigates dose perturbations caused by ...
Author: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kyle O'Carroll, Christian Erik Petersen, Alex T. Price, Meiying Xing 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the performance of various supervised learning models’ ability to predict binary classification of radiomic data for head and neck (H&N) cancer treatment outcomes.
Methods: Using...
Author: Maria de la Luz De Ornelas, Yunze Yang 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
An extended Winston-Lutz test (EWL), also known as off-axis Winston-Lutz, was performed to assess the linear accelerator’s (linac) deviations at isocenter and five off-iso targets. The imp...
Author: Derek A. Fiedler, Nixon Gutierrez, Quyen L. Jones, Zejian Liu, Tatsiana Reynolds 👤
Affiliation: Texas Oncology, Minnesota Oncology, US Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimize patient safety and treatment efficacy during radiation re-treatment planning. Provide a comprehensive comparison of the methods by focusing on their applicability, accuracy, and limi...
Author: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Xiang Wan, Lei Xing, Qiuyun Xu, Lewei Zhao, Zeyu Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine and quantify tumor shrinkage over time in response to fractionated radiotherapy. We seek to establish a predictive model that can provide a systematic ...
Author: Jacob S. Buatti, Kristen A. Duke, Malena Fassnacht, Neil A. Kirby, Parker New, Niko Papanikolaou, Arkajyoti Roy, Yuqing Xia, Michelle de Oliveira 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas San Antonio, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Health San Antonio 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Quantifying and visualizing uncertainty is critical for building clinical trust in AI-generated dose distributions. This study evaluates Monte Carlo Dropout (MCD), Snapshot Ensemble (SE), ...
Author: Weiyuan Wang 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study investigates the variability between popular light meters by measuring mammography review workstation monitors using three calibrated light meters.
Methods:
Three calibrat...
Author: Ben Archibald-Heeren, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Kelly Kisling, Xenia Ray 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego, Icon Cancer Centres, University of California, San Diego, University of California San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate improvements in external beam plans for gynecological cancers from a novel planning solution: RapidArc Dynamic (RAD) (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA) which optimizes VMAT w...
Author: Rashmi Benda, Qinghao Chen, Shifeng Chen, Giovanni Lasio, Peter Olivieri, Huijun Xu, Junliang Xu, Byong Yong Yi, Baoshe Zhang, Jinghao Zhou 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Group, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Capital Region Medical Center, University of Maryland Shore Regional Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We investigated if the patients receiving lung stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) have adequate planning target volume (PTV) margins by evaluating the intrafraction motion using a ...
Author: Blessing Chinelo Akah, Daniel W. Neck, David J. Perrin, Sotirios Stathakis 👤
Affiliation: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the reliability of the Aktina Isopoint software in evaluating different components of the linear accelerator for optimized quality assurance and linac performance
Methods: The Ak...
Author: Yi-Fang Wang, Yading Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight, the latest CBCT technology from Varian Medical Systems, integrates rapid 6-second data acquisition with advanced iterative reconstruction and upgraded hardware. Previous studies h...
Author: Sunil Mani, Ilakiya Raghavendiran, Vasanthan Sakthivel, Skanda Kabilan Swamy 👤
Affiliation: Edmond Santa Fe High School, Edmnd Deer Creek High, Cancer Specialists of North Florida, Advanced Medical Physics 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Purpose/Objective(s): To evaluate and validate the dose calculation and delivery accuracy for patients planned using diagnostic CT
Methods: A total of forty-two patients with palliative sp...
Author: Jack Biondo, Audrey Magness, Anthony E. Mascia, Zhiyan Xiao, Yongbin Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Proton Therapy Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton FLASH-RT has shown promise reducing normal tissue toxicity while maintaining tumor control. However, in vivo experiments critically depend on achieving ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) and ...
Author: Neha Devi, Deon M. Dick 👤
Affiliation: Jaeger Corporation 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of bladder volume variation on small bowel dose in prostate cancer patients with nodal involvement and assess the efficacy of a 'half-full bladder' guideline for minimi...
Author: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Xuxin Chen, Anees H. Dhabaan, Elahheh (Ella) Salari, Xiaofeng Yang 👤
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Radiomics image analysis could lead to the development of predictive signatures and personalized radiotherapy treatments. However, variations in delineation are known to affect hand-crafte...
Author: Ali Ammar, Quan Chen, Yi Rong, Libing Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate how defacing algorithms, essential for patient privacy in data sharing, impact AI-based segmentation performance in CT imaging for radiation therapy. This study evaluates wheth...
Author: Xiaoyu Duan, Xinyu Hu, Runqiu Li, Xiang Li 👤
Affiliation: Dukekunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate detection of small-sized microcalcifications (μCalcs) (< 500 µm) is critical for early breast cancer diagnosis, requiring optimal imaging systems and reconstruction algorithms. Ho...
Author: Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Umesh Rana, Hina Saeed, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Florida Atlantic University, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: DynamicARC is a novel pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy technique with the potential to provide more conformal dose distributions and reduce treatment time. This study investigates th...
Author: Michael Ashenafi, Nicholas Becerra Espinosa, Mario Ramos Gallardo, Matthew Pacella, Sean M. Tanny 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The newest version of a large commercial treatment planning system (TPS) has introduced a new physical MLC model. We compare the impact of using an averaged dosimetric leaf gap (DLG) value ve...
Author: Elizabeth M. Alves, Alistair K. Templeton, Julius V. Turian 👤
Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To test the performance of two similar, but not beam-matched, linacs in interchangeably delivering IMRT and VMAT patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) tests.
Methods: Two TrueBeam lina...
Author: Shatha Al Afifi, Hana Baroudi, Leonard Che Fru, Laurence Edward Court, Suzanne B. Evans, Kent A. Gifford, Adam D. Melancon, Melissa P. Mitchell, Issa Mohamad, Patricia Murina, Manickam Muruganandham, Tucker J. Netherton, Callistus M. Nguyen, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Deborah L. Schofield, Simona Shaitelman, Willie Shaw, Sanjay S. Shete, Adam Shulman, Brendon Smith, Sheeba Thengumpallil, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Conny Vrieling 👤
Affiliation: University of Cape Town, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of the Free State, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, King Hussein Cancer Center, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dra., Hirslanden Clinique des Grangettes, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale University, The University of Texas, MD Anderson, Houston TX 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Automated contouring and planning tools are usually trained on single-institution datasets, seldom tested across diverse patient populations. This introduces a risk of population bias, res...
Author: Meiyun Cao, Edward L. Clouser, Xiaoning Ding, Jason Michael Holmes, Shaw Hu, Linda L. Lam, Wendy S. Lindholm, Wei Liu, Samir H. Patel, Diego Santos Toesca, Jason Sharp, Sujay A. Vora, Peilong Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, George Washington University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In current clinical workflow of radiation oncology departments, therapists manually summarize CT simulation orders into summaries before the CT simulation for execution. This process signific...
Author: Alejandro Bertolet, Mislav Bobić, Carlos Huesa-Berral, Aileen O'Shea, Ralph Weissleder 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a pipeline for estimating the absorbed dose to various organs from positron emission tomography (PET) combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We use this pipeline to evalua...
Author: Samuel O. Adeneye, Victoria Susan Ainsworth, Azeezat Ajose, Stephen M. Avery, Munir Awol, Kavuma Awusi, Onyinye Balogun, Rohini Bhatia, Frank Chinegwundoh, Jumaa Dachi Kisukari, Curtiland Deville, Katy Graef, Yao Hao, M. Saiful Huq, Luca Incrocci, Adedayo O. Joseph, Solomon Kibudde, Joerg Lehmann, Heng Li, Abba Mallum, Thokozani Mkhize, Twalib Ngoma, Wilfred Ngwa, Christopher F. Njeh, Janine Simons, William Swanson, Maureen Bilinga Tendwa, Joseph Weygand, Krishni Wijesooriya 👤
Affiliation: Uganda Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University, BIO Ventures for Global Health, Weill Cornell Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, South Africa Health Product Regulatory Authority, University of Pennsylvania, University of Massachusetts Lowell, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Addis Ababa University, Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Emory University, Barts Health NHS Trust, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Newcastle 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face a critical shortage in radiotherapy resources, exacerbating the region’s growing cancer burden. One potential strategy that can partially offset this prob...
Author: Yongha Gi, Jinju Heo, Jinyoung Hong, Yunhui Jo, Yousun KO, HyeongJin Lim, Sang Yoon PARK, Myonggeun Yoon 👤
Affiliation: Korea University, Institute of Global Health Technology (IGHT), Korea University, Republic of Korea 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of the gradient magnitude (GM) feature of the entorhinal cortex, observed in T1 MR images, in dementia classification.
Methods: A total of 1,422 ADNI T1 MR da...
Author: Shifeng Chen, Mariana Guerrero, Michael J. MacFarlane, Huijun Xu, Baoshe Zhang, Jinghao Zhou 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Capital Region Medical Center, University of Maryland Shore Regional Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The clinical value of surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT) in prone breast cancer setups is much less established than in supine setups. This study explores SGRT's potential for prone breast pa...
Author: Andrew M Baschnagel, Jonathan W. Engle, Jessica E. Griffin, Gihan Gunaratne, Reinier Hernandez, Randall J Kimple, Aaron M. LeBeau, Natalie Y. Luo, Rachel Minne, Caroline M. Mork, Kwangok P Nickel, Jayden West, Madalynn R. Wopat 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin - Department of Human Oncology, UW Madison, University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Mesenchymal-Epithelial Transition gene (MET), a targetable cell surface receptor responsible for stimulating cell growth and proliferation, is altered in approximately 10% of non-small ce...
Author: Shinichiro Mori, Isabella Pfeiffer, Chester R. Ramsey, Alexander Usynin 👤
Affiliation: Thompson Proton Center, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Thompson Cancer Survival Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Four-dimensional CT imaging (4DCT) has become a standard tool for managing respiratory motion in radiation therapy. However, many treatment delivery systems and most diagnostic CT scanners la...
Author: Mervat A. Alharbi, Wesley S. Culberson 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Medical Physics Department, School of medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The charge collection using ionization chambers is challenging at ultra-high dose rates (UHDR) due to the high ion recombination The Exradin A30 prototype parallel-plate ion chamber manufactu...
Author: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Natasha Mulenga, Kevin J. Willy 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of this work was to use Cherenkov emission imaging to verify patient position, accessory block positioning and dose delivery in Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET).
Methods: A ...
Author: Diana Cardona, Casey C. Heirman, William Jeck, Kyle J. Lafata, Lauren M. Neldner, Jeffrey S. Nelson, Megan K. Russ, Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Department of Pathology, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Display image accuracy is critical for digital diagnostic fields, such as radiology and digital pathology. While the AAPM TG-18 test patterns are established for grayscale radiology monitor Q...
Author: Yuchao Hu, Yajun Jia, Zhangmin Li, Yong Sang, Jianan Wu, Man Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangzhou Concord Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital， Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the imaging dose of 4D-CBCT in patients treated with thoracic radiotherapy.
Methods: A model of the Elekta XVI imaging system was created in TOPAS software. Percentage depth do...
Author: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Xiuxiu He, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Hao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This work aims to develop an innovative technique to evaluate patients’ daily respiratory pattern using three-dimensional (3D) deformation vector fields (DVF) derived from a free-breathing...
Author: Fei Han, James M. Lamb, Michael Vincent Lauria, Daniel A. Low, Tessa Elizabeth Maurer, Danilo Maziero, Claudia R. Miller, Drew Moghanaki, Louise Naumann, Nicolas Viot 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Siemens Healthineers, UCLA, University of California Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients with lung disease outside radiotherapy are barred from high dose protocols used for motion modeling, but MRI could offer no-dose alternatives. Image-based ventilation is a promising ...
Author: Stella Flampouri, Edgar Gelover, William Andrew LePain, Roelf L. Slopsema, Alexander Stanforth, Mingyao Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Emory Healthcare, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Little consideration was given to the change in dose rate (DR) observed when moving to pencil beam scanning (PBS). This study reports on DR in clinical prostate PBS plans. While dose distribu...
Author: Chia-Lung Chien, Wen C. Hsi, Romy Megahed, Kayla Schneider 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The dosimetric variations induced by inter-fractional anatomical changes in intensity-modulated proton therapy could impact the clinic outcomes for head-and-neck (HN) cancer patients. This...
Author: Ergun E. Ahunbay, Abdul Kareem Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Ilaria Rinaldi, Angelo Schiavi, Li Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW School for Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Secondary dose calculations (SDC) facilitate patient-specific quality assurance for online adaptive intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT). However, there is currently a lack of commercial...
Author: Darwin Abraham Garcia, Michael P. Grams, Scott C Lester, Maryam Mashayekhi, Douglas John Moseley, Robert W Mutter, Sean S Park, Chrystian Quintero Mateus 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MBRT delivers sub-millimeter wide regions of high “peak” (~10s Gy) and low “valley” (~1 Gy) doses to treat cancer. MBRT commissioning is performed in flat, uniform plastic water. Thus, differ...
Author: Nobukazu Fuwa, Masato Horita, Takahiro Kato, Ryo Tanokura, Yuki Tominaga 👤
Affiliation: Medical Co. Hakuhokai, Osaka Proton Therapy Clinic, Central Japan International Medical Center, Department of Radiological Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Fukushima Medical University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We have installed a new type of scanned proton therapy system (Varian ProBeam 360°TM). This study aimed to evaluate the four different dose calculation algorithms.
Methods:
Sixteen b...
Author: Olubunmi Odunola Aregbe, Clara Ferreira, Margaret Reynolds, David A. Sterling, Jianling Yuan 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze volume changes in the high-risk clinical target volume (HR-CTV) during high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy for cervical cancer patients. The study aims to evaluate the trend and cor...
Author: Pat Esposito, Ashley Klein, Carmine Verna, Ling Zhuang 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric parameters and treatment delivery efficiency between volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and hybrid dynamic conformal arc (HDCA) on SRS and SBRT planning through st...
Author: Fan Liu, Adam C. Riegel, Yi-Fang Wang 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight, Varian Medical Systems' latest CBCT technology, integrates rapid 6-second data acquisition with advanced iterative reconstruction, enabling precise real-time contouring and dose c...
Author: Seohyeon An, Yoonsun Chung, Seonghoon Jeong, Seongmoon Jung, Chae-Eon Kim, In Jung Kim, Sung Hun Kim, Se Byeong Lee, Sang-il Pak, Jong In Park 👤
Affiliation: POHANG ACCELERATOR LABORATORY, Hanyang University, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Ilsan Paik Hospital, National Cancer Center, National Cancer Center Korea, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of three ion chambers—Advanced Markus (AMC), PinPoint, and Roos—under FLASH proton beam conditions and assess the response of the nozzle monitor chamber for their ...
Author: Yu-Ying Lin, Yu Chen Shen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the protective efficiency of lead glasses against radiation exposure to the eyes during angiography using optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs).
Methods...
Author: Li Tong, Chuyan Wang, Zhengkui Wang, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute, Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., LTD, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pelvic radiotherapy (RT)-induced bone marrow (BM) damage affects patient prognosis by causing hematologic toxicity. However, consensus on BM-sparing (BMS) RT is still lacking, owing to the...
Author: Emel Calugaru, Jenghwa Chang, Sean T Grace, Nicholas Harvey, Jessica Jung, Ching-Ling Teng 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the consistency of MRI distortion corrections across Northwell Health system and evaluate the necessity and importance of distortion QA for MRIs used for stereotactic radiosurgery...
Author: Gisell Ruiz Boiset, Paulo ROBERTO Costa, Luuk J Oostveen, Elsa Bifano Pimenta, Ioannis Sechopoulos, Alessandra Tomal 👤
Affiliation: Radboud University Medical Center, University of São Paulo (USP), Institute of Physics, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the precision and accuracy of volume measurements for solid nodules (SNs) and ground-glass opacities (GGOs) in lung images acquired using energy-integrating CT (E...
Author: Xinhui Duan, Vivek Nair, Liqiang Ren, KyuHo Song, Vasantha Vasan, Kuan Zhang, Yue Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Minimizing radiation dose is crucial in CT colonography (CTC) screening and diagnosis. Tin (Sn) prefiltration is readily incorporated into clinical photon-counting CT (PCCT) scanners, yet its...
Author: Ana Laura Burin, Ilca Marli Moitinho Amaral Medeiros, Priscila Santos Rodrigues, Maria Elisa Chuery Martins Rostelato, Sabrina Spigaroli Sgrignoli, Ana Catarina Koka de Souza Silva, Carla Daruich Souza, Cristhian Ferreira Talacimon, Lara El Hajj Teodoro, Carlos Alberto Zeituni 👤
Affiliation: IPEN - USP, IPEN - Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The uniform distribution of phosphorus-32 (32P) in beta sources is essential to ensure the accuracy of radiotherapy treatments, such as those for paravertebral cancer. This study evaluated th...
Author: Chunhui Han, An Liu, Anthony Magliari, Lesley Rosa 👤
Affiliation: Office of Medical Affairs, Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of a knowledge-based planning (KBP) optimization model for total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) on a ring-gantry linac with a dual-layer MLC and to evaluat...
Author: Brian D. Casto, Mathew Y Kang, Lichung Ku, Samuel J Wang, Joseph B. Ying, Walker Ray Zimmerman 👤
Affiliation: Salem Health Cancer Center, Salem Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Varian HyperArc is an advanced radiotherapy module designed to efficiently deliver high-quality multi-target stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatment plans on Varian linacs. However, the int...
Author: Lordina Owusuwaa Oheneferewoo Asibey, Rachel B. Ger, Heng Li 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Howard University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment of cancer patients with proton therapy requires robust optimization applications to be able to provide adequate target coverage whiles sparing healthy tissues. Our goal was to evalu...
Author: Cem Altunbas, Farhang Bayat, Roy Bliley, Brian Kavanagh, Uttam Pyakurel, Tyler Robin, Ryan Sabounchi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The use of image features extracted from serial CBCT images to assess radiotherapy response and toxicity is an active research area. However, poor image quality often compromises reliability ...
Author: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Jeff Stainsby, Tingyu Wang 👤
Affiliation: Synaptive Medical, Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Synaptive MRI is a 0.5T superconducting head only system (first US install 2023). This is the first study that evaluates the geometric accuracy using a Sun Nuclear MR Distortion and Im...
Author: Kuan Ling Chen, Jiajin Fan, Maduka M. Kaluarachchi, Wei Nie 👤
Affiliation: Inova Schar Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the impact of CBCT acquisition speed on the accuracy of moving target alignment during image-guided radiotherapy. Additionally, the influence of target motion speed and r...
Author: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Alex T. Price, Sagar Regmi, Atefeh Rezaei, Runyon C. Woods 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility and accuracy of using a Hounsfield Unit(HU) calibrated cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT) for direct dose calculation in thoracic treatment settings. In combin...
Author: Hiroki Katayama, Hiroki Kawasaki, Motonori Kitaoka, Yosuke Takahashi, Takashi Tanii, Masato Tsuzuki 👤
Affiliation: Kagawa University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT) with ExacTrac Dynamic (ETD) allows motion tracking and beam gating during treatment delivery. Accurate evaluation of beam-on and beam-off delays is essen...
Author: Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Lyu Huang 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the treatment delivery efficiency and workflow of two advanced linear accelerator systems—Varian’s TrueBeam (C-arm) and Halcyon (O-ring)—for prostate Stereotactic Body Ra...
Author: Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Andrew R. Godley, Yang Kyun Park, Hao Peng, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Shunyu Yan, Haozhao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The RefleXion® X1 (RefleXion Medical, Inc., Hayward, CA) uniquely integrates KVCT and PET as on-board image guidance for radiotherapy. It has been installed and commissioned for clinical u...
Author: Laura Bennett, Matthew Charles, Greg Cooley, John M. Floberg, Ryan Hutten, Elissa Khoudary, Nicholas Lynch, Kaili Ranta, Jordan M. Slagowski, Trevor Wilson 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of an iterative cone beam CT with metal artifact reduction (iCBCT+MAR) reconstruction algorithm (HyperSight TrueBeam 4.1, Varian Medical Systems) on image quality and s...
Author: Chloe DiTusa, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Christopher W. Schneider, Sotirios Stathakis 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate and compare dose calculation differences between Monaco and AdaptBox by TheraPanacea on AI-generated pseudo-CTs (pCTs) from a CBCT.
Methods: Dose calculations in water phan...
Author: Steven Brown, Mike Hopkins, Jerimy C. Polf, Scott Sawyer, Benjamin L. Viglianti 👤
Affiliation: H3D, inc, University of Michigan, M3D, Inc, M3D Imaging 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the potential of a radiation imaging survey meter (RISM) to improve detection and efficiency/speed for radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) suite clean up after patient treatment has...
Author: Christian Fiandra, Marco Fusella, Gianfranco Loi, Silvia Pesente, Lorenzo Placidi, Claudio Vecchi, Orlando Zaccaria, Stefania Zara 👤
Affiliation: Abano Terme Hospital, University of Turin, Maggiore della Carità, Tecnologie Avanzate Srl, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deformable-image-registration (DIR) is essential in modern radiotherapy for adaptive RT, re-irradiation, and other clinical applications. Multimodal DIR is especially important in MRI-only wo...
Author: Chia-Ho Hua, Jirapat Likitlersuang, Jinsoo Uh 👤
Affiliation: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: AI-based fast MRI, which reconstructs images from undersampled k-space data, has not yet been tailored for RT planning. This study aims to evaluate the fast MRI performance of our recently pr...
Author: Sabrina Campelo, Sandun Y. Jayarathna, Adam D. Melancon, Paige L. Nitsch, Christopher Ryan Peeler, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin, Ramaswamy Sadagopan, Xiaochun Wang, George Zhao 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of an in-house analytical simulation for streamlining photon counting detector (PCD) system protocols through measuring transmitted photon energy spectra through a Hafnium (Hf)-lo...
Author: Michelle Alonso-Basanta, Joshua Bryer, Lei Dong, Barbara Garcia, Elissa Khoudary, Brandon M. Koger, Taoran Li, Michael Salerno, Karen Tang, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Varian HyperSight imaging solution features a workflow for planning on CBCT images (CBCTp). This study evaluates the feasibility of CBCTp images in the setting of an offline adaptive plan...
Author: Qiu Tang, Yeqiang Tu, Jiahao Wang, Lu Wang 👤
Affiliation: Women's Hospital School of Medicine Zhejiang University, Hangzhou Women's Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The BT boost regions were previously delineated and optimized during EBRT planning process. The differences of DVH parameters addition (PA), deformable dose summation (DS) with BT boost regio...
Author: Yunzhi Ma, Ling Zhuang 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multiple layers of brass mesh bolus (RPD, Inc., Albertville, MN) may be needed to provide better body conformity and sufficient dose build up on patient surface during electron treatment. Thi...
Author: Arjit K. Baghwala, Devin J. Olek, Parth K. Patel, Ramiro Pino, Adam Yanez 👤
Affiliation: Houston Methodist Hospital, Kaiser Permanente 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Halcyon beam model in Eclipse is immutable and only includes output factors (OF) for fields down to 1x1 cm2. The TPS must extrapolate OFs for smaller fields used in stereotactic (SRS/SBRT...
Author: Jingxi Weng, Jian Wu 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern brachytherapy treatment planning software includes pre-defined applicator models. However, previous studies have shown significant discrepancies between actual and model-based first dw...
Author: Julie Colnot, Eric Deutsch, Christelle Huet, Danahé LeBlanc, Pauline Maury, Charlotte Robert, Imane Saïd Mansour, Cathyanne Schott, Francois Therriault-Proulx 👤
Affiliation: INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, LDRI, IRSN, Medscint, THERYQ / INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Gustave Roussy, Inserm U1030, Radiothérapie Moléculaire et Innovation Thérapeutique 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy, using ultra-high dose rates (UHDR, >100 Gy/s), spares healthy tissues while maintaining tumor control compared to conventional radiotherapy (CONV). However, UHDR dosimetry...
Author: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Girish Bal, Daniel Pham, Murat Surucu 👤
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To systematically evaluate the relationship between Activity Concentration (AC) obtained from the RefleXion PET-Linac with the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) derived from a diagno...
Author: Evan Barber, Gloria P. Beyer, Callum Hartley, Jordi Saez, Philip Wheeler 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Department of Radiotherapy Physics, Velindre University NHS Trust, Medical Physics Services, LLC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the Enhanced Leaf Model (ELM) in Eclipse v18 to the standard leaf model for the Halcyon multileaf collimator (MLC) using a measurement-based method.
Methods: The Halcyon’s doub...
Author: Nina Burbure, Tawfik G. Giaddui, Shidong Li, Curtis Miyamoto, Jeremy Price, Bin Wang 👤
Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our GammaKnife(GK) has been upgraded from 4C to ICON recently. In this study we evaluated the performance of Lightning IPO for ICON.
Methods: 10 cases with single brain metastasis previous...
Author: Peter Balter, Thomas Alexander Cuthbert, Weiliang Du, Song Gao, Nicholas Zacharopoulos 👤
Affiliation: Aktina Medical Corp, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of a commercial product for verifying the size, location, and coincidence of physical isocenter (P_iso) and radiation...
Author: Milad BaradaranGhahfarokhi, Ashley Elizabeth Bonner, James R. Burns, Annie Cooney, George X. Ding, Kenneth L. Homann, Guozhen Luo 👤
Affiliation: Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of this study was to evaluate the performance of a new plastic scintillating detector (PSD) system with 0.5×0.5 mm2 and 1.0×1.0 mm2 probes (referred to as Medscint0.5 and Medscint1.0...
Author: Chunhui Han, An Liu, William T. Watkins, Qiuyun Xu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the RefleXion X1 imaging system as a standalone positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) simulator for radiotherapy treatment planning and adaptive re-plannin...
Author: Edwin Quashie, Yun Wang 👤
Affiliation: Indiana University Medical School, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To provide a formal evaluation for the TrueBeam linac matching process before, during and after the commission of the newly installed TrueBeam linac which we want to match to an existing True...
Author: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Shabbar Danish, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Tingyu Wang 👤
Affiliation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In August 2024, ZAP-X introduced automatic placement for isocenters in a DP-1010 upgrade for treatment planning. In this study, plans made by automatic placed isocenters are compared to those...
Author: Gweneth Andersen, Colleen M. Foote, David (Bo) McClatchy, Hannah McFarland 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the impact of MLC model differences and LINAC age on treatment plan evaluation by log file-based patient-specific QA (PSQA) through the lifetime of the machines.
Methods: 3D ga...
Author: Steven M. LaFontaine 👤
Affiliation: Therapy Physics 🏫
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Author: Baoshe Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Jacek Capala 👤
Affiliation: National Cancer Institute 🏫
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Author: Ahmad Sakaamini 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
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Author: Raghavendra Raghavendra, Kanaparthy Raja Muralidhar, Venkataramanan Ramachandran, Srinivas Srinivas 👤
Affiliation: Karkinos Healthcare 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study explores the Integrating AI-Generated Auto Contours via Ray Station’s Deep Learning Segmentation into Diverse Treatment Planning Systems.
Methods: The research encompassed a gro...
Author: Emily Y. Hirata, Xiaoyu Sherry Liu, Evan Porter, Manju Sharma 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, University of California, San Francisco, University of California 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerator has become increasingly popular in both community hospitals and academic institutions due to its user-friendly design and operational efficiency. This...
Author: Leening P Liu 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
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Author: Hayeon Kim, Yildirim D. Mutaf 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Kaiser Permanente 🏫
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Author: Yang Kyun Park 👤
Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Stephen R. Bowen, Richard Cheng, Kylie Kang, Janice Kim, Ana Paula Santos Lima, Dominic A. Maes, Juergen Meyer, Karen Ordovas, Kerry Reding 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Division of Cardiology, University of Washington, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, School of Nursing, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI)-based auto-segmentation tools can increase the efficacy and reproducibility of radiotherapy (RT) treatment planning. This study evaluates the quality of AI-genera...
Author: Jeffrey D. Bradley, Steven J. Feigenberg, Cole Friedes, Yin Gao, Xun Jia, Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Understanding how physicians evaluate plans is critical for automatic planning and ensuring consistent, high-quality care. While deep-learning models excel in complex decision-making, the lac...
Author: Adnan Jafar, Xun Jia, Michael B. Roumeliotis 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: HDR brachytherapy (HDRBT) treatment planning is challenging due to the need for high-quality plans under time pressure, considering anatomy and applicator geometry. This study proposes an exp...
Author: Junghoon Lee, Todd R. McNutt, Harry Quon, Bohua Wan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Xerostomia is a common toxicity in head and neck cancer (HNC) radiotherapy (RT). A few deep learning (DL) models have been proposed to predict the chance of xerostomia 12 months after RT with...
Author: Daisuke Kawahara, Yoichi Watanabe 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To theoretically demonstrate that FLASH dose delivery leads to higher normal tissue sparing than conventional dose rates.
Methods: A two-component kinetic model was built for target and da...
Author: José Antonio Klautau Toffoli, Anthony G. Tessier, Atiyah Yahya 👤
Affiliation: Department of Oncology, University of Alberta 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate that magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) methyl (≈0.9 ppm) to glycerol (≈4.1-4.3 ppm) resonance area ratios correlate with relative concentrations of free fatty acids to trig...
Author: Chad Russell Ronish 👤
Affiliation: Sanford Underground Research Facility 🏫
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Author: Nobuki Imano, Daisuke Kawahara, Misato Kishi, Yuji Murakami 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop a comprehensive Multi-score by integrating Radiomics-score (Rad-score), Gene-score derived from gene expression levels, and tumor environment Rad-score (TE-Rad-scor...
Author: Oi-Wai Chau, Beata Gontova Bernat, Mary Gronberg, Yao Hao, Amanda M. Jackson, Nupur Karmaker, Dishane Chand Luximon, Osama R. Mawlawi, Ikechi Samuel Ozoemelam, Deepak Shrestha, William Swanson, Md Tofiz Uddin, Joseph Weygand, Afua A. Yorke 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Mayo Clinic, Champion Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, University of Washington, Washington University in St Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Emory University, Dept. of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Gono Bishwabidyalay, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate perception and awareness of global medical physics (GMP) as a career path among medical physics professionals and trainees, identify opportunities to enhance professional developm...
Author: Jung Gyu Chi, Sungwook Choi, Don-Soo Kim 👤
Affiliation: IAM ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC, Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore quantifiable parameters of the fracture healing process to aid physicians in determining the treatment plan for intramedullary nailing removal.
Methods: In contrast to conventio...
Author: Caiden Atienza, Pim T. S. Borman, Martin F. Fast, Daniel E. Hyer, Bas W. Raaymakers, Jeffrey E. Snyder, Prescilla Uijtewaal, Peter Woodhead 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Yale New Haven Health, University of Iowa 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
On conventional C-arm linacs, VMAT is the preferred delivery modality due to its superior efficiency and highly conformal dose distributions. MR-linacs offer superior soft-tissue imaging t...
Author: Xiaofeng Yang 👤
Affiliation: Emory University 🏫
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Author: Xuejun Gu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Lawrence F. Bronk, Fada Guan, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Miao Qi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) are widely regarded as critical indicators of cellular response to ionizing radiation. This study aims to establish a direct, unbiased and universal correlatio...
Author: Matthew R. Hoerner 👤
Affiliation: Yale University 🏫
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Author: Alejandro Bertolet, Jose Antonio Lopez-Valverde, Victor V. Onecha, Daniel Puerta 👤
Affiliation: Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women's Hospital, Departamento de Física Atómica, Molecular y Nuclear, Universidad de Granada, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Besides its superior dose conformity, proton therapy induces greater damage to tissue than conventional radiotherapies. This increased damage is usually quantified through the concept of rela...
Author: Jeffrey V. Siebers 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia 🏫
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Author: Jeff Boob, Jaydev K. Dave, Tim Minch, Bhavyata Tanna 👤
Affiliation: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Mayo Clinic, CurveBeam AI 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compute effective doses associated with imaging of the extremities with a HiRise (CurveBeam AI, Hatfield, PA) cone-beam CBCT scanner specifically designed for weight-bearing imaging of the...
Author: Samuel L. Brady, Joseph G. Meier, Elanchezhian Somasundaram, Andrew T Trout 👤
Affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Ctr, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To analyze eye-tracker gaze data for insights into radiologists’ areas of focus in an observer study of whole-body PET images.
Methods:
For a comparative study of dose matched PET im...
Author: Haleem Azmy, Robbie Beckert, Farnoush Forghani, Dean Hobbis, Dan Hong, Hyun Kim, Eric Laugeman, Silpa Raju-Salicki, Domenic Sievert 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, WashU Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Wash U Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel radiation therapy (RT) workflow has recently emerged with the advent of online adaptive RT systems, direct-to-unit (DTU). DTU utilizes online adaptive platforms (MR and CT based) to o...
Author: Bing-Hao Chiang, Eric C. Ford, Juergen Meyer, Timothy D. Solberg 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the potential risk reduction of various pretreatment patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) programs for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) in mitigating fai...
Author: Victoria Noelle Bry, Tamara Egan, Eric C. Ford, Angelia Landers, Juergen Meyer 👤
Affiliation: Fred Hutch Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) can improve patient safety, however, its complex integration may expose processes to increased risk of error. This work identifies potential failures f...
Author: Louis Archambault, Nicolas Drouin, Alexis Horik, Simon Thibault 👤
Affiliation: Département de Physique, de Génie Physique et D'optique, et Centre de Recherche sur le Cancer, Université Laval, Département de Physique, de Génie Physique et D'optique, et Centre d'optique, photonique et laser, Université Laval 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a novel type of real-time 3D dosimeter for the quality assurance of linear accelerators used in external beam radiotherapy.
Methods: An experimental setup was constructed using ...
Author: Claus Belka, Stefanie Corradini, George Dedes, Nikolaos Delopoulos, Christopher Kurz, Guillaume Landry, Ahmad Neishabouri, Domagoj Radonic, Adrian Thummerer, Niklas Wahl, Fan Xiao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Medical Physics, LMU Munich, Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), National Center for Radiation Oncology (NCRO), Heidelberg Institute for Radiation Oncology (HIRO) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In MR-guided online adaptive radiotherapy, MRI lacks tissue attenuation information necessary for accurate dose calculations. Instead of using deep learning methods to generate synthetic CT i...
Author: Justus Adamson, Wesley Andrew Cunningham, Chang-Sei Kim, Yeongoh Ko 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Chonnam National University, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Toxicity to bowel remains a challenge for radiotherapy, particularly for abdominal SBRT . We propose a noninvasive method to reposition bowel using a remote magnetic navigation system (RMNS) ...
Author: Weigang Hu, Zhenhao Li, Jiazhou Wang, Xiaojie Yin, Zhen Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a novel deep learning method to generate synthetic PET images for rectal cancer from MRI data. By incorporating metabolic information from the synth...
Author: Miguel Albaladejo, Ana Corbalan, Aitor Ortega, Vicente Puchades, David Ramos, Alfredo Serna-Berna, Jonattan Suarez 👤
Affiliation: Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Prostate SBRT treatments are frequently delivered using standard VMAT IGRT technique. The aim of this study is to test the feasibility of Ethos Artificial Intelligence (AI) prostate SBRT b...
Author: Min Cheol Han, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Hyejin Lee, Sac Lee, Yongdo Yun 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) is characterized by high relative biological effectiveness (RBE), which must be integrated into the treatment planning process. This study aims to develop a nov...
Author: Anthony Hong Cheol Lim, Rayyan L Mahmood, Alexander Stanforth, Chris C. Wang, Mingyao Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this project is to test the feasibility of proton minibeam lattice radiotherapy within an existing clinical setting.
Methods:
The TOPAS code is used to model a scenario i...
Author: Denis Bergeron, Larry A. DeWerd, Sean Jollota, Peyton Alexandra Lalain, Likhitha Polepalli 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, National Institute of Standards and Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 90Y is a challenging radionuclide to measure because it is a pure beta-emitter and is typically quantified using a radionuclide calibrator. These devices, such as the Capintec model used in t...
Author: Chen-Ju Feng, Shih-Ming Hsu, Chin-Hsiung Lin, Shih-Yong Luo, Shao-Chun Tseng, Chin-Hui Wu, Ya-Ru Yang 👤
Affiliation: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center, Tzu-Chi University, NanoRay Biotech Co., Ltd 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The range of auger electrons in water is 2~500 nm, and its linear energy transfer reaches 26 keV/μm. This study investigated the feasibility of the auger electron radiation therapy.
Method...
Author: Ciprian N. Ionita, Parisa Naghdi, Ahmad Rahmatpour 👤
Affiliation: University at Buffalo, SUNY: University at Buffalo 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative angiography (QA) evaluates neurovascular hemodynamics, but is affected by X-ray parameters, vessel foreshortening, and imaging chain factors like detector efficiency, pixel size,...
Author: Grace Hutchinson, Daniel E. Hyer, Samuel D. Rusu, Blake R. Smith, Joel J. St-Aubin 👤
Affiliation: Iowa Health Care, University of Iowa 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the feasibility and consistency of the Sun Nuclear Corporation (SNC) MR conditional Quad Wedge, as an accessory to the IC Profiler-MR, and to evaluate beam output and energy in the ...
Author: Daniela Branco, John M Bryant, Surendra Bahadur Chand, Pratiksha Shahi, Joseph Weygand 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, , B.P Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, University of California San Diego / California Protons, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Cervical cancer remains a significant health burden in Nepal, with 2169 new cases and 1313 deaths recorded in 2022. This study evaluates the feasibility of implementing step-and-shoot IMRT...
Author: Gisell Ruiz Boiset, Paulo ROBERTO Costa, Wagner Henrique Marques, Raphael Morata, Victor H.F Oliveira 👤
Affiliation: University of São Paulo (USP), Institute of Physics 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the feasibility of 3D printing materials in creating anthropomorphic kidney phantoms that accurately simulate the radiological properties of human tissues, for applica...
Author: Wen C. Hsi, Kayla Schneider 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Measurement-based patient-specific quality-assurance (PSQA) conducted with a 2D dosimeter to verify delivered dose of each field over 3 measurement-depths is time-consuming with limited se...
Author: Lindsay Hammons, Lisa Baumann Kreuziger, Haidy G. Nasief, Matthew Scheidt, Farrell Sean, Antonio Sosa Lozano 👤
Affiliation: Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Medical college of wisconsin, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Venous thromboembolism, which includes pulmonary embolism (PE), is the third leading cause of acute cardiovascular syndrome behind myocardial infarction and stroke. Current research categoriz...
Author: Jochen Cammin, Shifeng Chen, Arun Gopal, Kai Huang, Jason K Molitoris, Amit Sawant, Kai Wang 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The HyperSight CBCT optional feature on Varian TrueBeam linacs offers a larger field-of-view, improved Hounsfield units (HU) accuracy, and overall improved image quality, including metal arti...
Author: Melissa Bronson, Elizabeth L. Covington, Robert T. Dess, Joseph R. Evans, William C. Jackson, Charles S. Mayo, Michelle L. Mierzwa, Benjamin S. Rosen, VG Vinod Vydiswaran, Grant Weyburne, Zheng Zhang, Henry Zocher 👤
Affiliation: PCORnet®, The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Diagnosis and staging are an integral part of cancer care, but this information is often scattered across various electronic medical records. The fragmentation increases overall documentation...
Author: Noriko Kishi, Takashi Mizowaki, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Yukine Shimizu 👤
Affiliation: Kyoto University, Kyoto Univercity, Department of Radiation Oncology and Image-applied Therapy, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Image-applied Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To predict tumor positions in markerless dynamic tumor tracking (ML-DTT)-VMAT by compensating for the asynchrony between the tumor and the diaphragm.
Methods: Rotational fluoroscopic X-ray...
Author: Yiran Liu, Zhengzheng Liu, Fang-Fang Yin 👤
Affiliation: Duke Kunshan Univeristy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of producing high dose rate GRID therapy using a compact linear accelerator (LINAC) treatment head with scanning beam and stationary grid collimator.
Methods...
Author: Christine V. Chung, Laurence Edward Court, Meena S. Khan, Ethan B. Ludmir, Rachael M. Martin Paulpeter, Saurabh Shashikumar Nair, Callistus M. Nguyen, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Luis Augusto Perles 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) has re-emerged as an efficacious treatment approach for bulky solid tumors. RapidArc Dynamic (RAD) has unique beam delivery capabilities that m...
Author: Sung Hwan Ahn, Yongha Gi, Jinju Heo, Jinyoung Hong, Yunhui Jo, Yousun KO, Hyeongjin Lim, Sang Yoon PARK, Myonggeun Yoon 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Global Health Technology (IGHT), Korea University, Republic of Korea, Korea University, Samsung Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of real-time monitoring of conductivity changes induced by thermal variations during tumor treating fields (TTFields) therapy using Electrical I...
Author: Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Neil Desai, Aurelie Garant, Orhan Oz, Elizeva Phillips, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Robert Timmerman 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study reports findings from the first-in-human imaging-only trial evaluating the feasibility of using the novel PET tracer 68Ga-PSMA-11 (Illuccix) to guide external beam radiotherapy on ...
Author: Sofia Beer, Menal Bhandari, Alec Block, Nader Darwish, Joseph Dingillo, Sebastien A. Gros, Hyejoo Kang, Andrew Keeler, Rajkumar Kettimuthu, Jason Patrick Luce, Ha Nguyen, John C. Roeske, George K. Thiruvathukal, Austin Yunker 👤
Affiliation: Data Science and Learning Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Computer Science, Loyola University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) generated synthetic medical images are seeing increased use in radiology and radiation oncology. Physician observer studies are an ideal way to evaluate the usabi...
Author: Tae Kyu Lee 👤
Affiliation: Allina Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the feasibility of a dynamic-platform integrated with high-resolution patient-specific-quality-assurance (PSQ device for periodic quality assurance (PQA) and PSQA in respiratory-gat...
Author: Jacob S. Buatti, Mu-Han Lin, Dominic Moon, David D.M. Parsons, David Sher, Justin D. Visak, Hui Ju Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Most current adaptive treatment planning systems (TPS) natively utilize static planning goals from the reference plan for online adaptive re-optimization. In complex head-and-neck cancer (HNC...
Author: Xiaodong Wu, Xingchen Zhai, Weizhao Zhao 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The ZAP-X is a self-contained, self-shielded radiosurgery system utilizing a 3MV LINAC. Its self-shielded design, poses challenges for conventional beam quality assurance (QA) methods. This s...
Author: Gisell Ruiz Boiset, Paulo ROBERTO Costa, Renan Felix dos Santos, Gustavo Freire Pereira da Silva, Alessandra Tomal 👤
Affiliation: University of São Paulo (USP), Institute of Physics, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Evaluate the feasibility of a bench-top PCCT using Geant4 Monte Carlo simulations. The study applied the Geant4 framework on determining the electronic density of materials as a function of C...
Author: Yoshihiko Hoshino, Kenji Hotta, Taeko Matsuura, Ai Nakaoka, Hidenobu Tachibana 👤
Affiliation: Hokkaido University, Department of Radiology, Gunma University Hospital, Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital East 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gel dosimeters enable three-dimensional dose measurements, but no reports have evaluated the fundamental performance of VIPER-type gel dosimeters in proton beam measurements. Therefore, we ev...
Author: Janet Ching-Mei Feng, Janet Gutierrez, Aylin Ozus, Patricia Svolos 👤
Affiliation: Bellaire High, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Environmental Health & Safety, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, UTHealth McGovern Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Exposure to radiation may become harmful to the fetus depending on the gestational age and absorbed dose. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission states the radiation exposure to the embryo/fetus o...
Author: Mohamad Ahmad Alissa, Carson Brame, Damian Czarnecki, Olivier Evrard, Charbel A. Habib, Jeff Hildreth, Andy Murray, Andreas Schönfeld, Ann-Britt Schönfeld, David Towle, Gerd Wessing 👤
Affiliation: CDT-West - Centrum für Diagnostik und Therapie, Radiologie Vechta, Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, MyMichigan Health, Sun Nuclear Corp., Mirion Technologies 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize field output correction factors of novel shielded and unshielded silicon diode detectors.
Methods: Novel shielded and unshielded Silicon Diode Detectors (SDD) were characte...
