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3D Renal Microdosimetry: Evaluating Radiopharmaceuticals Using Histology-Based 3D Models

Authors: 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).<...

A 2D Discrete Ionization Chamber Array for Proton Pencil Beam Scanning Flash Dosimetry

Authors: 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...

A Customizable Phantom Insert Design for Testing Deformable Image Registration with Simulated Respiratory Motion

Authors: 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...

A Dosimetric Analysis between Surgically Targeted (STaRT) Radiation Therapy and External Beam Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Glioblastoma Resection Cavities

Authors: 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...

A Novel Setup for Flash Radiotherapy Beam Delivery at Isocenter Using Downstream Electron Scattering

Authors: 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 25×25cmÂČ), which can reduce beam fluence by up to 93% compared to the unmodified ...

A Practical Experimental Software Validation Method for Voxel-Based Personalised Dosimetry in Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Authors: 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...

AI-Assisted 3D Microscale Mesh Models of Human Lungs from Iodine-Stained Serial-Sectioned Histology Images and Their Dosimetry Applications

Authors: 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...

Advanced Modeling of Singlet Oxygen Distribution in Pleural Cavity Photodynamic Therapy Using Validated Geometric Standardization

Authors: 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...

An International Survey of High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Dosimetry Practices

Authors: 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 ...

Breathing New Life into Pulmonary Imaging: Development and Clinical Validation of an X-Ray Interferometry System

Authors: 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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
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...

CNN-Based Reconstruction for 3D Scintillation Dosimetry of Proton Pencil Beams

Authors: 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 ...

Characterization, Commissioning, and Clinical Evaluation of a Commercial Beo Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) System

Authors: 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 ...

Clinical I-131 Dosimetry: Audit, Review, and Evaluation

Authors: 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...

Clinical Trial Reporting, Reproducibility, and Standardization: Consistency for Implementation.

Authors: 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...

Comparing SPECT Dose Reconstruction Algorithm Accuracy As a Function of Imaging Parameters

Authors: 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 ...

Comparison of Mlc Off-Axis Characteristics for Eclipse AAA v18 and v16 Using Portal Dosimetry

Authors: 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...

Comprehensive Assessment of Intra-Fractional and Inter-Fractional Motion in Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy for Esophageal Cancer

Authors: 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...

Development and Validation of a Principal Component Analysis Statistical Shape Pediatric/Adolescent Breast Model for Pre-CT Era Breast Dose Reconstruction in Late Effect Studies of Female Childhood Cancer Survivors

Authors: 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...

Development of Preclinical Multiscale Dosimetry for Beta-Particle Emitting Radionuclide in Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Authors: 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...

Dose Mapping of Radioactive Gold Nanoparticles Using Three-Dimensional Dosimetry

Authors: Ana Laura Burin, Maysa MĂŒller Ferreira Gesserame, David Alexander Urbina Leal, Ilca Marli Moitinho Amaral Medeiros, Silas Leonel Pereira Miranda, Thuany CorrĂȘa 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, JosĂ© Neres de Almeida

Affiliation: IPEN - USP

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Perform three-dimensional dosimetry of radioactive gold nanoparticles (Âčâč⁞AuNPs) using Fricke xylenol gel (FXG), aiming to determine the dose distribution and evaluate the method's effectiven...

Dosimetric Comparison for Bladder Cancer Patients Treated with Adaptive Planning

Authors: 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...

Dosimetric Uncertainties Associated with Photon Small Field Dosimetry

Authors: 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...

Dosimetry Commissioning of a Commercial Cabinet X-Ray Irradiator for Small Animal Irradiation

Authors: 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...

Dosimetry Comparison of Surface-Guided and Orthogonal X-Ray Film-Based Setups for Proton Pencil-Beam Scanning in Breast Cancer Treatment

Authors: 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...

Dosimetry Impact of Beam Flatness on a Clinical Synchrocyclotron Proton System

Authors: 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.

Dosinme: A 3D Visualization Platform for Internal Dosimetry and Radionuclide Behavior in Computational Human Phantoms

Authors: 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...

Early Evaluation Study for Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer with Ethos 2.0 System

Authors: 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. ...

End-to-End Pre-Planning Needle Trajectory and Dwell Time Optimization for 3D Printable Cervical and Vaginal Templates

Authors: 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...

