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60RPM Rotational Winston Lutz Test to Characterize Operational MV-Kv Offset on Reflexion X1 System

Authors: Huixiao Chen, Ethan Hartowicz, Lichung Ku, Tim Perez, Ray Yang

Affiliation: Salem Health, RefleXion Medical, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize MV-kV isocenter offset on a novel ring gantry radiotherapy system where the Linac, PET, kV-CT, and MV imaging subsystems rotate together at native operating speed of 60RPM.

A Causal Machine Learning Analysis of Dosimetric and Clinical Predictors of Osteoradionecrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Jingyuan Chen, Sheng Li, Tianming Liu, Wei Liu, Zhengliang Liu, Zhong Liu, Daniel Ma, Samir H. Patel, Guangya Wang, Yunze Yang

Affiliation: University of Miami, Mayo Clinic, School of Data Science, University of Virginia, School of Computing, University of Georgia, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Institute of Western China Economic Research, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Traditional patient outcome analyses relied heavily on conventional statistical models that primarily elucidate correlation rather than causal relationships. In this study, we aim to ident...

A Deep Learning-Based Method for Rapid Generation of Spot Weights in Single Field Optimization for Proton Therapy in Prostate Cancer

Authors: Yu Chang, Mei Chen

Affiliation: Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spot weights optimization, as a critical step in the proton therapy, is often time-consuming and labor-intensive. Deep learning, with its powerful learning and computational efficiency, can e...

A Diffusion-Based AI Framework for Continuous Deformable Image Registration and Time-Resolved Dynamic CT Generation

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Gregory Szalkowski, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Respiratory motion management is crucial for accurate radiation delivery to moving targets while protecting healthy tissue, relying on time-resolved volumetric imaging and continuous deformab...

A Dosimetric Study of Misconnection to Unloaded Needles in Interstitial HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Shifeng Chen, Mariana Guerrero, Brian A. Hrycushko, Kai Huang, Kai Jiang, Narottam Lamichhane, Paul M. Medin, Elizabeth Nichols

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Unloaded needle catheters, if not handled properly, pose a risk for channel misconnection in interstitial high dose rate (iHDR) brachytherapy. This study aims to investigate the dosimetric im...

A Dosimetric Study of Small-Field Apertured Spot-Scanning Proton Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pediatric Brain Tumors

Authors: Chin-Cheng Chen, Chia-Ho Hua, Christopher J. Kutyreff, Thomas E. Merchant

Affiliation: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A dosimetric study was conducted to determine the optimal field parameters for a commercially available small-field applicator (SFA) used in spot-scanning proton stereotactic radiosurgery, pa...

A Dual Energy CT-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy Platform

Authors: Jiayi Chen, Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Haoran Zhang, Yibin Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel Dual Energy CT (DECT)-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy (DEIT) platform designed to streamline and optimize the radiotherapy process. The DEIT system combines...

A GPU Accelerated Monte Carlo Dose Engine for Small Animal Proton Radiotherapy

Authors: Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Zihao Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang, Cheng Zheng

Affiliation: Hefei Ion Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Proton radiotherapy in preclinical small animals requires specific dose engine due to its low energy and small irradiation volume. This study is to develop a GPU-based Monte Carlo dose eng...

A No-Reference Medical Image Quality Assessment Method Based on Automated Distortion Recognition Technology: Application to Preprocessing in MRI-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Jiayun Chen, Shengqi Chen, Yuan Tang, Zilin Wang, Guohua Wu, Jianan Wu

Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a novel no-reference image quality assessment (NRIQA) method for evaluating the effectiveness of image preprocessing in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT), thereby enhancing clini...

A Radiomics and Dosomics-Based Approach for Predicting Hematologic Toxicity in Patients with Cervical or Endometrial Cancer

Authors: Yongrui Bai, Xuming Chen, Yong Liu, Xiumei Ma

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hematologic toxicity (HT) is a common complication in patients with cervical or endometrial cancer. This study aims to develop a precise predictive model for acute HT in patients with cervica...

A Recent Evaluation on the Performance of Llms on Radiation Oncology Physics Using Questions of Randomly Shuffled Options

Authors: Dequan Chen, Jason Michael Holmes, Tianming Liu, Wei Liu, Zhengliang Liu, Jiajian Shen, Peilong Wang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, School of Computing, University of Georgia

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We present a study to evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs) in answering radiation oncology physics questions, focusing on the recently released models.
Methods:
A...

A Self-Supervised Deep Learning Approach for Automatic Identification and Metal Artifact Reduction in Cone-Beam CT for Brachytherapy

Authors: Rani Anne', Wenchao Cao, Yingxuan Chen, Wookjin Choi, Firas Mourtada, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In-room mobile cone-beam CT (CBCT) is emerging to enhance high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy workflow using on-demand imaging. However, metal artifacts from X-ray markers inside gynecological...

ARCH-AI and the Path to Accreditation

Authors: Po-Hao Chen

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Aapm Seed Grant Session

Authors: Meixu Chen, Zhuoran Jiang, Benjamin P. Lopez, Poliana Marinello, Harini Veeraraghavan

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Accuracy Assessment of Bragg Peak Imaging Using Protoacoustics at a Clinical Dose

Authors: Michael Caulfield, Ye Chen, Yoshihiro Ishi, Yasutoshi Kuriyama, Taeko Matsuura, Naoki Miyamoto, Taichi Murakami, Tomonori Uesugi, Kohei Yokokawa

Affiliation: Hokkaido University, Kyoto University, University of Alberta

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Protoacoustics has the potential for real-time and direct imaging of the Bragg peak. This study investigated the accuracy of the Bragg peak imaging based on the water phantom experiment at a ...

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 Accelerated Scatter Estimation for Spectral CBCT Based on Linear Boltzmann Transport Equation

Authors: Zhiqiang Chen, Hewei Gao, Li Zhang, Guoxi Zhu

Affiliation: Tsinghua University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spectral cone-beam CT has better performance in material identification and quantitative analysis compared to single-energy cone-beam CT. However, X-ray scattering introduces significant scat...