Author: Andrea L. McNiven 👤
Affiliation: Tom Baker Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Carri K. Glide-Hurst 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Robert A. Corns, Mohammad Kanber 👤
Affiliation: East Carolina University, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate determination of the radiation isocenter is crucial for precise radiotherapy treatments, directly impacting patient safety and treatment quality. This study presents a computation...
Author: Xinyuan Chen, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Alex T. Price, Pamela Samson, Tianyu Zhao 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the financial viability of on-table simulation (CBCTp) enabled Halcyon system in radiation therapy. By leveraging Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC), the analysis...
Author: Xinyuan Chen 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the financial viability of on-table simulation (CBCTp) enabled Halcyon system in radiation therapy. By leveraging Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC), the analysis...
Author: Arjit K. Baghwala 👤
Affiliation: Houston Methodist Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Resat Aydin, Joseph Barbiere, Brett Lewis, Roland Teboh 👤
Affiliation: HUMC, Hackensack University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurately compensating for respiratory-induced tumor motion is critical in BgRT, where precise delineation of volumes ensures effective dose delivery. We propose an integrated approach th...
Author: Xiangli Cui, Chunyan Fu, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Jingyu Liu, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Shanyang Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Information Technology and Metrology of Zhejiang Province, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the impact of fine-tuning strategies for pre-trained AI image generation models on glioma MRI image quality and observer performance, and to determine the optimal fine-tuning conf...
Author: Robert Berry, John Buatti, Nathan Burger, Ryan T. Flynn, Greg Johns, Maksim Kravchenko, Sergey Kutsaev, Yen-Po Lee, Marcos Ruelas, Joel J. St-Aubin, Timothy J. Waldron 👤
Affiliation: RadiaBeam Technologies, University of Iowa 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To report the factory acceptance tests of a preclinical linear accelerator, the FLEX-9 electron FLASH linac from RadiaBeam Technologies.
Methods: The FLEX-9 FLASH electron linac is designe...
Author: Jon Feldman 👤
Affiliation: Sharett Institute of Oncology, Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Keisuke Fujii, Masahiro Kitagawa, Arezoo Modiri, Yuichiro Nakano, Ken N. Okada, Robabeh Rahimi, Akira SaiToh, Amit Sawant, Satoyuki Tsukano, Baoshe Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland, University of Maryland in Baltimore, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Sojo University, Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University, Maryland University Baltimore, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fully personalized radiotherapy requires computational resources far exceeding those of conventional CPU/GPU systems. This study explores the use of quantum computing (QC) in radiotherapy pla...
Author: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Francesco Evangelista, Giulio Lovatti, Jasper Nijkamp, Rasmus Nilsson, Munetaka Nitta, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Brita Singers Sørensen, Peter Thirolf, Erik Traneus, Taiga Yamaya 👤
Affiliation: RaySearch Laboratories AB, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Ludwig-Maximilians Universität, Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Within the SIRMIO project (Small Animal Proton Irradiator for Research in Molecular Image-Guided Radiation Oncology), we aimed to perform the first in vivo proton beam treatment with a dedica...
Author: Girish Bal, David J. Carlson, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Henry S. Park 👤
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study explores the feasibility, accuracy, and dosimetric performance of hybrid biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) combined with image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for delivering sequential...
Author: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Davide Boscaini, Francesco Evangelista, Guyue Hu, Ze Huang, Margarita Kozak, Julie Lascaud, Giulio Lovatti, Eero Lönnqvist, Jasper Nijkamp, Munetaka Nitta, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Marco Riboldi, Babak Sharifi, Brita Singers Sørensen, Peter Thirolf 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Ludwig-Maximilians Universität, Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform the first in vivo application of a novel small animal radiation research platform combining on-board image-guidance with multi-field intensity modulated spot scanning delivery [1] ...
Author: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Carlos Granja, Guyue Hu, Margarita Kozak, Julie Lascaud, Kirsten Lauber, Grigory Liubchenko, Jasper Nijkamp, Cristina Oancea, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Marco Riboldi, Brita Singers Sørensen, Matthias Würl 👤
Affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Advacam 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To apply in-vivo proton radiography (pRad) to aid image registration and treatment plan refinement for a novel precision image-guided small animal proton irradiation platform.
Methods:...
Author: Ramesh Boggula, Jay W. Burmeister 👤
Affiliation: Wayne State University, Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the performance of a hybrid Compton camera for real-time imaging during the administration of Lu-177-based radiopharmaceuticals, including Pluvicto and Lutathera. The aim...
Author: Barry Andricks, Stratton Black, Scott R. Floyd, Ashutosh Kotwal, Eric L. Martin, Stepan Mikhailov, Mark Oldham, Niccolo Terrando, Andrew Thompson, Ying Wu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke University, Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate and quantify the effects of high energy electron radiation delivered at FLASH and conventional dose rates on the reproductive capability of adult C. elegans nematodes.
Methods:...
Author: Kevin A. Wunderle 👤
Affiliation: Ohio State University 🏫
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Author: Michael D. Fishman 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
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Author: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel template-guided deep learning framework for primary gross tumor volume (GTVp) segmentation, addressing challenges posed by diverse tumor types and enabling a uni...
Author: Elana J Fertig 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins Medical Institute 🏫
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Author: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Treatment planning for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) relies on inverse planning, an iterative and non-intuitive process of adjust...
Author: Makunda Aryal, Qiongge Li, Sook Kien Ng, Christopher F. Njeh, Edwin Quashie, Senthamizhchelvan Srinivasan, Yun Wang 👤
Affiliation: Indiana University Medical School, Memorial Health Care System, Indiana University, Inova Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Linear-Quadratic-Linear (LQL) model is a modification of the traditional Linear-Quadratic model used in radiobiology to describe cell survival in response to radiation. The LQL model extends ...
Author: Grace Jianan Gang 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
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Author: Hacene Azizi, Abderaouf Behouch, Nabil Maalej, Aamir Raja, Mohamed Lamine Seghier 👤
Affiliation: Khalifa University Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology, Laboratory of dosing, analysis and characterization in high resolution, Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, Khalifa University Physics Department, Khalifa University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To ensure accurate alignment of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and computed tomography (CT) images for image-guided radiotherapy, this study evaluates a foundation model guidance fra...
Author: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Michael Gensheimer, Praveenbalaji Rajendran, Lei Xing, Yong Yang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent advances in the automatic delineation of radiotherapy treatment targets, which incorporate linguistic clinical data extracted by large language models (LLMs) into traditional visual-on...
Author: Chloe Min Seo Choi, Nikhil Mankuzhy, Aneesh Rangnekar, Andreas Rimner, Maria Thor, Harini Veeraraghavan, Abraham Wu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiac substructure irradiation predisposes patients for poor outcomes in thoracic radiation therapy. A deep learning model was developed to segment the cardiac substructures invariant to co...
Author: Marian Axente 👤
Affiliation: Emory University 🏫
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Author: Qianyi Xu, Inhwan Yeo 👤
Affiliation: INOVA Schar Cancer Institute, Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Four-dimensional computed tomography(4DCT) is prone to a geometrical error when respiration changes upon patient shift. 4DCT with a longer-length detector(16cm), uninvolving the shift, has...
Author: Kwang-Ho Cheong, Seungryong Cho, Joonil Hwang, Jae Won Jung, Hoyeon Lee, Raymond Hyunwoo Moon, Inhwan Yeo, Jihyung Yoon 👤
Affiliation: East Carolina University, INOVA Schar Cancer Institute, University of Hong Kong, Hanllym University, KAIST, University of Rochester 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monitoring a target and neighboring organs during beam delivery is crucial for successful radiotherapy (RT). Conventional transit imaging methods lack volumetric reconstruction capabilities, ...
Author: Xu Cao, Wesley S. Culberson, Aleksandra Ilina, Kendall Jarvis, Brian W Pogue, Matthew Reed, William Scott Thomas, Nathaniel Van Asselt, Albert van der Kogel 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin: Madison, University of Wisconsin: Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: While FLASH radiotherapy is known to reduce skin damage in vivo from ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) irradiation relative to conventional dose rates (CDR). Currently it is not clear whether this ...
Author: Haisong Liu 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
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Author: Michelle Alonso-Basanta, Carl Denis, Wenbo Gu, Xinmin Liu, Ahmad Sakaamini, Rodney D. Wiersma 👤
Affiliation: UCLA, University of Pennsylvania, CDR Systems 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a non-invasive technique used to treat functional abnormalities and small brain tumors. Traditional SRS relies on a rigidly fixed metal head ring, causing d...
Author: Claire Keun Sun Park, Atchar Sudhyadhom, Veena Venkatachalam, Noah Warner 👤
Affiliation: Harvard–MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern radiotherapy achieves sub-millimeter spatial accuracy but fails to account for patient- and spatially-specific variations in biological response. Free radical generation (FRG), particu...
Author: Uriel Aura, Qing Chen, Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Chanda Guha, Meng Wei Ho, Sheng Huang, Minglei Kang, Stanislav Lazarev, Nancy Y Lee, Yang Lei, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Mahbubur Rahman, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Francis Yu, Anna Zhai, Ajay Zheng 👤
Affiliation: DYN'R Medical System, New York Proton Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute&Hospital, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Managing tumor motion during pencil beam scanning proton therapy remains challenging. This study investigated the feasibility and dosimetric benefits of Free-Breathing Respiratory-Gated Deliv...
Author: Md. Yousuf Ali, Parvin Akhter Banu, Ehteshamul Hoque, Qazi Mushtaq Hussain, Md Jobairul Islam, Md. Abdul Mannan, Sadia Afrin Sarah, Mostafa Aziz Sumon, Ahammad Al Mamun Sweet, AFM Kamal Uddin 👤
Affiliation: Labaid Cancer Hospital & Superspeciality Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer can induce cardiac injury. Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) is a technique that minimizes cardiac exposure during treatment. This study compares d...
Author: Himanshu Bhat, Bruce Lewis Daniel, Junghoon Lee, Michael B. Roumeliotis, Ehud J. Schmidt, Ravi Seethamraju, Khadija Sheikh, Pan Su, Akila N. Viswanathan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., Stanford Medical School, Department of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform frequent MRI during EBRT and brachytherapy (BT) to evaluate RT-induced fibrosis and remnant tumor changes, identified using ultrashort echo-time (UTE) and multiparametric (mpMRI), ...
Author: Sanne van Dijk 👤
Affiliation: UMC-Groningen 🏫
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Author: Elizabeth L. Covington, Robert T. Dess, Charles S. Mayo, Michelle L. Mierzwa, Dan Polan, Jennifer Shah, Claire Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Auto-segmentation improves contour consistency and standardization in radiation therapy but may introduce variations from current practices, potentially impacting treatment outcomes and toxic...
Author: Joshua S. Scheuermann 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
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Author: Christian V. Guthier 👤
Affiliation: Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School 🏫
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Author: Prabhu C. Acharya, Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Stephen L. Brown, James R. Ewing, Mohammad M. Ghassemi, Benjamin Movsas, Farzan Siddiqui, Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Michigan State University, Oakland University, Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate T1 quantification using T One by Multiple Read Out Pulse (TOMROP) sequences is essential for physiological assessments in dynamic-contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI and T1 mapping studies. ...
Author: André Diamant 👤
Affiliation: Gray Oncology Solutions 🏫
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Author: Thomas L. Hayes, Nicholas C. Koch, Han Liu, Qingyang (Grace) Shang, Benjamin J. Sintay, Caroline Vanderstraeten, David B. Wiant 👤
Affiliation: Fuse Oncology, Cone Health, Cone Health Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates the accuracy of a deep learning-based automatic breast planning script in predicting beam energy for breast cancer treatments. The script was validated and implemented...
Author: Ben Durkee, Renata Farrell, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Colin Harari, Alex Singleton Kuo, Chase Ruff, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advances in upright CT and patient positioning system now enables high quality daily CT imaging and treatment delivery in the upright position, providing benefits including reduced internal m...
Author: Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
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Author: Diana Elizabeth Carver 👤
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Yasin Abdulkadir, John Charters, Melissa Ghafarian, James M. Lamb, Dishane Chand Luximon, Jack Neylon 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Assessment of radiotherapy treatment quality in large-scale multi-institutional contexts remains an outstanding challenge. Retrospective human review of treatment plans is labor intensive ...
Author: Jihun Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Jun Won Kim, Yong Tae Kim, Chanwoong Lee, Jihyn Pyo, Young Hun Yoon 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Although segmentation foundation models have recently demonstrated promising zero-shot performance on natural images, its clinical application to magnetic resonance (MR) images still requires...
Author: Yoonha Eo 👤
Affiliation: Yonsei University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a fully automatic and unsupervised algorithm for estimating the Exposure Index (EI) of various Regions of Interest in X-ray imaging using advanced foundation models. Traditional EI...
Author: Kenneth L. Homann, Natalie A Lockney, Hong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim of this study is to develop a treatment planning methodology utilizing liver functional imaging via contrast-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in patients undergoing stereotac...
Author: Bingqi Guo, Ping Xia 👤
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) delivers a “GRID” or “lattice” of high and low doses to tumors to increase tumor control, minimize normal tissue damage, and preserve the im...
Author: Laurence Edward Court 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Dirk A Bartkoski, Michael Kleckner, Dongyeon Lee, Reza Reiazi, Mohammad Reza Salehpour 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Convergent-RnR 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop and validate G4BraggReflection, a novel physics process within Geant4, designed to incorporate diffraction properties resulting in Bragg reflection into Monte Carlo simulations....
Author: Yasin Abdulkadir 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
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Author: Veng Jean Heng, Jan P. Seuntjens, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We have developed a GPU-accelerated Monte Carlo (MC) simulation to determine the cumulative dose distribution of patients undergoing Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET) using the Stanford tech...
Author: Girish Bal, Jan Kralj, Ayan Mitra, PhD, Ling Shao, Matjaz Subic, Yevgen Voronenko 👤
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Cosylab 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work enhances the efficiency of radiation therapy treatment planning by optimizing the beamlet dose matrix and full patient dose computations using GPU acceleration. The Collapsed-Cone C...
Author: Ling Chen, Alexei V. Trofimov, Yi Wang, Dufan Wu 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Selecting gaze angles of the eye is an important part of set-up of proton therapy for ocular tumors, ensuring that the treatment beam could irradiate the tumor while maximally sparing impo...
Author: Hamid Abdollahi Nasehabad, Mehrangiz Amiri, Mohammad Reza Deevband, Faraz Kalantari, Milad Peer-Firozjaei, Ali Shabestani Monfared, Ehsan Tajikmansoury 👤
Affiliation: Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics Department, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Department of Radiobiology and Medical Physics, Babol University of Medical Sciences, 1. Department of Radiobiology and Medical Physics, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 🏫
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Targeted radionuclide therapy (TRNT) with 213Bi- labeled radiopharmaceuticals is a promising approach in targeted alpha and beta therapy for cancer. This study aims to assess double-strand...
Author: Md Tauhidul Islam, Junyan Liu, Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced lung injury (RILI) is a common complication in patients receiving radiotherapy for lung cancer, with approximately 16%–28% developing pulmonary fibrosis. The exact mechanism...
Author: Zachary Buchwald, Chih-Wei Chang, Zach Eidex, Hui Mao, Richard L.J. Qiu, Justin R. Roper, Mojtaba Safari, Hui-Kuo Shu, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu 👤
Affiliation: Emory University and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) benefits significantly from enhanced soft-tissue contrast and spatial resolution, which aid in accurately delineating tumors and organs at risk. Although ...
Author: Riqiang Gao 👤
Affiliation: Siemens Healthineers 🏫
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Author: Jianrong Dai, Jun Dang, Enzhuo Quan, Yong Sang, Jianan Wu 👤
Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, National Cancer Center / National Clinical Research Center for Cancer / Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital / Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The current conformity index (CI) formula is distorted for radiotherapy plans with multiple, non-enclosing targets. We redefined the volume of reference isodose (VTV) parameter in the CI form...
Author: Ming Chao, Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Jing Wang, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time volumetric MRI is essential for motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT), yet acquiring high-quality 3D images remains challenging due to time constraints and motion ar...
Author: Njood Alsaihati, Ehsan Samei, Justin B. Solomon 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Inconsistent imaging procedure naming across and within institutions challenges clinical decision-making, quality assessment, and data analysis in radiology. For example, The American College...
Author: Nan Li, Shouping Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Xuerong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, HeBei YiZhou proton center, School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The 3D BRAVO sequence is an advanced magnetic resonance (MR) technique that allows for image reconstruction at any angle. It offers 1 mm gapless scanning and has a high signal-to-noise rat...
Author: Pouya Azarbar, Nima Kasraie, Mahsa Shahrbabki Mofrad, Peyman Sheikhzadeh 👤
Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical science, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Science 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: PET imaging become crucial in diagnosing and managing various diseases, but its key limitation is the lack of detailed anatomical information. Integrating CT-scans with PET images enhances cl...
Author: Rashmi Bhaskara, Shravan Bhavsar, Ananth Grama, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Shourya Verma 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Generating Synthetic Positron Emission Tomography from Computed Tomography using Lightweight Diffusion Model for Head and Neck Cancer
Purpose: To generate synthetic PET tumor avidity segments direc...
Author: Cheng-En Hsieh, Shen-Hao Li, Hsin-Hon Lin, Shu-Wei Wu, An-Ci Yang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The aim of this study is to develop a framework of generating patient-specific phantom tailored for head and neck proton therapy. From these phantoms, digital reference objects based on th...
Author: Pouya Azarbar, Nima Kasraie, Peyman Sheikhzadeh 👤
Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical science, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex,Tehran University of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring diseases due to its functional imaging capabilities. However, its high cost, significant radiation exposure, and li...
Author: Seth Amofa, Erli Chen, Samuel A. Einstein, Ekinadoese Imudia Frias, Nupur Karmaker, Yinus Kawthara, Dulguun Myagmarsuren, Travis C. Salzillo, Joseph Weygand, Afua A. Yorke 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, University of Washington, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth College, Penn State College of Medicine, Dept. of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent developments in the medical physics job market have made it increasingly difficult for radiotherapy centers, particularly in rural areas, to recruit qualified therapeutic medical physi...
Author: Ross I. Berbeco, Vera Birrer, Raphael Bruegger, Pablo Corral Arroyo, Roshanak Etemadpour, Dianne M. Ferguson, Rony Fueglistaller, Thomas C. Harris, Yue-Houng Hu, Matthew W. Jacobson, Mathias Lehmann, Nicholas Lowther, Daniel Morf, Marios Myronakis 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Varian Imaging Laboratory, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Applications of combined kV-MV CBCT include metal artifact correction and material identification. Difficulties arise, however, when the imagers have misaligned geometric perspectives of the ...
Author: Oluyemi Bright Aboyewa, KyungPyo Hong, Daniel Kim 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Northwestern University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: While non-Cartesian MRI is desirable for fast imaging with high spatial resolution and robustness to motion, it requires long post-processing times. Preconditioning with an adequate density c...
Author: Matthew R. Hoerner, Maryam Naseri, Mena Shenouda 👤
Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, Yale University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Historically film has been the gold standard receptor for measurements of x-ray tube focal spot size. Flat Panel Digital Radiography Detectors (FPDRDs) have lower spatial resolution compar...
Author: Todd R. McNutt 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
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Author: Rodrigo T Massera, Sofia Giaccone Thomaz, Alessandra Tomal, Giovanna Tramontin 👤
Affiliation: Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin, Department of Imaging & Pathology, unit of Medical Physics & Quality Assessment, KU Leuven 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monte Carlo simulations are increasingly used in breast dosimetry for their precision in estimating difficult-to-measure quantities, such as glandular dose. With ionizing radiation in breast ...
Author: Eric Addison, Stephen M. Avery, Alhassan Mohammed Baidoo, Lyna Dinh, Megan Doherty, Andrew Friberg, Sonya Gwak, Francis Hasford, Stephen Inkoom, Shannon E. O'Reilly, Ayoola Okuribido, Edem Sosu, Samuel Nii Adu Tagoe 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, University of Ghana, Sweden Ghana Medical Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This first-of-its-kind Global Medical Physics Training and Development Program (GMPTDP) seeks to serve as an opportunity for graduate students to enhance their clinical training with a global...
Author: Eric C. Ford 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington 🏫
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Author: Stephen M. Avery, Izabella L. Barreto, Oi-Wai Chau, Cesar Della Biancia, Beata Gontova Bernat, Amanda M. Jackson, Rao Khan, Eugene P. Lief, Osama R. Mawlawi, Wilfred F. Ngwa, Christopher F. Njeh, Peter Allan Sandwall, William Swanson, Joseph Weygand, Afua A. Yorke 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, VA Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, Mayo Clinic, Champion Cancer Center, Howard University, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, University of Washington, University of Florida College of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, Emory University, University of Pennsylvania, OhioHealth, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess needs of medical physicists working in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs)
Methods: A survey was developed by AAPM’s Global Needs Assessment Committee (GNAC) in partnership w...
Author: Xiang Li 👤
Affiliation: The Cleveland Clinic 🏫
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Author: Peng Dong, Elizabeth Kidd, Sheng Liu, Thomas R. Niedermayr, Oscar Pastor-Serrano, Lei Xing, Yong Yang, James Zou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy treatment planning is a time-consuming and potentially subjective process that requires iterative adjustments of optimization parameters to balance conflicting objectives. In thi...
Author: Michael Dohopolski, Jiaqi Liu, Hao Peng, Robert Timmerman, Zabi Wardak, Haozhao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study introduces a gradient-based radiomics framework to enhance outcome prediction in Personalized Ultra-Fractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy (PULSAR) for brain metastases...
Author: Enhui Chang, Yunfei Dong, Yifei Hao, Chengliang Jin, Shengsheng Lai, Yi Long, Mengni Wu, Yulu Wu, Ruimeng Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Wanli Zhang, Yaogong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Macrotrabecular-Massive Hepatocellular Carcinoma (MTM-HCC) is one type of liver cancer showed minimum image signature for accurate non-invasive diagnosis. This study aims to develop and evalu...
Author: Daria Gaykalova, Ranee Mehra, Jason K Molitoris, Hajar Moradmand, Lei Ren, Amit Sawant, Phuoc Tran 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore, University of Maryland, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiomics extracts quantitative imaging biomarkers from medical images. However, maintaining the reproducibility and stability of selected features across institutions and parameter settings ...
Author: Ashley Cetnar, Emily Y. Hirata, Cassandra Stambaugh 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, Tufts Medical Center, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To provide results from the first four years of the Medical Physics Leadership Academy (MPLA) Fundamental of Leadership Cohort program
Methods: The MPLA Cohorts program began with the Fund...
Author: Taman Upadhaya 👤
Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
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Author: ChangSeon Kim, Andrew Lukban, Mario Serrano-Sosa, Nadia M. Vassell 👤
Affiliation: Mount Sinai Beth Israel 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning of Flexitron HDR horizontal Leipzig applicators typically includes indirect or direct output verification, using a well chamber specific Revised Correspondence Factor (CFrev) or...
Author: Wilfred R Furtado, Gary Y. Ge, James Lee, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Despite advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing role in clinical practices like radiology, formal AI education remains limited in medical training. This gap contributes t...
Author: Xiang Li 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Ehsan Abadi 👤
Affiliation: Duke University 🏫
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Author: Varsha Jain, Jun Kang, Paul Sulivan, Kate E. Verma, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
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Patients undergoing treatment for head and neck(H&N) cancers experience significant body contour changes throughout treatment. Body contour changes are due to tumor shrinkage, weight loss,...
Author: Michael Tilkin 👤
Affiliation: American College of Radiology 🏫
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Author: Brett M. Miller 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
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Author: Fitria P Krisna, Mardon Limena, Supriyanto Ardjo Pawiro, Jhon H Saragih, Wahyu E. Wibowo, Poonam Yadav, Ummu M Zahro 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Radiation Oncology Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central Public Hospital, Department of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia, Department of Radiotherapy, Mandaya Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mitra Keluarga Kenjeran Hospital, Department of Radiotherapy, Mandaya Royal Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Santosa Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform depth dose characteristics of High Dose Electron Beam and utility of various commercially available detectors.
Methods: The measurements were performed using an Elekta Versa HD ...
Author: Mohan Suntha 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland Medical System 🏫
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Author: Cheng-Chieh Cheng, Jeffrey P Guenette, Yajun Li, Bruno Madore, Lei Qin 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, National Sun Yat-sen University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pilot tone (PT), a compact RF sensor, has been integrated into clinical practice for motion detection. Prior studies proposed mapping PT signals to head positions using a calibration step tha...
Author: Davide Brivio, Lia Carroll, Juliane Daartz, Jan PO Schuemann, Piotr Zygmanski 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We employ High-Energy Current (HEC) detectors for real-time monitoring of proton beams at conventional to FLASH dose rates. This would help overcome the need for fast and accurate dosimeters ...
Author: B. Gino Fallone, Alireza Gazor, Andrei D. Ghila, Gawon Han, Patricia A. K. Oliver, Michael W. Reynolds, Keith D. Wachowicz, Tania Rosalia Wood, Shima Y. Tari, Eugene Yip 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Nova Scotia Health, Dept. of Medical Physics and Dalhousie University, Dept. of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta; MagnetTx Oncology Solutions, www.magnetTX.com, Department of Medical Physics, Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta, Department of Medical Physics, BC Cancer, Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta and Department of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate a high-fidelity Monte-Carlo (MC) model of a 0.5T bi-planar Linac-MR in TOPAS, focusing on accurate Multileaf Collimator (MLC) modelling and positioning for open apertu...
Author: Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Yanyan Shi, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Lihua Zhang, Rihui Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to transform cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images acquired from deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) breast cancer patients into high-fidelity synthetic CT (sCT) images....
Author: Drexell Hunter Boggs, Carlos E. Cardenas, Jingwei Duan, Joseph Harms, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Courtney Bosse Stanley, Dennis N. Stanley, Sean Xavier Sullivan, Natalie N. Viscariello 👤
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT-guided online adaptive radiation therapy (OART) with Ethos for stereotactic accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) can mitigate inter-fraction variation, leading to dosimetric adv...
Author: Martin F. Fast 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht 🏫
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Author: David W. Jordan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University; Department of Radiology, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 🏫
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Author: So Hyun Ahn, Chris Beltran, Byongsu Choi, Jeong Heon Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Bo Lu, Justin Chunjoo Park, Bongyong Song, Jun Tan 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, UC San Diego, Yonsei University College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is widely used in IGRT for patient positioning but suffers from low resolution and poor soft tissue contrast. Synthetic CT (sCT) generated from CBCT ad...
Author: Yu Gao, Lei Xing, Siqi Ye 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Limited-angle CBCT (LA-CBCT) scans are often the only option for non-coplanar radiation therapy to prevent potential mechanical collisions. However, the consecutive angular occlusion of pr...
Author: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Huiqiao Xie, Hao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel spatiotemporal Gaussian neural representation framework to reconstruct high-temporal dynamic CBCT images from 1-minute acquisition, preserving motion dynamics an...
Author: Paul F. Laeseke 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
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Author: Arjit K. Baghwala 👤
Affiliation: Houston Methodist Hospital 🏫
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Author: Ge Ren 👤
Affiliation: Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🏫
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Author: Cal Glisson, Cal Glisson 👤
Affiliation: Loma Linda University Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Ashley Cetnar 👤
Affiliation: The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital 🏫
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Author: Sonja Wegener 👤
Affiliation: University Hospital Wurzburg 🏫
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Author: Adnan Jafar, Xun Jia, An Qin 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 3D whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) is widely used due to its simplicity and effectiveness. While modern treatment planning systems, like RayStation, offer automated Field-in-Field planning, p...
Author: Renee Farrell, Jinkoo Kim, Xin Qian, Ziyu Shu, Zhaozheng Yin, Tiezhi Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Stony Brook Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultra-short CT scan allows fast imaging speed, dose reduction, and compact system design. We developed a deep image prior (DIP) based reconstruction method named Hybrid Prior-Enhanced Deep Im...
Author: Xu Cao, Wesley S. Culberson, Aubrey Parks, Brian W Pogue, Matthew Reed, William Scott Thomas 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin: Madison, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Under Ultra-High Dose Rate (UHDR) irradiation, radical-radical interactions are likely enhanced due higher density production in time and space and this alters the cascade of reactions that s...
Author: Rex A. Cardan, Carlos E. Cardenas, John B Fiveash, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Farnaz Rahim Li, Rodney J. Sullivan, Natalie N. Viscariello, Christopher Willey 👤
Affiliation: The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: vBrain radiosurgery toxicity-rate is estimated via clinically-relevant isodose volume (IDV) thresholds according to HyTEC (e.g., V12Gy≤10cc). HyperArcTM (HA) automated planning allows accurat...
Author: Beverly Allen, Jay C. Buckey, David J. Gladstone, P. Jack Hoopes, David I Hunter, Armin Tavakkoli 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Geisel School of Medicine, Thayer School of Engineering 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy immediately prior to radiation therapy has been proposed as treatment to enhance radiosensitivity of hypoxic tumors. A murine glioblastoma model was utilized t...
Author: Kofi M. Deh, Tamas Jozsa, Tsang-Wei Tu 👤
Affiliation: Cranfield University, Howard University Hospital, Howard University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To enhance the quality of hyperpolarized (HP) 13C magnetic resonance images by integrating deep learning with perfusion modeling.
Methods: A convolutional neural network (CNN) and a superr...
Author: Cheryl Anderson, Lara Best, Amanda Cherpak, Jennifer DeGiobbi, Marc C. LeBlanc, R. Lee MacDonald, Peter R. Martin, Natasha McMaster, Murali Rajaraman, James L. Robar, Lucy Ward, Derek Wilke, Kenny Zhan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, QE2 Cancer Centre, Nova Scotia Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work investigates the potential benefit of adaptive planning using the Ethos radiotherapy system (Varian Medical Systems) with direct-dose calculation on HyperSight cone beam CT (CBCT) f...
Author: Doris Dimitriadis/Dimitriadou, Denisa R. Goia, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Noor Mail, Adam Olson, Tyler Wilhite 👤
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of the HyperSight® offline adaptive-workflow is to create a methodical approach to adaptive-radiotherapy (ART) that considers modifications in patient setup and anatomy. Through effi...
Author: Kevin A. Wunderle 👤
Affiliation: Ohio State University 🏫
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Author: A. Kyle Jones 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Mary Gronberg, Ana Maria Marques da Silva 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul 🏫
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Author: Wesley E. Bolch, Chansoo Choi, Chan Hyeong Kim, Suhyeon Kim, Bangho Shin, Yeon Soo Yeom 👤
Affiliation: Hanyang University, University of Florida, 2) Department of Radiation Convergence Engineering, Yonsei University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Task Group 103 of International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) recently released new-generation adult and pediatric mesh-type reference computational phantoms (MRCPs) via ICRP P...
Author: Mark Ashamalla, Renee Farrell, Jinkoo Kim, Kartik Mani, Xin Qian, Samuel Ryu, Yizhou Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive planning is increasingly used in head and neck radiation therapy due to factors like tumor response or changes in patient anatomy. However, methods such as resimulation or offline re...
Author: Ryan Andosca, Peter Boyle, Grace Hyun Kim, Minji Victoria Kim, Michael Vincent Lauria, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Gabriel Melendez-Corres, Jack Neylon, Brad Stiehl, Pang Yu Teng 👤
Affiliation: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Department of Radiology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Endobronchial Valves (EBV) are one of the few treatment options for patients with moderate to severe emphysema. Eligibility is typically assessed from CT image data analysis including Emphyse...
Author: Christina Brunnquell, Diana Elizabeth Carver, Jaydev K. Dave, Hadley Anna DeBrosse, Hannah Grover, Andrew M. Hernandez, Youngkyoo Jung, Megan E. Lipford, Kevin J. Little 👤
Affiliation: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, University of California, Mayo Clinic, The Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, University of Minnesota 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical imaging physicists play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety, overseeing quality control (QC) of imaging systems, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Medical imaging physicists ha...
Author: James M. Lamb, Dishane Chand Luximon, Jack Neylon, Rachel Petragallo, Moritz Ritter, Timothy Ritter 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, ETH Zurich, VCU Health System, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Anomalies in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) radiotherapy image guidance can signal treatment deviations. Repetitive review of setup image registrations by humans is inefficient, prone t...
Author: Andrew M. Hernandez 👤
Affiliation: University of California 🏫
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Author: William E Burrell, Philip F. Durham, Anne N Hubbard, Yohan Akeakamai Walter, Hsinshun Terry Wu 👤
Affiliation: Willis Knighton Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Linear accelerator (LINAC)-based single-isocenter, multi-target (SIMT) treatment has streamlined the stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) workflow. However, off-isocenter treatment carries multipl...
Author: Laura I. Cervino 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Hilary P Bagshaw, Mark K Buyyounouski, Serdar Charyyev, Xianjin Dai, PhD, Yu Gao, Thomas R. Niedermayr, Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time transrectal ultrasound imaging is the gold standard for needle placement and treatment planning of real-time based-ultrasound-based high dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy. Cumu...
Author: Cecelia Brewington, Connor Edwards Miles All Leska-Kent, Kyrillos Grace, Katherine Hyde, Sabee Molloi, Shiva Mostafavi, Liqiang Ren, Alireza Shojazadeh, Justin Truong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of California, Irvine, University of Texas Southwestern 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To retrospectively assess image quality in coronary CT angiography (CCTA) using a patient-specific post-trigger delay (PTD) protocol, developed using half of the injection time plus a dispers...
Author: John M. Boone, Andrew M. Hernandez, Paul E. Kinahan, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Ali Uneri 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Johns Hopkins Univ, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, University of Washington, UC Davis Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Measuring image quality (IQ) in large clinical databases, such as the Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center (MIDRC), is challenging due to the inherent complexity of image content and the ...
Author: John Ginn, Chenlu Qin, Deshan Yang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical implementation of auto-segmentation tools has been hindered by poor interpretability and generalizability of AI models, necessitating the development of automated contour quality ass...
Author: Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Philip Blumenfeld, Jon Feldman, Yair Hillman, Michael Marash, Aron Popovtzer, Alexander Pryanichnikov, Shimshon Winograd, Marc Wygoda, Vered Zivan 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P-Cure Ltd./Inc., Sharett Institute of Oncology, Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Image-guided adaptive proton therapy (IGAPT) allows tailored dose adjustments to account for anatomical and physiological changes during treatment. Recent efforts have developed a cost-eff...
Author: Nicholas Borges, Steven Brown, Jerimy C. Polf 👤
Affiliation: H3D, inc, Massachusetts General Hospital, M3D, Inc 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the potential of using real-time imaging and dose measurement to find weak spots and leaks in bedside shielding systems during diagnostic or interventional fluoroscopic procedures...
Author: Salman M. Arnab, Yves Chevalier, Samuel Gagné, Adrian F. Howansky, Luc Laperrière, Xiangyi Wu, Wei Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Stony Brook Medicine, Analogic Canada 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A direct-indirect dual-layer flat-panel-detector (DI-DLFPD) is under development for patient motion artifact-free contrast-enhanced digital mammography (CEDM). DI-DLFPD comprises a direct fro...
Author: Xun Jia, Heng Li, Wen Li, Devin Miles, Daniel Sforza, Lingshu Yin, Yuncheng Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH therapy holds great potential to revolutionize radiotherapy by minimizing toxicities of normal tissues. The extraordinarily high dose rate of FLASH proton beam makes precise delivery to...
Author: Ulrike Dydak, Chia-Tien Hsu, Chang Geun Lee, Cora Mizimakoski, Humberto Monsivais, Jae Hong Park 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Overexposure to manganese (Mn) from inhaling welding fumes can lead to cognitive and motor deficits. We developed a whole-brain Mn-mapping approach to detect subtle but significant increases ...
Author: Martin G. Wagner 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
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Author: Melissa L. Hill 👤
Affiliation: Volpara Health 🏫
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Author: Soon N. Huh, Perry B. Johnson, Jiyeon Park, Ryan Stevens 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, UFHPTI 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
It has been challenging to acquire clinically useful MR images of pediatric cancer patients without anesthesia, and MR contrast agents. Custom-made immobilization devices and optimization ...
Author: Ning Cao, Sunan Cui, Danielle P. Johnson Erickson, Juergen Meyer, Ramesh Rengan, Ben A Shaver, Jing Zeng 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the immune response in primary irradiated tumors and non-irradiated tumors in a mouse melanoma xenograft model, comparing 18Gy of conventional (CONV) and ultra-high dose rate (...
Author: Xiangli Cui, Lingling Liu 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Respiratory motion introduces substantial dose uncertainties in lung cancer radiotherapy, particularly affecting dose distribution in Simultaneous Integrated Boost-Stereotactic Body Radiot...
Author: Max Chen, Sean Marquardt, Ben Yang, Kai Yang 👤
Affiliation: Cary Academy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Winchester High School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze the impact of scanner model variation on the effective dose conversion factor (“k-factor”), which is most commonly used for CT effective dose calculation.
Methods: The stand...
Author: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effects of varying the number of arcs on treatment plans created using Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Lattice radiotherapy (LRT).
Methods: Thre...
Author: Yuxiang Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Mayo 🏫
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Author: Emily Y. Hirata, Xiaoyu Sherry Liu, Evan Porter, Manju Sharma 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, University of California, San Francisco, University of California 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Introduced in 2018, the Varian Halcyon platform has increased in popularity due to its reduced cost, user-friendly design, and operational efficiency. As this platform ages, major repairs, in...
Author: William P. Donahue, Lauren Smith, Shu (Stella) Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the dosimetric uncertainty of end-exhale gating as a function of breathing pattern.
Methods: A Truebeam delivered AP square fields to EBT4 film placed in the Quasar MRI4D M...
Author: Samuel L. Brady, Joseph G. Meier 👤
Affiliation: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To establish noise reference levels for our pediatric hospital.
Methods:
Water equivalent diameter (Dw) and image noise was automatically measured by using a global noise algorithm i...
Author: Rohith Kaiyum, Ozzy Mermut, Alexandra Rink 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Department of Physics and Astronomy, York University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the relationship between chemical features and real-time response to ionizing radiation dose of radiochromic diacetylene crystals.
Methods: A number of radiochromic diacetyl...
Author: Jaydev K. Dave, Krzysztof R Gorny, Chunming Gu, Nicholas J. Hangiandreou, Gina K. Hesley, Myung-Ho In, Zaiyang Long, Aiming Lu, Christin A. TiegsHeiden 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) enables precise tumor ablation with real-time MR-thermometry guidance. Our practice is exploring the potential use of Feraheme (Ferumoxytol), a superp...
Author: Wei Luo, Cameron Thayer-Freeman, Yifeng Zhao 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time Kilovoltage (kV) imaging has emerged as a powerful clinical aid, providing high-precision localization of moving targets during treatment. However, the Megavoltage (MV) treatment be...
Author: Michael Ashenafi, Nicholas Becerra Espinosa, Mario Ramos Gallardo, Matthew Pacella, Sean M. Tanny 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A new multileaf collimator (MLC) model has been introduced in Varian Eclipse v18.0, with the treatment planning system (TPS) explicitly modeling the leaf end effects. The vendor recommends a ...
Author: Mylinh Dang, Indra J. Das, George X. Ding, Ahtesham Ullah U Khan, Andrew J. White 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The large variability in field output factor (FOF) observed among various studies is speculated to be due to uncertainty in jaw reproducibility that is linked directly with source occlusion. ...
Author: David Chighvinadze, Indra J. Das, Jeremy D. Donaghue, Kevin Stephans, Gregory Videtic, Sugandima Weragoda, Ping Xia 👤
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Sandusky, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Fairview 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:: Evaluate the impact of lung density variations on plan quality and delivery parameters in lung SBRT Plans.
Methods: For a hypothetical case with a real patient anatomy, three GTVs with vo...
Author: Maria Jose Almada, Oscar Apaza, Carlos Bohorquez, Ezequiel Cabrera, Rogelio Diaz Moreno, Maximiliano Musso, Rosa Petit, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Lucy D. Wolfsberger 👤
Affiliation: LAP, FaMAF, UNC, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PSQA employs gamma analysis to verify the planned versus delivered dose. Evaluating the effectiveness of PSQA techniques in identifying errors is crucial. This study aims to incorporate ML...
Author: Sang Hyun Cho, Sandun Y. Jayarathna, Amrit Kaphle 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of various nanoscale models of gold nanoparticle (GNP)-laden cells for Monte Carlo (MC) studies of GNP-mediated radiation dose enhancement/DNA damage.
Metho...
Author: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Tino Romaguera, Hina Saeed, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In radiation therapy, patient setup errors have been a primary concern impacting dose delivery accuracy. A robust treatment plan is essential to mitigate these errors. This study aimed to eva...
Author: Xinhua Li, Jie Zhang, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fat volume fraction (FVF) is an important biomarker for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. CT can be a good modality for FVF assessment if the accuracy is adequate. We aimed to study the impa...
Author: Wesley S. Culberson, Larry A. DeWerd, Ahtesham Ullah Khan, Zachary James Welchel 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Flattening filter free (FFF) linac beams exhibit a centrally peaked beam profile due to the forward-directed bremsstrahlung production from MeV electrons, leading to volume averaging effects ...
Author: Caroline Esposito, Keith T Griffin, Jae Won Jung, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Matthew Mille, Harald Paganetti, Sergio Morato Rafet, Jan PO Schuemann, Jungwook Shin, Torunn I Yock 👤
Affiliation: East Carolina University, University of Michigan, Massachusetts General Hospital, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The National Cancer Institute’s Pediatric Proton and Photon Therapy Comparison Cohort aims to collect and analyze data from cancer centers across the United States and Canada to quantify diff...
Author: Angela J Da Silva, Andrew Groll, Manoj Narayanan, Jeffrey Schmall, Sanchit Sharma, Timothy Pok Chi Yeung 👤
Affiliation: Reflexion Medical Inc,, RefleXion Medical 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: PET-based biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) is a radiation therapy technique that uses PET imaging to deliver tracked dose to the tumor in real-time. We characterized the delivery accuracy o...
Author: Mauricio Acosta, Zachary Fellows, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Kristen A. McConnell, Rob Rohe, Andrew J. Wroe, Sreenija A Yarlagadda 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Beam selection is crucial in proton therapy to ensure optimal physical and biological dose conformity to the target while maximizing sparing of normal tissue. This work investigates the im...
Author: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wa Kong, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Chi To Yung 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Elekta Unity system facilitates daily adaptive radiotherapy using MRI-based treatment planning. However, MR images are prone to motion artefacts caused by respiratory motion, potential...
Author: Liliana Berube, Randall J Kimple, Kwangok P Nickel, Hannah Sondreal 👤
Affiliation: UW Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The fidelity of patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) is crucial for their application in translational research, as it ensures that these models accurately retain the properties of the original ...
Author: Anupama Chundury, Hyejoo Kang, John C. Roeske, Iris A. Rusu 👤
Affiliation: Loyola University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the dosimetric impact of six degrees of freedom (6DoF) intrafractional errors on gross tumor volume (GTV) and planning target volumes (PTV) for single-isocenter multi-target stere...
Author: Hajee Reyaz Ali Sahib, Sangeeta Hazarika, Muthukumaran Manavalan, Jaswin Raj, Daya Nand Sharma, Seema Sharma, Subramani Vellaiyan 👤
Affiliation: AIIMS NCI Jhajjar, PTW North America Corporation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Purpose is to investigate the effect of extended source-to-imager distances (SID) on the resolution of VMAT patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) in portal dosimetry (PD).
Methods:<...
Author: Spencer Behr, Joseph Grudzinski, Youngho Seo, Jaehoon Shin, Yiran Wang, Frederick J. Wilson 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, University of California, San Francisco, Voximetry, Inc., Voximetry, Inc 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Voxel-level imaging-based dosimetry enables a significant improvement in accurate and personalized treatment planning in radiopharmaceutical therapy, potentially leading to optimized disease ...
Author: Xiangli Cui, Wei Han, Jie Li, Lingling Liu 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the influence of tissue heterogeneity on proton beam linear energy transfer (LET) and relative biological effectiveness (RBE) using nine RBE models. This study quantifies the i...
