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4D CBCT Dynamic Images Recovery Using a 4D Neural Network

Authors: 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...

A Motion Analysis of Cardiac Substructures for Guiding Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radiotherapy Motion Management

Authors: 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...

A Multi-Criteria Optimization Method Based on Reinforcement Learning and Adaptive Boosting in Radiation Therapy

Authors: 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...

A New Way to Assess Dynamic Response of Centrally Located Lung Cancer (CLLC) to SBRT and Conventional Radiation Therapy (CRT)

Authors: 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...

A Novel Abdominal Phantom with Deformable Organs

Authors: 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...

A Radiomic Quantification Framework for Hyperparameter Optimization in Texture Characterization

Authors: 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 ...

A Real-Time Framework for Fiducial Tracking and Intrafraction Motion Assessment of Cyberknife in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Liver Cancer

Authors: 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...

A Single-View-Based Electroacoustic Tomography Imaging Using Deep Learning for Electroporation Monitoring

Authors: 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 ...

AI-Based SBRT Dose Prediction Directly from Diagnostic PET/CT: Applications for Multi-Disciplinary Lung Cancer Care

Authors: 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...

Abdomen CT Multi-Organ Segmentation Using Multi-Granularity Feature Extraction

Authors: 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...

Advancing the Evaluation of Radiation-Induced Vaginal Toxicity Using Ultrasound Radiomics: Phantom Validation and Pilot Clinical Study

Authors: 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....

Adversarial Diffusion-Based Self-Supervised Learning for High-Resolution MR Imaging

Authors: 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...

Advocating for Survival Prediction Models in Risk Stratification for Cancer Treatment Outcomes

Authors: 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...

An Automated Notification System for Identifying Patients Eligible for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: 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...

Analysis of Structure Errors in Region of Interest Contouring for Radiotherapy Planning: A Study Using the RT-Contour QA Platform

Authors: 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...

Assessing the Impact of Weighting Dose Volume Histograms By Variable Relative Biological Effectiveness for Radiation-Induced Lymphopenia Risk Prediction

Authors: 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 ...

Assessment of Deep Learning Models for 3D Dose Prediction in Prostate Cancer SIB-IMRT Using MR-Linac

Authors: 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...

Assessment of Off-Target Dose for Curative Treatment of Pregnant Head and Neck Cancer Case: A Monte-Carlo Study

Authors: 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...

Auto-Beam Hold Validation for Varian Sgrt Identify 3.0 on Truebeam Linear Accelerators

Authors: 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...

Automated Full-Body Tumor Segmentation from PET/CT Images

Authors: 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...

Automated IMPT Treatment Planning for CSI: Enhancing Efficiency with Auto-Segmentation and Scripting

Authors: 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 ...

Automated Tool for Radiotherapy Initial Patient Setup: A Robust Approach Based on Vertebral Identification

Authors: 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...

Automatic Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Prediction for Hyperthermia Treatment Planning (HTP) Using Deep Learning Method

Authors: 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...

BEST IN PHYSICS IMAGING: Cross-Contrast Diffusion: A Synergistic Approach for Simultaneous Multi-Contrast MRI Super-Resolution

Authors: 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...

Biologically Guided Deep Learning for MRI-Based Brain Metastasis Outcome Prediction after Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Authors: 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...

Brachyplancheck: An Independent Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Tool for Brachytherapy Using Egs_Brachy

Authors: 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...

CNN-Based Visualization for Detecting Failure Patterns of Lung SBRT through CT-Biological Effective Dose Interaction

Authors: 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...

Characterization of a Novel Large-Sized Epid System from the Newly Released Ring Shape Radiation Therapy Halos Tx

Authors: 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...

Comparison of Multispectral Singlet Oxygen Luminescent Dosimetry (MSOLD) and Singlet Oxygen Explicit Dosimetry (SOED) in BPD-Mediated PDT for Mice

Authors: 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...

Computed Tomography Organ Dose Library Derived from Newly Developed Newborn-Infant-Toddler Computational Phantoms

Authors: 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 ...

Daily Adaptive Treatment Planning with Radixact for Head and Neck Cancer: A Dosimetric Evaluation

Authors: 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...

Deep Learning-Based Eye Monitoring and Tracking System for Ocular Proton Therapy in a Regular Gantry Room

Authors: 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...

Deep Learning-Based Plan Quality Prediction for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery of Brain Metastases

Authors: 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...

Demystifying Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Targeted Educational Initiatives for Medical Physicists in TĂŒrkiye and Preclinical Medical Students in the United States

Authors: Samuel A. Einstein, Jesutofunmi Fajemisin, Evren O. Göksel, Görkem O. GĂŒngör, 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...