An Adaptive Radiotherapy Approach Sparing Preirradiated Critical Structures

Authors: Mohamed Bahaaeldin Mohamed Afifi, Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation of recurrent cancer or a newly developed lesion in a proximal location poses a challenge for radiation treatments. This is occasionally encountered in many modern clinics and ef...

An Agglomerative Clustering-Based Program for Optimizing Multiple-Target SRS Treatment Planning

Authors: Josephine Chen, CheukKai Becket Hui, Yildirim D. Mutaf

Affiliation: Kaiser Permanente

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To demonstrate the effectiveness of a target clustering program in generating cluster configurations and isocenter placements for multiple brain lesions in SRS treatment planning, with the...

An Educational Tool for Structural Shielding Design of X-Ray Facilities Using Open-Source Computer Graphics and Animation Software

Authors: Michael B. Altman, Zhuo Chen, Ella Lawrence, Borna Maraghechi, Ziad H. Saleh

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Structural shielding design for x-ray facilities, as specified in NCRP Report No. 151, is a detailed process but an important component of Medical Physics graduate and post-graduate education...

An Efficient Deep Learning Model with Multi-Scale Integration for Automated Pancreas Segmentation on MR Images

Authors: Jingyun Chen, Yading Yuan

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and evaluate the Scale-attention network (SANet) for automated pancreas segmentation on MR images.
Methods: To develop SANet, we extended the classic U-Net design with a dynamic...

An Efficient Workflow for X-Ray Imaging-Based IGRT/ART

Authors: Lili Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Chang Ming Charlie Ma

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Specialized adaptive radiotherapy (ART) systems have been developed and clinically implemented, which are either cost-ineffective such as MR-linacs or inflexible in workflow such as the Ethos...

An Initial Simulation Study Towards the Patient-Specific Estimation of Stopping Power Ratio and Sound Velocity Using Protoacoustics: A Sensitivity Matrix Method

Authors: Ye Chen, Koki Kasamatsu, Taeko Matsuura, Taichi Murakami

Affiliation: Hokkaido University, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In proton therapy, CT-based estimation of the stopping power ratio (SPR) is a significant source of range uncertainty. Protoacoustics have been developed to estimate the range in vivo, but fe...

An Optimal-Mass-Transport-Based Mathematical Model Applied to Brain DCE-MRI to Differentiate Brain Metastases Recurrence from Radiation Necrosis

Authors: Aditya P. Apte, Xinan Chen, Joseph O. Deasy, Ramesh Paudyal, Kyung Peck, Amita Shukla-Dave, Nathaniel Swinburne, Robert J. Young

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We apply our novel formulation of unbalanced-regularized-optimal-mass-transport (urOMT) theory to brain DCE-MRI data to quantify and visualize the behaviors of fluid flows in post-treatment f...

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...

Assessment of the Dosimetric Characteristics of Brass Mesh Bolus in Electron Radiation Therapy

Authors: Hungcheng Hank Chen, Laura A. Doyle, Helena Frisbie-Firsching, Amy S. Harrison, Jackson D Reeves, Lindsay B Romak, Jon Strasser

Affiliation: Christiana Care

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Brass mesh bolus (BMB) is a high-density woven metal mesh which is an excellent alternative to tissue equivalent bolus in photon beams, offering improved surface conformality. Unlike utilizat...

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 Multimodal Image Registration for Prostate Bed Radiation Treatment

Authors: Quan Chen, Xue Feng, Chunhui Han, Gaofeng Huang, Trevor Ketcherside, Yi Lao, Yun Rose Li, An Liu, Bo Liu, Kun Qing, William T. Watkins

Affiliation: Graduate Program in Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco-UC Berkeley, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Carina Medical LLC

Abstract Preview: Purpose: New treatment platforms such as Ethos (Varian Medical Systems) allow the introduction of multi-modal imaging into adaptive radiotherapy workflow to facilitate an up-to-date view of patients’ ...

Automated Parametric Custom Collimator Creation for Preclinical Irradiation Studies

Authors: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Dixin Chen, Lloyd Emmanuel Kamole Ghomsi, Edward Elliot Graves, Billy W Loo, Stavros Melemenidis, Joseph B. Schulz, Lawrie Skinner

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Precise beam collimation is essential in preclinical radiotherapy studies to ensure accurate dose delivery. Manual design and fabrication of organ-specific collimators usually consist of mult...

BEST IN PHYSICS THERAPY: Overcoming Challenges in Developing Machine Learning-Driven Acute Kidney Injury Predictive Models Using Non-Standard Emrs in Resource-Limited Settings

Authors: Yuanhan Chen, Ziqiang Chen, Qi Cheng, Feng Ding, Rui Fang, Shengwen Guo, Li Hao, Qiang He, Haiquan Huang, Yu Kuang, Xinling Liang, Yuanjiang Liao, Guohui Liu, Chen Lu, Qingquan Luo, Jing Sun, Yanhua Wu, Zhen Xie, Qin Zhang, Lang Zhou

Affiliation: South China University of Technology, Dongguan people's hospital, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Easy Life Information Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Medical Physics Program, University of Nevada, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Chongqing Ninth People's Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a global healthcare issue with a rapid onset and severe consequences. Repeated measurement of serum creatinine (SCr) levels, a clinical standard of care, is cruci...

BEST IN PHYSICS THERAPY: Population-Based Automated Organs-at-Risk Contouring Outlier Detection and Visualization without Requiring Patient-Specific Reference Contour

Authors: Rex A. Cardan, Carlos E. Cardenas, Quan Chen, Jingwei Duan, Joseph Harms, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Yi Rong, Dennis N. Stanley, Natalie N. Viscariello, Libing Zhu

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mayo Clinic Arizona, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Manual verification of organs-at-risk(OARs) delineations is a critical yet time-intensive process, often susceptible to unintentional oversights. To assist the reviewing process, a population...