Author: Mireille Conrad, Cédric De Marco, Marie Fargier-Voiron, Maud Jaccard, Oscar Matzinger, Anthony Nagy, Stéphane Nevesny, Nicolas Joel Lionel Perichon 👤
Affiliation: Clinique De Genolier 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time tracking is implemented on Radixact by detecting the target position with 2D-kV image either directly (for lung tumors), or indirectly (using fiducials as surrogates), and by adapti...
Author: Marissa Brown, Geoffrey D. Clarke, Luke Norton 👤
Affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate how different learning strategies affect convolutional neural network (CNN) estimates of the liver's intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) parameters.
Methods: A 3-stage U-Net wa...
Author: Jacqueline M. Andreozzi, Savannah Decker, Diego Hernandez, Iman R. Washington 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent advances in external beam radiation therapy have begun to explore the utility of Cherenkov radiation imaging as a beam delivery visualization tool. When sheet bolus is used during trea...
Author: Jason Chiang, Magnus Dahlbom, Veronica Hankil, Xinyi Li, Catherine (Caffi) Meyer, Kyung Hyun Sung 👤
Affiliation: UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Yttrium-90 (90Y) radioembolization is a well-established therapy for large or multifocal liver tumors. Accurate dosimetry is critical but remains challenging, as low particle density risks...
Author: Anthony J. Doemer, Aharon Feldman, Ian Gallagher, Yimei Huang, Brett M. Miller, Benjamin Movsas, Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: CT-guided adaptive radiation therapy (CTgART) is a technical, resource intensive, procedure that involves many different radiation oncology team members. To ensure consistent, high-quality CT...
Author: Cynthia H. McCollough 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Samuel L. Brady, Kevin Chen, Joseph G. Meier 👤
Affiliation: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conebeam-CT (CBCT) acquisition protocols typically do not distinguish between adults and pediatrics. In collaboration with a fluoroscopically-guided interventional (FGI) manufacturer, new, do...
Author: Courtney R. Buckey 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Xenia Ray 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Ignacio Espinoza, Ignacio Narea, Beatriz Sanchez-Nieto 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Physics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the tumor response to combined radiochemotherapy on MCF7 spheroids using an open-source multiscale computational framework. The model provides a platform to simula...
Author: Min-Sig Hwang, Danny K. Lee, Daniel C. Pavord, Kyung Lim Yun 👤
Affiliation: Allegheny Health Network 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ensuring the quality of treatment plans through patient-specific pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) is essential. However, the use of physical phantom-based QA devices is not feasible for o...
Author: Shen Fu, Jun Hou, Zuofeng LI, Taize Yuan, Qingyuan Zhang, Yuanshui Zheng 👤
Affiliation: GuangZhou Concord Cancer Center, Guangzhou Concord Cancer Center, 广州泰和肿瘤医院 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A visual feedback system is beneficial for patients to maintain consistent respiratory signal during gated radiotherapy, especially for intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) where motion ...
Author: Benjamin J. Sintay, Caroline Vanderstraeten, David B. Wiant 👤
Affiliation: Fuse Oncology, Cone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Joint Commission (JC) mandates that healthcare organizations establish and evaluate staff competencies to ensure safe and effective patient care. In the context of increasing sub-speciali...
Author: James Chun Lam Chow, Kay Li 👤
Affiliation: University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to integrate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles into AI-driven educational tools for medical physics. The goal is to create a chatbot framework that fosters acc...
Author: Titania Juang 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Scintillation imaging has demonstrated unique advantages to existing clinical in vivo dosimetry (IVD) techniques by enabling full-field visualization, direct comparison to the treatment plan,...
Author: James M. Lamb, Jack Neylon, Dylan P. O'Connell 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Communication is imperative to safe, accurate, and timely radiotherapy. The past decade has seen a significant shift toward higher doses and shorter fractionations, which has in turn led to i...
Author: Andreea Dimofte, Maksym Sharma, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To assess the effectiveness and dosimetric impact of utilizing a knowledge-based planning model for GI site-specific plans.
Methods:
Six knowledge-based planning models were develope...
Author: Ara Alexandrian, Sadiki Daniel 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a learning-to-optimize machine learning model that accelerates optimization in VMAT treatment planning by training on prostate patient data.
Methods: A treatment plan dataset of...
Author: Michael J. Price, Adam C. Riegel 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present a robust and scalable model to quantify the diverse responsibilities of therapeutic medical physicists (tMPs) and assess individual and team productivity comprehensively.
Method...
Author: Izabella L. Barreto 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Ibtisam Almajnooni, Elisabeth Weiss, Lulin Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We developed a deep learning neural network (DLNN) to predict the risk of radiation-induced esophagitis (RE) during lung cancer radiation therapy based on the spatial dose distribution, for t...
Author: Lindsey A. Olsen 👤
Affiliation: University of Colorado Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Muhammed AR Anjum, Andrew J. Fagan 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study describes a novel post-processing method to boost image SNR for deuterium-MRI acquired using chemical shift imaging (CSI) at 7T. Deuterium MRI via exogenous administration of a ...
Author: CheukKai Becket Hui, Goldie M. Klein, Yildirim D. Mutaf, Amir Pourmoghaddas 👤
Affiliation: UC Health, Kaiser Permanente 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In this study, we investigated the effect of SGRT (Align-RT) implementation on patient setup accuracy for DIBH breast radiotherapy treatments.
Methods:
We extracted vertical post-ima...
Author: Richard Dortch, Thammathida Ketsiri, Zhiqiang Li, Shiv P. Srivastava 👤
Affiliation: Barrow Neurological Institute, Dignity Health Cancer Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Imaging the spinal cord post-surgery is challenging due to metal surgical implants, which induce signal loss and geometric distortions. Together, this hinders the visualization of the spinal ...
Author: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, Keith T Griffin, Jae Won Jung, Cari M Kitahara, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Aimee L McNamara, Matthew Mille, Harald Paganetti, Sergio Morato Rafet, Jan PO Schuemann, Jungwook Shin, Torunn I Yock 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Massachusetts General Hospital, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Institute of Cancer Research 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy dose reconstruction enables retrospective epidemiological studies that connect late health effects to the organ-absorbed radiation doses received during treatment. Though clinica...
Author: Takahiro Kato, Teiji Nishio, Masataka Oita, Robabeh Rahimi, Yuki Tominaga, Yushi Wakisaka 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland, Department of Radiological Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Fukushima Medical University, Medical Co. Hakuhokai, Osaka Proton Therapy Clinic, Medical Physics Laboratory, Division of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated dose verifications and lateral penumbra improvements for scanned proton therapy plans with and without a multi-leaf collimator (MLC) under various air gaps.
Methods: E...
Author: Morgan Aire, Krystal M. Kirby, Olivia Magneson, David E. Solis 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For soft-tissue abdominal tumors, a 4D-MR may provide improved tumor tracking over the clinical standard 4D-CT. This project aims to optimize a clinically available 4D-MR pulse sequence to ac...
Author: Mahya Ahmadzadeh, Nagarajan Kandasamy, Keyur Shah, Gregory C. Sharp, Santhosh Vadivel, John MacLaren Walsh 👤
Affiliation: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, Emory University, Drexel University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), cone beam CTs (CBCTs) suffer from distortions that degrade registration with planning CTs. While CycleGANs can generate synthetic CTs (sCTs) from CBCTs, e...
Author: Ingrid S. Reiser 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Youssef Ben Bouchta, Chen Cheng, Owen Thomas Dillon, Mark Gardner, Paul J. Keall, Purnima Sundaresan 👤
Affiliation: Radiation Oncology Network, Western Sydney Local Health District, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: There are three clinical motivations for real time IGRT in head and neck cancer radiation therapy: (1)50% of patients experience anxiety from the patient mask (2)patient motion still occurs d...
Author: Minbin Chen, Xiaoyi Dai, Xiaoyu Duan, Chunhao Wang, Fan Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Rihui Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning (DL)-based mammography diagnosis presents unique challenges, as accurate interpretation requires both global breast condition analysis and local lesion structural information. E...
Author: Laura Buchanan, Samantha G. Hedrick, Stephen L. Mahan, Isabella Pfeiffer, Chester R. Ramsey 👤
Affiliation: Thompson Proton Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy plans can be highly sensitive to both anatomical changes and positional errors, making the acquisition of Quality Assurance CT (QACT) images a routine clinical practice during ...
Author: Akbar Anvari, Carnell J. Hampton, Melanie R. Piantino, Kai Yang 👤
Affiliation: Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of angular correction factor for output stability on Mevion S250i Hyper scanning machine, which allows user to apply correction factors for output at selected ga...
Author: Ndey Badjan, Chris Beasley, Issack Boru, Josh Joyner, Erica Owenby, Scott H. Robertson, Nicholas Said 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To design MRI-visible laterality markers to boost patient safety by minimizing errors in laterality and subsequent procedures.
Methods:
The markers were made using commercially avail...
Author: Evan Calabrese, Scott R. Floyd, Kyle J. Lafata, Zachary J. Reitman, Eugene Vaios, Chunhao Wang, Lana Wang, Deshan Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Jingtong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study proposes a novel neural ordinary differential equation (NODE) framework to distinguish post-SRS radionecrosis from recurrence in brain metastases (BMs). By integrating imaging f...
Author: Krishnendu Saha 👤
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal is to improve quantitative accuracy of a Maximum-a-posteriori expectation maximization (MAPEM) reconstruction of SPECT phantom images by optimizing Gibbs prior parameters.
Methods...
Author: Seungryong Cho, Donghyeok Choi, Joonil Hwang, Byung-Hee Kang, Jin Sung Kim, Eungman Lee, Younghee Park 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, KAIST, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation therapy (RT) is critical for cancer treatment, but changes in tumor size and shape during therapy challenge precise dose delivery. Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) addresses these v...
Author: Clifford Eskey, Scott Gordon-Wylie, Scott Gordon-Wylie, Dhrubo Jyoti, Daniel Reeves, John B. Weaver 👤
Affiliation: Flow Aluminum, Dartmouth College, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, University of Washington, Dartmouth-Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the preferred treatment for ischemic stroke from large vessel occlusion. The thrombus or clot is extracted from the vessel via a catheter using a stent retriev...
Author: Rex A. Cardan, Carlos E. Cardenas, Udbhav S. Ram 👤
Affiliation: The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The AAPM TG-263 report provides nomenclature guidelines for target and normal tissue structures used in radiation oncology. Adherence to these guidelines is challenging for targets, as there ...
Author: Omar Awad, Alfredo Enrique Echeverria, Issam M. El Naqa, Daniel Allan Hamstra, Yiding Han, Ryan Lafratta, Abdallah Sherif Radwan Mohamed, Piyush Pathak, Zaid Ali Siddiqui, Baozhou Sun, Vincent Ugarte 👤
Affiliation: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Harris Health, Baylor College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate detection and segmentation of brain metastases are critical for diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up imaging but are challenging due to labor-intensive manual assessments ...
Author: Anthony J. Doemer, Aharon Feldman, Stephen J. Gardner, Brett M. Miller, Benjamin Movsas, Farzan Siddiqui, Chadd Smith, Kundan S Thind, Kyle Verdecchia 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of calculation-only approach for CIED risk-level assessment.
Methods: A total of 86 patients were included in this retrospective analysis. For each patient, in viv...
Author: Xu Cao, Wesley S. Culberson, Aubrey Parks, Brian W Pogue, William Scott Thomas 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The hydrated electron is a critical reactive species generated during the radiolysis of water when ionizing radiation interacts with biological tissues. It plays a pivotal role in mediatin...
Author: Naruomi Akino, Kirsten Lee Boedeker, Ilmar Hein, Dylan Mather, Akira Nishikori, Daniel W Shin 👤
Affiliation: Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Canon Medical Research USA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the performance a deep learning reconstruction (DLR) algorithm in an anatomical background compared to a uniform phantom background.
Methods: An analytic forward projection mod...
Author: Clemens Grassberger, David (Bo) McClatchy, Harald Paganetti 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: While randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for demonstrating efficacy, nearly 50% of late-stage clinical trials fail to meet their endpoint. Tools to study the design of ...
Author: Davide Brivio, Erno Sajo, Ryan Williams, Piotr Zygmanski 👤
Affiliation: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a non-invasive 3D in-vivo dosimetry tool exploring the relationship between positron annihilations and dose per voxel using Monte Carlo simulation. The Positron Guided Radiation Th...
Author: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Christian Erik Petersen, Alex T. Price, Atefeh Rezaei, Runyon C. Woods 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT is subject to more artifacts due to increased photon scatter, especially in areas of increased tissue heterogeneities compared to fan-beam CTs (FBCTs). Improved imaging panels combined w...
Author: Katia Parodi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Bulent Aydogan 👤
Affiliation: The University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Alexander Alsalihi, Gary Y. Ge, Charles Mike Weaver, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The upcoming CMS regulation, titled “Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults”, employs two measures, size-adjusted DLP (SAD) and...
Author: Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Rotational symmetry is an inherent property of many tomography systems (e.g., CT, PET, SPECT), arising from the circular arrangement or rotation of detectors. This study revisits the image re...
Author: Steve B. Jiang, Chien-Yi Liao, Dan Nguyen, Daniel Yang, Hengrui Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Post-operative radiotherapy for prostate cancer requires precise contouring of the clinical target volume (CTV) to account for microscopic disease that is invisible in the image. However, ...
Author: Beatriz Allyne Dia Carandang, Chitho P Feliciano, Teresa Sy-Ortin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Manila, Health Physics Research Section, Atomic Research Division, Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the X-ray radiation-induced bystander effect (RIBE), where unirradiated cells mimic the responses of directly irradiated cells, in MCF-7 breast cancer cells in vitro to underst...
Author: Michelle M. Svatos 👤
Affiliation: Palette Life Sciences has become Teleflex, Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: María Fernández, Inés Flores, Nuria Montero, Manuel Ruiz, Francisco San Miguel 👤
Affiliation: Hospital Central de la Defensa 'Gómez Ulla', Hospital Central de la Defensa "Gomez Ulla", CSVE, Hospital Central de la Defensa 'Gómez Ulla', CSVE 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
During external radiotherapy treatments in the prostate, there can be PTV movements between fractions and during each treatment fraction. In a typical prostate treatment in our institution...
Author: Lukas M. Carter, Jazmin Schwartz 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate lung shunt fraction (LSF) estimation is essential for the safety and efficacy of 90Y-radioembolization therapy. This study compares planar gamma camera imaging and tomographic SPECT-...
Author: Marwa Y. Abdel Tawwab, Amin E Amin, Abdullah M. ElSharif, Somaia Metwally Elsayed, Magdy M. Khalil 👤
Affiliation: School of Applied Health Science, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt, Medical Physics, Radiation Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Medical Biophysics, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Helwan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer radiotherapy typically employs conventional fractionation schedules over approximately eight weeks. This study investigates the effect of variations in the α/β ratio on dose c...
Author: Jeff E.R Frimeth, Jeff E.R Frimeth 👤
Affiliation: JF Medical Physics Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Scott James Bright, Hadil Elldakli, Mojtaba Hoseini-Ghahfarokhi, Rishab Kolachina, Poliana Marinello, Yogesh Rai, Marco Freitas Reis, Gabriel O. Sawakuchi, Walison Augusto Silva Brito, Mark Wasley 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Glutaminase 1 (GLS1) is an intracellular enzyme crucial for generating antioxidants such as glutathione (GSH). GSH neutralizes reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by radiotherapy. About ...
Author: Wendy Siman, Wei Zhou 👤
Affiliation: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare the image quality and radiation dose of 3D cone-beam CT modes of a mobile C-arm and an O-arm unit for intraoperative imaging.
Methods:
A 50-µm tungsten wire was imaged at ...
Author: Anthony J. Doemer 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: James M. Balter, Alexander Moncion, Ikechi S Ozoemelam 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sequential dual-energy cone beam computed tomography (DE-CBCT) integrated with an online adaptive platform could potentially improve soft tissue visualization for more accurate anatomical del...
Author: Vibha Chaswal, Stephen D. Davis, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Yongsook C. Lee, William Romaguera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, D. Jay J. Wieczorek 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To report machine performance of our superficial radiation therapy unit (SRT-100 Vision, Sensus Healthcare, Boca Raton, FL) for the first three years after commissioning of the unit.
Metho...
Author: Nobuki Imano, Daisuke Kawahara, Akito S Koganezawa, Yuji Murakami, Ikuno Nishibuchi, Takuya Wada 👤
Affiliation: Department of Information and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Teikyo University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive radiotherapy (ART) compensates for treatment plans based on anatomical changes while not considering biological effects such as interruptions during treatment. This study aims to dev...
Author: Ryan Alden, Tithi Biswas, Kaushik Halder, Felix Maria-Joseph, Michael Mix, Rihan Podder, Tarun Kanti Podder 👤
Affiliation: SUNY Upstate Medical University, IIT-Roorkee, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Early-stage NSCLC patients undergoing SBRT often die due to intercurrent illnesses. However, prediction of overall survival (OS) remains crucial due to the risk of disease recurrence. This st...
Author: Mohammadreza Ay, Nahal Daneshgar, Nima Kasraie, Abbas Monsef, Zeinab Peymani, Hadi Rezaei, Peyman Sheikhzadeh 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota Medical School, Radiation Oncology, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Physics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex,Tehran University of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to design and simulate an innovative pediatric-dedicated SPECT scanner optimized for children’s unique anatomical and safety needs by enhancing sensitivity in data acquisit...
Author: Jonathan Schoenfeld 👤
Affiliation: BW/DFCC 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Salim Balik, Nguyen Phuong Dang, Hualin Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: An accurate and convenient monitoring of radiation dose delivery during treatment is essential for ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy. This project aims to develop innovative algo...
Author: Daisuke Kawahara, Yoichi Watanabe 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Combination therapies with immunotherapy (IT) and radiotherapy (RT) are widely used, but the optimal IT timing is unclear. This study leverages a computational cellular automaton (CA) model, ...
Author: Asma Amjad, Renae Conlin, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy (MRgART) is transforming clinical workflows, requiring fast, accurate organs-at-risk (OARs) contouring. While deep learning auto-segmentation (DLAS) of...
Author: Liangzhong Xiang 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Manuel M. Arreola, Izabella L. Barreto, Amanda Schwarz 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida, University of Florida College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In 2020, a medical physics undergraduate internship program was developed to attract competitive students to the field of medical physics.
Methods: The program offered a unique, immersive ...
Author: Bryan Bednarz, John M. Floberg, Joseph B. Schulz, Jordan M. Slagowski 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Catheter placement for high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR BT) is clinician dependent and potentially suboptimal for delivering simultaneous integrated boosts to intraprostatic gross tumor volu...
Author: Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Pretesh Patel, Jing Wang, Kaida Yang, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to improve organ-at-risk (OAR) segmentation in pancreatic cancer stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) by integrating clinical guidelines into deep learning workflows. We use ...
Author: Zong Fan, Fan Lam, Hua Li, Rita Huan-Ting Peng, Yuan Yang 👤
Affiliation: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate lesion segmentation in MRI is critical for early diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring disease progression in various neurological disorders. Cross-site MRI data can alleviat...
Author: Shahed Badiyan, Chien-Yi Liao, Mu-Han Lin, Dan Nguyen, Justin D. Visak, Hui Ju Wang, Brien Timothy Washington, Kenneth Westover, Yuanyuan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Knowledge-based planning (KBP) plays a crucial role in improving treatment plans by leveraging previous clinical data to guide new cases. KBP is applied to the Ethos 2.0 Intelligent Optimizat...
Author: Xuezhen Feng, Li-Sheng Geng, Haoze Li, Xi Liu, Tianyu Xiong, Ruijie Yang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Physics, Beihang University, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to develop a deep learning-based algorithm for automatically delineate gross tumor volume (GTV) for lung cancer patients, alleviating the workload of radiologists and improvi...
Author: Jue Jiang, Aneesh Rangnekar, Shiqin Tan, Harini Veeraraghavan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinicians often use information from FDG-PET and CT to interpret and delineate gross tumor (GTVp) and nodal (GTVn) volumes for radiotherapy planning in head and neck (HN) cancer patients. He...
Author: Ali Ajdari, Thomas R. Bortfeld, Christopher Bridge, Gregory Buti, Marcela Giovenco, Fredrik Lofman, Gregory C. Sharp, Helen A Shih, Tugba Yilmaz 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, RaySearch Laboratories, Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Defining radiation target volumes with accurate integration of the neuroanatomy is one of the major difficulties in designing glioma treatments. We developed a deep learning network for norma...
Author: George Agrotis, Marios Myronakis, Dimitrios Samaras, Kyriaki Theodorou, Ioannis Tsougos, Vassilios Tzortzis, Maria Vakalopoulou, Alexandros Vamvakas, Aikaterini Vassiou, Marianna Vlychou 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Department of Radiology, University of Thessaly, Netherland Cancer Institute, Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, CentraleSupelec, University Paris-Saclay 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis remains challenging due to discrepancies in Gleason Scoring (GS) and risks of overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis. Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), including Apparent...
Author: Qihui Lyu, Javier Caravaca Rodriguez, Youngho Seo, Ke Sheng, Jingjie Yu 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Simultaneous broad-energy imaging is critical for many theragnostic applications, but the current Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) can only image low energy photons with ...
Author: Clifton David Fuller 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Ryan Clark, Jon Cornelisse, Kenny Guida, Anthony Magliari, Lesley Rosa, Megan Smith, Shane R Stecklein 👤
Affiliation: Office of Medical Affairs, Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) can pose a challenge for planners of all levels of experience. For cases where 3D conformal therapy yields undesirable results (i.e., dose heterogenei...
Author: Wookjin Choi, James M. Lamb, David Romanofski, David H. Thomas, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy 👤
Affiliation: Drexel, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an intelligent Black Box Recorder for radiation therapy (RT) that monitors patient treatments using a vision language model.
Methods: The system captures synchronized screen rec...
Author: Eyub Y. Akdemir, Gregory A Azzam, Rupesh Kotecha, Gregory J. Kubicek, Natalia Lutsik, Eric Mellon, Siamak P. Nejad-Davarani, Parag Parikh, Karen C. Snyder 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Resection cavity volumes shrink gradually over time after surgical resection of brain metastases. Fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (fSRS) is often delivered to the cavity to prevent rec...
Author: Olubunmi Odunola Aregbe, Clara Ferreira, Margaret Reynolds, David A. Sterling 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current best practices recommend daily imaging and planning for Tandem and Ring (T&R) HDR patient plans. Accurate target delineation is a critical, yet time consuming step in this process. Th...
Author: Akihiro Haga, Ren Iwasaki, Kenya Kusunose, Makoto Miyake, Kenji Moriuchi, Yasuharu Takeda, Hidekazu Tanaka, Hirotsugu Yamada 👤
Affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nephrology, and Neurology Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima university, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Division of Heart Failure, Department of Heart Failure and Transplant, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Device dependency is a significant challenge in medical AI, potentially limiting generalization performance. This study aimed to develop a robust deep learning model for predicting left ventr...
Author: Bin Cai, Andrew R. Godley, Brian A. Hrycushko, Heejung Kim, Mu-han Lin, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak, Da Wang, Tingliang Zhuang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The standard radiation therapy workflow requires CT-simulation and planning, whether for initial treatments or re-planning due to significant anatomical changes. IPART instead uses one patien...
Author: Chloe Min Seo Choi, Joseph O. Deasy, Jue Jiang, Sudharsan Madhavan, Nikhil Mankuzhy, Nishant Nadkarni, Andreas Rimner, Maria Thor, Harini Veeraraghavan, Abraham Wu 👤
Affiliation: University of Freibrug, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Voxel-based analysis (VBA) requires accurate topology-preserving inter-patient deformable image registration (DIR). This study assessed whether guiding a DIR method with geometric priors of t...
Author: Evan Barber, Gloria P. Beyer, Matthew J. Daniels, Callum Hartley, Jordi Saez, Philip Wheeler 👤
Affiliation: TrueNorth Medical Physics, Department of Radiotherapy Physics, Velindre University NHS Trust, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Medical Physics Services, LLC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify inter-system and inter-layer dosimetric leaf gap (DLG) variations in Halcyon/Ethos multileaf collimators (MLCs) using custom sweeping gap tests, and to evaluate implications for c...
Author: Weibing Yang 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
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Author: Angela Gearhardt, Stephen F. Kry, Christopher Ryan Peeler, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electronic medical devices (EMDs) must be carefully managed in radiation oncology to prevent radiation-induced device malfunction. Only one EMD, pacemaker/defibrillator, has a recommended pro...
Author: Alexei V. Chvetsov, Sunan Cui, Sunyoung Jang, Robert D. Stewart 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Penn State College of Medicine, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate spatial variation of relative biological effectiveness (RBE) in COMS (Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study) eye plaques with low energy 125I and 103Pd photon sources as a function ...
Author: Yufeng Cao, Luigi Marchionni, William Silva Mendes, Cem Onal, Lei Ren, Amit Sawant, Nicole L Simone, Philip Sutera, Phuoc Tran 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, 9Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore, 8Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to predict 2-yr Metastasis-free survival (MFS) for oligometastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (omCSPC) patients treated by metastasis-directed therapy (MDT) by devel...
Author: Daylin Barroso, Chris Beekman, Wesley E. Bolch, Natalia Estefania Carrasco-Rojas, Robert Joseph Dawson, Walter Murfee, Harald Paganetti, Andrew Robert Sforza, Julia D. Withrow 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop methods for quantifying the interaction of radiation with blood in the mouse whole body (MOBY) phantom for dosimetric applications. The most important of these are modeling the dis...
Author: Logan M. Bateman, Xu Cao, Jonathan T. Elliott, Lillian A. Fisher, Ida Leah Gitajn, Xinyue Han, Eric R. Henderson, Shudong Jiang, Jessica M. Sin, Yue Tang 👤
Affiliation: Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adequate tissue perfusion is essential for fracture healing and infection prevention, as it supplies oxygen, nutrients and antibiotics to the injury area. However, current methods of assessin...
Author: Xiaoda Cong, Xuanfeng Ding, Gang Liu, Peilin Liu, Jiajian Shen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop the first SPArc optimization algorithm based on the Dynamic Programming (SPArc-DP), to improve the treatment delivery efficiency for synchrotron-accelerator-based P...
Author: Pedro Derosa, Joseph P. Dugas, Neven Simicevic, Hsinshun Terry Wu 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana Tech Univeristy, Willis Knighton Cancer Center, Willis-Knighton Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design and implement a collaborative educational effort between a regional university and unaffiliated cancer center introducing medical physics to an unaware undergraduate population at a...
Author: James Irrer, Charles K. Matrosic, Martha M. Matuszak, Charles S. Mayo, Kelly C. Paradis, Joann I. Prisciandaro, Benjamin S. Rosen, John Yao, Claire Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To introduce an in-house developed tool, BioDoseUI, designed to calculate and visualize 3D equieffective dose (EQD2Gy) for treatment planning systems (TPS) without such capabilities, to facil...
Author: Karen Drukker, M Mahesh, M Mahesh, Paige A. Taylor 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins Univ, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Jeremy Kunz 👤
Affiliation: University of Utah 🏫
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Author: John M. Boone 👤
Affiliation: UC Davis Health 🏫
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Author: Clemens Grassberger 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Yi Rong, Russell Blaine Tarver 👤
Affiliation: The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Mayo Clinic Arizona 🏫
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Author: Saree Alnaghy, Owen Thomas Dillon, Sean P Hood, Paul J. Keall, Ricky O'Brien, Tess Reynolds 👤
Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, Medical Radiations, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Photon Counting Detectors (PCDs) have been demonstrated to improve resolution, contrast and lesion detectability in fan-beam CT. There is naturally a desire to bring these improvements to Con...
Author: Mark Anastasio, Hua Li, Zhuchen Shao 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ill-conditioned reconstruction problems in medical imaging, such as those arising from undersampled k-space data in MRI, can result in degraded image quality and clinical task-orientated perf...
Author: Shiho Amster, Ryan Andosca, Igor Barjaktarevic, Michael Vincent Lauria, Daniel A. Low, Dylan P. O'Connell, Ann Raldow, Brad Stiehl 👤
Affiliation: Department of Pulmonology, University of California Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Image-based biomarkers could be useful for disease diagnosis and prognosis, especially in heterogeneous lung diseases like COPD. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of usin...
Author: James Ward, Anzi Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the impact of tissue-equivalent attenuator materials, the region of interest (ROI) size, and the orientation of the attenuator positioning on the measured signal-to-no...
Author: Wesley A. Belcher, Robert A. Corns, Jae Won Jung, Matthew S Peach, Swarup Sharma 👤
Affiliation: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: GammaTiles are a novel intracranial brachytherapy approach designed to directly deliver radiation therapy to residual or recurrent brain tumors following resection. Despite their promising th...
Author: Catherine Coolens, Janny Yeyoung Kim, Michael Milosevic, Noha Sinno 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In solid tumors, Interstitial fluid pressure (IFP) acts as a barrier to molecular transport to the tumor center and serves as a predictor of cancer patients’ treatment responsiveness. The nov...
Author: Ahad Ollah Ezzati, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gantry motion and patient breathing during a breast cone beam CT (bCBCT) scan is one of the major challenges for microcalcification (μCalcs) detection. By deploying a large number of individu...
Author: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Gagandeep Saini, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study examined the impact of varying the pitch factor in hippocampal-avoidance whole-brain (HP-WB) radiotherapy treatments, utilizing the newly introduced VOLO Ultra optimization for Hel...
Author: Maya Ataya, Clint Bahler, Ramotallah Dami Jubril, Michael Koch, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Mark Tann 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University, epartment of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To investigate racial differences in the detection of biochemical recurrence (BCR) using 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT, known for its improved sensitivity and specificity in patients after radical p...
Author: Xun Jia, Youfang Lai 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultrahigh dose rate FLASH (>40 Gy/s) radiotherapy (RT) has attracted significant attention. The mechanism remains unclear, hindering clinical translation. This study investigated the behavior...
Author: Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-mediated radiodynamic therapy (RDT) has been shown to be an effective treatment option using high-energy photon beams. RDT utilizes tumoricidal capabilities caus...
Author: Peter Jermain, Ying Niu, Abdul Rashid, Yuan Yuan, Mohammad Zarenia 👤
Affiliation: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Radiation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZAP-X is a self-shielded radiosurgery system that utilizes a linac-based isocentric technique and a compact gyroscopic gantry design. While it provides a large solid angle for beam orientatio...
Author: Jimmy Caudell, Eduardo G. Moros, Nour Nasser, Gage H. Redler, George Yang 👤
Affiliation: Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetric evaluation of PTV margin reduction for Head and Neck(H&N) sequential boost plans using the Ethos online adaptive radiotherapy(oART) system to investigate the tradeoff in decreased ...
Author: Kenny Guida, Hongyu Jiang, Harold Li, Hem Bahadur Moktan Tamang 👤
Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Varian Eclipse v18.0 introduced Enhanced Leaf Model (ELM) of MLC, which provides better dose calculation accuracy than original DLG-based MLC model. The leaf-gap (LG) parameter for ELM repres...
Author: Denise Dunn, Scott R. Floyd, Tyler V. Kay, Anna Lynnette-Price, Eric L. Martin, Stepan Mikhailov, Taylor Nguyen, Mark Oldham, Victoria J. P. Radosova, Zachary J. Reitman, Ramona Rodriguiz, Andrew Thompson, William Wetsel, Seth Wilcox, Ying Wu 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Mouse Behavior Core, Department of Physics, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke University, Duke University Medical Physics Program, Duke University, Duke University Mouse Behavioral and Neuroendocrine Analysis Core Facility, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiation therapy (RT) shows promise for reducing normal tissue damage, though its mechanisms remain unclear. Using an in-vivo model with the High Intensity Gamma-ray Source (HIGS) lina...
Author: Clint Bahler, Ruchika Reddy Chimmula, Harrison Louis Love, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Courtney Yong 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University, Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Advanced Molecular Imaging in Radiotherapy (AdMIRe) Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, Purdue University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common malignancy in men, and predicting biochemical recurrence (BCR) is crucial for guiding treatment decisions. Integrating multimodal data, including clinical, i...
Author: Ramin Abolfath, Alexander Baikalov, Stefan Bartzsch, Nolan M. Esplen, Alan Eduardo Lopez Hernandez, Emil Schueler 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, PI Experimental Medical Physics, Institute of Radiation Medicine (IRM), Helmholtz Munich, Germany, Howard University, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiation therapy (FLASH-RT) leverages ultra-high dose rates (UHDR) to spare normal tissue as compared to conventional (CONV)-RT while preserving tumor control; this is termed the FLASH...
Author: Nicholas Carlson, Joel J. St-Aubin 👤
Affiliation: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To establish baselines metrics and determine longitudinal accuracy and reproducibility of Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) values for a 1.5T Elekta Un...
Author: Andres Portocarrero Bonifaz, Ian Schreiber 👤
Affiliation: CARTI Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore how calculation grid resolution, along with other planning factors, affects head and neck dose calculation accuracy and contributes to potential discrepancies in the Eclipse Treatm...
Author: Yukio Fujita, Syoma Ide, Fumiki Ito, Kei Ito, Satoshi Kito, Keiko Murofushi, Yujiro Nakajima, Yuhi Suda, Kentaro Taguchi, Naoki Tohyama, Fumiya Tsurumaki, Riku Watanabe 👤
Affiliation: Komazawa University Graduate School, Komazawa University, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spine stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) demands high precision due to the target's proximity to the spinal cord and steep dose gradients, which complicate treatment planning. Consequently...
Author: Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Tristan K. Gaddis, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recent studies have shown that combining photosensitizers with radiation therapy can enhance tumor control while reducing damage to normal tissues, a technique known as Radiodynamic Therap...
Author: Hansong Bai, Peter Jermain, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Devin Miles, Daniel Sforza, Michael H. Shang, Daniel Robert Strauss, Keith Unger, Lingshu Yin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate DNA Double Strand Break (DSB) induced by FLASH proton irradiation in a repair-free plasmid DNA model under different free radical scavenging conditions in plateau and Bragg pea...
Author: Yuqi Yang, Fang-Fang Yin 👤
Affiliation: Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are unstable molecules which play important roles in the cellular process after Flash radiotherapy. The rapid changes in ROS levels during treatment may provide ...
Author: Niki Fitousi, Stanley Thomas Fricke, Anna Romanyukha 👤
Affiliation: Qaelum NV, Children's National Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To identify opportunities for improvement through investigation of outliers in exam dose length product (DLP) and patients receiving high cumulative doses (CED), in the context of our “ped...
Author: Michalis Aristophanous, Laura I. Cervino, Maria F. Chan, Puneeth Iyengar, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Nancy Y Lee, Xiang Li, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Usman Mahmood, Jean M. Moran, Jason Ocana 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the limits of iodine concentration detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) in dual-energy computed tomography using a 3D printed phantom while considering different background, ...
Author: Harald Keller, Iymad Mansour, Jeff D. Winter 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The growing number of adaptive therapy applications is motivating image segmentation and direct dose calculation on CBCT. The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the recently release...
Author: Molokotima Kekana, Dennis S. Mackin, Stephen W. Peterson, Jerimy C. Polf 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, M3D, Inc, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To study the imaging characteristics of a prototype prompt gamma (PG) imaging system consisting of multiple rotating Compton cameras (CC).
Methods: The prototype CC imaging system is c...
Author: John T Barrett, Chulhaeng Huh, Farshad Mostafaei, Michelle Rocque, Austin Sanders 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Augusta University, Georgia Radiation Therapy Center, Wellstar-MCG Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study involved the use of Accuray’s TPS (Precision) and RayStation TPS for planning TBI treatments. TBI was delivered using Accuray’s Radixact machine, and dose calculation algorithm, do...
Author: Liu Hong, Zhong Su 👤
Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: During treatment delivery on TrueBeam platform 2.7, Triggered Imaging (TI) enables kV images acquisition at regular intervals and Auto Beam Hold (ABH) provides beam pausing if the target is m...
Author: Ananta Raj Chalise, Matthias K Gobbert, Hajar Moradmand, Sina Mossahebi, Stephen W. Peterson, Jerimy C. Polf, Lei Ren, Ehsan Shakeri, Vijay Raj Sharma, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, University of Maryland, School of Medine, Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, M3D, Inc 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We are developing a novel Compton Camera (CC) system mounted orthogonally on the treatment nozzle for prompt gamma (PG) imaging-based proton range verification during treatment. This study in...
Author: Omer Gal, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Matthew D. Hall, Rupesh Kotecha, Minesh P. Mehta, Andrew J. Wroe, Jen Yu 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Linear energy transfer (LET) is directly related to relative-biological-effectiveness dose in proton therapy. This study aims to investigate how the treatment field hinge angles affect LET of...
Author: Matthew R. Hoerner, Allison Shields 👤
Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, Yale University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the quality and clinical utility of chest x-rays synthesized from CT scans (sCXR).
Methods: Five helical chest CT exams were chosen for evaluation: this cohort represented a...
Author: Nicole C. Detorie, Steven M. Kirsner, Remy Y. Manigold 👤
Affiliation: Scripps Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Dosimetric Leaf Gap (DLG) is an important factor in obtaining the proper beam model in the Eclipse treatment planning system. The purpose of this study was to investigate the dosimetric im...
Author: Konstantinos Chatzipapas, George C. Kagadis, Panagiotis Konstas, Dimitris N. Mihailidis, Dimitris Visvikis 👤
Affiliation: LaTIM, INSERM UMR1101, University of Pennsylvania, LaTIM, INSERM, University of Brest, University of Patras 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the temporal evolution of radiolytic species (H3O+, OH•, OH-) in water under electron and proton irradiation using the mesoscopic chemistry model that allows longer te...
Author: Shen Fu, Zhangmin LI, Zuofeng LI, Yuanshui Zheng 👤
Affiliation: GuangZhou Concord Cancer Center, Guangzhou Concord Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the influence of different robustness optimization strategies and parameters in proton therapy plans for head and neck tumors on target coverage and OAR (organ at risk) sparing...
Author: Timothy D. Solberg 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington 🏫
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Author: Todd Pawlicki 👤
Affiliation: University of California, San Diego 🏫
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Author: Meghan Lubner, Aria M. Salyapongse, Teva Shapiro, Scott D. Slavic, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz, Giuseppe Toia, Zhye Yin 👤
Affiliation: GE HealthCare, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, GE Healthcare, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Radiology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare iodine quantification on a prototype deep silicon photon-counting detector (PCD) CT and conventional clinical energy-integrating (EID) dual-energy (DE) CT.
Methods:
A phan...
Author: ChangSeon Kim, Andrew Lukban, Mario Serrano-Sosa, Ching-Ling Teng, Nadia M. Vassell 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The flexible nature of ballistic gelatin and 3D printed material such as PLA lend themselves to phantom studies in brachytherapy. While these materials can allow for easy simulation of cat...
Author: Koren Smith 👤
Affiliation: UMass Chan Medical School/IROC RI 🏫
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Author: Amanda J. Deisher, Andrew YK Foong, Witold Matysiak, Jing Qian, Xueyan Tang, Erik J. Tryggestad, Mi Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Phase gating is commonly employed to mitigate the impact of tumor motion in radiotherapy. Due to the machine-specific time delay between triggering and radiation delivery, the triggering sign...
Author: Jay W. Burmeister 👤
Affiliation: Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Amar K. Basavatia, Lee C. Goddard, Wolfgang A. Tomé, Christian Velten, Ping Yan, Ravindra Yaparpalvi, Maria Stefania diMayorca 👤
Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy planning is a high-risk procedure performed under significant time pressure, with human failure being the leading cause of error. To elevate training for me...
Author: Byong Yong Yi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: J. Daniel Bourland, Christina K Cramer, Justin M. Napolitano, James D. Ververs 👤
Affiliation: Wake Forest University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Brain metastases (BM) can be treated with linear accelerator (LINAC)-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Treatment planning for this modality has evolved over time; treatment plans typi...
Author: Emily Hansen, Alois M. Ndlovu, Niara Rowe, Roland Teboh 👤
Affiliation: Hackensack University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The accuracy of SCINTIX biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) on the RefleXion X1 is dependent on the correct alignment of the isocenter between all subsystems, including setup lasers, kV imagin...
Author: Allen R. Goode 👤
Affiliation: UVA Health 🏫
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Author: Jorge De La Cerda, Andrew Joseph Fanning, Tianzhe Li, Xiaofei Liang, Grace Murley, Mark Pagel, William Schuler, Renee Tran, Shuo Wang, Su-Min Zhou 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electron paramagnetic resonance imaging (EPRI) can be used to image partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) in tumor models. The goal of this study is to develop an Oxygen Enhanced EPRI protocol to ...
Author: Rojano Kashani 👤
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Brian Winey 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
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Author: Hao Gao, Jiayue Han, Wangyao Li, Yuting Lin, Jufri Setianegara, Aoxiang Wang, Yanan Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy leverages Bragg-peak-based dose delivery to achieve ultra-high-dose-rate FLASH with patient-specific range modulators (PSRM). Current proton FLASH (pFLASH) planning typically i...
Author: Stewart J. Becker, Andrew Genuit, Mariana Guerrero, Yannick P. Poirier 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To introduce an additional quality assurance step to prevent human error in vial mix-ups during Yttrium-90 (Y90) radioembolization by verifying the local assay at the time of delivery. We pro...
Author: Robin A. Miller 👤
Affiliation: Northwest Medical Physics Center 🏫
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Author: Ryan Alden, Tithi Biswas, Kaushik Halder, Felix Maria-Joseph, Michael Mix, Rihan Podder, Tarun Kanti Podder 👤
Affiliation: SUNY Upstate Medical University, IIT-Roorkee, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiomics feature-based model for predicting distant recurrence can potentially provide critical insight for clinical decision-making and assistance in treatment strategies. This study focuse...
Author: Magdalena Bazalova-Carter 👤
Affiliation: University of Victoria 🏫
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Author: Xiangli Cui, Zilei Fu, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Xiaoqing Wu, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Using Stable Diffusion to generate images of the knee in different disease states can enrich the medical imaging database and inject new vitality into the field of medical imaging analysis...
Author: Joseph Steiner 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago, Department of Radiology 🏫
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Author: Justus Adamson, John Ginn, Yongbok Kim, Ke Lu, Trey Mullikin, Xiwen Shu, Chunhao Wang, Zhenyu Yang, Jingtong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a knowledge-based deep model for synthetic CT (sCT) generation from a single MR volume in frameless radiosurgery (SRS), eliminating the need for CT simulation prior to the SRS d...
Author: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Duncan Henry Bohannon, Chih-Wei Chang, Anees H. Dhabaan, Vishal Dhere, H Scott McGinnis, Pretesh Patel, Sagar Patel, Keyur Shah, Xiaofeng Yang, Jun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Two-fraction proton SABR is an attractive alternative to brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer. However, potential interfractional anatomical changes necessitate online adaptation, espe...
Author: Nesrin Dogan, Panagiota Galanakou, Robert Kaderka 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop knowledge-based treatment planning (KBP) for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) in chest wall treatments with regional nodal involvement. Given the challenges posed due to ...
Author: Gregory A Azzam, Michael Butkus, Nesrin Dogan, Robert Kaderka, Nhan Vu, Yihang Xu 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Knowledge-based planning (KBP) has demonstrated potential for improving planning quality and efficiency. Adoption of KBP in particle therapy has been slow due to limited number of plans to tr...
Author: Mojtaba Behzadipour, Suman Gautam, Tianjun Ma, Ikchit Singh Sangha, Bongyong Song, William Song, Kumari Sunidhi 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego, Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop a knowledge-based voxel-wise dose prediction system using a convolutional neural network (CNN) for high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy and to evaluate its p...
Author: William N. Duggar, Amirhossein Eskorouchi, Haifeng Wang 👤
Affiliation: Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Extracapsular extension (ECE) in lymph nodes represents a critical prognostic factor in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), bearing important implications for staging, treatment...
Author: Ruiming Chen Edmondson, Darwin Abraham Garcia, James A. Kavanaugh, Joseph John Lucido 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Characterize the dose response and reproducibility of a low-dose film for 6 MV photon beam and assess the film’s energy dependence between kV and MV energies.
Methods: A single 8’x10’ LD-V...