Development of Cross-Platform Application for Radiation Contamination Assessment

Authors: 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...

Direct in-Vivo Real-Time Singlet Oxygen Detection in Photofrin-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Using Multispectral Singlet Oxygen Dosimetry (MSOLD)

Authors: 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 (ÂčO₂) is crucial for advancing type II photodynamic therapy (PDT), but its short lifetime makes in vivo measurement highly challenging. Although Photo...

Dosimetric Evaluation of Comprehensive Motion Management in 1.5T MR-Linac for Real-Time Gated Radiotherapy

Authors: 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 ...

Dosimetric Evaluation of the Aldo Function for Multiple Brain Metastases in Automated Stereotactic Radiosurgery Treatment Planning

Authors: 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...

Dosimetric Impact of Calculation Grid Size in ZAP-X Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Authors: 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...

Enhanced Pelvic Organ Segmentation Using LLM-Driven Prompts for Prostate Cancer Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy

Authors: 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...

Enhancing Image Quality in Acoustic Imaging Using the Segment Anything Model (SAM)

Authors: 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...

Enhancing Radiotherapy Planning with Machine Learning: Correlating Anatomical Features and Planning Difficulty to Guide Optimal Plan Design

Authors: 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...

Evaluating Normal Tissue Toxicity Following Pulsed Low Dose Rate Radiotherapy

Authors: 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...

Evaluating the Adequacy of Planning Target Volume Margins in Lung Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Assessment of Intrafraction Motion Using a Fiducial Marker

Authors: 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 ...

Evaluation of Hypersight CBCT Scanning Techniques for Motion Management in Online Adaptive Radiotherapy: A Comparative Study of Slow, Fast, and Averaged Scans

Authors: 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...

Evaluation of MR Proton Density Fat Fraction (PDFF) for Bone Marrow Protection in RT

Authors: 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...

Evaluation of Treatment Planning Feasibility and Dosimetric Quality of the Reflexionℱ X1 System for Complex Spinal Targets

Authors: 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 RefleXionÂź 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...

Evaluation of the Inverse Planning Optimization with Leksell GammaplanÂź

Authors: 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...

Feasibility Study of the Auger Electron Radiation Therapy

Authors: 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/ÎŒm. This study investigated the feasibility of the auger electron radiation therapy.
Method...

Formulation of Equivalent Dose in 2-Gy Fractions (EQD2) Based on the Linear-Quadratic-Linear (LQL) Model from First Principles

Authors: 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 ...

From Supine to Upright: A Geometric Shift in Perspective

Authors: 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...

Generation of Patient-Specific Phantom for Head & Neck Proton Therapy Based on Xcat

Authors: 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...

Image Similarity Measurement Based on Handcrafted and Deep Learning Radiomics

Authors: 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...

Impact analysis of effective dose conversion factors from CT scanner models

Authors: 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...

Impact of Respiratory Motion and MRI Sequences on Tumour Volume Determination in MR-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: 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...

Implementing a Knowledge-Based Planning Model for Gastrointestinal (GI) Site-Specific Plans for Photon Radiation Therapy

Authors: 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...

Inter-Patient Adaptive Radiotherapy (IPART): A CT Simulation and Planning Free Approach Enabling Immediate Treatment Access for Patients.

Authors: 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...

Interplay of Relative Biological Effectiveness and Dose Rate in Eye Plaque Brachytherapy with Low Energy Photons

Authors: 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 ...

Investigating in-Vivo Megavoltage Radiodynamic Therapy from 6 to 45MV Photon Beam Radiation Therapy with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid

Authors: 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...

Investigating the Dosimetric Impact of Margin Reduction for Head and Neck Sequential Boost Treatments with Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: 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 ...

Investigating the Multimodal Fusion Techniques to Improve Prediction Accuracy of Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

Authors: 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...

Investigation of Fluorescent Probes for Real-Time ROS Detection Under Flash Radiotherapy

Authors: 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 ...

Is Your Resident Ready to Become a Brachytherapy Physicist? a Training Exercise and Evaluation Tool in HDR Brachytherapy Planning Errors

Authors: 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...

Machine Learning Knowledge Based Planning Model for Hypo Fractionated Prostate/Prostate Lymph Nodes Treatments

Authors: 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 ...

Mitigating Discrepancies in Radiology Reports: A Robust LLM Approach for Generating Consistent Impressions

Authors: 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 ...

Multi-Center Diffusion-Weighted MRI Validation for 0.35T MR-Linac: A Repeatability and Reproducibility Study

Authors: 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 ...

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Neural Implicit K-Space for Accelerated Patient-Specific Non-Cartesian MRI Reconstruction

Authors: 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...