Beyond Imaging: Ultrasound as a Tool for Molecular Diagnosis of Brain Tumors

Authors: Hong Chen

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Biomechanically Informed Diagnostic-to-Synthetic CT Transformation for Expedited Radiation Therapy Planning

Authors: Liyuan Chen, Steve Jiang, Chenyang Shen

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Delays in radiation therapy (RT) initiation caused by conventional CT simulation processes can hinder timely treatment delivery and patient outcomes. This study proposes a Virtual Treatment S...

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...

CBCT Dose Measurement for Common Protocols on Elekta Versahd and Varian Truebeam

Authors: Yingxuan Chen, Jun Li, Alexis N. Webb

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone-beam computed-tomography (CBCT) is widely used for image-guided therapy. Cumulative dose from repeated CBCT might be a concern. This study aims to measure and compare the CBCT dose for c...

CT-Free PET Imaging: Synthetic CT Generation for Efficient and Accurate PET-Based Planning

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PET is used in radiotherapy workflows for accurate target delineation. However, a separate CT scan is typically required for attenuation correction in PET imaging and for registering PET-d...

Can We Use Smaller Margin for the Planned Target Volume with Adaptive Radiotherapy?

Authors: Mahmoud H Abdelgawad, Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price

Affiliation: Physics department, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Many modern radiotherapy clinics are moving to online adaptive radiotherapy. A recent upgrade of the CBCT-based adaptive radiotherapy system introduced ultra-high-speed image acquisition. Thi...

Characterization of Commercially-Available Dosimeters and Prototype Diamond Detectors for Absolute Flash Dosimetry of Small-Field Pulsed Proton Beams

Authors: Ronald C Chen, Hao Gao, Nicolas Gerard, Harold Li, Yuting Lin, Jarrick Nys, Jufri Setianegara, Mark Szczepanski, Aoxiang Wang

Affiliation: 4Physikalisch-Technische WerkstƤtten (PTW), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern synchrocyclotrons can produce magnetically-scanned protons at ultra-high dose-rates (FLASH). However, their pulsed nature leads to high doses-per-pulse (DPP) which can cause non-neglig...

Characterizing and Modeling Higher-Order Motions of Collimator Subsystem on a 60RPM Gantry Linac for Improved Small Target Dosimetry

Authors: David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Blake Gaderlund, Ray Yang

Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To address the root cause of dosimetric discrepancy for small central targets (<2cm) especially sensitive to geometric alignment of beamlets, by modeling higher-order oscillations of the coll...

Clinical Experience with an Independent Dose Calculation Software for 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: ZapMU is the first independent monitor unit check software freely available supporting ZAP-X. In this study, the clinical experience with ZapMU for independent second check of dose calculatio...

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...

Clinical Validation of a Deep-Learning Segmentation Tool for Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Thoracic and Abdominal Cancer Patients

Authors: Haijian Chen, Katja M. Langen, William Andrew LePain, Claire Tran, Mingyao Zhu

Affiliation: Emory Healthcare, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the performance of a commercial deep-learning segmentation (DLS) tool for head and neck cancer (HNC) and thoracic and abdominal cancer (TAC) by comparing it to manual segmentation...

Combining Patch-Based CNN Models with Hierarchical Shapley Explanations for Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Authors: Xuelian Chen, John Ginn, Zhuhong Li, Kaizhong Shi, Chunhao Wang, Jianliang Wang, Chuan Wu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Jingtong Zhao

Affiliation: The First People's Hospital of Kunshan, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Developing deep learning-based models for accurate automated breast cancer diagnosis from mammography presents significant challenges due to the small size and subtle nature of breast lesions...

Commissioning and Validation of Monaco Proton Treatment Planning System on a Compact Proton Therapy System

Authors: Shupeng Chen, Xiaoda Cong, Raymond Dalfsen, Rohan Deraniyagala, Xuanfeng Ding, James E. Dolan, Xiaoqiang Li, Jian Liang, Peilin Liu, An Qin, Martin Soukup, Craig Stevens, Xiangkun Xu, Weili Zheng

Affiliation: Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, William Beaumont University Hospital, Elekta, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Corewellhealth William Beaumont Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To facilitate clinical use of the proton feature of Monaco treatment planning system(TPS), we commissioned and validated it on a compact proton therapy system.
Methods: Pencil Beam Scannin...

Commissioning of Elekta Leipzig and Valencia Skin Applicators

Authors: Hamid Aghdam, DJ Chen, Heather Chen, Sharad Goyal, Yonas Solomon Mekuria, Martin Ojong-Ntui, Yuan James Rao

Affiliation: The George Washington University, The George Washington University Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Elekta Leipzig and Valencia Skin applicators are designed to treat skin lesions. The applicators limit the irradiation to the required treatment area using a densimet shielding. Valencia uses...

Comparison Study of Shift Frequency and Magnitude By Prostate Fiducial Tracking System: Triggered Image and Calypso

Authors: David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Hyosung Cho, Dae Yup Han, MinYoung Lee, Weili Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yonsei University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare the intra-fractional motion tracking sensitivity of prostate fiducial markers using triggered imaging and calypso tracking for prostate cancer cases.
Methods:
This study w...

Comparison of Biological Effectiveness of COMS Eye Plaques with I-125 and Pd-103 Sources Using Equivalent Uniform RBE-Weighted Dose

Authors: Jonathan J. Chen, Alexei V. Chvetsov, Yulun He, Ramesh Rengan, Andrew Stacey, Kent Wallner

Affiliation: University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To show that the RBE of low-energy photon sources used in COMS (Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study) eye plaques compensates for protracted irradiation and attenuation of low-energy photons i...

Comparison of Image Quality and Radiation Dose Among Four Vendors of Mobile Digital Radiography Systems

Authors: Nathalie Correa, Janet Ching-Mei Feng, Chun-Han Huang, Jimmy Huynh

Affiliation: UTHealth McGovern Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the image quality and the dose-area product (DAP) of four mobile digital radiography (DR) systems—Canon (Soltus 500), Shimadzu (MobileDaRt Evolution MX8), Solution for Tomorrow (M1...

Comprehensive Evaluation of Federated Learning Strategies for Head and Neck Tumor Segmentation on PET/CT Images

Authors: Jingyun Chen, Yading Yuan

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate centralized and decentralized strategies for federated head and neck tumor segmentation on PET/CT.
Methods: We utilized training data from the HEad and neCK TumOR segmentation ...