Author: John Byun, Steven D Chang, Mingli Chen, Cynthia Chuang, Xuejun Gu, Melanie Hayden Gephart, Yusuke Hori, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Fred Lam, Gordon Li, Lianli Liu, Weiguo Lu, David Park, Erqi Pollom, Elham Rahimy, Deyaaldeen Abu Reesh, Scott Soltys, Gregory Szalkowski, Lei Wang, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Xianghua Ye, Kangning Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate prediction of pain relief is crucial in determining the clinical effectiveness of Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) regimen for spine metastases. We propose a deep-learning frame...
Author: Xiaofeng Yang 👤
Affiliation: Emory University 🏫
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Author: Lei Ren 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Anthony J. Doemer, Ryan Hall, Joshua P. Kim, Bing Luo, Benjamin Movsas, Humza Nusrat, Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the development and feasibility of local LLM-based agents to automate radiotherapy treatment planning, aiming to improve planning efficiency and consistency, while pre...
Author: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to leverage large language model (LLMs) to develop a human-in-the-loop agentic framework, enhancing the efficiency of treatment planning in radiotherapy.
Methods:
A L...
Author: Wei Liu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Victoria Susan Ainsworth, Stephen M. Avery, Serhii Brovchuk, Thomas Brown, Sean A. Dresser, Matthew D. Goss, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Kelly Kisling, Nataliya Kovalchuk, Robert F. Krauss, Wilfred F. Ngwa, Jatinder R. Palta, Julie A. Raffi, Peter Allan Sandwall, Natalka Suchowerska, William Swanson, Shada J. Wadi-Ramahi, Ruslan Zelinskyi 👤
Affiliation: Allegheny Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Stanford University, O.O. Shalimov National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, School of Physics, The University of Sydney, MaineHealth, University of California, San Diego, Duke University, Emory University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Medical Physics Department, Medical center of Yuriy Spizhenko, OhioHealth, University of Massachusetts Lowell, St. Francis Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The AAPM International Council, in collaboration with Help Ukraine Group (HUG) and Ukrainian Association of Medical Physicists (UAMP), developed a novel hybrid year-long training course to as...
Author: Mark Anastasio, Hua Li, Zhuchen Shao 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automated semantic segmentation of cell nuclei in microscopic images is vital for disease diagnosis and tissue microenvironment analysis. However, obtaining large annotated datasets for train...
Author: Guha Balakrishnan, Osama R. Mawlawi, Yiran Sun, Ashok Veeraraghavan 👤
Affiliation: RICE University, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Previous deep learning (DL) techniques such as X2CT-GAN [1] has shown great promise in reconstructing realistic CT volume from biplanar X-rays, however they introduce numerous artifacts in...
Author: Marc Kachelriess 👤
Affiliation: DKFZ Heidelberg, FS05 🏫
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Author: Ioannis Sechopoulos 👤
Affiliation: Radboud University Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Christopher S. Melhus, Elizabeth Meyer, Cassandra Stambaugh 👤
Affiliation: Tufts Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical treatment planning parameters that impact patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) passing rates for hippocampal avoidance whole brain (HAWB) treatment plans.
...
Author: Sarah E. McKenney 👤
Affiliation: UC Davis Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Ahad Ollah Ezzati, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Contrast-enhanced breast cone-beam computed tomography (bCBCT) provides high-resolution, 3D imaging of breast tissues with improved differentiation between normal and abnormal tissues. Curren...
Author: Dee H. Wu 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Science Center 🏫
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Author: Ralf Widenhorn 👤
Affiliation: Portland State University 🏫
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Author: Todd A Aguilera, Bassel Dawod, Sebastian Diegeler, Eslam Elghonaimy, Purva Gopal, Jiaqi Liu, Hao Peng, Arely Perez Rodriguez, Nina N. Sanford, Robert Timmerman, Megan B Wachsmann, Haozhao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study pioneers the integration of CODEX (co-detection by indexing)-based spatial profiling and advanced computational techniques to investigate the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) i...
Author: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Wu Liu, Eric Nguyen, Lei Xing, Lewei Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent developments in hybrid quantum solvers, which combine quantum and classical processing, enable greater flexibility to tackle problems outside the limited scope of pure quantum computin...
Author: Christopher P. Favazza, Andrea Ferrero, Taylor Froelich, Forrest Linch, Scott Thompson 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Photon counting detector (PCD) CT is a promising tool to enhance pre-procedural planning and intra-procedural guidance for prostate artery embolization due to its unsurpassed ultra-high spati...
Author: Elizabeth L. Covington 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Neal Andruska, Lianna D. DiMaso-Myers 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To provide details on how our clinic assesses respiratory motion during treatment of a pancreatic adenocarcinoma during dose escalated radiation therapy on a linear accelerator with the aid o...
Author: Jeffrey V. Siebers 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Christopher Kabat, Weiguo Lu, Ying Zhang, Hengrui Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgART) using MR-LINAC systems offers significant advantages for liver cancer, enabling superior tumor delineation and online plan adaptation. However, ma...
Author: Sina Mossahebi, Pouya Sabouri, Kayla Schneider, James W Snider 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Proton International, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Conventional patient-specific QA (PSQA) for intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) requires extensive measurements, straining resources in single-room proton centers. This study evaluat...
Author: Wesley S. Culberson, Albert Du, Ryan T. Flynn, Ryan Gardner, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Eric Jensen, Kaustubh A. Patwardhan, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an accurate predictive temporal model for the movement of Dynamic Collimation System (DCS) trimmers during collimated proton pencil beam scanning (PBS) deliveries using log data. T...
Author: Ciprian Catana 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
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Author: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Brian P. Laffey, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Nishan Shrestha 👤
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Imaging Ring is a mobile digital X-ray system capable of producing 2D planar X-rays, fluoroscopy, and 3D Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images. This study aimed to evaluate the long...
Author: Smith Apisarnthanarax, Clemens Grassberger, John Kang, Yejin Kim, Justin Leu, Dominic A. Maes, Matthew J. Nyflot, Ramesh Rengan, Annemarie Shepherd, Jing Zeng 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation (ReRT) is a rapidly growing clinical challenge driven by better systemic therapy and longer survival, though clear guidelines for ReRT are lacking. Fitting traditional normal ti...
Author: Geoffrey D. Clarke, Laura A. Cox, Alexander J Moody, Peter W Nathanielsz, Bowen Yang 👤
Affiliation: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas Biomedical Research Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recent studies show diagnostic value of myocardial strain analysis for left ventricular (LV) function using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). RV function analysis is more challengi...
Author: Carri K. Glide-Hurst 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
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Author: Sarah E. Holler, Daniel Johnson 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As the technological availability of modern clinical infrastructure increases in resource-restricted regions of the world, the needs to maintain quality standards of practice need not be hamp...
Author: Joshua P. Kim 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Ben Piacitelli, Celeste Winters 👤
Affiliation: OHSU, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare recovery coefficients measured with Lu-177 and Tc-99m with the goal of assessing accuracy of the Tc-99m surrogate method and comparing RC reproducibility between scanners of the sa...
Author: Nadège Anizan, Jean-Noël Badel, Thomas Baudier, David Broggio, Désirée Deandreis, Ludovic Ferrer, Didier Franck, Camilo Garcia, Jean Gasteuil, Anne-Laure Giraudet, Olivier Humbert, Laetitia Imbert, Malick Koulibaly, Stéphanie Lamart, Sébastien Leygnac, Alexandre Pignard, Caroline Rousseau, Guido Rovera, David Sarrut, Paul Schwartz, Nicolas Varmenot 👤
Affiliation: Institut de Cancérologie de l’Ouest, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Gustave Roussy, Service de Physique Médicale, Institut Bergonié, Service de Physique Médicale, CHRU de Nancy Brabois, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Centre de lutte contre le cancer Léon Bérard, Université de Lyon, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Université Nice Côte d’Azur, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Gustave Roussy, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Institut de Cancérologie de l’Ouest, Service de Physique Médicale, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS/LEDI, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS, CREATIS CNRS UMR 5220; INSERM U 1044; Université de Lyon; INSA‑Lyon, CREATIS CNRS UMR 5220; INSERM U 1044; Université de Lyon; INSA‑Lyon; Centre de lutte contre le cancer Léon Bérard, Institut Bergonié, Service de Médecine Nucléaire 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The main objective of the Lu-PSMA-Dose study, sponsored by ASNR, is to estimate retrospectively the individual absorbed dose delivered to patients treated with 177Lu-PSMA for metastatic castr...
Author: Yasaman Anbari, Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, Benjamin P. Lopez 👤
Affiliation: University of Houston, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To improve lung dosimetry for 90Y-radioembolization planning, CT-based techniques have been proposed for patient-specific lung mass estimation instead of assuming nominal 1 kg lung masses. He...
Author: Gisell Ruiz Boiset, Paulo ROBERTO Costa, Luuk J Oostveen, Elsa Bifano Pimenta, Ioannis Sechopoulos, Alessandra Tomal 👤
Affiliation: Radboud University Medical Center, University of São Paulo (USP), Institute of Physics, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study evaluated the accuracy and precision of lung nodule volume measurements, specifically solid nodules (SNs) and ground-glass opacities (GGOs) in different imaging settings.
Methods...
Author: Silvia Calusi, Lucia Cavigli, Alberto Dalla Mora, Laura Di Sieno, Giacomo Insero, Riccardo Lisci, Livia Marrazzo, Cosimo Nardi, Stefania Pallotta, Andrea Profili, Fulvio Ratto, Giovanni Romano, Michaela Servi, Immacolata Vanore, Yary Volpe 👤
Affiliation: Italian National Research Council IFAC-CNR, Institute of Applied Physics, Department of Physics, Politecnico di Milano, Department of Agricultural Food and Forestry System, University of Florence, Medical Physics Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Florence 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a multi-purpose lung phantom prototype to replicate respiratory dynamics and morphological features observed in clinical radiological (CT and MR) imaging of lung parenchyma.
Met...
Author: Ryan Gentzler, Xin He, James Larner, J.T. Morgan, Cam Nguyen, Wendy Stewart, Krishni Wijesooriya, Grant Williams 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Virginia, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia, Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Some recent studies have shown Overall Survival (OS) of advanced-stage lung cancer patients treated with chemo-radiation therapy (CRT) is correlated with heart dose [1-5], while in other stud...
Author: Liyuan Chen, Meixu Chen, Bowen Jing, Sepeadeh Radpour, Erich Josef Schmitz, David Sher, Jing Wang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prospective clinical trials have shown that involved nodal radiation therapy (INRT) can substantially improve patients’ quality of life without increasing the risk of elective nodal failure. ...
Author: Rico Castillo, Katherine Gonzalez, Casey C. Heirman, Kyle J. Lafata, Casey Y. Lee, Xiang Li, Yvonne M Mowery, Yvonne M Mowery, Daniel Murphy, Allison Pittman, Ashlyn G. Rickard 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, University of Pittsburgh 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the ability of a deep learning model to identify pathomic features in lymph nodes of preclinical head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) models as surrogates for predicting ...
Author: Min Cheol Han, Jin Sung Kim, Seok Ho Lee, Gahee Son, Yongdo Yun 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Department of Integrative Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop the MC-DOLCE, a Monte Carlo (MC)-based system capable of calculating physical and biological dose distributions, as well as linear energy transfer (LET) distributio...
Author: Heather M. Whitney 👤
Affiliation: The University of Chicago 🏫
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Author: Wesley E. Bolch 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
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Author: Mark W. Geurts 👤
Affiliation: Aspirus Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Minsong Cao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
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Author: Madhava Aryal, James M. Balter, Yue Cao, Daniel T Chang, Kyle Cuneo, Joseph R. Evans, Theodore Lawrence, John Rice, Randall K. Ten Haken, Lise Wei 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to identify predictors of global liver function change measured by albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score following stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in hepatocellular carcin...
Author: Huang Chi-Shiuan, Wu Chih-Chun, Hui-Yu Cathy Tsai, Chen Yan-Han, Chen Yi-Wei, Pan Yi-Ying 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science, National Tsing Hua University, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Tri-Service General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model based on MRI-derived radiomic features to predict progressive disease (PD) in glioblastoma (GBM) patients four months ...
Author: Eric Aliotta 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Nina Burbure, Tawfik G. Giaddui, Shidong Li, Curtis Miyamoto, Jeremy Price, Bin Wang 👤
Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of KBP models for hypo-fractionated prostate and pelvic lymph nodes (LN) VMAT plans.
Methods: A KBP model (TUH KBP) was developed in Eclipse treatment planning ...
Author: Kristy K. Brock 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Waleed Mutlaq Almutairi, Ke Colin Huang, Vishwas Mukundan, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Yong Yue 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Advanced Molecular Imaging in Radiotherapy (AdMIRe) Research Laboratory, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aimed to develop a machine learning (ML) model for early prediction of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) response in order to enhance personalized treatment selection for oral or orophary...
Author: Qingrong Jackie Wu 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: R. Jason Stafford 👤
Affiliation: Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Yuni K. Dewaraja 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
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Author: Ingrid S. Reiser 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago 🏫
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Author: Won Chang, Vadim L. Stakhursky, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy 👤
Affiliation: Jefferson Einstein, Alliance Cancer Specialists, Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4DCBCT is a powerful tool for localization of moving targets when treating lung tumors with hypofractionated regimens (SBRT). However, for patients with implanted cardiac devices (ICD) in clo...
Author: Daniel J. Januseski 👤
Affiliation: Virtua Health 🏫
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Author: Jeffrey Andrews, Nathan E. Becker, Juanita Crook, Andrew Jirasek, Matthew Jonathan Muscat 👤
Affiliation: UBC, BC Cancer Agency, BC Cancer 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To map dosimetry and imaging information to ultrasound and multi-parametric magnetic resonance (mpMR) guided trans-perineal core-needle biopsies, performed during two-fraction prostate high-d...
Author: Alanah M. Bergman, Marc W Deyell, Tania Karan, Jakob Marshall, Justin Poon, Devin Schellenberg, Steven Thomas, Richard Thompson 👤
Affiliation: University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, BC Cancer 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A conservative approach to account for random errors due to intra-fraction cardiac and respiratory motion during cardiac radioablation (CR) is to define a margin equal to the amplitude of car...
Author: Shusen Jing, Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, Qifan Xu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Metallic implants can significantly distort sinograms, leading to severe artifacts in computed tomography (CT) reconstructions. Reconstructing CT images containing metal is fundamentally an i...
Author: Jin Sung Kim, Chanwoong Lee, Young Hun Yoon 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Chest contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) serves as a valuable tool for cardiac imaging, but its lack of detailed anatomical visualization limits its utility in segmentation tasks. While CECT offers ...
Author: Alyssa Capizzi, John J Dombrowski, Nabil N. Khater 👤
Affiliation: Saint Louis University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate a mask-less adaptable headrest (MAHR) prototype for head-and-neck IMRT designed to reduce random and systematic shifts of patients’ setups. MAHR complements current image-guidance...
Author: Afrouz Ataei, Xinhui Duan, Mi-Ae Park, Liqiang Ren 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Rush University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Photon-counting CT (PCCT) has become commercially available recently, offering significant potential to enhance patient care. However, it also introduces unique challenges. One such challe...
Author: Giavanna Luisa Jadick, Patrick J La Riviere 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We assess two multi-measurement acquisition schemes for material decomposition with x-ray phase-contrast imaging (XPCI); demonstrating for the first time that multi-distance imaging can match...
Author: Joseph A. Moore, Paul Rothweiler, Jussi K. Sillanpaa, Adhvaith Sridhar 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate 3D printed human tissue simulant phantoms for use in radiation therapy and to quantify the mechanical and radiation properties of these phantoms.
Methods: We designed and 3D...
Author: Alejandro Bertolet 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
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Author: Shahed Badiyan, Chien-Yi Liao, Mu-Han Lin, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak, Brien Timothy Washington, Kenneth Westover, Yuanyuan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive radiotherapy (ART) programs are resource-intensive due to their technical complexities, requiring highly skilled planners. Leveraging integrated automated treatment planning system (...
Author: Daniel C. Pavord 👤
Affiliation: Allegheny Health Network 🏫
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Author: Wesley S. Culberson, Albert Du, Ryan T. Flynn, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Kaustubh A. Patwardhan, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care 🏫
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To perform end-to-end treatment planning and delivery verification of energy-specific collimated treatments optimized to achieve the maximum obtainable high-dose conformity using the dynam...
Author: David P. Adam, Bryan Bednarz, Tyler J Bradshaw, Wesley S. Culberson, Clifford G. Hammer, Sean Jollota, Ohyun Kwon, Jordan Teague 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify absorbed dose to water from 90YCl using thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) and to acquire partial volume corrections for 90YCl positron emission tomography (PET).
Methods: Six...
Author: Scott Gordon-Wylie, Scott Gordon-Wylie, Dhrubo Jyoti, John B. Weaver, Terrence Welch 👤
Affiliation: Flow Aluminum, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Identifying vulnerable plaques is critical to preventing stroke and myocardial infarction. There are two components contributing to the risk of rupture: the mechanical integrity of the plaque...
Author: Chang Ming Charlie Ma 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Rachel B. Ger, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Todd R. McNutt, Xingyi Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy (RT) plays an essential role for head and neck (HN) cancer treatment but often results in xerostomia due to salivary gland damage. It is important to mechanistically model the ra...
Author: Andrew R. Godley, Steve B. Jiang, Mu-Han Lin, Austen Matthew Maniscalco, Dan Nguyen, Yang Kyun Park 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Preparing DICOM datasets for research and education is challenging due to the complexity of the format and the necessity for patient-specific handling. Existing workflows demand substantia...
Author: Luis E. Fong de los Santos 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Robert Jeraj, Ioannis Sechopoulos, Krishni Wijesooriya 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia, Radboud University Medical Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
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Author: Paul J. Keall 👤
Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
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Author: Matthew C. Schmidt 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Richard A. Amos 👤
Affiliation: University College London 🏫
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Author: Wamied T. Abdel-Rahman, Iqbal AlAmri, Lma Alahmare, Ghada Aldosary, Marwa Alghamdi, Lujain Aljadou, Yarah Alkhulaif, Abdullah A. Alshreef, Ohoud Alsubaie, Hoton Alsufyani 👤
Affiliation: Loma Linda University Medical Center, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, KAMC- Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, SQCCCRC, KASCH- Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The shortage of qualified medical physicists in many developing countries is due to multiple factors such as lack of awareness or access to graduate and residency training programs. An outrea...
Author: Abdullah A. Alshreef, Elizabeth L. Bossart, Ashley Cetnar, Leonard H. Kim, Neil A. Kirby, Anna E. Rodrigues, Xin Wang, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital, UT Health San Antonio, Duke University, 5940 forest park road 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: AAPM TG-298 reported several concerns regarding the training and education of alternative pathway candidates. Medical physics postdoctoral research, though not part of the certification pathw...
Author: Dilli Banjade, Ajeet Mishra, Shiaw Juen (Eugene) Tan 👤
Affiliation: District Radiation Oncology Service WNW Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A shortage of qualified Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists (ROMPs) poses a critical challenge to providing advanced treatments in regional Australia. Training and retaining medical physici...
Author: Chandrasekhar Kota 👤
Affiliation: Christiana Care Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To reflect on the present and future role of Medical Physics in the Oncoverse.
Methods: Oncoverse is the rapidly evolving and expanding ecosystem of all things related to cancer. The Medic...
Author: Rebecca M. Howell 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Geoffrey D. Clarke, Jatinder R. Palta 👤
Affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
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Author: Stephen R. Thomas 👤
Affiliation: University of Cincinnati 🏫
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Author: Ziqi Gao, Lei Xing, Siqi Ye, S. Kevin Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To address the challenge of high memory usage in volumetric cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging, we propose a method that combines joint reconstruction and super-resolution for sparsely sampled CBCT ...
Author: Young Kyung Lee, Richard L.J. Qiu 👤
Affiliation: Elekta, Emory University 🏫
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Author: Jeremy David Page Hoisak 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego 🏫
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Author: John P. Aris, Wesley E. Bolch, Chansoo Choi, Carlos G. Colon-Ortiz, Robert Joseph Dawson, Abdul-Vehab Dozic, Amy M. Geyer, Harald Paganetti, Shreya P. Pathak, Julia D. Withrow 👤
Affiliation: St. Luke's Health System, Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of this study was to enhance the accuracy of renal dosimetry in radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) by developing a more detailed and precise kidney model. In RPT, accurate dose estima...
Author: Andrew Alexander, Brecca Bettcher, Bradley T Christian, Jose Guerrero-Gonzalez, Steven Kecskemeti, Lisette LeMerise, Max McLachlan, Andrew McVea, Matthew Zammit 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and Waisman Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) develop Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) with very high prevalence (>90%). Neuropathology includes amyloid plaque (Aβ) accumulation, followed by neurofibrillary ta...
Author: Jinzhong Yang 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Kevin Barker, David Jeffrey Contella, Chandima Edirisinghe, Aaron Fenster, Douglas A Hoover, Elizabeth Huynh 👤
Affiliation: Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London Health Sciences Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, London Health Sciences Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We aim to develop a system that integrates micro-ultrasound into focal prostate cancer radiotherapy. This requires developing a mechatronic stepper capable of performing motorized rotation of...
Author: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Kangning Zhang, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Delivery efficiency and robustness are critical in spot-scanning proton arc therapy (SPAT), yet the conventional use of redundant energy layers (ELs) prolongs switching times and reduces effi...
Author: Jeffrey Olsen 👤
Affiliation: University of Colorado 🏫
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Author: Liang Cui, Xingyu Lu, Hang Shang, LingHong Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Southern Medical University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study examines how varying dose rates of radiotherapy impact normal tissues outside the target area and analyzes the protective effects and regulatory mechanisms of ultra-high dose rate ...
Author: Anthony J. Doemer, Yimei Huang, Benjamin Movsas, Ellen Park, Mira Shah, Salim Siddiqui, Karen C. Snyder, Kundan S Thind, Bo Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The 6 degrees-of-freedom (6-DoF) robotic couch is considered essential for linac-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), particularly for irregularly shaped targets adjacent to critical organs...
Author: Ali Ajdari, Alice Bondi, Thomas R. Bortfeld, Gregory Buti, Xinru Chen, Zhongxing Liao, Antony John Lomax, Ting Xu 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Paul Scherrer Institut, ETH Zurich 🏫
Abstract Preview: Title: Addressing Imaging and Biomarker-driven Uncertainty in Machine Learning-based Radiotherapy Outcome Prediction
Alice Bondi, Gregory Buti, Antony Lomax, Thomas Bortfeld, Xinru Chen, Ting Xu, Z...
Author: Junwen Liu, Mengzhen Wang, Ning Wen, Jifeng Xiao, Fuhua Yan, Yanzhao Yang, Xuekun Zhang, Zheyu Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, The SJTU-Ruijin-UIH Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University Schoo of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:This study aims to develop and evaluate a large language model (LLM) fine-tuned to generate consistent and accurate impressions from imaging findings. Additionally, the study investigates the ...
Author: Robert A. Dahl 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Foundation 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop tools to simplify/accelerate the quality assurance testing of the Mobetron mobile linear accelerator and increase safety when moving it to different OR’s.
Methods: The Mobet...
Author: Ming Dong, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Qisheng He, Anudeep Kumar, Alex Singleton Kuo, Joshua Pan, Chase Ruff, Nicholas R. Summerfield 👤
Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent evidence highlights the importance of incorporating cardiac substructures (CS) into treatment planning for thoracic cancers, however current segmentation methods are limited to a singl...
Author: Lior Arazi, Gil'ad N. Cohen, Antonio L. Damato, Irene P. Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Unit of Nuclear Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Diffusing alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy (“Alpha DaRT”) is a promising new radiation therapy modality for treating bulky tumors. The dose delivered by Alpha-DaRT sources is dependent on the...
Author: Jiaxin Li 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Dirk A Bartkoski, Leonard Che Fru, Benjamin Abraham Insley, Michael Kleckner, Dongyeon Lee, Reza Reiazi, Mohammad Reza Salehpour, Aviad Schori, Ramesh C. Tailor 👤
Affiliation: Empyrean Medical Systems, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Convergent-RnR, The University of Texas, MD Anderson, Houston TX 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A Geant4-based model was created for a G4BraggReflection process to simulate radiation transport within a novel radiotherapy system developed by Convergent Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery (CRnR...
Author: Hao Peng 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Michael G. Mitch, Csilla I. Szabo-Foster 👤
Affiliation: National Institute of Standards and Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The U.S. air-kerma strength standard for low-dose-rate (LDR) low-energy photon-emitting brachytherapy sources provides measurement traceability for calibrations at the AAPM Accredited Dosimet...
Author: Hyosung Cho, Dae Yup Han, Duhee Jeon, Jiwon Park, Hyesun Yang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yonsei University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Scatter in X-ray imaging degrades image quality, hindering the visibility of critical anatomical features and complicating patient alignment in radiation therapy. This study aims to improve s...
Author: MacKenzie Rachelle Coon, Justin Geise, Judith Noemi Rivera, Matthew L. Scarpelli, Jessica Leigh Veenstra, Chandler Zaugg 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University, Indiana University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Glioblastoma (GBM) is among the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers due to its immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Immunotherapy holds promise for GBM treatment, but its eff...
Author: Indra J. Das, Ahtesham U. Khan, Andrew J. White, Poonam Yadav 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: During intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) planning, low MU segments (< 3 MU) are commonly avoided due to documented dosimetric nonlinearity and poor reproducibility. This work aims to ex...
Author: Catherine Coolens, Robert K. Heaton, Lalageh Mirzakhanian, Tasnim Rahman, Jan P. Seuntjens 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, McGill University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning of a Gamma Knife® (GK) (Elekta, Sweden) unit requires precise dosimetric reference measurements, particularly for small fields. The IAEA TRS-483/AAPM TG-155 code of practice (20...
Author: James Chun Lam Chow, Harry E Ruda 👤
Affiliation: University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy (FLASH-RT) with dose rate greater than 40 Gy/s, has demonstrated potential in reducing normal tissue toxicity while maintaining tumor control. However, accurate and reliabl...
Author: Sang Hyun Cho, Sandun Y. Jayarathna, Neerajan Nepal 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop/validate a Monte Carlo (MC) model of an experimental benchtop x-ray fluorescence computed tomography (XFCT) system with a pixelated CdTe detector that can be used for MC simulation...
Author: Michael M Folkerts, Miriam Krieger, Pierre Lansonneur, Gerard Paquet, Petar Penchev, Christoph Schuy, Yuri Simeonov, Uli Weber, Klemens Zink 👤
Affiliation: GSI Helmholtzzentrum fuer Schwerionenforschung, Institute of Medical Physics and Radiation Protection (IMPS), University of Applied Sciences, Varian Medical Systems 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Ultra-high dose-rate proton irradiation may spare the healthy tissue (FLASH-effect). The 3D-range-modulator (3D-RM) method reduces the treatment time compared to conventional IMPT and can ...
Author: Sam Beddar, Brett Bocian, David B. Flint, Benjamin Abraham Insley, Patrick James Jensen, Rachael M. Martin Paulpeter, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Luis Augusto Perles, Reza Reiazi, Gabriel O. Sawakuchi 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Empyrean Medical Systems, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Harrison-Anderson-Mick (HAM) applicator is an Ir-192 High-Dose-Rate (HDR) intraoperative radiotherapy device. It features a silicone body with embedded catheters that guide the Ir-192 sou...
Author: Hongjing Sun, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to compare the commissioning results of TrueBeam and Halcyon linear accelerators with Monte Carlo (MC) simulations conducted using TOPAS. The ultimate goal is to leverage MC s...
Author: Gregory J Bootsma, Tunok Mondol 👤
Affiliation: University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate the impact of prototype fluence field modulation (FFM) cone-beam CT (CBCT) on dose reduction and image quality using Monte Carlo simulations. This study particularly looks at t...
Author: Mandar S. Bhagwat, Casey Y. Lee 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: TG43-based dose calculation leads to inaccurate field-size dependent dose calculation in superficial HDR brachytherapy, due to full-scatter condition accounted in TG43, but not during treatme...
Author: Bryan Bednarz 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
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Author: Rafael Carballeira, David J. Gladstone, Philippe Liger, Rongxiao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: TheryQ, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a FLASH electron beam system (FLASHLAB) via first principle Monte Carlo methods, navigating installation configurations, shielding and regulatory radiation safety considerations for ...
Author: Krystal M. Kirby 👤
Affiliation: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, D. Michael Lovelock, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Jing Wang, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time volumetric MRI is essential for precise motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT). While 2D Cine MRI offers high temporal resolution for motion tracking, it inherently l...
Author: Daniela Branco 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Diego / California Protons 🏫
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Author: Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Eujin Chan, Christopher Colyer, Leon F Dunn, Jonathan Dunning, Michael Grace, Onno Kamst, Alex Livingstone, Thulani Nyathi, Vladimir Sashin, Philip Satory, Hilmar Schachenmayr, Brindha Subramanian, Lindsay J. Tremethick, Luke Webb 👤
Affiliation: GenesisCare 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to outline the methodology and results from the implementation of a 3D recalculation software to replace IMRT/VMAT PSQA measurement across a large, networked radio...
Author: Mercy Iyabode Akerele, Yuni K. Dewaraja, Richard Laforest, Justin K. Mikell, Wendy Siman, Allan Thomas, Daniel Thorek 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Post-therapy quantitative 90Y SPECT and PET measurements show ~25% lower activity than vendor-reported values for glass microspheres. We hypothesize this discrepancy is due to bremsstrahlung ...
Author: Stephen R. Bowen, Chunyan Duan, Daniel S. Hippe, Qiantuo Liu, Jiajie Wang, Shouyi Wang, Faisal Yaseen, Han Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Tongji University, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Texas at Arlington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Predicting the effects of the spatial-temporal tumor response to chemoradiation can assist in adjusting radiation dose and support clinical decision-making in radiotherapy. A multi-instance l...
Author: Tess Armstrong, Nema Bassiri, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Michael Kasper, Natalia Lutsik, Eric Mellon, Kathryn E. Mittauer, Siamak P. Nejad-Davarani, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Hui Wang, Joseph Weygand 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, ViewRay, Inc., Miami Cancer Institute, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation treatments on the MR-linac (MRL) enable daily acquisition of anatomical and physiological images for adaptive treatment planning. The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) estimated ...
Author: Christopher Ackerman, Chang Chang, Yan-Cheng Huang, Robert Kaderka, Che Lin, Hsin-Chih Lo, Iain MacEwan, Yi-Chin Tu, James Urbanic 👤
Affiliation: University of California San DIego, Taiwan AI Labs, National Taiwan University, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center, University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the performance of an existing AI beam angle prediction model on external patient datasets for liver proton treatments. The AI model was trained on datasets exclusively from on...
Author: Dalton Griner, Kathryn L. Kolsky, Joseph John Lucido, Andrew J. Veres 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This project aimed to automate a complex and time-consuming employee scheduling process. By replacing the traditional manual method with a multi-criteria optimization-based system (MCO), the ...
Author: Caroline Chung, Michael Knopp, Stephen F. Kry, Hunter S. Mehrens, John Rong 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Cincinnati 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the variability of CT dose index (CTDIvol) and radiomics features across a large cohort of radiotherapy simulation CT scans from multiple institutions.
Methods: Three IROC phan...
Author: Caroline Cheney, Nicole M. Lafata, Zaiyang Long, Dustin W. Lynch, Erin B. Macdonald, Andy Madore, Douglas E. Pfeiffer, Colin Schaeffer, Alexander W. Scott 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, UVA Health, Duke University Health System, Mayo Clinic, Henry Ford Health, Boulder Community Health, Varian, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work evaluates the significance of performing established radiography automatic exposure control (AEC) tests by comparing testing methodology, outcomes, and failure rates across multiple...
Author: Yunfei Dong, Dongyang Guo, Jiongli Pan, Tao Peng, Caiyin Tang, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Tianyi Zhang, Yaogong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiology, Taizhou People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to improve the accuracy of CT-based diagnosis of thyroid cancer by developing a hybrid model that integrates Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with Long Short-Term Memory (...
Author: Tyler J Bradshaw, Sharon M Castellino, Steve Y Cho, David Hodgson, Bradford S Hoppe, Kara M Kelly, Andrea Lo, Sarah Milgrom, Xin Tie 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, University of Colorado Anschutz, Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, BC Cancer, Vancouver Center, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Emory University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical target volume (CTV) delineation for involved-site radiation therapy (ISRT) in Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is time-consuming due to the need to analyze multi-time-point PET/CT scans co-regi...
Author: Sixue Dong, Chaosu Hu, Weigang Hu, Xiaomin Ou, Jiazhou Wang, Zhen Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aimed to predict the PFS of the patients who were diagnosed with hypopharyngeal cancer and received postoperative chemoradiotherapy by using multi-omics which integrating clinic...
Author: Ming Chao, Thomas Chum, Tenzin Kunkyab, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Richard G Stock, Hasan Wazir, Junyi Xia, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop effective strategies for multi-organ segmentation of pelvic cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images based on transformer models to facilitate adaptive radiat...
Author: Smith Apisarnthanarax, Stephen R. Bowen, Sunan Cui, Jie Fu, Clemens Grassberger, Yulun He, Yejin Kim, Matthew J. Nyflot, Sharon Pai 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Physics, University of Washington, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 99mTc-sulfur colloid SPECT imaging enables quantitative assessment of voxel-wise liver function in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Accurately predicting post-radiotherapy (RT) l...
Author: Laurence Edward Court, Alexandra Olivia Leone, Zhongxing Liao, Saurabh Shashikumar Nair, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Ramon Maurilio Salazar, Ting Xu 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation Pneumonitis (RP) predictive models often rely on clinical and DVH parameters, but multiomic features from CT imaging and 3D dose distributions from various regions could provide add...
Author: Steve B. Jiang, Mu-Han Lin, Yu-Chen Lin, Austen Matthew Maniscalco, Dan Nguyen, David Sher, Xinran Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Dallas 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Sequential boost radiotherapy (RT) poses a challenge in allocating dose across multiple plans while protecting organs at risk (OARs). Clinicians must decide whether OAR sparing should occu...
Author: Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, Jingjie Yu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The robotic arm radiotherapy platform enables flexible delivery of non-coplanar and non-isocentric radiotherapy with variable Source-to-Isocenter Distances (SIDs). However, the high degrees o...
Author: Martin Frank, Oliver Jäkel, Niklas Wahl 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Machine learning (ML) models on normal tissue complication and tumor control probability ((N)TCP) exploiting e.g. dosiomic and radiomic features are playing an increasingly important role in ...
Author: Blessing Chinelo Akah, Brad Barhorst, Daniel W. Neck, David J. Perrin, Chad Robertson, Sotirios Stathakis 👤
Affiliation: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance and radiation isocenter of Elekta and Varian linear accelerator using Aktina Isopoint.
Methods: The Aktina Isopoint was used to measure the physical and radiati...
Author: Gregory Bolard, Rabten Datsang, Sarah Ghandour, Timo Kiljunen, Pauliina Paavilainen, Sami Suilamo, Katlin Tiigi 👤
Affiliation: Turku University Hospital, Virginia Commonwealth University, MVision AI, North Estonia Medical Centre, Docrates Cancer Center, Hopital Riviera-Chablais 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To verify the performance of a vendor-neutral deep learning model for synthetic CT generation from T2-weighted and balanced steady-state MR sequences to support both MR-only simulation and MR...
Author: Harini Veeraraghavan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Corentin Desport, Dominique Iacchetti, Nicolas Kien, Ramiro Moreno, Melodie Munier, Séléna Pondard 👤
Affiliation: Fibermetrix, Alara Expertise, Alara Group 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the efficiency of organ-based tube current modulation (OBTCM) in thoracic and abdominopelvic Computed Tomography (CT) for different radiology departments and manufacturers. This s...
Author: Jiayi Chen, Shaolei Li, Fuhua Yan, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim of this exploratory study is to investigate the feasibility of establishing a model to explore tissue component heterogeneity using multidimensional diffusion magnetic resonance imagi...
Author: Kaino Haipinge, Festus Laban, Wilfred Midzi, Boas J Nikanor, Monika Sakaria, Vera Uushona 👤
Affiliation: Ministry of Health and Social Services, MATCON BASED SOLUTION, Ministry of Health And Social Services, School of Medicine, University of Namibia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical Physics in namibia is emerging as a multidisciplinary career, with efforts to raise awareness about the role of medical physics in radiation safety, treatment and protection. The prof...
Author: John Alan Shepherd 👤
Affiliation: University of Hawaii Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Issam M. El Naqa 👤
Affiliation: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Shreyas Anil, Jason Chan, Arushi Gulati, Yannet Interian, Hui Lin, Benedict Neo, Andrea Park, Bhumika Srinivas 👤
Affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Francisco, Department of Data Science, University of San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hospital readmission prediction models often rely on structured Electronic Health Record (EHR) data, overlooking critical insights from unstructured clinical notes. This study presents a mult...
Author: Qianxi Ni, Xian Xiong 👤
Affiliation: The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University 🏫
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Poly(ADP)-ribose polymerase inhibitors (PARPi) have brought a significant breakthrough in the maintenance treatment of ovarian cancer. However, beyond BRCA mutation/HRD, the direct impact ...
Author: Yeona Cho, Chloe Min Seo Choi, Joseph O. Deasy, Jue Jiang, Jihun Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Nikhil Mankuzhy, Aneesh Rangnekar, Andreas Rimner, Maria Thor, Harini Veeraraghavan, Abraham Wu 👤
Affiliation: University of Freibrug, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Yonsei University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We hypothesized that combining clinical, imaging, and radiotherapy dose-distribution features could increase predictive model accuracy in radiation-induced severe acute esophagitis (SAE) in e...
Author: Kaitlyn M Betz, David Dunkerley, Eric Johnson, Kalina V Jordanova, Kathryn E. Keenan, Samuel D Oberdick, Gregory P. Penoncello, Stephen E Russek 👤
Affiliation: Dept of Radiology, Stanford, University of Colorado School of Medicine, NIST, College of Wooster 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Examine use of low-field MRI and multiparametric analysis for 3D MRI-readable biomimetic gel dosimetry. Low-field MRIs are compact, inexpensive, and portable. They could be located within rad...
Author: Craig K Abbey, John M. Boone, Richard E. Colbeth, Andrew M. Hernandez, Sarah E. McKenney, Vance Robinson, Paul Schwoebel, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Alejandro Sisniega, Wojciech B. Zbijewski 👤
Affiliation: UC Santa Barbara, University of California, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, UC Davis Health, Varex Imaging Corporation 🏫
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While wide coverage (160 mm) CT scanners can image whole organs (e.g. heart, brain, kidneys, etc.) in one axial scan, the peripheral regions of the field of view (along z) suffer from cons...
Author: Houssam Abou Mourad, Christopher Ackerman, Stephen Adler, Kirk Aduddell, Muhammad K. Afghan, Hamid G. Aghdam, Diego Aguilar, Kang-Hyun Ahn, Francis Ai, Hua Ai, Ray Anthony Aikens, Manik Aima, Victoria Ainsworth, Erfan Akbari, Blessing Akinro, Rani Al-Senan, Khalid Alabbasi, Sam Alam, Daniel Alexander, Mohammed H. Aljallad, Mazin T. Alkhafaji, Ahmad K. Alkhatib, Scott J. Alleman, James Logan Allen, Ibtisam Almajnooni, Tiba Alnaqshabandi, Murat Alp, Stephen J. Amadon, Riska Amilia, Ala Amini, Shiho Amster, Mason R. Anders, Erin Angel, Ledi Anggara, John A. Antolak, Debora Antonio, Felicity Appiah, Haiqa Arain, Lahcen Arhjoul, Ali V. Aritkan, Muhammad Arshad, Mark E. Artz, Nathan S. Artz, Frank A Ascoli, John R. Ashburn, Benjamin Astarita, Masakazu Atsumi, Rex G. Ayers, Tara M. Bachman, Nina L. Bahar, Bing Bai, Michael J. Bailey, Chris Baird, Mohammad Bakhtiari, Andrew J. Ballesio, Isabel Balvoa, Qinan Bao, Jeffrey J. Barbarits, Joseph Barbiere, Philip C. Bardos, Gary T. Barnes, John C. Barrett, Divya Bartley, Steven J. Bartolac, Robert Barton, Christopher P. Bass, Loni Bates, Alan Baydush, John E. Bayouth, Stephen Beach, Kevin Beaudette, Kaelyn Becker, Natalie A. Beckmann, Colleen Beer, Sepideh Behinaein, Jake M. Bell, David M. Bellezza, Maria R. Bellon, Ahmed Benelfassi, Stephanie Louise Bennett, Todd Bernath, Kate Bevins, Nicholas B. Bevins, Brian J. Bismack, David Blaich, Anthony P. Blatnica, Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Steven Blum, Maggie Bobbett, Dayna Bodensteiner, Daniel Boedeker, Robert C. Boggs, Jason D. Bond, Sjirk N. Boon, Jennifer M. Borsavage, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Satya R. Bose, Todd Bossenberger, Cristina Boswell, Djamal Boukerroui, Christopher M. Bowen, Aaron Brammer, Rich Brancaleoone, Eric Brass, Luis Bravo, William Breeden, Christina Breeze, Eric E. Brost, Justin L. Brown, Karen L. Brown, Marissa Brown, Norman Lee Brown, Payton Brown, Patrick V. Brunick, Ryan Brunkhorst, Gwendolyn P. Brunner, Camelia E. Bunaciu, Maria Bunta, Olwen Burton, Karim Butalag, Priscilla F. Butler, Angela Cagwin, Jeffrey L. Campbell, Warren G. Campbell, Tyler Cantrell, Xu Cao, Yanan Cao, Peter F. Caracappa, Amanda M. Caringi, Joe Caron, Joshua Carter, Kenneth W. Cashon, Sarah Castillo, Everett Cavanaugh, Suran Chae, Abhi Chakrabarti, PhD, Philip Chan, Jina Chang, Sha X. Chang, Youssef M. Charara, Pierre E. Charpentier, Priyanka Chaudhary, Senthamil Selvan Chelliah, Chen Chen, Doris Chen, Kuan Ling Chen, Max Chen, Mingyue Chen, Mu Chen, Xinan Chen, Yie Chen, Yong Chen, Caroline Cheney, Shyh-Shi R. Chern, Stephen Thomas Chesser, Kin Man Cheung, Pai-Chun Melinda Chi, Yuwei Chi, Omar Chibani, Hung Ching, Gwi Ae Cho, Jongmin Cho, David Choi, Wing Yan Choi, Nitish Chopra, Daniel Christ, Olav I. Christianson, Emmanuel Christodoulou, Heeteak Chung, Sophia Claudio, Arely Clavel, William J. Clouse, Gilad Cohen, Michael S. Cohen, Vladimir Collantes, Jason Collier, Jacob Collins, Daria C. 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Hames, Carnell Hampton, Samuel S. Hancock, Robyn S. Handschuh, Jeremy Hansen, Paul Harden, Joseph Harms, Daniel P. Harrington, Carley Harris, Jamie Marie Harris, Jennifer Hart, Richard P. Harvey, Jeremy Hawk, Naoki Hayashi, Maria Laura Haye, Katherine Hazelwood, David Hearshen, Bret H. Heintz, Adam Henry, Frank William Hensley, Michael Chris Hermansen, Marissa Hernandez, Nadia Hernandez, Dayadna Hernandez Perez, Sarah Hetherington, Emily Hewson, Maynard High, Brian P. Hill, Charles B. Hill, Yunsil Ho, Simeon Hodges, David M. Hoeprich, Michael N. Hoff, Robert F. Hoffman, Russell Holden, Clay Holdsworth, Scott Hollingsworth, John R. Holmes, Steve Holmes, Neal S. Holter, Thomas M. Holtschneider, Amirul Hoque, Sabbir Hossain, Tyler S. Howlin, Andrew Robert Hoy, An Ting Hsia, Hao-Yun Hsu, David Hu, Tom C. Hu, Yu-Chi Hu, Long Huang, Mi Huang, Joshua Hubbell, Michael J. Huberts, Julie C. Hudson, Geoffrey Hugo, Donglai Huo, Justin D. Hurley, Martina H. 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Author: Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Ahmed I Ghanem, Joshua P. Kim, Chengyin Li, Rafi Ibn Sultan, Kundan S Thind, Dongxiao Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Wayne State University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Henry Ford Health-Cancer, Detroit, MI and Alexandria Department of Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate segmentation of the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery in free-breathing 3D treatment planning CT is crucial for radiotherapy but remains challenging due to its small size, comple...