Nomogram Based on Interpretable Multiregional Radiomics of Cone-Beam Breast CT and Clinicopathologic Features for Predicting FISH Status in HER2 2+ Breast Cancer to Differentiate HER2-Low from -Positive: A Multi-Center Study

Authors: 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 ...

Optimization of Impulsed Acquisition Protocols on 1.5T MRI Using Simulation-Based Bayesian Experimental Design for Cell Size Imaging

Authors: 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...

Optimization-Based Image Reconstruction Regularized with Inter-Spectral Structural Similarity for Limited-Angle Dual-Energy Cone-Beam CT

Authors: 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, ...

Optimizing Dose Coverage and Mitigating Electron Return Effects and Electron Stream Effects in MR-Linac Treatment of Extremity Malignancies: The Impact of Bolus and Gel Use

Authors: 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...

Pancrea-Seg-Net: A Semi-Supervised Deep Learning Framework for Pancreatic Tumor and Vessel Segmentation

Authors: 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...

Performance Evaluation of CT-Based Lung Tumor Classification Deep Learning Algorithms Under Centralized and Federated Learning Frameworks

Authors: 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...

Personalized Anisotropic Margin Strategy for Cervical Cancer Online Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: 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...

Physics-Informed Neural Network for In Vivo Dosimetry during Proton Therapy Using Protoacoustic Tomography

Authors: 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 ...

Presenting a Novel Treatment Scheme for Debulking Unresectable Large Tumors: Feasibility, Safety and Patient Reported Early Clinical Outcomes of SBRT Immediately Post-Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy Delivery

Authors: 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...

Prospective Organ-Level Dose Estimation in CT Imaging Using Scout-Net: A Comparison with Established Methods

Authors: 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...

Quantifying Respiratory Motion Effects in Lung Cancer Radiotherapy Using 4DCT Voxel Analysis

Authors: 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 (...

Quantitative Evaluation of Eclipse’s (V18) Ability to Address Dosimetric Leaf Gap Variations

Authors: 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 ...

Real Time Monte Carlo Dose Calculation for Clinical Cyberknife Radiation Therapy Based on Deep Learning Diffusion Model

Authors: 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...

Real-Time Proton and Carbon Ion Monte Carlo Dose Calculation through GPU-Acceleration and DL-Based Denoising Algorithms

Authors: 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.

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
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...

Recovery Factor Comparisons for Reirradiation Overlapping the Spinal Cord

Authors: 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...

Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Pauses Due to Intrafraction Movement for Frameless Single Fraction Gamma Knife Icon Radiosurgery

Authors: 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...

Retrospective Evaluation of Combined Photon SBRT and Radium-223 SPECT Based Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Tumor Dosimetry in Clinical Trial Patient Cases

Authors: 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...

Robust Estimation of Cell Microstructure Parameters Via Diffusion MRI Cytometry

Authors: 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...

Robust Evaluation of Rotational Uncertainties on Single-Isocenter Multi-Target Stereotactic Radiosurgery Hyperarc Treatment

Authors: 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...

Simulation Design of a Dedicated Head Coil for Enhanced EPT Imaging to Map the Electrical Properties of Tumor Tissues

Authors: 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...

Spatially Aware Radiomics Integrating Anatomical Knowledge to Improve Lymph Node Malignancy Prediction in Head and Neck Cancer

Authors: 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...

Synthetic CT Generation from a Cycle Diffusion Model Based Framework for Ultrasound-Based Prostate HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: 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...

The Dosimetric and Dose RATE Characteristics for Bragg Peak Proton MINI-Ridge Filter Flash in Comparison to Conventional Proton and Filter Free Flash for Breast and Prostate

Authors: 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...

Towards AI Decision-Support for Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (oART): A Preliminary Study on CBCT-Guided Post-Prostatectomy Oart

Authors: 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 ...

Tumor Response to Catalytic Effect of Carbamide Peroxide to Megavoltage Radiodynamic Therapy with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid

Authors: 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...

Unlocking Adaptive Radiotherapy Flexibility: Integrating Ethos Adaptive Therapy and Halcyon IGRT with Scripting Innovations

Authors: 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 ...

Uprightvision: A Deep-Learning Toolkit for Transforming Supine Anatomy to Upright

Authors: 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...

Using Single-Energy Bragg Peak (SEBP) Flash Combined with Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) for Flash Treatment in a Clinical Synchrotron-Based Proton System

Authors: 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...

Visualization of Irradiation Field in Carbon-Ion Therapy By Openpet: Preliminary Analysis of Clinical Data

Authors: 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...

Weekly Changes in Ventilation Response for Photon and Proton Patients during Radiotherapy

Authors: 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...