Cross-Slice Attention for Unsupervised 3D Pelvic CBCT to CT Translation

Authors: Xu Chen, Jun Lian, Yunkui Pang, Pew-Thian Yap

Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Huaqiao University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Unsupervised CBCT-to-CT translation in the pelvic region is essential for accurate radiotherapy delivery and adaptive image-guided interventions. However, current models for cross-modality tr...

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...

Data-Driven Gating in Ga-68 PET/CT: Impacts on Patient Selection and Dosimetry Predictions in Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Authors: Zhuo Chen, Tinsu Pan, Allan Thomas

Affiliation: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Misregistration between data-driven gated (DDG)-PET and CT can limit the benefits of motion correction and improved localization and quantitation. DDG-CT offers a solution to these issues. He...

Deep Learning Based Filter with Back-Projection Operator for CT Reconstruction

Authors: Justus Adamson, Mu Chen, Ke Lu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Rihui Zhang, Yaogong Zhang, Haipeng Zhao, Haiming Zhu, Yuchun Zhu

Affiliation: Shanghai Dacheng Medical Technology, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In filtered back-projection (FBP) reconstruction, conventional filters often reduce noise at the expense of high-frequency details, leading to structural details loss. To address this limitat...

Deep Learning-Based Fast CBCT Imaging with Orthogonal X-Ray Projections for Gynecological Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Beth Bradshaw Ghavidel, Chih-Wei Chang, Yuan Gao, Priyanka Kapoor, Shaoyan Pan, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Jill Remick, Justin R. Roper, Zhen Tian, Xiaofeng Yang

Affiliation: Whinship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Emory University, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) typically requires no less than 200 degrees of angular projections, which prolongs scanning time and increases radiation exposure. To address thes...

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...

Deeptuning: A Deep Learning Dose Prediction Framework for Interactive Plan Tuning

Authors: Mingli Chen, Huan Amanda Liu, Weiguo Lu, Lin Ma

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To reduce the back-and-forth in planning process between physicians and dosimetrists resulting from trade-off exploration, we proposed a novel deep learning framework called DeepTuning.
Me...

Determine the Isocenter and Its Size for MR Linac Unity Part1: (U V) of Cax

Authors: Ting Chen, Siming Lu, Tanxia Qu, Hesheng Wang

Affiliation: NYU Langone Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study, the first in a two-part series, aims to determine the isocenter position and size for the MR Linac UNITY, focusing on the central axis (CAX) alignment of its Multi-Leaf Collimator...

Determining the Effect of Motion during Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery on Anterior and Posterior Lesions Using an Anthropomorphic Phantom

Authors: Guang-Pei Chen, Nitish Chopra, Juan A. Garcia-Alvarez, Mi Huang, Slade J. Klawikowski, Haidy G. Nasief, George A. Noid, Abdul Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek, Christopher Schultz

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: During routine delivery of mask-based Gamma Knife (GK) SRS, motion is tracked via the position of a reflective sticker placed on the patient’s nose relative to two stationary reflectors on th...

Developing and Evaluating the First Pre-Treatment Physics Plan Checklist for Error Detection in Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT)

Authors: Michael Burke, David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Vanessa Hill, Ann-Teresa Jasman, John Kim, Svetlana Kuznetsova, MinYoung Lee, Daniel Longo, Henry S. Park, Adam Shulman, Lauren Tressel, Weili Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The complexity of biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT), particularly with systems like RefleXion X1, necessitates robust pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) to ensure patient safety, treatm...

Development and Validation of a Scalable Radiomics Pipeline for Lung Cancer Research Using Clinical and Public Datasets

Authors: Pradeep Bhetwal, Yingxuan Chen, Wookjin Choi, Michael Dichmann, Adam Dicker, Rupesh Ghimire, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Maria Werner-Wasik

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiomics has emerged as a powerful tool in medical research. However, the lack of standardized and reproducible pipelines limits its clinical adoption. This study developed a robust and scal...

Development of a Brain-like Digital Reference Object of Resting-State Functional MRI

Authors: Henry Szu-Meng Chen, Mu-Lan Jen, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Jian Ming Teo

Affiliation: School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Resting-state (rs-) fMRI detects functional networks by measuring synchronization of low-frequency oscillations in blood-oxygenation-level-dependent (BOLD) signals between brain regions. Stan...

Development of a Deep Learning Model for Accurate Brain Dose Prediction in Multi-Target Stereotactic Radiosurgery Plan Evaluation

Authors: Wenchao Cao, Yingxuan Chen, Haisong Liu, Wenyin Shi, Wentao Wang, Lydia J. Wilson, Zhenghao Xiao

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-target stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) planning poses challenges due to complex geometries, small target volumes, and steep dose gradients. Achieving a balance between target coverage a...

Development of a Fast Quality Assurance Software Tool for Helical Online Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Guang-Pei Chen, Mi Huang, Haidy G. Nasief, Eric S. Paulson

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recently, kV imaging has been integrated into the Accuray Radixact platform, facilitating online adaptive and scan-plan-treat workflows with helical delivery in the near future. In order to s...

Development of an MRI Guided Precision Small Animal Radiotherapy System

Authors: Yaowen Cao, Yunwen Huang, Yidong Yang, Xiaogang Yuan, Ning Zhao, Cheng Zheng

Affiliation: Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI has better soft tissue contrast than cone beam CT which is commonly used in image guided radiotherapy. This study aims to develop a low-field MRI system for precision small animal radiati...

Diffusion Model-Based Motion Correction in Portable Computed Tomography for Brain: Human Observer Study

Authors: Rajiv Gupta, Rehab Naeem Khalid, Min Lang, Michael H Lev, Quirin Strotzer, Matthew Tivnan, Maryam Vejdani-Jahromi, Dufan Wu, Siyeop Yoon, Chen Zhennong

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patient motion is a major source of artifacts in portable brain CT due to the slow scanning speed. A diffusion model was developed to reduce these motion artifacts. This work aims to assess t...