Author: Arda Konik 👤
Affiliation: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 🏫
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Author: Yixiang Liao 👤
Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Nicholas Joseph Casteloes, Brian T Collins, Sean P Collins, Shiva K. Das, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Michael Repka, Simeng Suy 👤
Affiliation: University of South Florida, University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To correlate four rectal symptoms with the dose to rectum in patients, who received SBRT with Cyberknife for prostate cancer. Also, to fit those dosimetric and outcome data by using a normal ...
Author: Nicholas Joseph Casteloes, Brian T Collins, Sean P Collins, Shiva K. Das, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Michael Repka, Simeng Suy 👤
Affiliation: University of South Florida, University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To correlate two urinary symptoms with dose to bladder and urethra in patients who received SBRT with Cyberknife. Also, to use a normal tissue complication (NTCP) model to fit the dosimetric ...
Author: Gregory A Azzam, Danielle Cerbon, Laura Huang, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Diana Molinares, Stuart E Samuels, Sotirios Stathakis 👤
Affiliation: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mount Vernan Rehabilitation Medicine Associates, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims at performing a normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) modeling by fitting the doses to the skin, sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle and subcutaneous tissue (subcut) stru...
Author: Magdalena Bazalova-Carter, Ross I. Berbeco, James Day, Xinchen Deng, Chelsea Amanda Saffron Dunning, Dianne M. Ferguson, Matthew W. Jacobson, Toby Morris, Marios Myronakis, Jericho Daniel O'Connell, Fides Schwartz, Jainil Shah, Aaron Sodickson 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Womens Hospital, University of Massachsetts Lowell and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, University of Victoria, Siemens Healthineers, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: While CT imaging has advanced with improved machine design, we propose further gains can be achieved by enhancing sensitivity to contrast agents. Current CT sensitivity is limited to 1% bismu...
Author: Samantha J. Simiele 👤
Affiliation: University of Alabama 🏫
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Author: James Chun Lam Chow, Kay Li 👤
Affiliation: University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study explores the caution needed when using Generative AI for assessing radiotherapy ethics, highlighting Geoffrey Hinton’s warnings about the risks of relying solely on AI for ethical ...
Author: David A. Scaduto 👤
Affiliation: Physics Consultants, Inc. 🏫
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Author: Lindsay E. Jones 👤
Affiliation: MedPhysLindsay 🏫
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Author: Nicole E. Murphy 👤
Affiliation: Rush Diagnostic Radiology 🏫
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Author: Bryan Lemieux 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky 🏫
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Author: Jessica Clements 👤
Affiliation: University of Vermont Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Gil'ad N. Cohen 👤
Affiliation: NYU Grossman School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Daniel J. Scanderbeg 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego 🏫
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Author: Ara Alexandrian, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Sotirios Stathakis 👤
Affiliation: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Telehealth has transformed healthcare delivery by improving accessibility and convenience for patients and providers. In radiation oncology, telehealth supports consultations, follow-ups, and...
Author: Hania A. Al-Hallaq 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
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Author: Paul E. Kinahan 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington 🏫
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Author: Jochen Cammin, Yushi Chang, Mariana Guerrero, Kai Jiang, Narottam Lamichhane, Elizabeth Nichols 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our institution handles a large GYN SYED patient load (5 HDR fractions over 3 days). In recent years, we faced many logistical challenges, such as broken/contaminated catheters, which disrupt...
Author: Daniel O Connor, Mary Feng, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger, Jess E. Scholey, Ke Sheng, DI Xu, Wensha Yang, Yang Yang 👤
Affiliation: UCSF, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, University of San Francisco, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The scanning time for a fully sampled MRI is lengthy. Compressed sensing (CS) has been developed to minimize image artifacts in accelerated scans, but the required iterative reconstruction is...
Author: Peng Dong, Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) optimization is a complex, non-convex problem with numerous variables and intricate constraints. Traditional optimization methods often lack efficiency...
Author: Ahmet S. Ayan, Estelle Batin, Austin M. Faught, Peter E. Klages, Eunsin Lee, Collin Nappi, Mina Okello, Meghana Ramani, Zachary X. Richards, Parisa Sadeghi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, The Ohio State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Neutron doses are not modelled in proton treatment planning systems, so measurements were taken with two independent dosimeter types to quantify representative neutron fetal doses in pencil b...
Author: Nichole Millward Maughan 👤
Affiliation: Intermountain Health 🏫
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Author: Lei Li 👤
Affiliation: Rice University 🏫
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Author: Md Mainul Abrar, Yujie Chi 👤
Affiliation: University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Healthcare 5.0, proposed in 2021, includes interpretable healthcare analysis as a core component. Achieving this requires the application of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to overc...
Author: M. Saiful Huq 👤
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Stephanie Bennett, Ross I. Berbeco, Guillaume Bort, Needa Brown, Lena Carmes, Sandrine Dufort, Michael John Lavelle, Geraldine Le Duc, Francois Lux, Toby Morris, Zeinaf Muradova, Andrea Protti, Olivier Tillement 👤
Affiliation: University de Lyon, NH TherAGuIX, University of Massachsetts Lowell and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Central Florida, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, NH TherAguix, Universite de Lyon, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: AGuIX is a theranostic Gd-based nanoparticle currently under phase-2 clinical testing where patients receive 2-3 doses at 1-week intervals prior to imaging and irradiation. AGuIX-Bi is a new ...
Author: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Deep learning-based automatic medical image segmentation is increasingly employed in clinical practice, significantly reducing manual workload. However, verifying segmentation results rema...
Author: Samuel L. Brady, Shruti Hegde, Alexander Knapp, Usman Mahmood, Joseph G. Meier, Elanchezhian Somasundaram, Zachary Taylor 👤
Affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Ctr, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To assess how two benchmark multi-organ CT segmentation models respond to varying image noise levels.
Methods:
This study utilized the pediatric CT dataset from The Cancer Imaging Ar...
Author: Keyi Bian, Marco Caballo, Wenxiu Guo, Haijie Li, Jiao Li, Aidi Liu, Yue Ma, Ioannis Sechopoulos, Yafei Wang, Yaopan Wu, Zhaoxiang Ye, Yuwei Zhang, Yueqiang Zhu, Daan van den Oever 👤
Affiliation: Radboud University Medical Center, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate a nomogram integrating intra- and peritumoral radiomics of contrast-enhanced cone-beam breast CT (CE-CBBCT) and clinicopathologic features for predicting fluorescence ...
Author: Mavlonbek Khomidov, Jong-Ha Lee 👤
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Keimyung University, Department of Computer Engineering, Keimyung University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In this research, we aim to estimate blood pressure using remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) signal extracted from facial video. This method provides non-invasive and contactless, continuous ...
Author: Zhongping Chen, Yuchen Song, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, University of California Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electroacoustic tomography (EAT) monitors the distribution of electrical energy in tissues by detecting acoustics signals induced by electrical pulses during irreversible electroporation (IRE...
Author: Deng-Yuan Chang, Matthew L. Scarpelli 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) can be assessed by Ferumoxytol-MRI in breast cancer because they are negatively correlated with the prognosis of patient outcome. However, some studies hav...
Author: Hisham Assi, Lexi Dowdy, Muhannad N. Fadhel, Michael C. Kolios, Carl Kumaradas, Rasha S Makkia, Tanay N Mannikar 👤
Affiliation: Toronto Metropolitan University, Augusta University, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST), Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Northwestern University, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Introduction: Hyperthermia is an emerging strategy for cancer treatment due to its few side effects and low cost. Hyperthermia is used in conjunction with other treatments, such as radiation therapy, ...
Author: Peymon Ghazi 👤
Affiliation: MALCOVA Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a near scatter‐free breast CT imaging system that expands coverage of the posterior breast anatomy and enhances contrast resolution for solid masses and microcalcifications, while ...
Author: Palanisamy Karunanithi, Karthikeyan Perumal, Siva Subramanian Vadivel 👤
Affiliation: Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recent advancements in high dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy include the image guidance, new applicators, and dose calculation algorithms. Brachytherapy has steep dose gradient, hence relativ...
Author: Robert Francois Hobbs 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
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Author: Jia Wang, Vani Yadav 👤
Affiliation: Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the radiation dose and imaging quality of two novel CBCT X-Ray imaging systems used in spine surgeries.
Methods: CBCT scan of ACR CT and CTDI phantoms was performed to acquire ...
Author: Jason Ellsworth, Mark Mishra, Jason K Molitoris, Lei Ren, Dario B. Rodrigues, Paul Turner, Graeme Woodworth 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Pyrexar Medical 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hyperthermia therapy (HT) involves increasing tumor temperatures to 40-44°C and is a potent radio- and chemosensitizer for treating solid tumors. Current clinical strategies to heat deep-seat...
Author: Wenchao Cao, Yingxuan Chen, Haisong Liu, Richard A. Popple, Wenyin Shi, Rodney J. Sullivan, Wentao Wang, Lydia J. Wilson, Zhenghao Xiao 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Objectively evaluating brain sparing as a plan-quality indicator for patients receiving stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to multiple metastases (multi-met) is complicated by variability in tar...
Author: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Shabbar Danish, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Tingyu Wang 👤
Affiliation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Using mixed fractionation schemes is a common technique in treating CNS lesions. This article describes an innovative plan-and-split approach for more efficient planning on the ZAP-X and thus...
Author: Ivan M. Buzurovic, Evangelia Kaza 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent advances allow for depiction of surface brachytherapy flap applicators using MRI, with empty catheters detected by signal intensity reduction. As manual catheter detection is subjectiv...
Author: Victor B. Kassey, Maciej M. Kmiec, Periannan Kuppusamy, Ryan C. O'Connell, Sergey V. Petryakov, Conner Ubert 👤
Affiliation: Dartmouth College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: High-resolution magnetic field uniformity is essential for quantitative and pre-clinical MRI research. Imaging uniformity is affected by the B0 field, which can be corrected using manual or a...
Author: David P. Adam, William T. Hrinivich, Taoran Li, Alexander Lu, Michael Salerno, Alejandro Sisniega, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone beam CT (CBCT)-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) is of growing interest, with recent improvements in image quality provided through larger detector panels and fast gantry rotatio...
Author: Vikas Aragam, Edward Castillo, Richard Castillo, Yingxuan Chen, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Lydia J. Wilson 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, Emory University, University of Texas at Austin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4DCT-based ventilation imaging (4DCT-ventilation) has been innovatively applied in radiotherapy treatment planning to minimize doses to functional portions of the lung, known as functional av...
Author: Ali Al Asadi, Amanda Lynn DiCarlo, Anthony J. Doemer, Jessie Y. Huang, Ian Y Lee, Alexandra Moceri, Adam Robin, Lisa Scarpace, Mira Shah, Salim Siddiqui, Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Innovations, Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For a patient who had two previous courses of external beam therapy for rectosigmoid adenocarcinoma and presented with painful, recurrent disease in the sacrum, this study describes the first...
Author: Mingyang Han, Jia Jing, Chongming Li, Hui Lin, Zhenyu Xiong 👤
Affiliation: School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To enrich the teaching case library of Computational Physics course, one of the basic courses in undergraduates majoring in physics. It is an excellent application case of Medical Physics for...
Author: Jonathan Dowell, Wei Luo, Shane McCarthy, Janelle A. Molloy, Markus Murphy 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, Iridesce Solutions, Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The novel machine quality assurance (QA) device nüFilm (Iridesce Solutions, Lexington KY) allows for an objective assessment of light and radiation fields independent of setup. Herein, the ab...
Author: ChangSeon Kim, Andrew Lukban, Mario Serrano-Sosa, Nadia M. Vassell 👤
Affiliation: Mount Sinai Beth Israel 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ocular HDR brachytherapy is used as an alternative treatment for eye cancer, especially with extrascleral extension in the orbit. This complex procedure inserts catheters into the orbit affix...
Author: Maria Mamalui 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida/Radiation Oncology 🏫
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Author: Colton Baley, Bhuvaneswari Narayanan, Niko Papanikolaou, Daniel L. Saenz 👤
Affiliation: UT Health San Antonio, Texas Oncology, University of Texas HSC San Antonio 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of off-axis winston lutz (WLT) for linac based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatments using in-house phantom.
Methods: Traditional WLT that uses cone and s...
Author: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan 👤
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Sun Nuclear MapCheck3 device is used for patient-specific QA. While it is typically employed in perpendicular field-by-field delivery using the Isocentric Mounting Fixture, fields not ful...
Author: Ryan G. Price 👤
Affiliation: University of Utah 🏫
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Author: Kevin M Brom, Josep Chorro Bas, RosaAnna Chorro Bas, Andres Climent Rubio, Jaydev K. Dave, Tobias Kummer, Larissa Shiue, Donald J Tradup 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Prehospital Critical Care Training Group 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design and evaluate the functionality of a vascular flow phantom for contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging (CEUS).
Methods: A microcontroller-generated signal was amplified by a cust...
Author: Emily Helen Hayes, Luke Maloney 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the dosimetric water equivalency of polylactic acid (PLA) and commercial 3D printing resin using electron stopping power as a surrogate, for use in radiochromic film calibration ...
Author: Jeff Boob, Jaydev K. Dave, Tim Minch, Bhavyata Tanna 👤
Affiliation: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Mayo Clinic, CurveBeam AI 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate effective doses associated with different imaging protocols for hip imaging with a cone beam CT (CBCT) scanner specifically designed for weight-bearing acquisitions.
Methods: A...
Author: Slade J. Klawikowski, Natalya V. Morrow, Haidy G. Nasief, Eric S. Paulson, An Tai, Hualiang Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gafchromic film is commonly used for quality assurance in SRS/SBRT. However, its application in low-dose measurements, such as monitoring doses on cardiac implantable electronic devices—where...
Author: Yussuf A. Abdelal, Sebastien A. Gros, Luke Layman, Anil Sethi 👤
Affiliation: Stritch School of Medicine, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
End-to-end (E2E) test is a vital QA check of the overall radiotherapy process from simulation imaging to treatment delivery. Although clinical passing criteria are available, guidelines on...
Author: Larry A. DeWerd, Ahtesham Ullah Khan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Total body irradiation (TBI) technique uses high energy photon beams with extended source-to-surface distances (SSDs) to irradiate the entire patient to prepare them for bone marrow or stem c...
Author: Jeonghoon Park, Amritha Praveen, Siddhant Sen, James J. Sohn, Ethan D. Stolen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, The University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate fabrication of custom boluses is essential in radiation therapy to enhance dose delivery to superficial tumors, especially in anatomically complex regions. This study introduces a no...
Author: Jaehee Chun, Jin Sung Kim, Siddhant Sen, James J. Sohn, Ethan D. Stolen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Oncosoft Inc 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In LDR brachytherapy for prostate cancer, anatomical changes between pre-planning and implantation require adjustment of needle and seed configurations. Currently, clinics spend significant t...
Author: Shahed Badiyan, Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Tu Dan, Aurelie Garant, Andrew R. Godley, Steve Jiang, Orhan Oz, Arnold Pompos, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, David Sher, Robert Timmerman, Kenneth Westover 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) is a novel FDA-cleared technology for treating lung and bone tumors based on 18F-FDG PET uptake. This study summarizes the first-year experience treating 29...
Author: Mary Gronberg, Kelly Kisling, Ana Maria Marques da Silva 👤
Affiliation: University of California, San Diego, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the current status of online teaching in medical physics and identify effective active learning strategies for global medical physics education.
Methods: A scoping review was c...
Author: Ana Maria Barragan Montero, Damien Dasnoy, Sylvain Deffet, Valentine Dormal, Colin Gaban, Melanie Ghislaine, Valentin Hamaide, Guillaume Janssens, John A. Lee, Eliot Peeters, Danah Pross, Luciano Rivetti, Benjamin Roberfroid, Romain Schyns, Kevin Souris, Edmond S. Sterpin, Sophie Wuyckens 👤
Affiliation: Ion Beam Applications SA, Hospital Riviera-Chablais, UCLouvain, Multitel, Université Catholique de Louvain, IBA, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, Universite Catholique de Louvain 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment planning systems (TPSs) are essential for simulating and optimizing radiotherapy treatments. However, clinical TPSs are expensive software commercialized by private companies and of...
Author: Heidi A. Edmonson 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Jatinder R. Palta 👤
Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
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Author: Michael B. Altman, Marlene Campos Guerrero, Stephanie Markovina, Aaron Silvus 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Currently, fluid injections or needle biopsies in small animals are conducted with limited optical guidance introducing an inherent risk of infecting or injuring the animal and limits precisi...
Author: Vinay K Banka, Mikalai Budzevich, William R. Gibbons, Mark L. McLaughlin, Jacob Moriarty, Eduardo G. Moros, David L. Morse, Christopher J. Tichacek, Thad J. Wadas 👤
Affiliation: Modulation Therapeutics Inc, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of Iowa 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A targeted alpha therapy drug, 225Ac-MTI-201, has been developed targeting the Melanocortin 1 Receptor for metastatic uveal melanoma and is currently in FIH clinical trials. Since alpha emiss...
Author: Brankica Andelic, Young-Bin Cho, Tara M. Gray, Andrew Robert Hadfield, Hakan Nordstrom 👤
Affiliation: Elekta, Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy (SFRT) requires highly modulated dose distribution inside a tumor volume optimized using sets of planning structure of spheres in a lattice arrangement. To...
Author: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Xun Jia, Wen Li, Junzhong Xu 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cell size is a vital parameter in evaluating the tumor microenvironment, including cell apoptosis and radiotherapy(RT)-induced immune cell infiltration. The IMPULSED(Imaging Microstructural P...
Author: Ibtisam Almajnooni, Victor Cobilean, Milos Manic, Harindra Sandun Mavikumbure, Elisabeth Weiss, Lulin Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to optimize the 3D U-Net architecture for dose prediction in lung cancer radiation therapy (RT) plans, particularly in scenarios with limited clinical data, as well as to quan...
Author: Chih-Wei Chang, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Justin Roper, Xiangyang Tang, Tonghe Wang, Huiqiao Xie, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Emory Univ, Emory University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Limited-angle dual-energy (DE) cone-beam CT (CBCT) is considered a promising solution to achieve fast and low-dose DE imaging on current CBCT scanners without hardware modification. However, ...
Author: Amy Fitzpatrick, Kim Howard, Julius G. Ojwang, Neelu Soni 👤
Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the dosimetric advantages and workflow improvements of the CyberKnife S7 Precision Treatment Planning System (TPS) with the VOLO optimizer for stereotactic radiosurgery (...
Author: Paolo Pellicioli, Mohammad Rezaee, Ehsan Tajikmansoury, John W. Wong 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Baltzerstrasse, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Half-value layer (HVL) is a critical parameter for commissioning and quality assurance of preclinical x-ray irradiators. However, measuring HVL in cabinet systems presents challenges due to s...
Author: Nicole Harnett 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Hospital 🏫
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Author: Clemens Grassberger 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Zayne Belal, Rachel Drummey, Clifton David Fuller, Stephen Y. Lai, Brigid A. McDonald, Setareh Sharafi, Sonja Stieb, Kareem Abdul Wahid 👤
Affiliation: Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, KSA-KSB, Cantonal Hospital Aarau, College Of Osteopathic Medicine, NOVA Southeastern University, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Radiotherapy-induced dysphagia can significantly impair head and neck (H&N) cancer patients’ quality of life. Despite the dose-dependent relationship between radiotherapy and dysphagia, sw...
Author: Kimyli Lemieux, Xingyu Nie 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky/UK HealthCare 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To optimize the selection of calibration radioisotope and its activity for dose calibrator (DC) linearity testing, adhering to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles while conside...
Author: James J. Sohn 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago 🏫
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Author: Ross I. Berbeco, Vera Birrer, Raphael Bruegger, Pablo Corral Arroyo, Roshanak Etemadpour, Dianne M. Ferguson, Rony Fueglistaller, Thomas C. Harris, Yue-Houng Hu, Matthew W. Jacobson, Mathias Lehmann, Nicholas Lowther, Daniel Morf, Marios Myronakis 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Varian Imaging Laboratory, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-layer flat-panel imagers can improve for clinical image-guided radiotherapy applications, including the enhanced visualization of soft tissue and a reduction in image artifacts. Each im...
Author: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wah Kong, Ka Ki Lau, Pei-Xiong Li, Darren M. C. Poon, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Jing Yuan, Chi To Yung, Shang Peng Felix Yung 👤
Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Research Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates optimal treatment strategies utilizing MR-linac for extremity lesions, with a specific focus on a 0.6 cm deep lesion in the right palm. The magnetic field-induced dose...
Author: Siju C. George, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Vivek Mishra, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This presentation focuses on optimizing dosimetry in RPT clinics by tackling initial setup challenges and ensuring the accuracy of SPECT/CT imaging for dosimetry. It will address the qualific...
Author: Carl D. Elliston, Michael J. Price, Adam C. Riegel, Yi-Fang Wang 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the impact on the timely initiation of EBRT patient treatments when a workflow is implemented for which a core team of physicists (CTP) oversees the scheduling of all patient-cent...
Author: Zhongjie Lu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients with locally-advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinomas(HNSCCs), particularly those related to human papillomavirus(HPV), often achieve good locoregional control(LRC), yet they ...
Author: Sebastien A. Gros, Hyejoo Kang, Andrew Keeler, Luke Layman, Jason Patrick Luce, Ha Nguyen, John C. Roeske 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago 🏫
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This study aims to optimize virtual monoenergetic (VM) images obtained from dual-energy (DE) cone-beam computer tomography (CBCT) protocols for Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT). The o...
Author: Anthony J. Doemer, Ian Gallagher, Yimei Huang, Jeff A. Riess, Kundan S Thind, Bo Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is commonly used for early-stage lung cancer. While pre-treatment CT captures some tumor motion, it may not fully represent intra-fraction motion du...
Author: Chia-Lung Chien, Wen C. Hsi, Faraz Kalantari, Pouya Sabouri, Man Yam 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Reducing treatment delivery time is critical to improving patient throughput and minimizing the risk of intrafraction motion, which can compromise treatment accuracy. This study identifies...
Author: Hulya Ozdemir Buss, Jeffrey Geiger, Kim Howard, Julius G. Ojwang, Neelu Soni 👤
Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Radixact Synchrony system integrates real-time motion tracking and compensates to improve treatment accuracy for moving targets. This study presents a streamlined and efficient quality as...
Author: Simona Cacciatore, Albert Du, Ryan T. Flynn, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Eric Jensen, Kaustubh A. Patwardhan, Julien Smeets, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate time reduction strategies for the Dynamic Collimation System (DCS) using an IBA (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium) proton therapy system. Delivery time for a multi-energy-layer patient s...
Author: William N. Duggar, John C. White 👤
Affiliation: UMMC, University of Mississippi Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate the impact of patient motion on PTV coverage for 95% and 90% target volumes in VMAT breast treatment plans and to determine the appropriate flash margins required to maintain r...
Author: Mark W. Geurts, Bridget Ann Melke 👤
Affiliation: Aspirus Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a tool that streamlines and standardizes the process of positioning the SRS MapCHECK detector for intersecting multiple metastases during SRS QA of Single-Isocenter, Multiple Ta...
Author: Seungtaek Choi, Laurence Edward Court, Eun Young Han, Yusung Kim, Hunter S. Mehrens, Tucker J. Netherton, Shiqin Su 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automated treatment planning is gaining traction for its enhanced consistency and efficiency. A key challenge, however, lies in the inability of neural network dose predictions directly trans...
Author: Rachel B. Ger, Heng Li, Anh Tran 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy patients undergo quality assurance CT scans (QACTs) during treatment to verify dosimetric accuracy and utilize robustness scenarios for setup and range uncertainties. For intra...
Author: Curtiland Deville, Rachel B. Ger, Heng Li, Todd R. McNutt 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy patients receive quality assurance CT scans (QACTs) during treatment to verify dosimetric accuracy and determine adaptive therapy needs as proton treatments are highly sensitiv...
Author: Charles D. Bloch, Stephen R. Bowen, Bing-Hao Chiang, Alex Egan, Eric C. Ford, Sharareh Koufigar, Dominic A. Maes, Juergen Meyer, Sharon Pai, Frank Rafie, Rajesh Regmi, Jatinder Saini, George A. Sandison, Marco Schwarz, Bishwambhar Sengupta, Tony P. Wong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Physics, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to optimize the strategy and timing of physics consults for proton prostate patients to improve the patient experience and resource utilization in our radiation oncology depa...
Author: Xiaohu Li, Jianjun Shen, Guozhi Zhang, Sihua Zhong, Jingjie Zhou 👤
Affiliation: United Imaging Healthcare 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Visualization of carotid artery vessel wall on computed tomography angiography (CTA) imaging is challenging. This study aims to develop a novel post-processing technique, black-blood compu...
Author: Weiliang Du 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Winston-Lutz (WL) tests are often used to localize the radiation isocenter of a linac. The selection of gantry and collimator angles can affect the accuracy of the resulting isocenter. The ef...
Author: Akire Trestrail 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of using 125I as a HDR directional brachytherapy source.
Methods: Monte Carlo (MC) simulations were performed using the EGSnrc software toolkit. Dose rate di...
Author: Panagiotis Iliopoulos, Marios Myronakis, Kyriaki Theodorou 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate individualized absorbed dose at Organs at Risk (OARs) from kV Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging in the pelvic area, prior radiotherapy, and assess excess risk for secondary malignancies...
Author: Yukako Kishigami 👤
Affiliation: kyotoUnivercity 🏫
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Author: Wendy smith Fuss 👤
Affiliation: Health Policy Solutions 🏫
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Author: Madan M. Rehani 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
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Author: Heng Li 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
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Author: Alexei V. Trofimov 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
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Author: Stella Flampouri 👤
Affiliation: Emory University 🏫
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Author: Richard A. Amos 👤
Affiliation: University College London 🏫
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Author: B. Gino Fallone, Gawon Han, Keith D. Wachowicz, Mark G. Wright, Eugene Yip, Jihyun Yun 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta, Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta and Department of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta; MagnetTx Oncology Solutions, www.magnetTX.com 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI-radiotherapy hybrid systems can guide the therapeutic beam, dynamically adjusting to a moving tumor in real-time. However, there is a time delay from imaging and beam control, requiring p...
Author: Gawon Han 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta 🏫
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Author: Sarah Dumont, Trevor Ketcherside, An Liu, William T. Watkins, Qiuyun Xu 👤
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The RefleXion X1 SCINTIX algorithm convolves beam fluence with real-time PET distributions for tracking and plan adaptation, but radiotherapy Planning Target Volumes (PTVs) are often signi...
Author: Wookjin Choi, Michael Dichmann, Adam Dicker, Nilanjan Haldar, Yingcui Jia, Nicole L Simone, Eugene Storozynsky, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Maria Werner-Wasik 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, 9Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiotoxicity remains a significant limitation for lung cancer patients treated with radiotherapy. Pre-radiotherapy cardiac conditions increase the probability of patients developing cardiot...
Author: Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Fuhua Yan, Yanzhao Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Haoran Zhang, Lei Zhang, Yajiao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive malignancy where precise segmentation of tumors and adjacent vessels is crucial for effective treatment planning. This study dev...
Author: Kristy K. Brock, Wolfram Laub, Thomas G Purdie, Daniel Vergara, William G. West, Ying Xiao 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Varian AOS, West Physics, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto 🏫
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Author: Michael Claytor, Florence Doo, Robert D. MacDougall, Mark P. Supanich 👤
Affiliation: Quantivly, University of Maryland, Rush University, Bayer 🏫
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Author: M. Victoria Duran, María Fernández, Inés Flores, Joaquin Hernandez, Nuria Montero, Rodrigo Plaza, Manuel Ruiz, Francisco San Miguel, Sandra Williamson Puente, Zigor Zalabarria 👤
Affiliation: Hospital Central de la Defensa 'Gómez Ulla', Hospital Central de la Defensa "Gomez Ulla", CSVE, Hospital Central de la Defensa 'Gómez Ulla', CSVE 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Contouring guides recommend using para-axial, para-sagittal and para-coronal axis for delimitation of ROIs. These axis are rotated from the standard axis to match the anatomy of the patien...
Author: Edward Robert Criscuolo, Deshan Yang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Deformable registration of 4DCT images has many clinical applications, but current methods are unreliable and can produce dangerous errors. Iterative, parametrized image registration does ...
Author: Wesley E. Bolch, Chansoo Choi, Robert Joseph Dawson, Michael Lassmann, Maikol Salas-Ramirez, Bangho Shin, Johannes Tran-Gia, Yitian Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conduct a parameterized library of mesh-type skeletal models across the lumbar vertebrae. In radiopharmaceutical dosimetry, the hematopoietic active bone marrow is typically a dose-limiting n...
Author: Richard Lawrence Maughan 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
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Author: Jay W. Burmeister 👤
Affiliation: Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Jeffry Alger, George Hartson 👤
Affiliation: Brainomix, UCLA 🏫
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Author: Kristyn B. Koepp, Richard A. Popple 👤
Affiliation: Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
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Author: Marc L. Kessler 👤
Affiliation: The University of Michigan 🏫
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Author: Wesley E. Bolch, Robert Joseph Dawson, Wyatt Smither 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design a novel course that reinforces key medical physics concepts through a series of practicum sessions, where students learn and apply the Monte Carlo radiation transport code, PHITS, c...
Author: Alison Amos, Alan H. Baydush, Shawna Buchanan, Nicole Carone, Sarah Cummings, Corey Henderson, Christy Hickerson, Gretchen Kessler, Sydney Lash, Kelli Reardon, Michelle Rokni, Sarah B. Wisnoskie, Ashlyn Zebrowski 👤
Affiliation: UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel HIll, Novant Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As Medical Physics 3.0 (MP3.0) progresses, many clinics are integrating consultations with physicists to educate cancer patients, reduce stress, and enhance the patient experience. However, d...
Author: Zhihua Qi 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: State of the art cardiac CT has built-in automated, patient specific optimization, taking into account a number of factors including patient size, heart rate and others. It is crucial to deve...
Author: Nicholas A. Shkumat, Nicholas A. Shkumat 👤
Affiliation: The Hospital for Sick Children 🏫
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Author: Yao Chen, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous, Rongxiao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Precise patient positioning is critical in accelerated partial breast irradiation (aPBI) to ensure accurate dose delivery to the tumor bed while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tis...
Author: Blessing Akinro, Soumyanil Banerjee, Ming Dong, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Prashant Nagpal, Chase Ruff, Nicholas R. Summerfield, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Department of Human Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation dose to coronary arteries (CAs) during thoracic radiotherapy (RT) is linked to cardiotoxicity. However, precise CA delineation for avoidance is limited by image quality and CA compl...
Author: Malvern Madondo, Mark McDonald, Zhen Tian, Christopher Valdes, Ralph Weichselbaum, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Jun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Chicago, Emory University, Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Head-and-neck (HN) cancer patients often experience significant anatomical changes during treatment course. Proton therapy, particularly intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), is sensitiv...
Author: James M. Balter, Lando S. Bosma, Jorge Tapias Gomez, Nishant Nadkarni, Mert R Sanbuncu, William Paul Segars, Ergys D. Subashi, Neelam Tyagi, Harini Veeraraghavan 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories and Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University Medical Center, Cornell University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop patient-specific virtual digital twin (VDT) cohorts modeling physically realistic spatio-temporal gastrointestinal (GI) organs (stomach and duodenum) digestive motion.
Methods: Pat...
Author: Hao Chen, Kai Ding, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Devin Miles 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurately delivering radiation dose is critical in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), where intrafraction motion management plays a pivotal role. Our proton therapy system equipped x...
Author: Esteban Arzaga-Barajas, Paola Jazmin Guadarrama Huerta, Jose Alejandro Jimenez, Guerda Massillon-JL, Maria Adela Poitevin-Chacón, Alejandro Rodriguez-Laguna 👤
Affiliation: UNAM, Medica Sur 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) tests for four SBRT treatments of patients diagnosed with vertebral, ilium, pelvic lymph node and lung tumors.
Methods: MAGIC gel consi...
Author: Wouter Crijns, Frederik Maes, Loes Vandenbroucke, Liesbeth Vandewinckele 👤
Affiliation: Department of Oncology, Laboratory of Experimental Radiotherapy, KU Leuven; Department of Radiation Oncology, UZ Leuven, Department ESAT/PSI, KU Leuven; Medical Imaging Research Center, UZ Leuven, Department of Oncology, Laboratory of Experimental Radiotherapy, KU Leuven 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore intentional deep overfit learning (IDOL) to exploit the initial treatment plan to predict an adaptive radiotherapy plan.
Methods: A conditional generative adversarial network is...
Author: Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Jing Wang, Qian Wang, Jiahan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT) relies on real-time volumetric MRI to track intra-fractional anatomical changes. Dense k-space sampling, while capable of produc...
Author: Stephanie Bennett, Ross I. Berbeco, Ning Jin, Sonal Josan, Justin Michael Sheetz, Atchar Sudhyadhom 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, Siemens Healthineers, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Brigham and Women's Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: AGuIX, a Gadolinium-based theranostic radiosensitizing nanoparticle, is currently under clinical evaluation in Europe and the US. Using patients from the double-blinded NanoBrainMets trial, u...
Author: Joseph G. Meier 👤
Affiliation: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr 🏫
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Author: Amy Shu-Jung Yu 👤
Affiliation: Stanford University Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Vasiliki Chatzipavlidou, Ilias Gatos, George C. Kagadis, Theodoros Kalathas, Paraskevi Katsakiori, Anna Makridou, Dimitris N. Mihailidis, Nikos Papathanasiou, Ioanna Stamouli, Stavros Tsantis 👤
Affiliation: Theageneio Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, University of Patras 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the performance of multiple deep learning (DL) networks, including DenseNet201, InceptionV3, MobileNetV3, EfficientNetB2, NASNetMobile, VGG19, ResNet50, and Xception, in classifyin...
Author: Wesley E. Bolch, Emily L. Marshall, Dhanashree Rajderkar, Wyatt Smither 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the accuracy of TotalSegmentator, an AI-based automatic segmentation toolkit, on pediatric CT scans as the original software was trained on adult image datasets with a mean patie...
Author: Yifei Hao, Chengliang Jin, Wenxuan Li, Bing Luo, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Ruojun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Federated learning is a patient privacy-protecting technique that has recently been applied in the medical field. This study aims to evaluate the performance of several deep learning networks...
Author: Michael Paul Barnes, Lana C. Critchfield, John J. DeMarco, Ellie Durussel, Nilendu Gupta, James Irrer, Peyton Jensen, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Cory S. Knill, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Justin K. Mikell, Jean M. Moran, Seyyedeh Azar Oliaei Motlagh, Mario Perez, Michael Pillainayagam, Claire Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, University of California San Diego, Royal North Shore Hospital, Calvary Mater Hospital Newcastle, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: EPIDs are widely used in linac QA due to their efficiency and accuracy. As EPIDs age, performance degradation may occur, potentially compromising reliability of EPID-based automated QA result...
Author: Yasaman Anbari, Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, Benjamin P. Lopez, Armeen Mahvash, Ali Yousefi 👤
Affiliation: University of Houston, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patient-demographics-model-based liver volumetry is well-established for determining the future liver remnant following hepatectomy. We used gold-standard CT liver segmentation to validate th...
Author: Stephen Araujo, Jing-Tzyh Alan Chiang, Cynthia E. Davis, Eri Haneda, Andrew Karellas, Thomas C Larsen, William Ross, Hsin Wu Tseng, Srinivasan Vedantham, Pengwei Wu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, GE Aerospace Research, Department of Medical Imaging, The University of Arizona, GE HealthCare Technology & Innovation Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to describe the design and development of a newly developed upright-geometry dedicated breast CT system and to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate its imagin...
Author: Frank F. Dong, Megan C. Jacobsen, Ke Li, Xinming Liu, John Rong 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We aimed to understand the physical performance of a CdTe PCD-based detector system within a whole-body PCD-CT scanner, with the goal of optimizing its clinical application. Instead of relyin...
Author: Rachel Paige Trevillian 👤
Affiliation: Emory University 🏫
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Author: Jian Chen, Qiufen Guo, Aihua Li, Jing Liu, Junjie MA, Qian WU, Haonan Xiao, Peng Xie, Xiaohui Yan, Yong Yin, Zhe Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology and Physics, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Liao Cheng People’s Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) has been an effective technique to manage patient’s inter-fractional anatomical changes and therefore reduces planning target volume (PTV). However, on...
Author: Nadège Anizan, David Broggio, Désirée Deandreis, Didier Franck, Camilo Garcia, Stéphanie Lamart, Sébastien Leygnac, Alexandre Pignard 👤
Affiliation: Gustave Roussy, Service de Physique Médicale, Institut Bergonié, Service de Physique Médicale, Gustave Roussy, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS/LEDI, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work aimed at developing an innovative workflow for 177Lu-PSMA personalized dosimetry to lesions and organs at risk (OAR) simultaneously, considering the cross-irradiation from bone meta...
Author: Belen Juste, Choonsik Lee, Matthew Mille, Rafael Miró, Sergio Morato Rafet, Agustin Santos, Gumersindo Verdú 👤
Affiliation: Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Universitat Politècnica de València, Servicio de Radiofísica y Protección Radiológica, Consorcio Hospitalario Provincial de Castellón, National Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the differences in CT scan radiation dose estimation between personalized dose reconstruction, based on real patient CT images, and generalized phantom-based dose calculations.
Author: Ali Ajdari, Thomas R. Bortfeld, Zhongxing Liao, Mara Schubert, Katrin Teichert 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Fraunhofer ITWM 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy (RT) treatment planning often involves solving a multi-criteria optimization (MCO) problem. Conventionally, MCO considers a set of generic (population-wide) dosimetric criteria, ...
Author: Michael Bowers, Patrik Brodin, Madhur Garg, Rafi Kabarriti, William P. Martin, Todd R. McNutt, Julie Shade, Wolfgang A. Tomé, Christian Velten 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Oncospace, Inc., Montefiore Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of an automated planning tool utilizing AI generated patient-specific dose-volume histogram predictions for rapid H&N plan generation.
Methods: Planning best-practices were dev...
Author: Jon Burns, Angela J Da Silva, Andrew Groll, Gopinath Kuduvalli, Manoj Narayanan, Jeffrey Schmall, Sanchit Sharma, Timothy Pok Chi Yeung 👤
Affiliation: Reflexion Medical Inc,, RefleXion Medical 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy uses positron emissions from FDG-avid tumor volumes to provide a of the planned prescribed dose with high accuracy. The purpose of this work is to characterize BgR...
Author: Loren Bell, Charles S Cathcart, Brett William Eckroate, Harold Y Hu, Joshua Kilian-Meneghin, Ke Nie, Fredrick Warburton, Zhenyu Xiong, Keying (Karen) Xu, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang, Lili Zhou 👤
Affiliation: RWJBarnabas Health, Basis Scottsdale, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study compares the dosimetric impact of multiple metal artifact reduction (MAR) algorithms from different CT simulator vendors using an anthropomorphic head phantom for head-and-neck (H/...
Author: Ravi Patel 👤
Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Wesley S. Culberson, Aleksandra Ilina, Brian W Pogue, Matthew Reed, Connor Strainis, William Scott Thomas, Nathaniel Van Asselt, Albert van der Kogel 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin: Madison, University of Wisconsin: Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy reduces skin damage in vivo from ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) irradiation relative to conventional dose rates (CDR), while preserving damage to tumor tissue. The FLASH effec...
Author: Mohammed Alzaabi, Abderaouf Behouch, Nabil Maalej, Aamir Raja, Briya Tariq 👤
Affiliation: Khalifa University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spectral Photon Counting CT (SPCCT) has emerged as a transformative technology in CT imaging capable of producing images from distinct energy windows, allowing improved material characterizat...
Author: Gloria P. Beyer 👤
Affiliation: Medical Physics Services, LLC 🏫
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Author: Chao Guo, Xinhua Li, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Di Zhang, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou 👤
Affiliation: UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective was to quantify the liver fat volume fraction (FVF) with virtual monochromatic imaging (VMI) using photon-counting CT (PCCT) and dual energy CT (DECT).
Methods: A custom desi...
Author: Carina Gassner, Guyue Hu, Thomas Kröncke, Christopher Kurz, Guillaume Landry, Katharina Niepel, Katia Parodi, Franka Risch, Florian Schwarz 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Augsburg, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of a clinical photon-counting CT (PCCT) scanner in terms of proton relative stopping power (RSP) estimation using PCCT data and to compare the impact of different ...
Author: Estelle Batin, Michael A. Carlson, Nilendu Gupta, Zachary X. Richards, Diana Shvydka 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With an increase in world-wide proton treatment availability, patients sometimes are transferred between proton and photon modalities. Among the main reasons for modality shifts are proton be...
Author: Soren Bentzen, Arezoo Modiri, Zaker Rana, Amit Sawant, Lena Specht, Ivan Vogelius 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland, University of Maryland in Baltimore, Dept. Of Oncology Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet, Maryland University Baltimore, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: There is wide inter-physician radiotherapy planning variability for lymphomas and no systematic way to individualize a plan with respect to patient-specific outcome risks. In response to this...
Author: Michelle E. Howard, Kyle J. Lafata, Yvonne M Mowery, Yvonne M Mowery 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Iowa 🏫
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Author: Ricardo Garcia Santiago, Narges Miri, Daryl P. Nazareth, Ankit Pant, Mukund Seshadri 👤
Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a transformer-based deep learning network framework for predicting VMAT dose distributions. This can provide fast and efficient calculations with accuracies potentially comparable ...
Author: Jeff E.R Frimeth 👤
Affiliation: JF Medical Physics Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Kristina Bjegovic, Yong Chen, Gilberto Gonzalez, Yankun Lang, Lei Ren, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is becoming an increasingly popular choice for cancer treatment due to its precision, reduced side effects, and effectiveness. While dosimetry is fundamental to the success of ...
Author: Shifeng Chen, Erica Fisler, Arun Gopal, Mariana Guerrero, Jason Hendershot, Kai Huang, Eric Kusmaul, Adam Schrum, Megan Steinberg, Kai Wang 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department Radiation Oncology, Kaufman Cancer Center, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical System Central Maryland Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore Washington Medical Center Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Our goal is to develop and clinically deploy an automated planning tool using multicriteria optimization (MCO) for VMAT in prostate only, whole pelvis radiotherapy treatments.
Methods:<...
Author: Sarah Aubert, Leigh Conroy, Tony Tadic 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiac radioablation is an emerging non-invasive treatment option for patients with refractory or life-threatening ventricular tachycardia (VT), however it is difficult to deliver highly con...
Author: Parham Alaei, Timothy J Allen, Tomas Agustin Montenegro 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To assess possible relationships between treatment plan optimization parameters and gamma pass rates in quality assurance (QA) analysis of IMRT/VMAT plans.
Methods:
Plan optimization...
Author: Hyunuk Jung, Fiona Li, Brian Marples, Michael Milano, Sean M. Tanny, Dandan Zheng, Yuwei Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester, University of Rochester Medical Center, University of Rochester 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recurrent GBM remains one of the most challenging cancers, with limited treatment options. We investigated potential planning parameters of SFRT, a novel radiotherapy technique that delive...
Author: Issra Rashed, Jennie Wilder, Jingeng Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Rush Riverside Cancer Institute, Advanced Oncology Solutions (AOS) Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a method to plan and deliver homogeneous dose to Craniospinal(CS) irradiation on Linear Accelerator.
Methods: Three treatment planning volumes (PTV) are created in sequence from su...
Author: Saad Bin Saeed Ahmed, Marcos Feijoo, Wazir Muhammad, Charles Shang, Naseem Ud Din 👤
Affiliation: South Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Blue Physics LLC, Florida Atlantic University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel approach for patient-specific quality assurance in proton beam therapy, utilizing new plastic scintillator detectors with high temporal resolutions to create det...