Evaluating Pulse Normalization for Enhanced Ion Chamber Signal Correction in Relative Dosimetry during Beam Scanning

Authors: Alejandro Cuadra, Paulina E. Galavis, Juan Leal, Enrique Lozano, Franklin Reggio, Gabriel Zelada

Affiliation: ClĂ­nica Iram, Clinica Alemana, Hospital ClĂ­nico 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...

Fast 3D Scintillation Dosimetry Using Single View Deep Learning Reconstruction

Authors: 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 ...

Imaging Preclinical Proton Flash Radiation Using a Small Animal PET System

Authors: 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...

Implementing TG-191 for Robust Calibration of Scintillation Imaging As a Clinical dosimetry Tool

Authors: 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,...

In-Vivo Dosimetry in Positron-Guided Radiation Therapy

Authors: 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...

Investigating the Flash Effect: Uncovering Brain Sparing and Cognitive Preservation across Varying Dose Rates in Whole-Brain Irradiation of in-Vivo Mouse Models

Authors: 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...

Lu-177 Recovery Coefficients Using Tc-99m Surrogate Method: Intra- & Inter-Scanner Comparison

Authors: 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...

Lung Mass Variability in Clinical Chest CT Imaging with Automatic Contouring Tool

Authors: 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...

Mapping Dosimetry, Excision Probability, and Mpmri Pixel Data to Core-Needle Biopsy Tissue from HDR Prostate Brachytherapy

Authors: 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...

Measurement of 90 Y Bremsstrahlung Dose with Thermoluminescent Dosimeters

Authors: 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...

Multi-Sid Optimization for 4 Pi Robotic Radiotherapy

Authors: 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...

Neutron Dose Measurements with Multiple Dosimetry Techniques for Fetal Dose Estimation

Authors: 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...

Novel Use of 3D Printing for Pre-Operative Dose Estimation in the First Case of Gammatile Spine Implantation

Authors: 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...

On the Spectral Changes of Magna-Field Photon Beams Used in Total Body Irradiation

Authors: 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...

Optimal Choice of Companion Radiotracer for TAT 225Ac-Mti-201.

Authors: 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...

Optimal Lattice Design for Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy (SFRT) of Brain Metastasis in Gamma Knife (GK)

Authors: 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...

Post-Implant Dosimetry (PID) between 1D and 2D Cs-131 Seed Models for Post-Op Cavities in Recurrent GBM Patients

Authors: 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...

Preclinical Dosimetric Evaluation for Small Animal Study to Investigate Normal Tissue-Sparing Effects in the Electron Ultra-High Dose-Rate (FLASH) Environment

Authors: 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...

Protocol for In Vivo Dosimetry Using Myoslchip System: Characterization and Clinical Application

Authors: 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...

Quantifying the Impact of Tissue Inhomogeneities on Calculated Dosimetry within LDR Brachytherapy

Authors: 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...

Rapid 3D Prototyped Solid-Source Phantoms for Quality Assurance of Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT)

Authors: 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...

Rectangular Aperture-Based Beam Orientation Optimization for 4π Non-Coplanar Small Animal IMRT Delivery

Authors: 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...

Role of Medical Physicists in Radiopharmaceutical Regulations: An International Perspective

Authors: 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...

Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery for Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia: Presenting Efficient Clinic Workflow, Dosimetric Analysis and Patients Reported Clinical Results

Authors: 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...

Teach What You See: Incorporating Theranostics Curriculum into Medical Physics Resident Education

Authors: 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...

The Development of Large Field MR Guided Radiotherapy for Pelvic Lymph Node SBRT and Its Dosimetry Improvement

Authors: 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...

Treatment Machine Matching for ELM in Eclipse v18.0 By Adjusting Physical Leaf Gap

Authors: 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...

Ultrasonic Detection of Flash-Level Dose Pulses from a Medical Linac

Authors: 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...

Uncertainty in Contralateral Breast Dose Reconstruction for Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Patients in the United States between 1990 and 2012

Authors: 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...

Using Multi-Peak Reconstructions for Dosimetry of Fast and Quantitative Lutetium-177 SPECT/CT

Authors: 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...

Validation and Benchmarking of Mirdct Software for Organ Dose Estimation in Routine CT Protocols

Authors: 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...

Validation of an Open Source Automatic Segmentation Tool for Personalized Dosimetry

Authors: 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...

Variance and Estimation of Patient Specific S-Values for I-131 Administration.

Authors: 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...

Voxel-Dose Implications of Single-Compartment Dosimetry for Ablative 90Y-Radioembolization Segmentectomy

Authors: 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...