Diffusion-Based PET Image Enhancement in Bgrt

Authors: David J. Carlson, Huixiao Chen, Tianqi Chen, Jun Hou, Chi Liu, Qiong Liu, Henry S. Park, Huidong Xie

Affiliation: Yale University, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The RefleXionĀ® X1 Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) system consists of dual PET detectors, a 6MV linear accelerator (linac), a 64-leaf collimator, an MVD detector, and a CT scanner mounte...

Dosimetric Comparison of Lattice and 3D Grid VMAT Planning for Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy

Authors: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu

Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to conduct a dosimetric comparison between lattice radiotherapy (LRT) and 3D grid treatment planning techniques, focusing on their differences in delivering three-dimensional ...

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 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...

Dosimetric Parameters for Lattice Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy (LRT) : Pros and Cons

Authors: Lining Chen, Zhitao Dai, Shumei Jia, Yajun Jia, Enzhuo Quan

Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work reviewed 12 patient clinical LRT treatments in physics view including geometric and dosimetric parameters and discussed the pros and cons related to the latter.
Methods: Geometri...

Dual-Modality Protoacoustic and Ultrasound Imaging for Real-Time Monitoring of Proton Therapy In Vivo

Authors: Kristina Bjegovic, Yong Chen, Lucia Rodriguez Gonzalez, Marti Roper, Liangzhong Xiang

Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, University of California Irvine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is an increasingly popular cancer treatment due to its precision, enabled by the Bragg Peak (BP), which minimizes side effects. This profile necessitates in-patient localizatio...

Economics of Remote Reading Solutions: Perspective of a Chief Informatics Officer

Authors: Po-Hao Chen

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Efficient Monte Carlo Proton Dose Calculation Using Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models

Authors: Chieh-Ya Chiu, Shen-Hao Li, Hsin-Hon Lin, Shu-Wei Wu

Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monte Carlo simulation enables precise calculation of dose distribution in proton therapy through tracing the radiation particles with patient tissues. However, achieving clinical-level preci...

Enhanced Lung Function Assessment through Machine Learning Analysis of 4DCT Subregional Respiratory Dynamics

Authors: Jing Cai, Zhi Chen, Hong Ge, Yu-Hua Huang, Bing Li, Zihan Li, Ge Ren

Affiliation: Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Algorithms based on subregional respiratory dynamics (SRD) capture spatiotemporal heterogeneity in the ventilation process, though rely on empirical modelings to map surrogate ventilation. Gi...

Enhanced Prognostic Modeling for Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Via Multi-Omics Model and Computational Pathology Foundation Model Integration

Authors: James Brugarolas, Meixu Chen, Raquibul Hannan, Payal Kapur, Jing Wang, Kai Wang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate prognosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is essential for guiding personalized treatment planning. In this study, we present a multi-modal ensemble model (MMEM) that inte...

Enhancing CNN-Based Brain Metastasis Detection in MRI By Integrating Locoregional 3D Deformation Technique

Authors: Minbin Chen, Ke Lu, Kaizhong Shi, Chunhao Wang, Chuan Wu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Jingtong Zhao

Affiliation: The First People's Hospital of Kunshan, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI-based automatic detection of brain metastases is often challenged by the small size and subtle nature of metastases. This study aimed to develop a novel deep learning-based brain metastas...

Enhancing Dosimetric Conformity in Single-Energy Bragg Peak Flash Therapy Using Aperture-Based Techniqu

Authors: Chin-Cheng Chen, Chingyun Cheng, Longfei Diao, Benjamin Durkee, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, LeLe Liu, Yangguang Ma, Xuanqin Mou, YunTong Pei, Charles B. Simone, YuFei Wang, Xueqing Yan, Xingyi Zhao, Wang Zhengda

Affiliation: Peking University, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, New York Proton Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, School of Software Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, School of information and communications engineering, Faculty of electronic and information engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the effectiveness of apertures in improving lateral dose falloff in proton pencil beam scanning (PBS) single-energy Bragg peak (SEBP) FLASH radiotherapy (RT). The approac...

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 Deep Learning Models for Accurate Segmentation of GTV and Oars in MR-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Authors: Christopher G. Ainsley, Pradeep Bhetwal, Yingxuan Chen, Wookjin Choi, Vimal K. Desai, Karen E. Mooney, Adam Mueller, Hamidreza Nourzadeh, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Maria Werner-Wasik

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgART) has demonstrated improved outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer. However, the time-consuming re-segmentation of targets and organs-at-risk (OAR...

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 ...

Evaluating the Impact of Contour Variability on the Effectiveness of Deep Learning Features in Head and Neck Imaging

Authors: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Xuxin Chen, Anees H. Dhabaan, Elahheh (Ella) Salari, Xiaofeng Yang

Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Radiomics image analysis could lead to the development of predictive signatures and personalized radiotherapy treatments. However, variations in delineation are known to affect hand-crafte...

Evaluating the Impact of Different Deface Algorithms on the Deep Learning Segmentation Software Performance

Authors: Ali Ammar, Quan Chen, Yi Rong, Libing Zhu

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate how defacing algorithms, essential for patient privacy in data sharing, impact AI-based segmentation performance in CT imaging for radiation therapy. This study evaluates wheth...

Evaluating the Role of Surface-Guided Radiotherapy in Prone Breast Cancer Treatment

Authors: Shifeng Chen, Mariana Guerrero, Michael J. MacFarlane, Huijun Xu, Baoshe Zhang, Jinghao Zhou

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Capital Region Medical Center, University of Maryland Shore Regional Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The clinical value of surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT) in prone breast cancer setups is much less established than in supine setups. This study explores SGRT's potential for prone breast pa...

Evaluation of Lead Glasses Efficiency in Reducing Eye Radiation Exposure during Angiography Using Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimeters

Authors: Yu-Ying Lin, Yu Chen Shen

Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the protective efficiency of lead glasses against radiation exposure to the eyes during angiography using optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs).
Methods...