Author: Lars R Furenlid, Chiao Huang, Matthew A. Kupinski, Brian W. Miller 👤
Affiliation: University of Arizona, Departments of Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging, University of Arizona 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To sample random numbers of decay of radiotracers in a pharmacokinetic compartment model for Monte-Carlo simulation of imaging in targeted alpha therapy.
Methods: Time-activity curves (TAC...
Author: Laura Buchanan, Samantha G. Hedrick, Stephen L. Mahan, Isabella Pfeiffer, Chester R. Ramsey, Taylor Ransom 👤
Affiliation: Thompson Proton Center, University of Tennessee 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton pencil beam scanning can reduce normal tissue dose but is highly sensitive to setup, anatomical changes, and range variations. These uncertainties may compromise target coverage and or...
Author: Marwan Belal AbuHaija, Anis Ahmad, Chase Prescott Anderson, Nesrin Dogan, John C. Ford, Alan Pollack, Junwei Shi, Jorge D Vega, Gabriel Enrique de Hostos 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Raman Spectroscopy (RS) is a non-invasive, label free imaging modality that gathers intrinsic molecular vibrational information. Portable RS systems expand affordability and convenience, supp...
Author: Qijie Huang, Gourav Jhanwar, Saad Nadeem, Vicki Trier Taasti, Mojtaba Tefagh, Seppo Tuomaala, Masoud Zarepisheh 👤
Affiliation: Varian Medical Systems Inc, Department of Clinical Medicine - Danish Center for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The University of Edinburgh 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We have developed PortPy (Planning and Optimization for Radiation Therapy in Python), a first-of-its-kind open-source package designed to accelerate research and development in radiotherap...
Author: Peter G. Maxim, Michael P. Reilly, Mengying Shi, Maryam Shirmohammad, Darren M. Zuro 👤
Affiliation: University of California Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to assess the positional accuracy of HDR brachytherapy ring applicators, quantify the extent of positional deviation, and provide clinical recommendations for GYN HDR brachyth...
Author: Osama R. Mawlawi 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Cindy Pham, Anurag Sharma, John Starner, Ching-Ling Teng, Michael A. Trager, Gabriella Wernicke 👤
Affiliation: Northwell, Northwell Health, Radiation Medicine, Northwell Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Precisely identifying orientation of implanted seeds on post-implant CTs is challenging. This research addresses the dosimetric uncertainties stemming from uncertainties in identifying seed o...
Author: Osama R. Mawlawi, Yiran Sun 👤
Affiliation: RICE University, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conventional PET reconstruction methods often produce noisy images with artifacts due to data/model mismatches and inconsistencies. Recently, deep learning-based conditional denoising diffusi...
Author: Charles S. Mayo 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Guozhen Luo 👤
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Stephen F. Kry, Andrea Molineu 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to introduce knowledge and tools from the fields of implementation science and change management to the medical physicist.
Methods: Medical physicists often implement new t...
Author: Issam M. El Naqa 👤
Affiliation: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Justine M. Cunningham 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Karen Drukker 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago 🏫
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Author: Marcos Feijoo, Mamoru Ichiki, Tatsuya Maeda, Tatsuhiro Makino, Tomonori Megumi, Tadashi Nakabayashi, Yukino Nakata, Shuichi Ozawa, Daishi Takayama 👤
Affiliation: Hiroshima High-Precision Radiotherapy Cancer Center, Blue Physics LLC, Imamura General Hospital, Accuray Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to accurately measure the leaf open time (LOT) of the multi-leaf collimator (MLC) in tomotherapy using an advanced plastic scintillator detector (PSD) with high time resolutio...
Author: Hilary P Bagshaw, Mark K Buyyounouski, Xianjin Dai, PhD, Praveenbalaji Rajendran, Lei Xing, Yong Yang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven methods have transformed dose prediction, streamlining the automation of radiotherapy treatment planning. However, traditional approaches depend exclusivel...
Author: HanJoo Chae 👤
Affiliation: Oncosoft Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Parham Alaei 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota 🏫
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Author: Payman Hejazi, Faraz Kalantari, Milad Peer-Firozjaei, Romina Pourhashem, Ehsan Tajikmansoury 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiobiology and Medical Physics, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pretreatment biodistribution imaging play a crucial role in optimizing tumors and organ absorbed doses estimation in radionuclide therapy. Surrogating radionuclides for more efficient trea...
Author: David Alcorta, Joseph Farina, Timothy Haystead, Yiping He, Philip Hughes, David Loiselle, Marybeth Nedrud, Victoria J. P. Radosova, Jianpeng Yu 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke University, Duke University Department of Medicine, Duke University, Duke University Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Targeted radiopharmaceuticals have become of widespread interest in the scientific community given their ability to detect and treat metastatic disease. We aim to validate the use of novel ch...
Author: Ashok Bhandari, Andrew Joseph Fanning, Kyle J. Gallagher, Brendan Graff, Christopher Jenkins, Kyuhak Oh, Ying Yan, Su-Min Zhou 👤
Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to design a robust experimental setup to ensure accurate dose delivery using ultra-high-dose-rate for small animal experiments by conducting dosimetric evaluations prior to a...
Author: John Ginn, Zhuoyun Huang, Yongbok Kim, Ke Lu, Chunhao Wang, Yibo Xie, Zhenyu Yang, Jingtong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop and validate a machine learning model for predicting V60%, a critical dosimetric metric in LINAC-based Single-Isocenter-Multiple-Targets (SIMT) stereotactic radiosu...
Author: Leslie Harrell, Sanjay Maraboyina, Romy Megahed, Maida Ranjbar, Xenia Ray, Pouya Sabouri 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), University of California San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time adaptive radiation therapy (ART) dynamically modifies patients’ treatment plan during delivery to account for anatomical and physiological variations. Addressing ART planning time v...
Author: Brian M. Anderson, Shiva K. Das, Meagan Foster, Anirudh Karunaker, Lawrence B. Marks, Lukasz Mazur, Michael Repka 👤
Affiliation: UNC Chapel HIll, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of a peer review segmentation check system to identify deviations in physician contours of standard risk pelvic lymph nodes in patients receiving radiation therapy for prostate an...
Author: Qianxi Ni, Qionghui Zhou 👤
Affiliation: The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and evaluate interpretable machine learning models that use radiomic and dosimetric features to predict HT in advanced cervical cancer patients.
Methods:
R...
Author: Zahra Bagherpour, Manijeh Beigi, Pedram Fadavi, Faraz Kalantari, Moghadaseh Khaleghibizaki, Hengameh Nazari, Mojtaba Safari, Sepideh Soltani 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Emory University and Winship Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas for medical sciences, Department of Radiation physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate whether readily available mammographic and sonographic data, combined with machine learning (ML) models, can predict critical molecular factors (ER, PR, HER2) in b...
Author: Bowen Jing, Jing Wang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical images acquired at multiple time points during neoadjuvant chemotherapy allow physicians to assess patients’ responses and personalize treatment plans accordingly. Studies from the I-...
Author: Jeremy T. Booth, Martin Andrew Ebert, Robert Finnegan, Annette Haworth, George Hruby, Burhan Javed, Kazi Ridita Mahtaba, Leyla Moghaddasi, Yutong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney, The University of Western Australia, Genesis Care, Rockhampton Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate the efficacy of an atlas-based tumor control probability (TCP) model in predicting prostate cancer (PCa) recurrence by retrospectively integrating patient-specific primary radi...
Author: Lian Duan, Stephen F. Kry, Hunter S. Mehrens, Paige A. Taylor 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a machine learning model for predicting dose delivery accuracy and identifying its key factors in IROC’s proton phantom program.
Methods: IROC’s proton QA program has six proton...
Author: David Alcorta, Joseph Farina, Timothy Haystead, Philip Hughes, Keshav Jha, Mark Oldham, Victoria J. P. Radosova 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke University, Duke University Department of Medicine, Duke University, Duke University Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study attempts to simulate the activation of targeted photodynamic molecules using visible laser light and characterize the direct Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generated by Cherenkov an...
Author: Eric Aliotta, Michalis Aristophanous, Joseph O. Deasy, Bill Diplas, Milan Grkovski, James Han, Vaios Hatzoglou, Jeho Jeong, Nancy Y Lee, Ramesh Paudyal, Nadeem Riaz, Heiko Schoder, Amita Shukla-Dave 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To forecast radiotherapy treatment response for head and neck cancer (HNC) using multimodality imaging and personalized radiobiological modeling.
Methods: Multi-modality imaging data from ...
Author: Abdullah Hidayat, Wazir Muhammad 👤
Affiliation: Florida Atlantic University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to predict Head and Neck cancer using an artificial neural network (ANN) through readily available basic health data. The goal is to uncover hidden patterns and predictors in ...
Author: Ozan Cem Guler, William Silva Mendes, Sangbo Oh, Cem Onal, Lei Ren, Apurva Singh, Phuoc Tran 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To predict metastasis-free survival (MFS) for patients with prostate adenocarcinoma treated with androgen deprivation therapy and external radiotherapy using clinical factors and radiomics ex...
Author: Yukio Fujita, Syoma Ide, Kei Ito, Tomohiro Kajikawa, Satoshi Kito, Keiko Murofushi, Yujiro Nakajima, Yuhi Suda, Kentaro Taguchi, Naoki Tohyama, Fumiya Tsurumaki 👤
Affiliation: Komazawa University Graduate School, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Department of Radiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for spine metastases is more effective for pain relief and local control than conventional radiotherapy. However, it is associated with vertebral compres...
Author: Njood Alsaihati, Francesco Ria, Ehsan Samei, Justin B. Solomon, Martina Talarico, Jered Wells 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation dose and associated risk in X-ray imaging is principally informed by patient size, further used in Computed Tomography (CT) to achieve prescribed image quality levels through tube c...
Author: Ali Hosni, Oleksii Semeniuk, Andrea Shessel, Teo Stanescu 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Brown University Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To report on early clinical experience with a two-phase radiotherapy approach for esophageal cancer patients, utilizing CBCT-based conventional C-arm linear accelerator radiotherapy and MR-gu...
Author: Lizbeth Ayala-Dominguez, Aaron L Carrel, Diego Hernando, Gabrielle L Hoffmann, Amber Possell, Ivan M. Rosado-Mendez, Jiayi Tang, Andrew Wentland 👤
Affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Medical Physics and Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MAFLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease in children. While biopsy remains the diagnostic standard, non-invasive imaging ...
Author: Ramesh Boggula, Jay W. Burmeister, Michael Joiner 👤
Affiliation: Wayne State University, Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent advances in large language models such as ChatGPT offer new possibilities for supplementing traditional teaching methods. In this study, we developed a custom GPT-powered tool freely a...
Author: Katja M. Langen, Mark McDonald, Bill Stokes, Yinan Wang, Suk Whan (Paul) Yoon 👤
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Effective dose management in high-risk re-irradiation (ReRT) patients entails early, detailed special physics consultation (SPC) to mitigate risks from cumulative radiation dose. SPCs have tr...
Author: Parag Sanghvi 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: James Knight II, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair, Eddy S Yang 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Highly-heterogenous sieve-like dose distribution via SFRT to large/bulky tumors (≥6 cm) could enhance tumor cell-death via both direct/indirect cell-kill mechanisms. Adding highly-conformal S...
Author: Timothy J Allen, Clara Ferreira 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Presurgical treatment planning for GammaTile cranial implants is limited to estimates of required tiles and provides no positioning information. Existing tools are intended for tile estimatio...
Author: Ning Wen, Zheyu Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The graduate course, “Principles of Medical Imaging,” aims to advance imaging technology by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into medical imaging. It bridges interdisciplinary fields,...
Author: Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang, Ruizhi Zuo 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone-beam CT (CBCT) provides on-board patient anatomy for image guidance and treatment adaptation in radiotherapy. However, to compensate for respiration-induced anatomical motion, motion-res...
Author: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Clinton Gibson, Gregory Szalkowski, Lei Wang, Siqi Wang, Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a neural network-based super-resolution framework for enhancing the resolution of sparse dosimetry measurements in patient-specific radiotherapy QA. Sparse detector arrays, such as...
Author: Hua-Chieh Shao, Guoping Xu, You Zhang, Tingliang Zhuang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Advancements in onboard X-ray hardware allow high-quality CBCT imaging with a short scan time (~6s for Varian HyperSight), enabling CBCT-based dose calculation and treatment planning. Howe...
Author: James L. Giltz, Michael J. Merrick 👤
Affiliation: Alyzen Medical Physics, University of Kentucky 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the capability of MyQA SRS in performing high-resolution machine QA to verify multileaf collimator (MLC) behavior and integrity for adaptive radiotherapy (ART). This study demonst...
Author: Rose Al Helo, Shengwen Deng, Sven L. Gallo, David W. Jordan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University; Department of Radiology, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: From an educator perspective, preparing test questions for trainees is time-consuming and requires a lot of quality verification steps (review of stems, distractors, referencing) that can pot...
Author: Eduardo Florian, Osmar Obdulio Hernandez, Otto Hurtarte, Milton Ixquiac, Erick Orlando Montenegro, Franky Eduardo Reyes, Edgar Aparicio Ruiz, Kevin Vega, Vicky de Falla 👤
Affiliation: Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer/INCAN, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer / INCAN, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer and Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer / INCAN 🏫
Abstract Preview: Introduccion:
Lattice Radiation Therapy (LRT) is a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) designed to improve control of large tumors by delivering ablative doses while minimizing ...
Author: Jeremy T. Booth, Sonja Dieterich, Jonathan Hindmarsh, Paul J. Keall 👤
Affiliation: Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, UC Davis Medical Center, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prospective hazard analysis (PHA) is a core medical physics function. PHA was investigated by AAPM Task Group 100 for the purpose of keeping patients safe and assessing the risks of novel tec...
Author: Maria Jose Medrano, Grant Stevens, Liyan Sun, Justin Ruey Tse, Adam S. Wang, Sen Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Stanford University, GE HealthCare, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patient exposure to ionizing radiation is a major concern in CT imaging. Size-specific dose estimation methods can prospectively estimate organ-level radiation doses based on patient sizes an...
Author: Fahad Alam, Douglas A Hoover, Raffi Karshafian, Andrew Loblaw, Lucas Mendez, Lucas Mendez, Gerard Morton, Humza Nusrat, Moti R. Paudel, Mackenzie Smith, Amandeep Tagger, Anton Varlukhin 👤
Affiliation: Odette Cancer Center, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Temerty Medicine, University of Toronto, Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Temerty Medicine, University of Toronto, Department of Radiation Oncology, London Health Sciences Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate brachytherapy utilization has declined, due in part to limitations seen with in-person training including time and space constraints in the operating room. Virtual reality addresses ...
Author: Mireille Conrad, Cédric De Marco, Marie Fargier-Voiron, Maud Jaccard, Oscar Matzinger, Nicolas Joel Lionel Perichon 👤
Affiliation: Clinique De Genolier 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Accuray Synchrony real-time motion fiducial tracking solution allows for prostate stereotactic treatment on both Cyberknife and Radixact machines. In our radiotherapy department, two solu...
Author: Ahmad K. Al-Basheer, Andrew Clarke Grice, Kelly E. Hosier, Mark Logsdon, Evan A. Silverstein, Chris Tunnicliff, Chuan Wu 👤
Affiliation: Sutter Medical Foundation, Sutter Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For Prostate SBRT Boost treatments, determine whether a uniform 2mm CTV to PTV margin is sufficient to give 95% dose coverage to the CTV in 90% of patients via a modified Van Herk Margin Form...
Author: Liangzhong Xiang 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Jeremy S. Bredfeldt, Daniel W. Cail, Maria A. Czerminska, Cindy I. Hancox, David Hu, Benjamin Karasko, Claire Keun Sun Park 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a robust clinical protocol for in vivo dosimetry in radiotherapy using the myOSLchip Optically Stimulated Luminescent Dosimeter (OSLD) system by performing characterization and eva...
Author: Salahuddin Ahmad, Imad M. Ali, Zaid Alkalani, Nesreen Alsbou 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design and evaluate a 3D-detector for proton CT-imaging and radiography, utilizing volumetric plastic scintillator detector exposed to high-energy therapeutic beams from proton therapy sys...
Author: Ai Nakaoka 👤
Affiliation: Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital East 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Stephen M Corner, Daiki Hara, Jiasen Ma, Robert W Mutter, Mark D. Pepin, Nicholas B. Remmes, Hok Seum Wan Chan Tseung 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic - Rochester 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton minibeam radiotherapy (pMBRT) is a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy leveraging submillimeter beams to improve the therapeutic ratio. We report on collimator design, com...
Author: Richard Bakst, Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Chanda Guha, Minglei Kang, Nancy Y Lee, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Charles B. Simone, Pingfang Tsai, Milo Vermeulen, Shouyi Wei, Xiaodong Wu, Lee Xu, Irini Yacoub, Xingyi Zhao, Ajay Zheng 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, Peking University, New York Proton Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, icahn school of medicine at mount sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Three-dimensional lattice radiation therapy (3D-LRT) effectively achieves local tumor control with limited morbidity. Pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy provides precise dose confor...
Author: Stephen J. McMahon 👤
Affiliation: Queen's University Belfast 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Yuting Lin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Gueorgui Gueorguiev, Kavya Thaniyarasu 👤
Affiliation: University of Bologna, National Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the clinical viability of double scattering proton therapy treatment planning for thoracic malignancies using single or multiple treatment fields. The aim of this stud...
Author: Chih-Wei Chang, Kristin A Higgins, Xiaojun Jiang, Pretesh Patel, Justin R. Roper, Keyur Shah, Sibo Tian, Zhen Tian, Yinan Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Jun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta, Emory University, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a life-threatening arrhythmia commonly treated with catheter ablation; however, some cases remain refractory to conventional treatment. Stereotactic arrhythmia...
Author: Paul Schwoebel 👤
Affiliation: University of New Mexico Albuquerque 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Timothy Ritter 👤
Affiliation: VCU Health System 🏫
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Author: Wesley S. Culberson, Miguel Angel Flores Mancera, Jeff Radtke 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electrometers are fundamental instruments for absorbed dose determination, and their accuracy is strongly dependent on their calibration. The standard procedure of electrometer calibration is...
Author: Brendon J. Villegas 👤
Affiliation: University of Alabama Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Cumulative Air Kerma (CAK) has traditionally been a surrogate metric for patient exposure to ionizing radiation during clinical esophagrams. Recently, UAB technologists observed that a ne...
Author: Jack Neylon 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning surface applicators is notoriously laborious. In addition, when commissioning Varian surface applicators with vertically positioned source, we found limited data and resources a...
Author: Usha Robins Abraham, Monique Lockhart Chisem, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Janos Juhasz, Michael Leyva, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, Vanessa Vega Fleites 👤
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate breath hold (BH) gated treatments rely heavily on patient cooperation. Maintaining consistent breath-hold levels can be challenging for patients. Surface image guidance (SGRT) is ...
Author: Aditya P. Apte, Joseph O. Deasy, Sharif Elguindi, Aditi Iyer, Jue Jiang, Eve Marie LoCastro, Jung Hun Oh, Amita Shukla-Dave, Harini Veeraraghavan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present port of popular Computational Environment for Radiological Research software platform to Python programming language to cater to cloud-based analyses.
Methods: The components of...
Author: Shahid B. Awan, Harold Li, Aba Lippuner 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: QA review is a necessary component of QA management but is often pushed aside owing to time constraints and overreliance on vendor solutions. At our multicenter institution, we designed a 3-s...
Author: Paul J. Black, Jordan B Lunsford, James D. Ververs, India Wood 👤
Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a 3D-printed modular CT simulator phantom that allows the assessment of all AAPM TG-66 recommended monthly quality assurance (QA) tests.
Methods:
A modular CT simulator mo...
Author: Jingwei Duan 👤
Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Yussuf A. Abdelal, Junguo Bian, Michael Delafuente, Sebastien A. Gros, Hyejoo Kang, Luke Layman, M Mahesh, John C. Roeske 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Johns Hopkins Univ 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the feasibility of optimizing 4DCBCT imaging protocols for gated lung SBRT, by reducing dose while maintaining the image quality required for accurate patient alignment.<...
Author: Hyejoo Kang, Andrew Keeler, Mathias Lehmann, Jason Patrick Luce, Ha Nguyen, John C. Roeske 👤
Affiliation: Varian Imaging Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Markerless tumor tracking (MTT) using dual-energy (DE) subtraction imaging is being considered as a non-invasive method to track tumors during lung cancer treatment. Prior to clinical impleme...
Author: Diego Hernando 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Medical Physics and Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Douglas John Moseley, David M. Routman, Satomi Shiraishi, Donald C Smith, Mark R. Waddle 👤
Affiliation: University of Denver, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: About 6% of patients treated for the first time in our department have received radiotherapy previously at an outside institution. We aim to provide an automatic quality assurance of identify...
Author: Teh Lin, Anna Oneil 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Four-dimensional computed tomography(4DCT) is often required to assess organ motions for thoracic and abdominal cancer patients. This study proposes a quality assurance (QA) procedure for two...
Author: Sean D. Rose 👤
Affiliation: University of Texas at Houston Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Xun Jia 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Samuel A. Einstein 👤
Affiliation: Penn State College of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Ali Ammar, Quan Chen, Jingwei Duan, Yi Rong, Nathan Y. Yu, Libing Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical performance of deep learning-based auto-segmentation (DLAS) can degrade over time due to AI “aging” from unseen data input compared to the initial model training data. This study aim...
Author: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gradient-based optimization is the standard approach for IMRT fluence map optimization (FMO). Recently, a machine learning (ML)-assisted framework using a one-layer neural network was propose...
Author: Zakaria Aboulbanine, Greeshma A. Agasthya, Paul Inman, Anuj J. Kapadia, Anthony Hong Cheol Lim, Jayasai Ram Rajagopal 👤
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Georgia Institute of Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The fundamental concept of radiopharmaceutical therapy involves binding radioisotopes to molecules with a known biokinetic distribution, which ensures that the targeted organs receive higher ...
Author: Fre'Etta Brooks, Catharine H Clark, Patricia Diez, Peter B. Greer, Hideaki Hirashima, Rebecca M. Howell, Mohammad Hussein, Stephen F. Kry, Joerg Lehmann, Jessica Lye, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Christopher L. Nelson, Rushil Patel, Christine Peterson, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin 👤
Affiliation: Kyoto University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance Group, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Metrology for Medical Physics, National Physical Laboratory, Austin Health, University of Washington Medical Center, University of Newcastle 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the consistency of end-to-end dosimetry audits currently used by different international clinical trial QA organizations with the goal of harmonizing audits and reducing audit overl...
Author: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Maria F. Chan, Yabo Fu, Puneeth Iyengar, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Nancy Lee, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Iodine maps derived from Dual-Energy CT (DECT) provide critical biological information for radiotherapy treatment planning, but clinical iodine maps often mistakenly include bones due to insu...
Author: Haiqa Arain, Ping Xia, Zhexuan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify water contents and thickness of wet towel (as a flexible bolus) on curved surface dose for partial breast irradiation.
Methods: Two VMAT partial breast plans (3000 cGy in 5...
Author: Eric C. Ford, Awusi Kavuma, Solomon Kibudde, Lilie Lin, Apollo Muramuzi, Nibedita Paul, Peniel T Twum, Afua A. Yorke 👤
Affiliation: Uganda Cancer Institute, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, University of Nebraska, Global Communities 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for over one-third of global cervical cancer deaths, despite representing only 14% of the world’s female population. At the only RT center in Uganda, prior studies...
Author: Chih-Chiang Chang, Chingyun Cheng, Ben Durkee, Minglei Kang, Elissa Khoudary, Yangguang Ma, Xuanqin Mou, YuFei Wang, Tengda Zhang, Wang Zhengda 👤
Affiliation: Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, School of Software Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, School of information and communications engineering, Faculty of electronic and information engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Department of Medical Physics, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a voxel-based analysis method based on deformable image registration to accurately quantify respiratory-induced motion and deformation of both targets and organs at risk (...
Author: Em Harkness, Francesco Ria, Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
A recently introduced mathematical method quantifies performance-based clinical risk to create a risk-to-risk assessment with radiation risk, rendering the so-called total risk. However, t...
Author: Fatemeh Akbari, Deidre Batchelar, Luc Beaulieu, Nathan E. Becker, Juanita Crook, Dakota Mckeown, Matthew Jonathan Muscat, Rowan M. Thomson 👤
Affiliation: Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval, BC Cancer Agency, UBC, Carleton University, BC Cancer - Kelowna, BC Cancer 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To study the effects of inter-seed attenuation and tissue inhomogeneities on dose-volume metrics of critical structures in prostate low-dose-rate (LDR) permanent seed implant brachytherapy...
Author: Petr Bruza, Alexander Geiersbach, David J. Gladstone 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov images are two-dimensional projections of the surface light emissions, and lack spatial information about the radiotherapy beam delivery. We implement the first fusion of Cherenkov ...
Author: Afrouz Ataei, Victor Moy, Mark P. Supanich 👤
Affiliation: Rush University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate iodine quantification and CT number accuracy in coronary CT angiography (CTA) using standard and ultra-high resolution (UHR) modes of photon-counting CT (PCCT) across different do...
Author: Xiaoda Cong, Xuanfeng Ding, Gang Liu, Peilin Liu, Lewei Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study investigates the dosimetric impact of systematic and random gantry position errors (GPE) during dynamic Spot-Scanning Proton Arc Therapy (SPArc) delivery.
Methods:
Four ca...
Author: Rick Holly, Sumudu Katugampola 👤
Affiliation: Gesinger Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To quantitatively analyze long term variations in optical density of un-irradiated and irradiated EBT3 radio-chromic films and their effects on dose calibration curves in a clinical settin...
Author: Zahra Alyani Nezhad, Carrie Bartels, Rachel Bladorn, Sean D. Rose, Kelsey Schluter, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, University of Wisonsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition, and computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the gold standard for diagnosis. Inadequate contrast enhancement often leads to a h...
Author: Jeffrey S. Nelson, Raj Kumar Panta, Megan K. Russ, Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) enhances tumor detection by utilizing energy-dependent information from iodinated contrast agents. However, there is a lack of quantitative techniques to a...
Author: Jing Wang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: D. Michael Lovelock, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Ren-Dih Sheu, Jing Wang, Tingyu Wang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Early Eclipse models use rectangular fluence profiles (widened by the dosimetric leaf gap (DLG) to account for the fact that leaf tips are rounded). Eclipse Version 18 (V18) uses enhanced ...
Author: Casey C. Heirman, Kyle J. Lafata, Xiang Li, Breylon Riley, Jack B Stevens, Tammara Watts 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To leverage quantitative fluorescence imaging and spatial transcriptomics for characterizing the spatial and molecular heterogeneity of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in HPV+ head and neck ...
Author: Jiahao Chen, Yunwen Huang, Yidong Yang, Shanshan Zhang, Ning Zhao, Cheng Zheng 👤
Affiliation: Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a molecular image-guided radiotherapy technique for accurate and effective radiation treatment using quantitative fluorescence molecular tomography (FMT).
Methods: X-ray cone be...
Author: Giavanna Luisa Jadick, Patrick J La Riviere, Cailey Riggs 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We explore the accuracy of physics models for propagation-based x-ray phase-contrast imaging (XPCI) with an eye to future clinical implementation, providing a practical assessment of detectio...
Author: Luis E. Fong de los Santos, Douglas John Moseley, Satomi Shiraishi, Cenji Yu 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantitatively detect errors in vertebral body localization using normalized cross correlation (NCC)
Methods: Volumetric images of a thoracic end-to-end SBRT phantom with a removabl...
Author: Yong Du 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
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Author: Jazmin Schwartz 👤
Affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Rachel Barbee 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Robabeh Rahimi 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland 🏫
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Author: Issam M. El Naqa 👤
Affiliation: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Daniel Gottesman 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland 🏫
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Author: Arezoo Modiri, Robabeh Rahimi, Akira SaiToh, Amit Sawant 👤
Affiliation: Maryland University Baltimore, University of Maryland, University of Maryland in Baltimore, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Sojo University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: It has been a longstanding challenge to optimize the daily schedule of radiation treatment rooms toward minimum patient wait times, efficient use of clinical staff and reduced running cost of...
Author: Carolyn Meltzer 👤
Affiliation: Dean, Keck School of Medicine of USC 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Julien Bancheri, Chau Giang Bui, David G Cooke, Christopher M Lund, Morgan J Maher, Jan P. Seuntjens, Jason Z Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, Department of Physics, McGill University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The dielectric wall accelerator (DWA) offers a low-cost solution for proton therapy, using non-resonant waveguides to accelerate particles. Radial waveguides (RWGs), consisting of a dielectri...
Author: Robert Sánchez Casanueva 👤
Affiliation: Servicio de Física Médica. Hospital Clínico San Carlos 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Lars Ewell, Russell J. Hamilton 👤
Affiliation: Banner University Medical Group, Bannerhealth 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate the variability and predictability of radiation dose as a function of the planning target volume (PTV) size and the anatomical sites of head & neck, brain and prostate.
Methods...
Author: Mohammad Nazmul Alim, Regina DeWitt 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physics, East Carolina University,, Department of Physics, East Carolina University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study quantifies the ability of Luxel (Al₂O₃:C) to measure radiation dose from a Moxtek X-ray source. Key aspects of OSL dosimetry, including OSL curves, dose response, depth dose, and b...
Author: Chang Ming Charlie Ma 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Jeffrey V. Siebers 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia 🏫
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Author: Anne Hubbard 👤
Affiliation: ASTRO 🏫
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Author: Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
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Author: Robert A. Price 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Alexandru Badalan, Peter Petric, I. Antoniu Popescu, Andrew Kyle Henderson Robertson 👤
Affiliation: Bc Cancer, BC Cancer - Vancouver, BC Cancer 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultra-high dose rate (>40 Gy/s) or “FLASH” radiation therapy (RT) has the potential to improve cancer treatment through reduced radiation side effects. While electron FLASH beams can be produ...
Author: Katie W. Hulme, Katie W. Hulme 👤
Affiliation: The Cleveland Clinic 🏫
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Author: Guilherme Rosa Ferreira, Dan Giardina, John Karageorgiou, Chris Malone, Allan Thomas 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation segmentectomy has become a primary strategy in 90Y radioembolization, with localized treated volumes that can include up to two liver segments. The goal is complete pathological nec...
Author: Jonathan Schoenfeld 👤
Affiliation: BW/DFCC 🏫
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Author: Kristina Bjegovic, Luke Connell, Emil Schueler, Leshan Sun, Lucy Whitmore, Liangzhong Xiang 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, MD Anderson, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The use of FLASH-RT in the clinic would greatly reduce off-target radiation toxicity in normal tissues. However, due to the hypo-fractionated delivery of prescribed doses at FLASH dose rates,...
Author: Young-Bin Cho, Robert Timmerman 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Immunologically hot (MC38) and cold (LLC) tumor in mouse were treated with radiation and/or immunotherapy agent for the study of Personalized Ultrafractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiother...
Author: Chloe DiTusa, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Christopher W. Schneider, Sotirios Stathakis 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To calculate radiobiological metrics of daily dose delivered for head and neck (HN) patients using the daily cone beam CT (CBCT) to generate a pseudo CT (pCT). Moreover, this work compares...
Author: Ramesh Boggula, Yash Somnay, Hualin Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Wayne State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) allows delivery of therapeutic doses to bulky tumors otherwise limited by dose-volume effects that threaten organ-at-risk tolerances. For negle...
Author: Yao Hao, Yuting Peng, Francisco Javier Reynoso, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Varian, University of South Florida, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultra-high dose-rate (FLASH) dose rate (> 40 Gy/s) may result in a radio-protective effect in healthy tissue compared with conventional dose rate (CDR). This effect has been observed in vivo ...
Author: Lili Chen, Andy T. Clark, Dusica Cvetkovic, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiodynamic therapy (RDT) shows promise as a strategy to inhibit the metastasis of premetastatic small cell lung cancer (SCLC). This study evaluates the therapeutic effect of RDT in inhibiti...
Author: Rebecca Krimens 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Baojun Li 👤
Affiliation: Boston University Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Kuan Ling Chen, Jiajin Fan, Rao Khan, Robabeh Rahimi 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Howard University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the dose response, energy dependency, sensitivity, reproducibility, temporal response, and LET dependency along and in the plane perpendicular to a clinical proton beam f...
Author: Andrea Ferrero 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: David L. Barbee, David Byun, Ting Chen, Paulina E. Galavis, Siming Lu, Sarah Rosemary Morris, Hesheng Wang, Michael J Zelefsky 👤
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MR-Linac enables dose escalation in prostate SBRT on accurately defined dominant intra-prostate lesion (DIL) on daily MR images. This study aims to evaluate inter-fraction changes in the radi...
Author: Tianliang Gu 👤
Affiliation: UT Health Science Center at Houston 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In Nuclear Regulatory Commission guide 8.39 on releasing patients administered radioactive material, the dose is calculated assuming both the source and receiver are points. This point mod...
Author: Stephen A. Graves 👤
Affiliation: University Of Iowa 🏫
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Author: Rico Castillo, Katherine Gonzalez, Casey C. Heirman, Kyle J. Lafata, Xiang Li, Yvonne M Mowery, Yvonne M Mowery, Allison Pittman, Ashlyn G. Rickard, Breylon Riley 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, University of Pittsburgh 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the relationships between quantitative imaging biomarkers and chemoradiation resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) using preclinical mouse models.
Met...
Author: Go Akamatsu, Han Gyu Kang, Chie Seki, Hitomi Sudo, Hideaki Tashima, Chie Toramatsu, Hidekatsu Wakizaka, Iwao Yamaya, Taiga Yamaya 👤
Affiliation: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Tumor oxygen status, which provides important information to optimize particle therapy, may constantly change during a treatment period of several weeks. However, it is impractical to perf...
Author: Jonathon W. Mueller 👤
Affiliation: Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Nrusingh C. Biswal, Manas R. Gartia, Maria Iftesum, Sanjit K. Roy, Gyana Ranjan Sahoo, Elnaz Sheikh, Hem D. Shukla, Madhur Srivastava 👤
Affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer incidence and mortality levels in African-American men are the highest among all ethnic groups. This points to the role of biological factors in driving disparate outcomes. He...
Author: Jon Burns, Andrew Groll, Gopinath Kuduvalli, Thomas Laurence, Manoj Narayanan, Jeffrey Schmall, Sanchit Sharma 👤
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To simplify BgRT testing we have developed techniques that use 3D resin printed structures that can be filled with Ge-68 epoxy. This approach allows the development of highly complex, clinica...
Author: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Chih-Wei Chang, Anees H. Dhabaan, Yuan Gao, Shaoyan Pan, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Keyur Shah, Sibo Tian, Zhen Tian, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Jun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Emory University, Whinship Cancer Institute, Emory University, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Traditional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) often requires multiple angular projections, increasing radiation exposure and extending scanning times, which may lead to heightened patient ...
Author: Mary Feng, Yi Lao, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4D MRI with high spatiotemporal resolution is vital to characterize the tumor/tumor motion for liver radiotherapy. However, high-quality 4D MRI requires an impractically long scanning time fo...
Author: Keiichi Jingu, Noriyuki Kadoya, Takafumi Komiyama, Takeru Nakajima, Hikaru Nemoto, Hiroshi Onishi, Masahide Saito, Ryota Tozuka 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Yamanashi, Department of Radiation Oncology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Advanced Biomedical Imaging, University of Yamanashi 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We evaluated the accuracy of a new AI-based fully automated planning software in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for early-stage lung cancer.
Methods: We collected data from 125 pati...
Author: Kristofer K. Kainz, Eenas A. Omari, Eric S. Paulson 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present our therapy physics residency program’s revisions to its training structure, with the goals of more efficient clinical education and preservation of the residency’s clinical suppor...
Author: Ali Pourvaziri 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
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Author: Ruiyan Du, He Huang, Mingzhu Li, Ying Li, Hongyu Lin, Wei Liu, Shihuan Qin, Yiming Ren, Hui Xu, Lian Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zunhao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Medical AI Lab, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Engineering Research Center for AI-Based Cancer Treatment Decision-Making, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monte Carlo (MC) dose calculation is the gold standard in clinical CyberKnife radiation therapy (RT), considering its steep dose gradients and high-freedom non-coplanar beam angles, but extre...
Author: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast dose verification is essential for the safety and efficiency of MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (ART) as patients anxiously waiting on the treatment couch. Conventional tools often requi...
Author: Jadon O Buller, Yankun Lang, Liangzhong Xiang, Andrea Paulina Yanez 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With the widespread adoption of electroporation, there is growing interest in deep-tissue electric field monitoring. Electroporation therapy ablates target regions by generating electric fiel...
Author: Steve B. Jiang, Austen Matthew Maniscalco, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Ying Zhang, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Although treatment planning systems (TPSs) can handle dose calculation and plan optimization automatically, planning for radiotherapy still requires extensive efforts and expertise from a mul...
Author: Daisuke Kawahara, Takaaki Matsuura, Yuji Murakami, Ryunosuke Yanagida 👤
Affiliation: Hiroshima High-Precision Radiotherapy Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In recent years, automation in radiation therapy planning using AI has gained significant attention to reduce the workload of treatment planners. Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), as a new fo...
Author: Ye Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Paul Scherrer Institut 🏫
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Author: Denis Bergeron, Brittany Broder, Sean Jollota, Ahtesham Ullah Khan, Michael Lamontagne, Joseph W. Robertson 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Biophysics and Biomedical Research Group, Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present new methodology for real-time measurement of radiation-induced DNA damage caused by radiopharmaceuticals. Building on previous efforts to measure DNA fragmentation with nanopore se...
Author: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Austin Sloop, Kevin J. Willy, Rongxiao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Active beam monitoring and output-gated dosimetry are essential systems for safe and accurate radiation delivery. UHDR irradiators such as the Mobetron rely on pre-programmed regimes and t...
Author: Yankui Chang, Shijun Li, Xi Pei, Ripeng Wang, Xuanhe Wang, X. George Xu, Qing Zhang, Jingfang Zhao 👤
Affiliation: University of Science and Technology of China, Shanghai proton and heavy ion center, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd. 🏫
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This paper describes disruptive methods using both GPU-based MC simulation and deep-learning (DL)-based MC denoising algorithms, as well as clinical tests involving more than 560 patient p...
Author: Yi Fan, Andrew Friberg, Costas Koumenis, Kevin Teo, Ioannis I Verginadis, Ledi Wang, Jennifer Wei Zou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Glioblastomas (GBM) are aggressive and lethal malignancies characterized by their highly refractory nature, contributing to a five-year survival rate of approximately 7%. Physically, GBM exhi...
Author: Shreyas Anil, Jason Chan, Arushi Gulati, Yannet Interian, Hui Lin, Benedict Neo, Andrea Park, Bhumika Srinivas 👤
Affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Francisco, Department of Data Science, University of San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, University of San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As Large Language Models (LLMs) continue to evolve, their ability to analyze Electronic Health Record (EHR) notes for clinical decision support expands. Chain of Thought (COT) reasoning, an e...
Author: Xiaofeng Yang 👤
Affiliation: Emory University 🏫
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Author: Xianjin Dai, PhD 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
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Author: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan 👤
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates optimization strategies in the Gamma Knife Gamma Plan Lightning optimizer for simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) scenarios, aiming to identify clinically viable setti...
Author: Catherine (Caffi) Meyer 👤
Affiliation: UCLA 🏫
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Author: David P. Adam, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuncheng Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiopharmaceutical therapy is experiencing a resurgence in interest due to its potential of treating widespread metastatic disease in a patient-specific manner. Accurately measuring and desc...
Author: Xinxin Deng, Issam M. El Naqa, Jimm Grimm, Lijun Ma, Vitali Moiseenko, Timothy E. Schultheiss, Gopal Subedi, Wolfgang A. Tomé, Ellen D. Yorke, Albert van der Kogel 👤
Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Cancer Center, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Wellstar Health System, Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of California San Diego, City Of Hope National Medical Centre, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation is increasingly utilized in clinical practice but dose-time recovery factors for human subjects remain uncertain. We constructed a reirradiation recovery model for spinal cord e...
Author: Francis A Asamoah, David D. Campos, Jordan A Holmes, Ke Colin Huang, Omar Ishaq, Sook Kien Ng, Arpan Prabhu, Edwin Quashie, Yong Yue 👤
Affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Evaluate a novel rectal spacer workflow with spacer injection during brachytherapy to streamline logistics, reduce hospital visits and costs, and compare the benefits of SpaceOAR Vue and Barr...
Author: Dante PI Capaldi, Lu Jiang, Qihui Lyu, Ke Sheng 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Preclinical small animal studies help understand radiation-induced biological responses, toxicities, and mechanisms, facilitating the translation of new therapies to patient treatment. Int...
Author: Yizheng Chen, Md Tauhidul Islam, Mingjie Li, Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Biomedical image segmentation (BIS) is a cornerstone of medical physics, enabling accurate delineation of anatomical structures and abnormalities, which is critical for diagnosis, treatmen...
Author: Emi Ai Eastman, Vu Nguyen, Alexander W. Scott, Lucien Zang, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Three key features were developed to substantially improve a previously in-house developed CT protocol website: a structured backend for efficient protocol creation and edit; the ability t...
Author: Matthew Case, Richard Castillo, Sunil Dutta, Edgar Gelover, Katja M. Langen, Alexander Stanforth, Mingyao Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the application of LETd and track-end (TE) objective functions during the optimization of breast proton therapy plans to decrease the risk of lung toxicity and rib fractures.
M...
Author: Andrew Lukban, Kiran Pant, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Ren-Dih Sheu 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ophthalmic brachytherapy relies on Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS) protocol and its updated reports. Their reports provide standardized methods for eye plaque brachytherapy, descri...
Author: Laura Buchanan, Samantha G. Hedrick, Stephen L. Mahan, Isabella Pfeiffer, Chester R. Ramsey 👤
Affiliation: Thompson Proton Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Linear energy transfer (LET) and variable relative biological effectiveness (RBE) evaluation are important steps in the future of proton therapy, moving beyond RBE=1.1 for all treatment plann...
Author: Wesley S. Culberson, Miguel Angel Flores Mancera, Jeff Radtke 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Beam current transformers (BCTs) are a promising alternative to ion chambers for real-time monitoring of ultra-high dose per-pulse (UHDPP) beams. The signal of the BCT is insensitive to ion r...
Author: Daniel A. Alexander, Jonathan Baron, Brook Kennedy Byrd, William Ross Green, Bolin Li, Rafe A. McBeth, Abigail Pepin, Steven Philbrook 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Thayer School of Engineering, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) gains traction, the prospect of a rapid sim-to-completion of treatment workflow is an attractive option for patients. While OAR autocontouring...
Author: Vishruta A. Dumane, Andrew Lukban, Kiran Pant, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Ren-Dih Sheu, Nadia M. Vassell 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work introduces a refined in-house modified COMS eye plaque management system to streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and enhance usability.
Methods: A web-based application wit...
Author: Robert A. Rodgers 👤
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Preparing for radioactive material (RAM) program audits or inspections can be stressful. A five-step method to ensure program compliance is described. This method is adaptable to implementing...
Author: Yifei Hao, Ting Huang, Wenxuan Li, Xiang Li, Manju Liu, Rong Liu, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang, Jiangtao Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the alterations in structure-function coupling (SC-FC) networks in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, focusing on region-specific disruptions and compensatory mechanis...
Author: Phillip Cuculich, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Nels C. Knutson, Luke Christian Marut, Eric D. Morris, Stacey Rentschler, Clifford Robinson, Christian Zemlin, Brian Zenger 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic arrhythmia radiotherapy (STAR) is an emerging treatment for ventricular tachycardia (VT) that uses radiation to modulate cardiac electrophysiology (EP) and reduce VT. Registratio...
Author: Xue Feng 👤
Affiliation: Carina Medical LLC 🏫
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Author: Dimitrana Angelova, Gueorgui Gueorguiev, Kremena Ivanova, Filip Simeonov 👤
Affiliation: National Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Mobile mammography screening programs focused on underprivileged populous in Bulgaria, such as the Romani people, are of great importance as such populations often don’t have access or are re...
Author: Mike Peters 👤
Affiliation: Government Affairs at American College of Radiology 🏫
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Author: William T. Hrinivich, Junghoon Lee, Lina Mekki 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning is a computationally expensive process. In this work, we propose a reinforcement learning (RL) framework to automatically optimize dose rate a...