Evaluation of Synaptive MRI Geometric Distortion with Sun Nuclear MR Distortion and Image Fusion Head Phantom

Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Jeff Stainsby, Tingyu Wang

Affiliation: Synaptive Medical, Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Synaptive MRI is a 0.5T superconducting head only system (first US install 2023). This is the first study that evaluates the geometric accuracy using a Sun Nuclear MR Distortion and Im...

Evaluation of Target Localization Accuracy As a Function of CBCT Acquisition Speed

Authors: Kuan Ling Chen, Jiajin Fan, Maduka M. Kaluarachchi, Wei Nie

Affiliation: Inova Schar Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the impact of CBCT acquisition speed on the accuracy of moving target alignment during image-guided radiotherapy. Additionally, the influence of target motion speed and r...

Evaluation on the Newest Automatic Isocenter Placement Function in ZAP-X Advanced TPS

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: In August 2024, ZAP-X introduced automatic placement for isocenters in a DP-1010 upgrade for treatment planning. In this study, plans made by automatic placed isocenters are compared to those...

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/μm. This study investigated the feasibility of the auger electron radiation therapy.
Method...

Feasibility of Efficient Offline Adaptive Replanning with Hypersight High-Performance Cone-Beam CT on Truebeam for Pelvis RT

Authors: Jochen Cammin, Shifeng Chen, Arun Gopal, Kai Huang, Jason K Molitoris, Amit Sawant, Kai Wang

Affiliation: University of Maryland, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The HyperSight CBCT optional feature on Varian TrueBeam linacs offers a larger field-of-view, improved Hounsfield units (HU) accuracy, and overall improved image quality, including metal arti...

Financial Viability Analysis of on-Table Simulation Enabled Halcyon Using Time Driven Activity-Based Costing

Authors: Xinyuan Chen, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Alex T. Price, Pamela Samson, Tianyu Zhao

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the financial viability of on-table simulation (CBCTp) enabled Halcyon system in radiation therapy. By leveraging Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC), the analysis...

Financial Viability of on-Table Simulation Enabled Halcyon System Using Time Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis.

Authors: Xinyuan Chen

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the financial viability of on-table simulation (CBCTp) enabled Halcyon system in radiation therapy. By leveraging Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC), the analysis...

First Phantom Testing of Biology-Guided Radiotherapy for Sequential Integrated Boost Radiotherapy

Authors: Girish Bal, David J. Carlson, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Henry S. Park

Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study explores the feasibility, accuracy, and dosimetric performance of hybrid biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) combined with image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for delivering sequential...

Follow-the-Leader Framework for Adaptable Target Segmentation in Radiotherapy

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel template-guided deep learning framework for primary gross tumor volume (GTVp) segmentation, addressing challenges posed by diverse tumor types and enabling a uni...

Free-Breathing Spirometer-Gated Proton Pencil Beam Scanning Delivery Maintains Tumor Coverage with Improved Organ-at-Risk Sparing: A Motion Phantom Validation

Authors: Uriel Aura, Qing Chen, Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Chanda Guha, Meng Wei Ho, Sheng Huang, Minglei Kang, Stanislav Lazarev, Nancy Y Lee, Yang Lei, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Mahbubur Rahman, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Francis Yu, Anna Zhai, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: DYN'R Medical System, New York Proton Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute&Hospital, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Managing tumor motion during pencil beam scanning proton therapy remains challenging. This study investigated the feasibility and dosimetric benefits of Free-Breathing Respiratory-Gated Deliv...

Gaze Angle Selection in Proton Therapy for Ocular Tumors with Machine Learning

Authors: Ling Chen, Alexei V. Trofimov, Yi Wang, Dufan Wu

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Selecting gaze angles of the eye is an important part of set-up of proton therapy for ocular tumors, ensuring that the treatment beam could irradiate the tumor while maximally sparing impo...

Geographic Disparities in Medical Physics Training and Employment: Implications for Rural Workforce Recruitment

Authors: Seth Amofa, Erli Chen, Samuel A. Einstein, Ekinadoese Imudia Frias, Nupur Karmaker, Yinus Kawthara, Dulguun Myagmarsuren, Travis C. Salzillo, Joseph Weygand, Afua A. Yorke

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, University of Washington, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth College, Penn State College of Medicine, Dept. of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent developments in the medical physics job market have made it increasingly difficult for radiotherapy centers, particularly in rural areas, to recruit qualified therapeutic medical physi...

Imaging of Mn Washout in the Individual Welder Brain after Wearing Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs)

Authors: Ulrike Dydak, Chia-Tien Hsu, Chang Geun Lee, Cora Mizimakoski, Humberto Monsivais, Jae Hong Park

Affiliation: Purdue University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Overexposure to manganese (Mn) from inhaling welding fumes can lead to cognitive and motor deficits. We developed a whole-brain Mn-mapping approach to detect subtle but significant increases ...

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 (ā€œk-factorā€), which is most commonly used for CT effective dose calculation.

Methods: The stand...

Impact of Arc Number Variation on VMAT Lattice Radiotherapy Plans

Authors: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu

Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effects of varying the number of arcs on treatment plans created using Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Lattice radiotherapy (LRT).
Methods: Thre...

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...

Impact of Tissue Heterogeneity on Proton LET and RBE Distributions: A Monte Carlo Study

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Wei Han, Jie Li, Lingling Liu

Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the influence of tissue heterogeneity on proton beam linear energy transfer (LET) and relative biological effectiveness (RBE) using nine RBE models. This study quantifies the i...

Impact on image quality from reduced dose conebeam CT for pediatric fluoroscopy-guided interventional (FGI) imaging

Authors: Samuel L. Brady, Kevin Chen, Joseph G. Meier

Affiliation: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conebeam-CT (CBCT) acquisition protocols typically do not distinguish between adults and pediatrics. In collaboration with a fluoroscopically-guided interventional (FGI) manufacturer, new, do...

Improving Head and Neck Radiotherapy Accuracy through Real-Time Volumetric Imaging Using a Kalman Filter Approach

Authors: Youssef Ben Bouchta, Chen Cheng, Owen Thomas Dillon, Mark Gardner, Paul J. Keall, Purnima Sundaresan

Affiliation: Radiation Oncology Network, Western Sydney Local Health District, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

Abstract Preview: Purpose: There are three clinical motivations for real time IGRT in head and neck cancer radiation therapy: (1)50% of patients experience anxiety from the patient mask (2)patient motion still occurs d...