Author: Piotr Pater, Nicholas G. Zacharopoulos 👤
Affiliation: McGill University, Medical Physics Unit, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a method for accurate relative film dosimetry that incorporates non-uniformity
corrections.
Methods: The accuracy of Devic’s [1] linearization approach was evaluated using si...
Author: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Qiyong Fan, Yabo Fu, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Hai Pham, Pengpeng Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: AAPM Task Group Report 273 emphasizes the importance of rigorous validation to ensure the generalizability and robustness of machine learning-based clinical tools before their implementation ...
Author: Alexander Baikalov, Luke Connell, Nolan M. Esplen, Michele M. Kim, Stephen F. Kry, Emil Schueler, Hayden Scott, Ryan Sun, Paige A. Taylor, Uwe Titt 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: to develop an affordable, portable device for accurately measuring FLASH dose rates from protons, electrons, and photons. 4 detectors were utilized to measure the temporal structure of proton...
Author: Sandeep Panwar Jogi, Nancy Lee, Ricardo Otazo, Ramesh Paudyal, Qi Peng, Akash Shah, Amita Shukla-Dave, Can Wu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative T1ρ imaging provides enhanced tissue characterization beyond standard T1 and T2 parameters, potentially supporting early-stage longitudinal monitoring of head and neck cancer. Th...
Author: Mu-Han Lin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Minsong Cao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
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Author: Richard A. Popple 👤
Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
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Author: Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Joshua Meyer 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast CBCT (HyperSight) acquisition technique together with a surface-guided breath-hold (SGBH) would allow a better image quality for accurate target/organ delineation. It facilitates breath-...
Author: Salim Balik, Eric Chang, Kristine Garcia, Andrew Islas, Lijun Ma, Zhilei Liu Shen, Elizabeth Zhang-Velten 👤
Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: NRG protocols recommend simulating and treating head and neck (HN) cancer patients in a supine position for optimal setup reproducibility. However, certain patients cannot tolerate the supine...
Author: Xiangli Cui, Chi Han, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Xunan Wang, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, China Jiliang University, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China Jiliang University, 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Medical image generation has broad application prospects in deep learning, but the model training effect is often limited due to the lack of real image data. This study aims to explore the...
Author: Jiali Gong, Yi Guo, Chi Han, Wanli Huo, Hongdong Liu, Zhao Peng, Yaping Qi, Zhaojuan Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, cancer center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, China Jiliang University, Division of lonizing Radiation Metrology, National Institute of Metrology, Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Information Technology and Metrology of Zhejiang Province, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To address overfitting from limited training data in multi-organ segmentation, an efficient transfer learning framework is proposed. It reduces reliance on training samples, enabling a single...
Author: Shixiong Huang, Daming Li 👤
Affiliation: The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, University of South China, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the feasibility of using target current pulse signals to evaluate the output dose of medical standing wave electronic linear accelerators.
Methods: The Target I signal of the acc...
Author: Daniel J. Scanderbeg 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego 🏫
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Author: Marian Axente, Mandeep Kaur 👤
Affiliation: Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate a low-cost optical imaging system for respiratory monitoring by comparing its accuracy and feasibility against the clinical gold standard in human subjects.
Methods: Following ...
Author: Daming LI, Jinsen Xie, Zhe Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Radiotherapy Department, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze the actual doses received during radiotherapy for head and neck cancers (HNC) using Velocity, providing insights for adaptive radiotherapy decision-making.
Methods: Thirty-three...
Author: Nina Burbure, Tawfik G. Giaddui, Shidong Li, Curtis Miyamoto, Jeremy Price, Bin Wang 👤
Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Frameless gamma knife (GK) treatments use a thermoplastic mask coupled with high-definition motion management system that utilizes an infrared camera, and a reflective marker placed on the pa...
Author: Danielle Renee Daiger, Nicholas N. Sperling 👤
Affiliation: University of Toledo, University of Toledo Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To retrospectively evaluate the impact of planned delivery time on plan quality metrics for breath-hold VMAT SBRT thoracic cancer patients.
Methods:
Patients treated for SBRT thoraci...
Author: David P. Adam, Allison Cartee, Eric C. Frey, Michael Ghaly, Bin He, Robert Francois Hobbs, Natalie Rose Kania, Ana Kiess, Ian Marsh, Bonnie N. C. President, Steven Rowe, George Sgouros, Phuoc Tran, Hao Wang 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging and Dosimetry, LLC (Rapid), 2The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advanced treatment paradigms combining SPECT/CT imageable, alpha emitting, radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can provide the potential of dose escala...
Author: Diandra Ayala-Peacock, Junzo Chino, Oana I. Craciunescu, Allison Jones, Kyle J. Lafata, Kim Light, Sheridan G. Meltsner, Jack B Stevens 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop an MR-based method that retrospectively correlates longitudinal changes in morphology and physiology for the bulboclitoris and vaginal canal with dose received duri...
Author: Brankica Andelic, Young-Bin Cho, Tara M. Gray, Bingqi Guo, Andrew Robert Hadfield, Hakan Nordstrom, Jacob Scott, John Suh, Nara Yoon 👤
Affiliation: Adelphi University, Elekta, Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the biological effect of Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) within Gamma-Knife (GK) using retrospective planning for brain metastases patients. This study presents...
Author: Tirthraj Adhikari, Timothy J Allen, Abdullah A. Alshreef, Clara Ferreira 👤
Affiliation: Medical School Department of Radiation Oncology University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota, Loma Linda University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: GammaTile Brachytherapy with 131Cs is an effective treatment for glioblastomas, offering local control with minimal radiation necrosis. While the line source model is preferred for dose distr...
Author: Adebayo Abe, Samuel Olaolu Adeneye, Eben Aje, Bidemi I. Akinlade, Inioluwa Damilola Ariyo, Lilian Ekpo, Muhammad Habeebu, Adedayo O. Joseph, Charles S. Mayo, Noah Ndianaobong, Ikechi S Ozoemelam, Margaret Dideolu Taiwo, Godwin Uwagba 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Missouri University of Science and Technology, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Head and neck cancers (HNC) present significant challenges in radiotherapy due to complex anatomy and the proximity to critical organs at risk (OARs). These challenges are compounded in na...
Author: Chris Beasley, Ngara Linda Bird, Flora Ivanova, Erin B. Macdonald, Lauren M. Neldner, Beth Reed, Scott H. Robertson 👤
Affiliation: School of Medicine, Duke University, Duke University, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a hands-on, data-driven educational program to improve MRI technologists' understanding and effective use of ferromagnetic detecting (FMD) wands.
Methods: A 30-minute interactiv...
Author: Justine M. Cunningham 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
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Author: Murat Surucu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Xenia Ray 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Diego 🏫
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Author: Imon Banerjee 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Kristy K. Brock 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Xun Jia, Wen Li 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cell microstructure information is critical for radiotherapy response assessment. Diffusion MRI (dMRI) offers great potential in deriving cell parameters. Yet parameters estimated in existing...
Author: Albert Admasu, Kayla Alfonso, Maria de la Luz De Ornelas, Nesrin Dogan, Eric Mellon, Yunze Yang 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Rotational uncertainties in single-isocenter multi-target (SIMT) stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) HyperArc treatments can cause additional target displacement, potentially degrading overall pl...
Author: Laura Buchanan, Samantha G. Hedrick, Stephen L. Mahan, Isabella Pfeiffer, Chester R. Ramsey 👤
Affiliation: Thompson Proton Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The CQ Medical kVue Pronumbra Head & Neck (HN) System is a new immobilization device for proton therapy. The mask includes 4 large knobs that attach to the board with built-in shims. These kn...
Author: Garrett Russell Hamilton, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recurrent brain metastasis is very common, and patients who previously received whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) may receive an additional course(s) of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to selec...
Author: Courtney R. Buckey, Quan Chen, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Edward L. Clouser, Yi Rong, Jun Tan, Jennifer Yan, Xiang Sheng Yan 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To identify planning techniques that consistently result in robust VMAT-TBI plans that allow for larger patient setup errors.
Methods:
Conventional planning method often results in p...
Author: Yukio Fujita, Satoshi Ishikura, Fumiki Ito, Yujiro Nakajima, Takumi Sakamoto, Naoki Tohyama, Ryohei Yamauchi 👤
Affiliation: Komazawa University Graduate School, St. Luke's International Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aperture shape controller (ASC) is an Eclipse feature that increases muti-leaf collimator (MLC) aperture size. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ASC settings on the robustness o...
Author: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Hina Saeed, Gagandeep Saini, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny 👤
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the robustness of DynamicARC proton therapy plans for lung and prostate cancer, comparing small spot size (SS) and large spot size (LS) plans under nominal and worst-case...
Author: Geoffrey D. Hugo, Eric Laugeman, Thomas R. Mazur, Pamela Samson, Kim A. Selting, Zhehao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Illinois, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the robustness of a deep learning (DL)-based 4D-CBCT motion-compensated (MoCo) reconstruction method to out-of-distribution data.
Methods: Our developed 4D-CBCT reconstructi...
Author: Tatsuya Fujisaki, Hiraku Fuse, Shin Miyakawa, Hiroki Nosaka, Masato Takahashi, Kenji Yasue 👤
Affiliation: Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the robustness of Jacobian-based and HUchange-based CT ventilation imaging (CTVI) against respiratory amplitude variations using a custom-designed alveolar phanto...
Author: Stephanie Harmon 👤
Affiliation: National Cancer Institute 🏫
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Author: Zahra Alyani Nezhad, Carrie Bartels, Rachel Bladorn, Sean D. Rose, Kelsey Schluter, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz 👤
Affiliation: Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, University of Wisonsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a scientifically quantified case study that underscores the importance of the medical physicist’s contribution to contrast enhancement optimization.
Methods: CT pulmona...
Author: Caridad Borras 👤
Affiliation: Radiological Physics and Health Services 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The production, use, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals must comply with regulations for drugs (medicines) and radiation. The relevant roles and requirements for medical physicists to be in...
Author: Joke Binst, Hilde TC Bosmans, Niki Fitousi, Bram Miseur, Dimitar Petrov, Kwinten Torfs, Janne Vignero 👤
Affiliation: Qaelum NV, Department of radiology, UZLeuven, Department of imaging and pathology, KULeuven 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Routine quality monitoring in CT abdomen is crucial for ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety, but the simultaneous evaluation of all aspects of importance is challenging. The pur...
Author: Jae Won Jung, Daniel Lee 👤
Affiliation: Thomas S. Wootton High School, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monkeys have played a key role in enhancing our understanding of the behavior of radioactive materials within living organisms in the field of nuclear medicine. However, detailed dosimetric d...
Author: Martha M. Matuszak, Kristen A. McConnell 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida 🏫
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Author: Mark Pankuch 👤
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine Proton Center 🏫
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Author: Jingtong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Duke University 🏫
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Author: Jean-Luc Urbain 👤
Affiliation: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Tommaso Frigerio, Joshua Genender, John M. Hoffman, Catherine (Caffi) Meyer 👤
Affiliation: UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate bone marrow segmentation is required for bone marrow dosimetry to monitor for dangers in PSMA-Lu177 radioligand therapy. We introduce a hybrid (AI/semantic knowledge) segmentation pi...
Author: Carl D. Elliston, Lawrence Koutcher, Michael J. Price, Adam C. Riegel, Michael B Sisti, Tony J.C. Wang, Andy (Yuanguang) Xu 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: An inverse treatment planning software was recently introduced to Gamma Knife radiosurgery. The purpose of this study is to compare the plan quality of the Gamma Knife ”Lightning” with that o...
Author: Adrian A. Sanchez 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Quan Chen 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona 🏫
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Author: Kathy Helak 👤
Affiliation: Inova Health System 🏫
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Author: Courtney R. Buckey 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona 🏫
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Author: Jing Wang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Reza Farjam, Russell K Hales, Todd R. McNutt, Mohammad Rezaee, Ehsan Tajikmansoury, K. Ranh Voong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimal beam angles and off-axis isocenter selection are important to achieve high quality plan and collision-free delivery in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) of the posteriorly located...
Author: Elizabeth K. Butker, Cara Cimmino, Jenna L. Fair, David Matthew Giles, Bruce Hershatter, Shadab Momin, Sagar Patel, John Pattaras, Kamran Salari Salari, Aaron Weiss 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer patients may experience a local-only failure after radiation. While high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy may have more favorable toxicity profile and cancer control compared to ...
Author: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yusuf Emre Erdi, Yabo Fu, Yiming Gao, Daphna Gelblum, Wendy B. Harris, Xiuxiu He, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Jean M. Moran, Mitchell Yu, Hao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gated CBCT (gCBCT) is commonly employed for respiratory gating lung cancer patients to ensure precise patient setup. However, the scan is time-consuming on C-arm linear accelerators (LINAC) d...
Author: Samuel A. Einstein 👤
Affiliation: Penn State College of Medicine 🏫
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Author: Sudip Parikh 👤
Affiliation: Chief Executive Officer & Executive Publisher, Science Journals 🏫
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Author: Christina Brunnquell 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota 🏫
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Author: Hao Gao, Qiang Li, Yuting Lin, Wei Wang, Wei Wu, Weijie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Carbon minibeam radiation therapy (cMBRT) offers high peak-to-valley dose ratio (PVDR) and relative biological effectiveness. A key challenge is balancing uniform target coverage with PVDR pr...
Author: Rafe A. McBeth, Kuancheng Wang, Ledi Wang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The integration of AI in clinical workflows presents unprecedented opportunities to enhance treatment quality in radiation oncology, yet it also demands innovative approaches to address th...
Author: Angela Gearhardt, Stephen F. Kry, Christopher Ryan Peeler, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A growing number of radiation therapy (RT) patients have cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Patients with CIEDs must be carefully managed because the devices are susceptib...
Author: Lando S. Bosma, Victoria Brennan, Nicolas Cote, ChengCheng Gui, Nima Hassan Rezaeian, Jue Jiang, Sudharsan Madhavan, Josiah Simeth, Neelam Tyagi, Harini Veeraraghavan, Michael J Zelefsky 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYU Langone Health, University Medical Center Utrecht, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning-based deformable image registration (DIR) models often lack robustness when applied to datasets with differing imaging characteristics. We aimed to (1) improve registration netw...
Author: X. Sharon Qi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
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Author: Hilary Louisa Byrne, Paul J. Keall, John Kipritidis, Jeremy Lim 👤
Affiliation: Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Non-contrast CT ventilation imaging (CTVI) has been developed as a cost-effective and accessible alternative to PET/SPECT V/Q imaging for visualizing lung function. However, the sensitivit...
Author: Leon Dunn 👤
Affiliation: IsoAnalytics Pty. Ltd. 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to present the development and results of an automated Varian Trajectory Log file processing software platform called Sentinel (IsoAnalytics Pty. Ltd.).
Methods...
Author: Joseph Barbiere, Joseph Hanley, Brett Lewis, Jay Mistry, Alois M. Ndlovu, Roland Teboh 👤
Affiliation: Hackensack University Medical Center, HUMC, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Quantitative PET-CT can evaluate clinical response to radiotherapy. For tumors less than approximately 3cm partial volume effects due to the poor PET resolution makes accurate measurement ...
Author: Yong Chen, Gilberto Gonzalez, Omprakash Gottam, Liangzhong Xiang 👤
Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, University of Texas at San Antonio., University of Oklahoma Health Science Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinics currently lack techniques for real-time, in vivo monitoring of radiation therapy (RT), which is desirable for precise treatment. Radiation-induced acoustic computed tomography (RACT) ...
Author: Chia-Ho Hua 👤
Affiliation: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 🏫
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Author: Alex Lindgren-Ruby, Jeffrey M. Moirano, Joseph Everett Wishart 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate polynomial fitting of signal intensity for signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) estimation from weekly QC ACR MRI phantom images and compare against other SNR estimation methods as well...
Author: Yijian Cao, Sean T Grace, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli 👤
Affiliation: Northwell 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study investigates the dosimetric efficacy of significantly limiting gantry angles in prostate radiation therapy to as a promising strategy to maintain plan quality while enhancing ma...
Author: Sameera Kumar, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Difficulty assessing lung limits during treatment planning in the retreatment environment can be compounded as limits are volume-based (ie. VxGy<37%) and require a critical volume with a m...
Author: Matthew Brown, Yushi Chang, Jinhyuk Choi, William Silva Mendes, Lei Ren, Aman Sangal, William Paul Segars, Phuoc Tran, Hualiang Zhong 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories and Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Digital phantoms like XCAT are essential for imaging and treatment optimization in radiology and radiation oncology. However, the lack of realistic textures (HU distribution) in XCAT limits i...
Author: Jingyao Chen, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic Resonance Electrical Properties Tomography (MR EPT) is a method to spatially mapping the conductivity and permittivity based on small B1 field changes after the imaged object was int...
Author: Dennis N. Stanley 👤
Affiliation: The University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
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Author: Yi Rong 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona 🏫
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Author: Hua-Chieh Shao, Shanshan Tang, Jing Wang, Kai Wang, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artifacts caused by gas bubble movement in the gastrointestinal tract can severely degrade the image quality of on-board abdominal cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), impacting its utility ...
Author: Li-Sheng Geng, David Huang, Haoze Li, Xi Liu, Meng Wang, Tianyu Xiong, Ruijie Yang, Weifang Zhang, Meixin Zhao 👤
Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to develop a deep learning-based framework for simultaneously generating lung perfusion and ventilation images from three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) images.
M...
Author: Anahita Bakhtiari Moghaddam, Don F. DeJongh, Ethan DeJongh, Jennifer Hardt, Oliver Jäkel, Lukas Martin, Alexander Pryanichnikov, Joao Seco, Christina Stengl, Niklas Wahl 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Division of Biomedical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), ProtonVDA LLC, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Heidelberg University, Division of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate the feasibility and performance of single-plane position tracking for proton and helium pencil beam radiography using a prototype imaging system, with the goal of providing a c...
Author: Sharon L. White 👤
Affiliation: University Of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: James J. Sohn 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago 🏫
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Author: Rituparna Basak, Maede Boroji, Renee F Cattell, Vahid Danesh, Imin Kao, Kartik Mani, Xin Qian, Samuel Ryu, Tiezhi Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University, Washington University in St. Louis, Stony Brook University Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fundamental qualitative characteristics physicians use to differentiate skin lesion subtypes include asymmetry, border irregularity, and color. Radiomic features have potential to quantify th...
Author: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Dixin Chen, Aaron Garza, Lloyd Emmanuel Kamole Ghomsi, Edward Elliot Graves, Billy W Loo, Stavros Melemenidis, Joseph B. Schulz, Lawrie Skinner, Murat Surucu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy, supported by robust preclinical evidence showing an improved therapeutic index, is advancing toward clinical trials. Clinical FLASH treatments will likely require scanning...
Author: Thomas I. Banks, Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Christopher Kabat, Chang-Shiun Lin, Mu-Han Lin, Arnold Pompos 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The superior soft-tissue contrast provided by MR imaging offers favorable conditions for the effective application of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Accurate small field dosimetr...
Author: Hengjie Liu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, DI Xu 👤
Affiliation: Physics and Biology in Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
State-of-the-art deep learning-based deformable image registration often uses large, complex models directly adapted from computer vision tasks but achieves only comparable performance to ...
Author: Susan L. Richardson 👤
Affiliation: Swedish Medical Center-Tumor Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Megan Glassell 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
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Author: Erin P Snoddy 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Keisha C. McCall 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
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Author: Carlos Uribe 👤
Affiliation: BC Cancer Research 🏫
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Author: Avneesh Chhabra, Zhiyue J. Wang, Qing Yuan 👤
Affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic susceptibility artifacts from dental arches and hardware often compromise MRI neurography of jaw and facial nerves. This study aims to characterize these artifacts and provide insigh...
Author: Cristel Baiu, Zheng Feng Lu, Dufan Wu, Baihui Yu 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: IEC TS 62791:2022 specified a clinically meaningful and quantitative framework for evaluating diagnostic ultrasound performance by measuring the lesion signal-to-noise ratio (LSNR) using rand...
Author: Rajeev K. Badkul, Ronald C Chen, Ying Hou, Harold Li, Chaoqiong Ma, Jufri Setianegara 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Postimplant urinary toxicity is common in prostate low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy. We developed a machine learning (ML) model to explore the correlation between spatial dose distributio...
Author: Hadley Anna DeBrosse, Kevin J. Little 👤
Affiliation: The Ohio State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work examines the consistency and pattern of spatial resolution degradation in weekly quality control (QC) testing prior to CT tube failure and replacement and investigates potential cor...
Author: William G. Breen, Dalton Griner, Scott C Lester, Joseph John Lucido, Beth A. Schueler, Jack C. Thull 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Designing a total skin electron (TSE) beam therapy protocol requires finding the optimal balance between penetration depth, field uniformity, and x-ray contamination (XC). To better understan...
Author: Liyuan Chen, Sepeadeh Radpour, David Sher, Jing Wang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate lymph node malignancy prediction is pivotal in optimizing radiation treatment strategies for head and neck (HN) cancer patients. While conventional radiomics models leverage intensit...
Author: Ming Dong, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Joshua Pan, Nicholas R. Summerfield 👤
Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation dose to the cardiac nodes is more strongly associated with conduction disorders and arrythmias than whole heart (WH) metrics. However, node segmentation is challenging due to comple...
Author: Jonthomas Michael Box, Isaac B. Rutel 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study assesses the feasibility of using speckle images and a modified phase retrieval algorithm to reconstruct the point spread function (PSF) of a diagnostic x-ray system. While speckle...
Author: Izabella L. Barreto, Benjamin Taylor Heggie, Stephanie M. Leon 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Filament deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers may utilize proprietary calibration methods inadequate for medical imaging. Proper techniques are necessary to achieve imaging uniformity standa...
Author: Wesley S. Culberson, Ryan Gardner, John Thomas Stasko 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: X-ray tube voltage is a critical parameter in influencing an X-ray tube’s beam quality. The endpoint tube potential, the potential difference between the X-ray tube’s cathode and anode, is pa...
Author: Konrad Pawel Nesteruk 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Ke Lu, Chunhao Wang, Ruoxu Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Lei Zhang, Rihui Zhang, Jingtong Zhao, Haiming Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The human brain’s spherical geometry offers unique opportunities for improving the segmentation of tiny and irregular anatomical structures. We hypothesize that representing the brain in sphe...
Author: Austen N. Curcuru, Winter Green, Yao Hao, Jiayi Liu, Yuting Peng, Tiezhi Zhang, Xiandong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, WashU Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We proposed a treatment planning optimization method that utilizes customized spot map modification to achieve less dosimetry uncertainty, monitor unit ratio (MUR) and neutron dose in a spot ...
Author: Amanda J. Deisher, Susannah V. Hickling, Shima Ito, Jon J. Kruse 👤
Affiliation: CancerCare Manitoba, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To date, 11 ocular patients were treated with spot scanning gantry-based gaze-gated ocular proton program at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN since 2023. Treatments are done in the half-arc gantr...
Author: Bryan Bednarz, Laura Bennett, Abby E. Besemer, Tyler J Bradshaw, Steve Y Cho, John M. Floberg, Joseph Grudzinski, Elissa Khoudary, Michael J. Lawless 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medical Physics, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Voximetry, Inc, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the impact of using a standardized immobilization setup for multi-time-point SPECT/CT imaging on radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) dosimetry image registration.
Methods: Ten ...
Author: Kim Creach, Kim Howard, Julius G. Ojwang, Richard A. Shaw, Neelu Soni 👤
Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present a standardized MRI-CT hybrid workflow for High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy (IGBT) in cervical cancer, aligned with AAPM TG-303, as a model to assist with im...
Author: Manuel M. Arreola, Hugh Davis, Daniella Fabri, Emily L. Marshall, BC Schwarz 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to map procedure names, descriptions, and CPT codes from a Hybrid Angio-CT room to the American College of Radiology (ACR) Common Lexicon. This mapping will support expedit...
Author: Arun Chougule 👤
Affiliation: Swasthya Kalyan Group 🏫
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Author: Karam Ayoub, Aaron B Hesselson, Ronald C McGarry, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Department of Cardiology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Noninvasive stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRS) is emerging treatment option for advanced heart failure patients with refractory-ventricular tachycardia (rVT) who experienced recurrent impl...
Author: Megan E. Lipford 👤
Affiliation: Wake Forest University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Guang-Pei Chen, Renae Conlin, Juan A. Garcia-Alvarez, Kirk Morris, Haidy G. Nasief, Eenas A. Omari, Eric S. Paulson 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cumulative dose limits make replacing and calibrating Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect dosimeters (MOSFET-d) used for in-vivo dosimetry a common clinical task. Calibration protocols for...
Author: Curtiland Deville, Rachel B. Ger, Elaina Hales, Heng Li, Todd R. McNutt 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lack of specialized coding knowledge limits the use of data from large SQL repositories. We aimed to develop intuitive user interfaces for a registry that allows users to visualize the relati...
Author: Asma Amjad, Slade J. Klawikowski, Natalya V. Morrow, Haidy G. Nasief, Eric S. Paulson, An Tai, Hualiang Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate and precise linac-based SRS commissioning can be very challenging. Thus, it is important to increase the confidence in the measurement at each step prior to end-to-end testing. The p...
Author: Lori Buchholtz, Alison Garda, Chris L. Hallemeier, Kathryn L. Kolsky, Han Liu, Joseph John Lucido, Marisa Schinter, Andrew J. Veres, Sara Walerak 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The C_START initiative aims to streamline and simplify the Direct-to-Unit (DtU) clinical setup and treatment planning process for photon radiation therapy, particularly for emergent cases suc...
Author: Eric C. Ford, Yulun He, Minsun Kim, Dustin Melancon, Juergen Meyer, Dong Joo Rhee, Yinghua Tao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and evaluate an automated-planning technique capable of generating high-quality treatment plans for hippocampal-sparing-whole-brain radiation therapy.
Methods: An auto-planning ...
Author: Sean P. Devan, Cory S. Knill, Choonik Lee, Claire Zhang 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Tools such as step-by-step instructions, checklists, and automated calculations can improve process efficiency, mitigate errors, and facilitate standardization across different users and clin...
Author: Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, MinYoung Lee, Sameer Taneja 👤
Affiliation: Yale School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Superficial radiation therapy uses low-energy x-rays to treat various types of cancers, including non-melanoma skin cancers, and dermatological conditions such as keloid scars, mycosis fungoi...
Author: Laura I. Cervino, Sharif Elguindi, Yu-Chi Hu, Licheng Kuo, Xiaoning Liu, Jennifer Ma, Pengpeng Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Quad-shot radiotherapy (QSRT) is an emerging paradigm in palliative cancer treatment. This study aimed to streamline the QSRT workflow using automation to improve efficiency while maintain...
Author: Caroline Cheney, Patricia G Collins, Allen R. Goode, Preston Le, Andrew M. Polemi, Angela Snyder 👤
Affiliation: UVA Health, Atirix Medical Systems 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimize ongoing quality control (QC) for radiographic (DR) and fluoroscopic (FL) systems by identifying metrics most sensitive to hardware disruptions among regional noise, pooled noise, sig...
Author: Jessica Fagerstrom 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To explore how interdisciplinary partnerships between physics educators and medical physicists can enhance student preparation for careers in medical physics by integrating applied medical...
Author: Samuel Kadoury, Redha Touati 👤
Affiliation: Polytechnique Montréal 🏫
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Generating synthetic CT images from MR acquisitions for radiotherapy planning allows to integrate soft tissue contrast alongside density information stemming from CT, thus improving tumor ...
Author: Ashley E. Rubinstein 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
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Author: Guillermo Daniel Alvarez, Daniel Fino, Rocio Luz Gilli, Dorian Alexander Romero 👤
Affiliation: School Foundation of Nuclear Medicine, INTECNUS Foundation, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Center of Southern Patagonia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the anatomical, functional, and molecular information from PET/MR images with F18-PSMA to identify intraprostatic lesions and delineate a boost in stereotactic body radiotherapy (...
Author: Kelly Kisling 👤
Affiliation: University of California, San Diego 🏫
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Author: Ehsan Abadi, Zakaria Aboulbanine, Nicholas D Felice, David Fenwick, Anuj J. Kapadia, Cindy Marie McCabe, Jayasai Ram Rajagopal, Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Virtual imaging trials (VITs) offer a computational alternative to clinical imaging trials leveraging virtual patients, scanners, and interpreters to assess imaging questions. To provide m...
Author: Serhii Brovchuk, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Nataliya Kovalchuk, Yuliia Lozko, Zoia Shepil, Natalka Suchowerska, Ruslan Zelinskyi 👤
Affiliation: Kyiv Regional Oncology Dispensary, Stanford University, O.O. Shalimov National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology, School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Medical Physics Department, Medical center of Yuriy Spizhenko, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Stanford Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine has caused the largest humanitarian disaster in Europe since World War II. This study identifies gaps in RT services caused by the war and outlines ...
Author: Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to validate the feasibility of using Cherenkov imaging for surface dose distribution measurement during Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET) by developing a perspective-correcte...
Author: Petr Bruza, Alexander Geiersbach, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: During external beam radiation therapy, couch kicks are often necessary to achieve effective treatments, yet they make interpreting Cherenkov images much more challenging. We present a surfac...
Author: Robin A. Miller 👤
Affiliation: Northwest Medical Physics Center 🏫
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Author: Elette Engels 👤
Affiliation: University of Wollongong 🏫
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Author: Trevor McKeown, Deshan Yang, Zhendong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate delineation of liver blood vascular structures is crucial for planning and executing therapeutic interventions in liver-related medical procedures. However, current auto-segmentation...
Author: Michael Baine, Charles Enke, Yang Lei, Yu Lei, Ruirui Liu, Su-Min Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a framework for generating synthetic CT images using a Cycle Diffusion model, which can be utilized to enhance needle conspicuity in ultrasound-guided prostate HDR brachyt...
Author: Ted Lynch 👤
Affiliation: Sun Nuclear, a Mirion Medical Company 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel ultrasound quality assurance method is presented that constructs “synthetic spheres” at arbitrary locations within the image frame by combining correlation length measurements from a ...
Author: Jennifer Kwak, Chelsea Manica, Justin K. Mikell, Michael Silosky, Wendy Siman 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine, Rocky Vista University 🏫
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This study evaluates synthetic planar imaging (synP) from SPECT projections against conventional planar imaging, focusing on detectability, spatial resolution, and feasibility. SynP allows...
Author: Brian M. Anderson, Simon A. Brundage, Xuguang Scott Chen, Shiva K. Das, Felice Dong, Spencer Lynch, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Ryan Morse Morse, Heidi Urquidi 👤
Affiliation: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims at correlating different dosimetric indices of nodal GTV with the regional recurrencies observed after head and neck radiotherapy. Also, to perform a tumor control probability...
Author: Kyle J Myers 👤
Affiliation: Puente Solutions LLC 🏫
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Author: Christina Brunnquell 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota 🏫
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Author: Shuai Leng 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Katelyn E. Hasse 👤
Affiliation: University of California, San Francisco 🏫
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Author: Timothy C. Zhu 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
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Author: Bruce R. Thomadsen 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin 🏫
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Author: Hoyeon Lee 👤
Affiliation: University of Hong Kong 🏫
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Author: Avery Antes, Bulent Aydogan, Rama Chicfeh, Erik Pearson, Neslihan Sarigul 👤
Affiliation: The University Of Chicago, The University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the performance of the Ethos Treatment Planning System (TPS) in managing oligometastatic cancer patients previously treated using multiple isocenter plans.
Methods: Th...
Author: Lily Jo Bertemes, Careesa Billante, Ashley Cetnar, Maximilian Stephen Meineke, Runhe Tan 👤
Affiliation: The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, The James Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As accessibility is becoming a topic of increasing importance, we can consider how to make medical physics more accessible to those with various disabilities, including those with visual impa...
Author: Gong Vincent Hao, Daisuke Kawahara, Jokichi Kawazoe, Yuji Murakami, Ikuno Nishibuchi, Peiying Colleen Ruan, Daguang Xu, Dong Yang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, NVIDIA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate tumor segmentation in head and neck cancer is critical for effective treatment planning, but variability in practices across medical facilities poses challenges for standardizatio...
Author: Andrew R. Godley 👤
Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Author: David L. Barbee, Jose R. Teruel Antolin, Jinyu Xue 👤
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work introduces a method of regional dose evaluation of normal brain tissue using local target-specific evaluation and compares to global dose evaluation for linac-based single-isocenter...
Author: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan 👤
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To utilize multi-criteria optimization (MCO) in a targeted fashion to quickly and easily improve dose to the rectum when treating the prostate with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)....
Author: Matthew Caldwell 👤
Affiliation: JTC Medical Physics 🏫
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Author: Azza Mohamed Ahmed, Nadine Francis, Osama Khan, Nabil Maalej, Aamir Raja, Briya Tariq 👤
Affiliation: Khalifa University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study aims to evaluate the task-specific diagnostic performance of spectral photon-counting CT (SPCCT) using application-specific phantoms.
Methods:
Parameters such as linearity res...
Author: Hoyeon Lee 👤
Affiliation: University of Hong Kong 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep-learning approaches are widely investigated for Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) scatter correction to improve the quality of the linear-accelerator mounted CBCT. This study aims to optimize the deep...
Author: Isaac J. Bailey, Lindsay S. DeWeese, Anna M. Mench, Celeste Winters 👤
Affiliation: Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The emergence and recent FDA approval of several new radiopharmaceutical therapies have increased demand for physicists to provide specialized support. However, these topics are not yet inclu...
Author: Ralf Widenhorn 👤
Affiliation: Portland State University 🏫
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Author: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This work demonstrates how existing software, when creatively adapted, can address a wide range of clinical challenges. By focusing on data exploration and application-specific modificatio...
Author: Megan A. Hyun 👤
Affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Chonthicha Bunchuailuea, David Geeler, Martin Sabel, Claas Wessels 👤
Affiliation: Varian Medical Systems 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Elongated treatment sites, such as craniospinal treatments, pose multiple challenges in today’s practices, requiring multiple CBCTs for position verifications per fraction, which might increa...
Author: Stephen Araujo, Jing-Tzyh Alan Chiang, Cynthia E. Davis, Eri Haneda, Andrew Karellas, Thomas C Larsen, William Ross, Hsin Wu Tseng, Srinivasan Vedantham, Pengwei Wu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, GE Aerospace Research, Department of Medical Imaging, The University of Arizona, GE HealthCare Technology & Innovation Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the system parameters and technique factors for image acquisition needed so that the mean glandular dose (MGD) of approximately 4.5 mGy is not exceeded for a recently developed, ...
Author: Bin Cai 👤
Affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Åsa K. Carlsson Tedgren, Taran Hellebust, Antonio Herreros, Jacob Johansen, Christian Kirisits, Panagiotis Papagiannis, Mark J. Rivard, Frank-Andre Siebert, Frank Verhaegen, Javier Vijande, Jan Wiersma, Marisol de Brabandere, Ruud van Leeuwen 👤
Affiliation: UKSH, Campus Kiel, Klinik für Strahlentherapie (Radioonkologie), Department of Oncology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Radiation Physics, Department of Medicine and Health (IMH), Linköping University, Radiation Oncology Department, Hospital Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona, IDIBAPS, IFIC-UV, Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Radiation Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics Laboratory, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Radiation Oncology (MAASTRO), GROW – School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Department of Radiation Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study, which was carried out by the GEC-ESTRO BRAPHYQS working group, reports the increasing divergence between clinical reference air kerma rate (RAKR) measurements and vendor-provided ...
Author: Lawrence T. Dauer, Yusuf Emre Erdi, Yiming Gao, Dustin W. Lynch, Usman Mahmood 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation dose to patients in CT examinations (CTDIvol, DLP) is tracked in dose monitoring solutions. Some solutions push for automatically estimating patient organ doses based on exam images...
Author: Joana Antunes, Scott James Bright, David B. Flint, Mojtaba Hoseini-Ghahfarokhi, Mandira Manandhar, Poliana Marinello, Gabriel O. Sawakuchi, Tingshi Su 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics; Faculty of Science of University of Lisbon, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To study the accuracy of relative biological effectiveness (RBE) models to predict the RBE of a comprehensive panel of pancreatic cancer cell lines.
Methods: Clonogenic cell survival w...
Author: Yizheng Chen, Michael Gensheimer, Mingjie Li, Lei Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automatically translating non-contrast to contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) images is critical for improving clinical workflow, reducing heathcare cost, minimizing radiation exposure...
Author: Young-Bin Cho, Jacob Scott, Nara Yoon 👤
Affiliation: Adelphi University, Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The immune system plays a critical role in determining cancer prognosis. Based on our prior study (Cho et al., 2023) about the bystander effect induced by immune responses in spatially design...
Author: Kenneth B. Bader 👤
Affiliation: University of Chicago 🏫
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Author: Catherine (Caffi) Meyer 👤
Affiliation: UCLA 🏫
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Author: Wen C. Hsi, Tae Kyu Lee, Biniam Yo Tesfamicael 👤
Affiliation: Allina Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Oklahoma Proton Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: When minimal dose-variations induced by inter-fractional anatomical-changes and positioning-deviation were found for having limited impact on clinic-outcomes of oropharyngeal head-and-neck (H...
Author: Xiangli Cui, Wanli Huo, Jie Li, Lingling Liu, Tao Ma, Yuanyuan Wang 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Hefei Ion Medical Center, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In practice, treatment planning systems (TPS) of proton therapy require a CT calibration curve, which relates Hounsfield units (HU) to relative stopping power (RSP). Single-energy CT as a sta...
Author: Jun Hong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Janet Ching-Mei Feng, Jimmy Huynh 👤
Affiliation: UTHealth McGovern Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Image Gently Alliance had provided helpful information to optimize image protocols in pediatric patients since 2007, and our assumption was that newer units could use near-to-optimal prot...
Author: David W. Jordan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University; Department of Radiology, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Shengwen Deng 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center 🏫
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Author: David Byun, Ting Chen, Paulina E. Galavis, Allison McCarthy, Hesheng Wang, Michael J Zelefsky 👤
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To summarize a MR guided adaptive workflow developed for pelvic lymph nodes (PLN) stereotactic radiotherapy using large field size on Elekta Unity© MR Linac system, and to quantitatively anal...
Author: Jeremy S. Bredfeldt, Benito De Celis Alonso, Braian Adair Maldonado Luna, Kevin M. Moerman, Gerardo Uriel Perez Rojas, René Eduardo Rodríguez-Pérez, Kamal Singhrao 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Galway, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online adaptive radiotherapy replanning for single-isocenter bone cancer metastasis treatment reduces on-table treatment time and patient discomfort compared to the multi-isocenter standard-o...
Author: Stanley H. Benedict 👤
Affiliation: UC Davis Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Anthony R Bardwell, Dong Won Kim, Faith S Kim, Isaac Y Kim, Juying Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Kaiser Permanente 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: When a patient develops a significant skin reaction at some point during postmastectomy radiotherapy, a clinical decision is often made to discontinue the planned daily use of bolus. The aim ...
Author: Jenghwa Chang, Chingyun Cheng, J Isabelle Choi, Muhammad Hamza, Minglei Kang, Tyler Kaulfers, Grant Lattery, Haibo Lin, Charles B. Simone, Xingyi Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Peking University, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program, New York Proton Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Physics and Astronomy, Hofstra University, Physics Resident at Montefiore Einstein, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In terms of high dose rate FLASH, the question remains on how to properly deliver treatment and what clinical sites are feasible to deliver such treatment. The novel Bragg peak (BP-FLASH) and...
Author: Cem Altunbas, Adam Avant, Farhang Bayat, Roy Bliley, Ian Boor, Brian Kavanagh, Uttam Pyakurel, Tyler Robin, Ryan Sabounchi 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Improved soft tissue visualization plays an important role in target localization and treatment plan adaptation in CBCT-guided radiotherapy. In this work, a novel CBCT approach, 2D antiscatte...
Author: Matthew S Brown, John M. Hoffman, William Hsu, Grace Hyun Kim, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Spencer Harrison Welland, Anil Yadav 👤
Affiliation: Department of Bioengineering, UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, UCLA Department of Radiology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Non-contrast CT (NCCT) is frequently used in initial evaluation of suspected stroke to rule out intracerebral hemorrhage. Quantitative scoring systems like the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT...
Author: Annie Cooney, Kenneth L. Homann, Somayeh Taghizadehghahremanloo, Adam D. Yock, Hong Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Digital radiotherapy data has been standardized using the DICOM format. However, different radiotherapy software environments interpret identical data differently due to inherent software ...
Author: Daniela Branco, John M Bryant, Shalom Kpetsu, Ann T. Nguyen, Gage H. Redler, Peter Allan Sandwall, Eman Suliman, Charles R. Thomas, Joseph Weygand 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Alzahraa University Hospital, Dartmouth College, Moffitt Cancer Center, OhioHealth, Purdue University, University of California San Diego / California Protons, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Access to radiological health services in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) remains extremely inadequate, with over 90% of the population in most countries lacking access to radiotherapy and facing si...
Author: Chia-Lung Chien, Renteng Hou, Wen C. Hsi, Faraz Kalantari, Ganesh Narayanasamy, Zhong Su 👤
Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PRDR is an effective re-irradiation treatment for patients who have already reached the tolerance dose to their organs at risk (OARs). While PRDR is implemented on TrueBeam by limiting the...
Author: Michael Dingfelder 👤
Affiliation: East Carolina University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To study and accurately evaluate the influence of the Fermi Density effect on stopping powers and cross sections of charged particles in liquid water used in Monte Carlo radiation transpor...
Author: Michael D. Mills 👤
Affiliation: James Graham Brown Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Kevin Albuquerque, Ti Bai, Yesenia Gonzalez, Brian A. Hrycushko, Zohaib Iqbal, Paul M. Medin, Shanshan Tang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cervical cancer remains one of the most common and significant gynecological (GYN) malignancies globally, often presenting at advanced stages where radiation therapy and high-dose-rate (HDR) ...
Author: Emily Hansen, Tyler Kaulfers, Alois M. Ndlovu, Niara Rowe, Roland Teboh 👤
Affiliation: Montefiore Einstein University Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A topic often discussed is the disparity of women in medical physics, overlooking the absence of Black and Hispanic women in the field. The intersectionality within marginalized communities i...
Author: Janet Ching-Mei Feng 👤
Affiliation: UTHealth McGovern Medical School 🏫
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Author: Xiu tong Lin 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation physics and technology, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the dosimetric differences between the photon and proton plans and between the different target according to the placement of the implants for patients undergoing radiotherapy afte...
Author: Lei Fu, Eric Gressen, Yingcui Jia, Shari Rudoler, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Qianyi Xu 👤
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: InTempo imaging in the Accuray CyberKnife System improves the ability to track/correct target motion during treatment. However, no studies have provided information on the impact of InTempo I...
Author: Ana Maria Barragan Montero, John A. Lee, Eliot Peeters, Romain Schyns, Edmond S. Sterpin, Sophie Wuyckens 👤
Affiliation: UCLouvain, Universite Catholique de Louvain 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Although the likelihood of a point being tumorous decreases with distance from the GTV, CTVs are still defined as binary masks. Recently, the concept of clinical target distribution (CTD),...
Author: Toni M. Roth 👤
Affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Paola E. Alvarez, Robert Dejournett, Mallory Glenn, Stephen F. Kry, Jessica R. Lowenstein, Andrea Molineu, Paige A. Taylor 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current IROC Houston practices are often reactive in nature, relying on several manual processing steps to receive and review institution data and distribute credentialing information. The IR...
Author: Brian W Pogue 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
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Author: Christopher J. Tichacek 👤
Affiliation: Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Jered Wells 👤
Affiliation: Duke University 🏫
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Author: Samantha J. Simiele 👤
Affiliation: University of Alabama 🏫
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Author: Crystal A. Green 👤
Affiliation: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Yi Wang 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
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Author: Jiayun Chen, Shengqi Chen, Junchao Li, Fei Liu, Jianan Wu 👤
Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess if 3D Vane MRI can accurately depict the motion of the target volume and OARs.
Methods: This retrospective study included 54 liver cancer patients who underwent both 3D Vane MRI ...