Improving Mammography Diagnosis Accuracy through Global Context and Local Lesion Integration

Authors: Minbin Chen, Xiaoyi Dai, Xiaoyu Duan, Chunhao Wang, Fan Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Rihui Zhang

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning (DL)-based mammography diagnosis presents unique challenges, as accurate interpretation requires both global breast condition analysis and local lesion structural information. E...

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...

Investigation of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Acridine Orange in Radiodynamic Therapy: An in Vitro Study

Authors: Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Tristan K. Gaddis, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recent studies have shown that combining photosensitizers with radiation therapy can enhance tumor control while reducing damage to normal tissues, a technique known as Radiodynamic Therap...

LD-V1 Film Characterization for MV Beam Quality

Authors: Ruiming Chen Edmondson, Darwin Abraham Garcia, James A. Kavanaugh, Joseph John Lucido

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Characterize the dose response and reproducibility of a low-dose film for 6 MV photon beam and assess the film’s energy dependence between kV and MV energies.
Methods: A single 8’x10’ LD-V...

LLM-Enhanced Multi-Modal Framework for Predicting Pain Relief of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Spine Metastases Using Clinical Factors and Imaging Reports

Authors: John Byun, Steven D Chang, Mingli Chen, Cynthia Chuang, Xuejun Gu, Melanie Hayden Gephart, Yusuke Hori, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Fred Lam, Gordon Li, Lianli Liu, Weiguo Lu, David Park, Erqi Pollom, Elham Rahimy, Deyaaldeen Abu Reesh, Scott Soltys, Gregory Szalkowski, Lei Wang, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Xianghua Ye, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate prediction of pain relief is crucial in determining the clinical effectiveness of Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) regimen for spine metastases. We propose a deep-learning frame...

Lymph Node Malignancy Prediction in Head and Neck Cancer Using a Graph Neural Network

Authors: Liyuan Chen, Meixu Chen, Bowen Jing, Sepeadeh Radpour, Erich Josef Schmitz, David Sher, Jing Wang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prospective clinical trials have shown that involved nodal radiation therapy (INRT) can substantially improve patients’ quality of life without increasing the risk of elective nodal failure. ...

MRI Radiomics-Based Machine Learning Model for Predicting BNCT Treatment Response in Glioblastoma

Authors: Huang Chi-Shiuan, Wu Chih-Chun, Hui-Yu Cathy Tsai, Chen Yan-Han, Chen Yi-Wei, Pan Yi-Ying

Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science, National Tsing Hua University, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Tri-Service General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model based on MRI-derived radiomic features to predict progressive disease (PD) in glioblastoma (GBM) patients four months ...

Mid-Range Planning for Efficient and Robust Proton Arc Therapy

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Kangning Zhang, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Delivery efficiency and robustness are critical in spot-scanning proton arc therapy (SPAT), yet the conventional use of redundant energy layers (ELs) prolongs switching times and reduces effi...

Mitigating Data-Driven Uncertainty in Machine Learning-Based Radiotherapy Outcome Prediction

Authors: Ali Ajdari, Alice Bondi, Thomas R. Bortfeld, Gregory Buti, Xinru Chen, Zhongxing Liao, Antony John Lomax, Ting Xu

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Paul Scherrer Institut, ETH Zurich

Abstract Preview: Title: Addressing Imaging and Biomarker-driven Uncertainty in Machine Learning-based Radiotherapy Outcome Prediction
Alice Bondi, Gregory Buti, Antony Lomax, Thomas Bortfeld, Xinru Chen, Ting Xu, Z...

Multi-Center Evaluation of an AI Beam Angle Prediction Model for Liver Treatments Using Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy

Authors: Christopher Ackerman, Chang Chang, Yan-Cheng Huang, Robert Kaderka, Che Lin, Hsin-Chih Lo, Iain MacEwan, Yi-Chin Tu, James Urbanic

Affiliation: University of California San DIego, Taiwan AI Labs, National Taiwan University, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center, University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the performance of an existing AI beam angle prediction model on external patient datasets for liver proton treatments. The AI model was trained on datasets exclusively from on...

Multi-Scale, Multi-Task Framework with Jacobian Descent for Multi-Plan Dose Prediction in Sequential Boost Radiotherapy

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Mu-Han Lin, Yu-Chen Lin, Austen Matthew Maniscalco, Dan Nguyen, David Sher, Xinran Zhong

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Dallas

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Sequential boost radiotherapy (RT) poses a challenge in allocating dose across multiple plans while protecting organs at risk (OARs). Clinicians must decide whether OAR sparing should occu...

Multidimensional Diffusion MRI Based Microstructural Heterogeneity Model on a 5T MR System

Authors: Jiayi Chen, Shaolei Li, Fuhua Yan, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim of this exploratory study is to investigate the feasibility of establishing a model to explore tissue component heterogeneity using multidimensional diffusion magnetic resonance imagi...

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Nnae: Automating Anomaly Detection and Quality Assurance in Medical Image Segmentation

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Deep learning-based automatic medical image segmentation is increasingly employed in clinical practice, significantly reducing manual workload. However, verifying segmentation results rema...

Non-Contact Electroacoustic Imaging Monitoring Electroporation Therapy

Authors: Zhongping Chen, Yuchen Song, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu

Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, University of California Irvine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electroacoustic tomography (EAT) monitors the distribution of electrical energy in tissues by detecting acoustics signals induced by electrical pulses during irreversible electroporation (IRE...

Novel AI-Powered Tool to Objectively Evaluate Brain Dose for Multi-Met Stereotactic Radiosurgery Optimization

Authors: Wenchao Cao, Yingxuan Chen, Haisong Liu, Richard A. Popple, Wenyin Shi, Rodney J. Sullivan, Wentao Wang, Lydia J. Wilson, Zhenghao Xiao

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Objectively evaluating brain sparing as a plan-quality indicator for patients receiving stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to multiple metastases (multi-met) is complicated by variability in tar...