Author: Sara Allievi, Stefano Bonvini, Gloria Miori, Laura Orsingher, Andrea Passerini, Igor Raunig, Daniele Ravanelli, Erich Robbi, Annalisa Trianni 👤
Affiliation: Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento, Vascular Surgery Department, S.Chiara Hospital, APSS, Medical Physics Department, S.Chiara Hospital, APSS 🏫
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This study evaluates the performance of an AI-driven tool in segmenting and analyzing tissue composition in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) patients, specifically focusing on the sealing z...
Author: Ibrahim M. Oraiqat 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Damodar Pokhrel 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine 🏫
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Author: George X. Ding, Kenneth L. Homann 👤
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: It is standard practice that the beam monitor units (MUs) calculated by a commercial treatment planning system (TPS) is verified by a secondary dose calculation (SDC) software that independen...
Author: Dwight Heron 👤
Affiliation: Bon Secours Mercy Health System 🏫
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Author: Sandra M. Meyers 👤
Affiliation: University of California, San Diego 🏫
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Author: Alejandro Bertolet, Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, Bruce A. Faddegon, Thongchai Masilela, Isaac Meyer, Victor V. Onecha, Harald Paganetti, Jose A. Ramos-Mendez, Jan PO Schuemann, Wook-Geun Shin 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present the results of 15 years of developments of the TOPAS TOol for PArticle Simulation framework, and to highlight recent and new developments.
Methods: Fundamental understanding...
Author: Georgia Tourassi 👤
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Lab 🏫
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Author: Mukund Seshadri 👤
Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Giorgi Archuadze, William P. Donahue, David Kanchaveli, Shih-Chi Lin, Sebastian Meyer, Grace Tang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Breathing traces captured at simulations are often used for deep-inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) treatments. However, systematic drift can occur in the traces that is unrelated to the patients...
Author: Ross Bland, Zachary A. Christ, Sophy Mangana, Feba Mathew, Stephanie K. Phoenix, Joseph Salloum, Jason D. Stanford, William Zollinger 👤
Affiliation: Forrest General Cancer Center, Northeast Louisiana Cancer Institute, Florida Atlantic University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective of this paper is twofold: 1) to explore the efficacy of using referenced beam models supplied by the vendor (Brainlab) and 2) the efficacy of NIST traceable TLD for end-to-end v...
Author: Marc Kachelriess 👤
Affiliation: DKFZ Heidelberg, FS05 🏫
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Author: Frank F. Dong, Megan C. Jacobsen, Ke Li, Xinming Liu, Humberto Monsivais, John Rong 👤
Affiliation: Purdue University, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the noise characteristics of a clinical photon counting detector CT (PCD-CT) system along axial and through-plane (Z) dimensions using 3D NPS measurements.
Methods: This stu...
Author: Samuel L. Brady 👤
Affiliation: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Kyle J Myers 👤
Affiliation: Puente Solutions LLC 🏫
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Author: Hyosung Cho, Dae Yup Han, Duhee Jeon, Jiwon Park, Hyesun Yang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yonsei University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To precisely detect intrafraction patient motion during spine stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) treatment delivery, we propose an optimized technique for three-dimensional reconstruction ...
Author: Liang-Hsin Chen, Li-Chien Wei 👤
Affiliation: National Taiwan University Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For proton therapy treatment, it is essential to ensure that the treatments are delivered safely and accurately. Quality assurance (QA) programs of proton treatment system is needed and proto...
Author: Shusen Jing, Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, Qifan Xu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conventional computed tomography (CT) measures the collective attenuation of primary photon fluence and then reconstructs the 3D images without using the timing information of individual phot...
Author: Kevin Peter Risolo 👤
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the improved efficiency of checking patient treatment plan MU by utilizing RadFormation’s ClearCalc script-based program.
Methods: A total of 58 patients planned for treatment ...
Author: Bulent Aydogan, Xiaochuan Pan, Erik Pearson, Zheng Zhang 👤
Affiliation: The University of Chicago 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Motion management remains one of the significant challenges in external beam radiation therapy (RT). We are developing time-resolved cone-beam computed tomography (trCBCT) for imaging during ...
Author: Xinhui Duan, Vivek Nair, Liqiang Ren, KyuHo Song, Kuan Zhang, Yue Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate how tin-filtered spectral shaping in clinical photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) affects noise magnitude across varying object sizes, radiation doses, and spectral reconst...
Author: Frederic H. Fahey 👤
Affiliation: Children's Hospital 🏫
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Author: Liang-Hsin Chen, Hsiang-Kuang Tony Linag 👤
Affiliation: National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The characteristics of scanning proton beam is one of crucial factors to affect dose delivering accuracy in proton theray. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate and monitor the stability of ...
Author: Nuraddeen Nasiru Garba, Kalpana M Kanal, Abdullahi Mohammed, Rabiu Nasiru, Muhammad SHAFIU Shehu, Daniel Vergara, Joseph Everett Wishart 👤
Affiliation: AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, University of Washington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To establish local Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) for head and neck computed tomography (CT) exams in Abuja, Nigeria, and to investigate the performance of brain metastasis (BM) and brain...
Author: Issam M. El Naqa, Kurukulasuriya Ruwani Fernando, Himani Himani, Vivek Kumar, Arun Oinam, Manju Sharma 👤
Affiliation: Panjab University, Moffitt Cancer Center, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, University of California San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-based radiomics for predicting tumor response and adverse effects, specifically gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity, in cervical canc...
Author: Chelsea Page-Robertson 👤
Affiliation: CommonSpirit Health 🏫
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Author: Alejandro Bertolet, Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, Bruce A. Faddegon, Kathryn D Held, Nicolas Henthorn, Jay LaVerne, Thongchai Masilela, Stephen J. McMahon, Isaac Meyer, Victor V. Onecha, Harald Paganetti, Jose A. Ramos-Mendez, Jan PO Schuemann, Wook-Geun Shin, Michael Taylor, John Warmenhoven 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Queen's University Belfast, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, University of California San Francisco, University of Manchester, Notre Dame University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: TOPAS-nBio brings a cutting-edge Monte Carlo (MC) simulation framework to the research community to test hypotheses of radiation effects at the nanometer/cell scale. Here, we present the deve...
Author: Kazi Towmim Afrin, Imad M. Ali, Jordan West 👤
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To simulate total-body-irradiation (TBI) with field-in-field treatment planning techniques and test portal dosimetry for dose verification and quality assurance.
Methods: CT images of full...
Author: Brad J. Kemp 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Aditya P. Apte, Joseph O. Deasy, Yusuf Emre Erdi, Anqi Fu, Johannes Hertrich, Andrew Jackson, Usman Mahmood, Jason Ocana, Trahan Sean, Amita Shukla-Dave 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automated AI-based quantitative CT tools hold immense promise for advancing clinical decision-making, yet their reproducibility and generalizability remain vulnerable to variability in imagin...
Author: Michael Cummings, Olga M. Dona Lemus, Hana Mekdash, Tyler Moran, Alexander R Podgorsak, Sean M. Tanny, Matthew J. Webster, Lexiang Yang, Dandan Zheng, Yuwei Zhou, Xiaofeng Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester, University of Miami, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, University of Rochester 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: oART is revolutionizing radiotherapy by allowing treatment plans to be adjusted based on daily imaging, improving targeting precision and potentially enhancing patient outcomes. However, its ...
Author: Anthony J. Doemer, Bing Luo, Benjamin Movsas, Humza Nusrat, Farzan Siddiqui, Chadd Smith, Kundan S Thind, Kyle Verdecchia 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Large-vision models (LVMs) are rapidly emerging, yet their application in radiation oncology remains largely unexplored. This study investigates the potential of LVMs for offline adaptive rad...
Author: Zijia Guo, Viktor Haase, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Frederic Noo 👤
Affiliation: Siemens Healthineers, University of Utah, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The attenuation values in CT hold strong potential for disease diagnosis. However, they lack reliability, which has limited their use to clinical trials where variability can be controlled. S...
Author: Andrew Groll, Ayan Mitra, PhD, Manoj Narayanan, Sanchit Sharma, Ray Yang, Timothy Pok Chi Yeung 👤
Affiliation: Reflexion Medical Inc,, RefleXion Medical 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a versatile QA tool enabling dose recalculation of a patient’s plan sinogram redeployed onto arbitrary replacement phantom geometry, and extract computed dose along detector planes...
Author: Petr Bruza, Rafael Carballeira, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Austin Sloop, Roman Vasyltsiv, Kevin Jacob Willy 👤
Affiliation: Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop an optical dosimetry system to accomplish standard of care on-patient dosimetry and pretreatment quality assurance for ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) electron therapy ahead of human tria...
Author: Thomas Furno, Arjen Winkel, Ramtin Zakikhani 👤
Affiliation: Genesis Care USA, QLRAD, SMH 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the dosimetric impact of the newly introduced “Inframammary Fold (IMF) Breast WedgeTM ” device by QLRAD inc. in the region of the inframammary fold during breast radiotherapy.
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Author: Daniel Ball, Alex Dresner, Geoffrey S. Ibbott, Leonard H. Kim, Christopher Tyerech, Sebastián Vega 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, The American Board of Radiology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Rowan University, Philips Healthcare MR Oncology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In vivo dosimetry is valuable to radiation therapy for its ability to report the actual dose received by patients but is currently limited to surface and intracavitary measurements, leavin...
Author: Lennart Volz 👤
Affiliation: GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research GmbH 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Grant Gibbard, Chunhui Han, An Liu 👤
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of a new approach to streamline treatment planning for biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) of fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-avid bony lesions on a BgRT machine with real-ti...
Author: Darren Fang, Amar Kishan, Justin McWilliams, Dan Ruan, Xiaodong Zhong 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate radiotherapy can malform penile vasculature, contributing to erectile dysfunction and compromising quality of life. To detect, quantify, and preferably avoid such occurrences, this p...
Author: Freeman Jin, Paul J. Keall, Alistair MacDonald, Adam Mylonas, Chandrima Sengupta 👤
Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Image X Institute, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: During radiation therapy, tumours in the prostate may move from the planned treatment position, leading to significant dose deviations above clinical tolerances Surveys have indicated the nee...
Author: Petr Bruza, Yao Chen, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Brian W Pogue, Kimberley S Samkoe, Yucheng Tang, Shiru Wang, Rongxiao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: NVIDIA Corp, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, University of Missouri, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov imaging provides real-time visualization of megavoltage radiation beam delivery during radiotherapy. Patient-specific bio-morphological features, such as vasculature, captured in th...
Author: Victoria Susan Ainsworth, Wilfred F. Ngwa, Erno Sajo 👤
Affiliation: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Johns Hopkins University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In nanoparticle-enhanced radiotherapy, the dose enhancement is function of the particle size. At therapeutic concentrations, the number density of nanoparticles gives rise to a high rate of i...
Author: Hongyu Jiang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a method for transforming coordinates from RayStation’s treatment planning system into the Monte Carlo (MC) coordinate system used in GEANT4 for dose calculations in spot ...
Author: Jing Qian, Brandon Reber, David M. Routman, Satomi Shiraishi 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The dose distribution in proton radiotherapy (PRT) is characterized by sharp gradients, posing a challenge for machine learning-based dose prediction. While denoising with diffusion processes...
Author: Rebecca Lamoureux, Zahra (Zara) Razi, Zachary Whipps 👤
Affiliation: University of New Mexico Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patient mispositioning in CT imaging contributes to inconsistent radiation dose delivery and suboptimal image quality, impacting patient safety and diagnostic outcomes. This study evaluates a...
Author: Bin Cai 👤
Affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Radka Stoyanova 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami 🏫
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Author: Angela J Da Silva, Andrew Groll, Gopinath Kuduvalli, Thomas Laurence, David W. Meer, Manoj Narayanan, Mingshan Sun, Don Vernekohl, Ray Yang 👤
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To implement post-treatment review of delivered dose fractions on RefleXion X1 accounting for independent detection of transmitted beamlets and transient dose fluctuations of individual pulse...
Author: Quyen Duong, Si Young Jang, Soyoung Lee, Samuel Ming Ho Luk 👤
Affiliation: Boston University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Vermont Medical Center, Boston Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical impact of physical MLC gaps changes with Millennium 120 MLC on Enhanced Leaf Modeling (ELM) and patient plans, and to establish a new MLC model in Eclipse v18.0 on...
Author: Yunfeng Cui, Joseph P. Kowalski, Qiuwen Wu, Yibo Xie 👤
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A Varian Ethos/Halcyon linac was recently commissioned in our clinic and was used to treat head and neck cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to compare treatment plan quality and de...
Author: Jenny Dankelman, Ben J. M. Heijmen, Inger-Karine K. Kolkman-Deurloo, Remi A. Nout, Linda Rossi, Robin Straathof, Linda Wauben, Henrike Westerveld, Nick J. van De Berg, Sharline M. van Vliet - Perez 👤
Affiliation: Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Department of Gynecological Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To quantify the dosimetric advantages of the 3D-printed patient-tailored ARCHITECT applicator with optimized needle channel configurations compared to clinically used intracavitary/interst...
Author: Koren Smith 👤
Affiliation: UMass Chan Medical School/IROC RI 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Michael Armstrong, Courtney R. Buckey, Quan Chen, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Mirek Fatyga, Yi Rong, Jun Tan, Xiang Sheng Yan 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a commercial rotational table in treatment planning system (TPS) for accurate dose optimization and calculation.
Methods: A commercial rotational table (CDR Equilibrium®) is r...
Author: Rafael Carballeira, Tianyuan Dai, David J. Gladstone, Philip Von Voigts-Rhetz, Rongxiao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Shandong Cancer Hospital, Dartmouth College, IntraOp, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze phase space (PHSP) data generated for Mobetron in FLASH radiotherapy and assess key dosimetric characteristics, including the energy spectrum, scattering angle distribution, and pe...
Author: Daniel J. Scanderbeg 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego 🏫
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Author: John Antolak 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic 🏫
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Author: Qingrong Jackie Wu 👤
Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Anna E. Rodrigues 👤
Affiliation: Duke University 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Paul J. Keall 👤
Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
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Author: John T Barrett, Dan Heo, Chulhaeng Huh, Farshad Mostafaei 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Augusta University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to compare the tumor control probability (TCP) of radiation therapy (RT) and magnetic hyperthermia combined with RT (MHRT) in the human prostate cancer cells based on radiobi...
Author: Katrinus Keijnemans, Eric S. Paulson, An Tai 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Time-weighted mid-position images (MidPs), derived from four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) via deformable image registration (DIR), are frequently selected for treatment planning due...
Author: Shane McCarthy, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair, Eddy S Yang 👤
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Demonstrating the feasibility of dose escalation for stereotactic recurrent head and neck (RHN) cancers through the deployment of a Hyper-Arc Based RapidPlan (HARP) model through an Eclipse S...
Author: Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang 👤
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cytotoxicity caused by the reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a mechanism for treating cancer cells in radiation therapy. 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-mediated radiodynamic therapy (RDT), whic...
Author: Owen Thomas Dillon, Andrew Kanawati, Tess Reynolds 👤
Affiliation: Westmead Hospital, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Metal artefacts from implanted hardware and surgical tools remain a limitation for widespread adoption of intraoperative CBCT imaging. Gantry-based non-circular imaging trajectories have emer...
Author: Yujie Chi, Yao Hao, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuting Peng, Francisco Javier Reynoso, Lingshu Yin, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of South Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiation therapy has shown remarkable tissue sparing effects compared to radiation therapy at conventional dose rates (CDR). Yet, its mechanism remains unclear. Radical production modu...
Author: Ghada Aldosary, Abdullah A. Alshreef, Amineh Khatib Hamad, Eenas A. Omari 👤
Affiliation: Loma Linda University Medical Center, Jerusalem, KASCH- Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Webinars are an effective tool for disseminating knowledge and expertise to a global audience. A medical physics webinar series was established in 2022 to provide accessible continued educ...
Author: Siyong Kim, Ava Paek, Joseph B. Schulz, James J. Sohn, Eric D. Stolen, Ethan D. Stolen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Central Florida, Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The American Association of Physicists in Medicine Task Group 142 (AAPM TG-142) guidelines recommend three measurements during monthly quality assurance to keep results within two standard de...
Author: Zhaohui Han, Piotr Zygmanski 👤
Affiliation: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time motion tracking/gating are oftentimes limited to a single sagittal plane on many magnetic resonance linear accelerators (MR-Linac). Out-of-plane motion is therefore difficult to det...
Author: Stephen R. Bowen, Shijun Chen, Chunyan Duan, Daniel S. Hippe, Qiantuo Liu, Qianqian Tong, Jiajie Wang, Shouyi Wang, Faisal Yaseen 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas at Austin, Tongji University, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Texas at Arlington 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Tumor subregion clustering and prediction of region-specific response can augment assessments and adaptive treatment decisions. A modeling framework was constructed to predict chemoradiation ...
Author: Lu Jiang, Ke Sheng 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Conventional radiotherapy treatment planning is guided by a set of generic objectives that are unspecific to patient anatomy. Treatment planning thus heavily relies on the planner’s experi...
Author: Saad Bin Saeed Ahmed, Marcos Feijoo, Wazir Muhammad, Charles Shang, Naseem Ud Din 👤
Affiliation: South Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Blue Physics LLC, Florida Atlantic University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate, efficient, and reliable commissioning of linear accelerator (LINAC) is critical for ensuring high-quality radiation therapy treatments. The study uses advanced detector technology a...
Author: Guangjun Li, Ying Song, Huanan Tang, Tianxiong Wu, Qiuyi Ye, Wei Zhang 👤
Affiliation: West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University, United Imaging Healthcare, West China Hospital of Sichuan University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To propose a general low-dose reconstruction model for ultra-sparse-view cone-beam CT (CBCT) and evaluate its clinical application in improving image quality and reducing radiation dose fo...
Author: Zachary Diamond, Pretesh Patel, Sibo Tian, Yinan Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Ahmal Jawad Zafar, Jun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Active breath-hold techniques effectively mitigate respiratory motion but poses challenges for patients who are unable to tolerate the procedure. Conventional planning relies on multiple ener...
Author: Fred B. Bateman, Ilaria M. Luna, Ronald E. Tosh 👤
Affiliation: Sidwell Friends School, NIST, Dosimetry Group, Radiation Physics Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To exploit the rapid response time and dose sensitivity of ultrasonic detection methods for resolving pulse structure in FLASH-level beams.
Methods: Two ultrasonic transducers position...
Author: Kathryn Nightingale 👤
Affiliation: Duke University 🏫
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Author: Theo Zeferino Pavan 👤
Affiliation: University of Sao Paulo 🏫
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Author: James A. Zagzebski 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
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Author: Elisa Konofagou 👤
Affiliation: Columbia University 🏫
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Author: Laura I. Cervino, Wendy B. Harris, Paulo Quintero, Hao Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of the prediction uncertainty from CBCT-based synthetic CT (sCT) generation in abdominal adaptive radiotherapy.
Methods: CT and CBCT images from 65 abdominal pat...
Author: Renxin Chu, Jelena Mihailovic, Kai Yang, Lifeng Yu, Da Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Boston Children's Hospital, UVA Health University Hospital, University of Missouri Health Care 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
A frequently used method to estimate effective dose (ED) in CT is by multiplying the dose length product (DLP) by a conversion factor, known as k-factor. The k-factor in this method is sus...
Author: Shifeng Chen, Yannick P. Poirier, Huijun Xu, Byong Yong Yi, Baoshe Zhang, Hong Zhang, Jinghao Zhou 👤
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Shore Regional Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Capital Region Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To thoroughly assess the resilience of HyperArc VMAT plans for multiple brain metastases (MBT) in relation to (i) high-definition MLC leaf positional inaccuracies and (ii) patient rotational ...
Author: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, David Borrego, Rochelle Curtis, Gretchen L Gierach, Jae Won Jung, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Matthew Mille, Lene Veiga, Jacqueline Vo 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Radiation Protection Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Cancer Institute, Institute of Cancer Research 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy is vital for treating breast cancer, but its long-term health effects remain a concern. Accurate dose reconstruction is crucial for evaluating risks in retrospective epidemiologi...
Author: Yunxiang Li, Weiguo Lu, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Curating high-quality, labeled data for medical image segmentation can be challenging and costly, considering the existence of various image domains with differing modalities/protocols. Cr...
Author: Shu (Stella) Xing 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Kangning Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dose prediction (DP) is essential in guiding radiotherapy planning. However, current DP models for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) primarily rely on fixed-beam orientations and a...
Author: Jie Deng, Yunxiang Li, You Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has exceptional soft tissue contrast and an essential role in radiotherapy. The introduction of clinical MR-LINACs has enabled adaptive radiotherapy (ART) usi...
Author: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Converting MR images to synthetic CT (MR2sCT) is highly desirable as it streamlines the radiotherapy treatment planning workflow. This approach leverages the superior soft tissue visibilit...
Author: Eric S. Diffenderfer, Lei Dong, Alejandro Garcia, Wenbo Gu, Michele M. Kim, Alexander Lin, Kai Mei, Peter B. Noël, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present a novel 3D-printed range-modulating devices with spatially modulated density for FLASH particle therapy. By varying density distributions, spread-out Bragg peaks(SOBPs) can be gene...
Author: Min Geon Choi, Sean J. Domal, Ruiqi Li, Taoran Li, Mu-Han Lin, Yang Kyun Park, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ethos X-ray-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) enables precise, daily adaptive treatments but requires significant resources, limiting widespread adoption. Many treatment sites do not ...
Author: Hasan Raza Syed 👤
Affiliation: Children’s National Hospital 🏫
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Author: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Kerriann Casey, Suparna Dutt, Jie Fu, Edward Elliot Graves, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Brianna Caroline Lau, Billy W Loo, Weiguo Lu, Rakesh Manjappa, Stavros Melemenidis, Erinn Bruno Rankin, Lawrie Skinner, Luis Armando Soto, Murat Surucu, Vignesh Viswanathan, Zi Yang, Amy Shu-Jung Yu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Comparative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The intestine is a classical preclinical model for studying radiation injury, and histological quantification of intestinal crypts is a key assay for assessing this response. However, substan...
Author: David A. Jaffray 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
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Author: Kristy K. Brock 👤
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Sue Wallace 👤
Affiliation: Voximetry Inc. 🏫
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Author: Joao Seco 👤
Affiliation: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Heidelberg University 🏫
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Author: Kalpana M. Kanal 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington 🏫
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Author: Jennifer R. Stickel 👤
Affiliation: CAMP 🏫
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Author: Matthew B. Podgorsak 👤
Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Ming Dong, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Behzad Hejrati, Joshua Pan, Yuhao Yan 👤
Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Upright patient positioners and vertical CT reduce tumor motion and stabilize internal anatomy during treatment delivery. Yet, to fully exploit the advantages of upright, translation of stand...
Author: Ilias Gatos, Stavros Grigoriadis, George C. Kagadis, Maria Karamesini, Paraskevi Katsakiori, Dimitris N. Mihailidis, Stavros Spiliopoulos, Efstratios Syrmas, Ioannis Theotokas, Stavros Tsantis, Pavlos Zoumpoulis 👤
Affiliation: Diagnostic Echotomography, University of Pennsylvania, University of Athens, University of Patras 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To detect prostate lesions on dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) images which is a particularly difficult task due to the heterogeneous and inconsistent representa...
Author: Clara Ferreira, Tomas Agustin Montenegro, Courtney C. Oare 👤
Affiliation: University of Minnesota 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work provides a simulated proof of concept for the use of intravitreal gold nanoparticle (AuNP) during eye plaque brachytherapy as a radiation shield to critical structures in the eye us...
Author: Joseph A. Miccio, Nicholas J. Potter, Zain Siddiqui 👤
Affiliation: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fiducial markers are the gold standard for prostate alignment during CT-based image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). Radiopaque hydrogel rectal spacers reduce rectal toxicity by displacing the rec...
Author: Mark Gardner 👤
Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney 🏫
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Author: Matthew D Blackledge, Christopher M. Nutting, Anju Mohanan Kaimal, Justine Tyler, Konstantinos Zormpas-Petridis 👤
Affiliation: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Institute of Cancer Research, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, The Institute of Cancer Research 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia) is a common side effect of radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer, significantly affecting patient's quality of life. This study aims to investigate the rela...
Author: Roger Eric Goldman, Adrianna Imani Johnson Carter, Talia Marx, Brahim Mehadji, Emilie Roncali, Catherine T. Vu 👤
Affiliation: UC Davis, Department of Radiology, UC Davis Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate estimation of the Lung Shunt Fraction (LSF) is critical for yttrium-90 (90Y) radioembolization treatment planning to minimize risks of excessive lung irradiation due to arterio-ve...
Author: Aba Lippuner 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Les Butler, Joyoni Dey, Conner B Dooley, Victoria L Fontenot, Kyungmin Ham, Hunter Cole Meyer 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices, Linfield University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: X-ray interferometry is an emerging imaging modality with a wide variety of potential clinical applications, including lung and breast imaging. Small inaccuracies in grating position lead to ...
Author: Ibtisam Almajnooni, Siyong Kim, Nathaniel Miller, Elisabeth Weiss, Lulin Yuan 👤
Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced esophagitis (RE) is a common concern in lung cancer IMRT. Recent studies have indicated that the risk of radiation side effects varies greatly with patients’ baseline clinic...
Author: Julia Brosch-Lenz, Munir Ghesani, Francesc Massanes, Michael Morris, Babak Saboury, Eliot Siegel, Alexander Hans Vija 👤
Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., Molecular Imaging 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative imaging of the radiopharmaceutical distribution is crucial for treatment evaluation and dosimetry. However, as patient numbers for Lutetium-177-(177Lu)-labelled therapies continu...
Author: Jie Hu, Nan Li, Chuanbin Xie, Shouping Xu, Xinlei Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Zhilei Zhang 👤
Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Medical Center of the People's Liberation Army General Hospital, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, Peopleʼs Republic of China, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, Peopleʼs Republic of China 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to synthesize CT images for MRI-only radiation therapy using a deep learning approach that integrates information from the T1- and T2-weighted MRI sequence.
Methods: 97 hea...
Author: Claus Belka, Stefanie Corradini, Christopher Kurz, Guillaume Landry, Matteo Maspero, Adrian Thummerer, Erik van der Bijl 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Radboud University Medical Center, UMC Utrecht 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To automatically harmonize non-standardized organ-at-risk (OAR) structure names from multi-lingual, multi-institutional radiotherapy datasets using state-of-the-art open-source reasoning larg...
Author: Andrew J. Sampson 👤
Affiliation: UT Health San Antonio 🏫
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Author: Shira Abraham, Eric Aliotta, Michalis Aristophanous, Laura I. Cervino, Yu-Chi Hu, Phillip G. Lichtenwalner, Chuan Zeng, Pengpeng Zhang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We have developed a tool that uses deformable image registrations to perform deformable dose accumulation. In this work we evaluate use of this tool for adaptive head and neck dose accumul...
Author: Chingyun Cheng, Ben Durkee, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, Bhudatt R. Paliwal, Charles B. Simone, Zhizhen Wei, Tengda Zhang, Xingyi Zhao 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, New York Proton Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Transmission Beam (TB), Single-Energy Bragg Peak (SEBP), and Single-Energy Spread-Out Bragg Peak (SESOBP) are primary proton conformal FLASH techniques. However, each comes with significant l...
Author: Yi An, David J. Carlson, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Jun Deng, Dae Yup Han, Sameer Taneja 👤
Affiliation: Yale School of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spine Stereotactic radiosurgery (SSR) delivers a large radiation dose and utilizes narrow PTV margins, on the order of 1 mm, to avoid excess dose to the spinal cord. Because of this, intrafra...
Author: Jiankui Yuan, Dandan Zheng, Tingliang Zhuang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Rochester, Varian Medical Systems, Advanced Oncology Solutions 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In Monte Carlo (MC) radiation therapy dose calculations, latent variance exists when directly applying phase-space files (PSF) with a finite number of source particles, while the latter is pr...
Author: Ryan Burri, Nazanin Hoshyar, Jerry W. McCoy, Yulin Song, Huma Syed 👤
Affiliation: Bay Pines VA Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study aimed to streamline traditionally manual, iterative, and time-consuming VMAT commissioning process. The goal was to identify an optimal set of MLC dosimetric parameters that minimiz...
Author: Hulya Ozdemir Buss, Julius G. Ojwang, Neelu Soni 👤
Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The CyberKnife (CK) Synchrony system provides sub-millimeter motion-tracking accuracy during stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). For lung tumors near the diaphragm, we evaluated the feasib...
Author: Jameson T. Baker, Sean T Grace, Cindy Pham, Michael A. Trager 👤
Affiliation: Northwell 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In VMAT planning, increasing complexity in MLC motion and modulation may improve dose distributions and OAR sparing while maintaining PTV coverage. However, increasing complexity can creat...
Author: Sagine Berry-Tony, Lasya Daggumati, James R Duncan, Melak Senay, Allan Thomas 👤
Affiliation: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Most acquired images in FGIs are not permanently archived. In the context of modern computational prowess, novel improvements to FGI practice likely sit just under the surface of large-scale ...
Author: Trey J. Slauter 👤
Affiliation: The University of New Mexico 🏫
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Author: Minsong Cao, Amar Kishan, Dylan P. O'Connell, Jonathan Pham, Michael Steinberg, Luca F Valle, Michael Xiang 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate bladder ultrasound as a surrogate for estimating on-table bladder volume in prostate cancer patients undergoing stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). The study aimed to asse...
Author: Ara Alexandrian, Jessica Ashford, Jean-Guy Belliveau, Allison Dalton, Nathan Dobranski, Krystal M. Kirby, Garrett M. Pitcher, David E. Solis, Hamlet Spears, Angela M. Stam, Sotirios Stathakis, Jason Stevens, Rodney J. Sullivan, Sean Xavier Sullivan, Natalie N. Viscariello 👤
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To improve retrospective risk analysis in radiation oncology by leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to extract richly annotated data from unstructured clinical incident reports.
Method...
Author: Matthew C Abramowitz, Alan Dal Pra, Rodrigo Delgadillo, Nesrin Dogan, John C. Ford, Kyle R. Padgett, Levent Sensoy, Benjamin Spieler, Matthew T. Studenski, Jace Allen Walker 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Toxicities that affect a patient’s quality-of-life due to prostate cancer (pCa) radiation therapy (RT) are receiving more attention as RT has become increasingly successful in treating pCA...
Author: Avinash Mudireddy, Nathan Shaffer, Joel J. St-Aubin 👤
Affiliation: University of Iowa 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work demonstrates preliminary results in training a reinforcement learning (RL) network to perform VMAT machine parameter optimization.
Methods: We implemented a policy gradient RL al...
Author: Casey E. Bojechko, Tricia Chinnery, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Xenia Ray 👤
Affiliation: University of California San Diego 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the use of a calibration curve generated from the CT simulator for direct dose calculation on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images taken with the on-board imaging system. T...
Author: Jared Baggett, Wesley E. Bolch, Lukas M. Carter, Robert Joseph Dawson, Laura Dinwiddie, Gunjan Kayal, Adam Leon Kesner, Harry Marquis, Juan Camilo Ocampo Ramos, Stefan Wehmeier 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, University of Florida, MD Anderson 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate organ dose estimation in computed tomography (CT) has gained attention due to the increasing global utilization of CT imaging. MIRDct, a specialized CT dosimetry software, has recent...
Author: Brook Byrd, Lisha Chen, Michael LaRiviere, Baozhu Lu, John Plastaras, Brian W Pogue, Emily Xiong, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For total skin electron therapy (TSET), achieving optimal dose distribution depends on precise patient positioning, which is often influenced by daily variability. Cherenkov imaging offers a ...
Author: Bryan Bednarz, Larry A. DeWerd, Sean Jollota, Ahtesham Ullah Khan, Ohyun Kwon, Jeff Radtke 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The accurate quantification of absorbed dose is essential for alpha-emitting radionuclides used in radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT). This study presents the first direct comparison of physic...
Author: Dong Wook Kim, Hojae Kim, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Tae Ho Kim, Sangmin Lee 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The CyberKnife system, designed for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), considers SRS MapCHECK an effective tool for patient-specific QA (PSQA). This wo...
Author: Ozgur Ates, Chin-Cheng Chen, Chia-Ho Hua, Matthew J. Krasin, Thomas E. Merchant 👤
Affiliation: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the use of synthetic CTs generated from CBCT images for online monitoring, ensuring accurate and reliable daily plan quality assessments in adaptive proton therapy (APT).
Metho...
Author: Min Cheol Han, Soorim Han, Chan Hyeong Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Seok-Ho Lee, Gahee Son, Yongdo Yun 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Department of Integrative Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The stoichiometric calibration method proposed by Kanematsu et al. (2016) has been widely adopted for CT number to stopping-power ratio (SPR) conversion in carbon-ion radiotherapy. With the r...
Author: Dong Wook Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Dongho Lee, Sangmin Lee 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South) 🏫
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This study aims to analyze the characteristics of a novel detector based on a dielectric layer (Vieworks Co., Korea), which demonstrates high tolerance to high radiation doses and light tr...
Author: Farhad Jafari, Brandon Hai Nguyen 👤
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate a bottom-up approach to dosimetry in nuclear medicine.
Methods: A pharmacokinetic model is developed to represent the flow of activity between different compartments of the...
Author: Naruomi Akino, Kirsten Lee Boedeker, Ilmar Hein, Akira Nishikori, Daniel W Shin 👤
Affiliation: Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Canon Medical Research USA 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate a simulation tool using physics-based image quality metrics in both phantom and patient data, and to assess the low contrast detectability (LCD) of Super Resolution-Deep Learning ...
Author: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Shabbar Danish, Jesse Feng, Joseph Hanley, Georg A. Weidlich 👤
Affiliation: Zap Surgical, Tenafly High School, Jersey Shore University Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZapMU is the first independent monitor unit check software freely available supporting ZAP-X. In this study, the validation of ZapMU for independent check of dose calculation is performed, ut...
Author: Jean-Pierre Bissonnette, Catherine Coolens, Laura Dawson, Ryan A Kuhn, Michael Maddalena, Teo Stanescu 👤
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Hospital, The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre - UHN, University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the generation and reproducibility of 3D hypoxia maps in liver hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients using data derived from an Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) MR sequenc...
Author: Klaus Bacher, Louise D'hondt, Jeff Rutten, Gwenny Verfaillie 👤
Affiliation: Ghent University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Manual organ segmentation is a very time-consuming but necessary process in personalized dosimetry. Automatic segmentation tools may alleviate this task. In this study the impact of automatic...
Author: Jeremy D. Donaghue 👤
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Fairview 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Jae Won Jung, Choonsik Lee, Jason C. Mace, Sergio Morato Rafet 👤
Affiliation: East Carolina University, Carilion Clinic, National Cancer Institute 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetry for radionuclides used in nuclear medicine can be accurately calculated if sufficient data is available. However, in most cases crucial information cannot or will not be known a pri...
Author: Hadley Anna DeBrosse, Edward J. Stafford, Kevin A. Wunderle 👤
Affiliation: Ohio State University, The Ohio State University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate automatic dose response curves from fluoroscopes across multiple manufacturers for an abdominal imaging protocol.
Methods: ADRC response for multiple fluoroscopes were evalu...
Author: Cambridge L Bui-Nguyen, Alexander S. Nguyen, Liqiang (Lee) Tao 👤
Affiliation: Varian AOS @Epic Care, UC Berkeley 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantity variations in Winston Lutz (WL) test results due to different energies used in SBRT, SRT or SRS.
Methods: A WL phantom with a 6.4 mm diameter center radio-opaque sphere is used...
Author: Dustin A. Gress 👤
Affiliation: American College of Radiology 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: Harold Y Hu, Yanle Hu, Shuai Leng, Maryam Sadeghian, Joe Swicklik 👤
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Basis Scottsdale, Mayo Clinic 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy CT simulation often requires two scans: a non-contrast scan for dose calculation and a contrast-enhanced scan for target delineation. Photon-counting-detector (PCD) CT allows the...
Author: Go Akamatsu, Hiroaki Ikawa, Yuma Iwao, Han Gyu Kang, Masashi Koto, Hideyuki Mizuno, Akram Mohammadi, Makoto Shinoto, Minoru Tajiri, Hideaki Tashima, Chie Toramatsu, Taiga Yamaya 👤
Affiliation: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In-beam positron emission tomography (PET), in which positron emitters produced through fragmentation reactions are visualized, is a practical method for range verification in particle therap...
Author: Laura I. Cervino, Linda X. Hong, Jessica Pagan, Angelica A. Perez-Andujar, Maria Thor 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) are used to treat locally advanced breast cancer. The 3DCRT treatment plans use the treatment fiel...
Author: Juan Camilo Ocampo Ramos 👤
Affiliation: MD Anderson 🏫
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Author: John P. Aris, Wesley E. Bolch, Natalia Estefania Carrasco-Rojas, Ann M. Chan, Chansoo Choi, Aitor Gallastegui Menoyo, Rowan James Milner, Bangho Shin, Maria M. Von Chamier 👤
Affiliation: University of Florida 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In preclinical studies, minipigs serve as valuable experimental models for predicting absorbed doses due to their anatomical and physiological similarities to humans. However, minipig computa...
Author: Rama Bhawani, Mary Joan, Ajay Katake, Munish Kumar, Chhape Ram, Megha Sharma, Balbir Singh, Vikram Singh 👤
Affiliation: SLBSGMC & HOSPITAL, MOHANDAI OSWAL HOSPITAL, WOCKHARDT HOSPITAL, Christian Medical College and Hospital,, AMERICAN ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the utility of voxel-based radiobiological modelling in assessing IMRT radiotherapy treatment plans concerning radiation-induced acute mucosal toxicity, specifical...
Author: Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, Benjamin P. Lopez, Armeen Mahvash 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 90Y-radioembolization is utilized with curative intent. While single-compartment doses to the perfused volume for the complete pathologic necrosis (CPN) of tumors have been reported, the actu...
Author: Bryan R. Muir 👤
Affiliation: National Research Council 🏫
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Author: Duncan Henry Bohannon, Pretesh Patel, Sibo Tian, Yinan Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Ahmal Jawad Zafar, Jun Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
4D robust optimization, incorporating additional images (e.g., maximum inhale/exhale phases), is commonly used to account for target motion in proton treatment planning. However, the incre...
Author: Mark Anastasio, Zong Fan, Hua Li, Changjie Lu, Lulu Sun, Xiaowei Wang, Zhimin Wang, Michael Wu 👤
Affiliation: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St. Louis, University Laboratory High School 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Histological whole slide images (WSIs) are vital in clinical diagnosis. Although deep learning (DL) methods have achieved great success in this task, they often lack interpretability. Traditi...
Author: Michael Baine, Yang Lei, Yu Lei, Ruirui Liu, Tian Liu, Jing Wang 👤
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Nebraska Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate 3D deformable registration of MRI and ultrasound (US) is essential for real-time image guidance during high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy. However, MRI-US registration of th...
Author: Sarah Huo, David Zander, Wei Zhou 👤
Affiliation: Cherry Creek High School, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Ring artifact is commonly seen in CT, and it is usually caused by detector element failure or miscalibration. Although many ring artifacts are apparent and easy to recognize, those origina...
Author: Kristy K. Brock, Austin Castelo, Yulun He, Zhongxing Liao, Rebecca Lim, Radhe Mohan, Caleb O'Connor, Tien T Tang, Uwe Titt 👤
Affiliation: University of Washington, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conformal dose distributions in proton radiotherapy promise to reduce normal tissue toxicity such as radiation-induced pneumonitis, but this has not been fully realized in clinical trials. To...
Author: Jae Won Jung 👤
Affiliation: East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine 🏫
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Author: M Mahesh 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins Univ 🏫
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Author: Mary F. McKissick, Jatinder R. Palta 👤
Affiliation: Versant Medical Physics and Radiation Safety, Virginia Commonwealth University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To welcome Administrators, Physicians and Physicists attending the Physicians and Administrators Technology Day and introduce Jatinder Palta
Methods: Slides and a friendly tone.
Results...
Author: Caiden Atienza, Daniel E. Hyer, Samuel D. Rusu, Blake R. Smith, Joel J. St-Aubin 👤
Affiliation: Iowa Health Care, University of Iowa 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pinnacle3 TPS (Philips Radiation Oncology Systems, Fitchburg, WI, USA) support is set to end by December 31, 2026. This work presents a validated method to archive Pinnacle data, which may be...
Author: Todd F. Atwood 👤
Affiliation: UC San Diego 🏫
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Author: Stephen A. Graves 👤
Affiliation: University Of Iowa 🏫
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Author: Lawrence B. Marks 👤
Affiliation: UNC Chapel HIll 🏫
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Author: Ehsan Samei 👤
Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System 🏫
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Author: Katherine P. Andriole 👤
Affiliation: Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School 🏫
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Author: Charles S. Mayo 👤
Affiliation: University of Michigan 🏫
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Author: Kenny Guida, Daniel Johnson, Wesley Tucker 👤
Affiliation: University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) has emerged as a standard of care for unilateral head and neck (HN) cancers due to superior OAR sparing. With the increase of proton centers national...
Author: Dustin J. Jacqmin 👤
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin 🏫
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Author: Ibrahim Aref, David Bergman, Justine M. Cunningham, Payton Dolan, Aharon Feldman, Yimei Huang, Joshua P. Kim, Brett M. Miller, Emily Moats, Benjamin Movsas, Kundan S Thind 👤
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiac radiation dose is directly associated with adverse cardiac events which are predictive of mortality in lung cancer patients. In fractionated lung radiotherapy, studies have shown a hi...
Author: Robert Francois Hobbs 👤
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University 🏫
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Author: Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath 👤
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Daniel M. Ritt 👤
Affiliation: Radiological Imaging Technology, Inc. 🏫
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Author: Alexandra Rink 👤
Affiliation: Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto 🏫
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Author: William Amestoy, Carolina Benjamin, Markus Bredel, Rodrigo Delgadillo, Nesrin Dogan, Michael E Ivan, Ricardo J Komotar, Gregory J. Kubicek, Eric Mellon, Ivaylo B. Mihaylov, Maria Irene Monterroso, Raymond A. Schulz, Ashish Shah, Robert M Starke 👤
Affiliation: University of Miami, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Varian Medical Systems 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is a widely used treatment modality in radiation oncology, utilizing various technologies such as Gamma Knife (GK), Cyber Knife (CK) and Linac-based SRS with H...
Author: Angelica A. Perez-Andujar 👤
Affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Hilary Louisa Byrne, Owen Thomas Dillon, Paul J. Keall, Hunor Kertesz, Ricky O'Brien, Tess Reynolds 👤
Affiliation: University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Medical Radiations, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Imaging of lung motion and function has typically required multiple volumetric CT images to create deformation vector fields (DVF) for motion and ventilation images (function). However, CT sc...
Author: Michael B. Altman, Sharbacha Edward, Jose L. Garcia Ramirez, Anamaria Guta, Elizabeth Gaines Jeong, Justin K. Mikell, Phillip D. H. Wall, Jacqueline Esthappan Zoberi 👤
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern HDR remote afterloaders (RAL) are equipped with enhanced safety features for accurate source positioning. However, little guidance is provided on the use of these features. We have cli...
Author: R. Jason Stafford 👤
Affiliation: Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 🏫
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Author: Cassandra Stambaugh 👤
Affiliation: Tufts Medical Center 🏫
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Author: Omer Abdulaziz Ali, Robin Hill, Nathan Huntelerslag 👤
Affiliation: Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand, Central Coast Cancer Centre, Gosford, Australia 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Characterizing transmission through eye shields is essential to understanding dose distribution in underlying tissues. This study aims to utilize Monte Carlo (MC) simulations to model and cha...
Author: Steve B. Jiang, Ruiqi Li, Hua-Chieh Shao, Kenneth Westover, You Zhang, Tingliang Zhuang 👤
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Respiratory motion is a long-standing challenge for lung SBRT, particularly for centrally-located lung tumors where increased toxicity demands more precise motion management during treatme...
Author: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous 👤
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health 🏫
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In vivo dosimetry (IVD) is underutilized, in part, because measured point doses cannot be accurately localized to the patient or treatment planning system (TPS), complicating the clinical and...