Novel Approach to Improve Treatment Planning Process for Mixed Fractionation Schemes on ZAP-X

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: Using mixed fractionation schemes is a common technique in treating CNS lesions. This article describes an innovative plan-and-split approach for more efficient planning on the ZAP-X and thus...

Novel Methods to Select Patients for Functional Avoidance Radiotherapy

Authors: Vikas Aragam, Edward Castillo, Richard Castillo, Yingxuan Chen, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Lydia J. Wilson

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, Emory University, University of Texas at Austin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4DCT-based ventilation imaging (4DCT-ventilation) has been innovatively applied in radiotherapy treatment planning to minimize doses to functional portions of the lung, known as functional av...

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...

Patient-Specific Bio-Morphological Features in Cherenkov Imaging for Positioning Verification: A Retrospective Analysis in Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (aPBI) VMAT Radiotherapy

Authors: Yao Chen, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Precise patient positioning is critical in accelerated partial breast irradiation (aPBI) to ensure accurate dose delivery to the tumor bed while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tis...

Patient-Specific Orthogonal Projection Based Real-Time Volumetric X-Ray Imaging for Proton Therapy

Authors: Hao Chen, Kai Ding, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Devin Miles

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurately delivering radiation dose is critical in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), where intrafraction motion management plays a pivotal role. Our proton therapy system equipped x...

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 ...

Pilot Clinical Implementation of Auto-Planning Using Multicriteria Optimization for Pelvis Radiotherapy

Authors: Shifeng Chen, Erica Fisler, Arun Gopal, Mariana Guerrero, Jason Hendershot, Kai Huang, Eric Kusmaul, Adam Schrum, Megan Steinberg, Kai Wang

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department Radiation Oncology, Kaufman Cancer Center, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical System Central Maryland Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore Washington Medical Center Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Our goal is to develop and clinically deploy an automated planning tool using multicriteria optimization (MCO) for VMAT in prostate only, whole pelvis radiotherapy treatments.
Methods:<...

Proton Vs Photon Therapy for Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation of Ventricular Tachycardia

Authors: Chih-Wei Chang, Kristin A Higgins, Xiaojun Jiang, Pretesh Patel, Justin R. Roper, Keyur Shah, Sibo Tian, Zhen Tian, Yinan Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Jun Zhou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta, Emory University, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a life-threatening arrhythmia commonly treated with catheter ablation; however, some cases remain refractory to conventional treatment. Stereotactic arrhythmia...

Quality Monitoring of Temporal Performance Degradation in Clinical Use of AI Auto-Segmentation

Authors: Ali Ammar, Quan Chen, Jingwei Duan, Yi Rong, Nathan Y. Yu, Libing Zhu

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical performance of deep learning-based auto-segmentation (DLAS) can degrade over time due to AI ā€œagingā€ from unseen data input compared to the initial model training data. This study aim...

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 Fluorescence Molecular Tomography Guide Radiation Therapy

Authors: Jiahao Chen, Yunwen Huang, Yidong Yang, Shanshan Zhang, Ning Zhao, Cheng Zheng

Affiliation: Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a molecular image-guided radiotherapy technique for accurate and effective radiation treatment using quantitative fluorescence molecular tomography (FMT).
Methods: X-ray cone be...

Radiodynamic Therapy: Inhibiting Metastases of Small Cell Lung Cancer In Vivo

Authors: Lili Chen, Andy T. Clark, Dusica Cvetkovic, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiodynamic therapy (RDT) shows promise as a strategy to inhibit the metastasis of premetastatic small cell lung cancer (SCLC). This study evaluates the therapeutic effect of RDT in inhibiti...

Radiological Assessment of Radiochromic Film Models EBT3 and EBT4 in Proton Beams

Authors: Kuan Ling Chen, Jiajin Fan, Rao Khan, Robabeh Rahimi

Affiliation: University of Maryland, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Howard University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the dose response, energy dependency, sensitivity, reproducibility, temporal response, and LET dependency along and in the plane perpendicular to a clinical proton beam f...

Radiomics Changes in MR Images of Prostate and Dominant Intra-Prostate Lesions during SBRT on MR-Linac

Authors: David L. Barbee, David Byun, Ting Chen, Paulina E. Galavis, Siming Lu, Sarah Rosemary Morris, Hesheng Wang, Michael J Zelefsky

Affiliation: NYU Langone Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: MR-Linac enables dose escalation in prostate SBRT on accurately defined dominant intra-prostate lesion (DIL) on daily MR images. This study aims to evaluate inter-fraction changes in the radi...

Rapid CBCT Imaging with Ultra-Sparse X-Ray Projections for Head & Neck Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Chih-Wei Chang, Anees H. Dhabaan, Yuan Gao, Shaoyan Pan, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Keyur Shah, Sibo Tian, Zhen Tian, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Jun Zhou

Affiliation: Emory University, Whinship Cancer Institute, Emory University, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Traditional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) often requires multiple angular projections, increasing radiation exposure and extending scanning times, which may lead to heightened patient ...

Redefining the Down-Sampling Scheme of U-Net for Precision Biomedical Image Segmentation

Authors: Yizheng Chen, Md Tauhidul Islam, Mingjie Li, Lei Xing

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Biomedical image segmentation (BIS) is a cornerstone of medical physics, enabling accurate delineation of anatomical structures and abnormalities, which is critical for diagnosis, treatmen...

Reproducibility of Target Position during Surface-Guided Breath-Hold Adaptive SBRT of Liver Cancer

Authors: Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Joshua Meyer

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast CBCT (HyperSight) acquisition technique together with a surface-guided breath-hold (SGBH) would allow a better image quality for accurate target/organ delineation. It facilitates breath-...

Robustness Enhancement for VMAT-TBI Planning and Treatment Delivery

Authors: Courtney R. Buckey, Quan Chen, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Edward L. Clouser, Yi Rong, Jun Tan, Jennifer Yan, Xiang Sheng Yan

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To identify planning techniques that consistently result in robust VMAT-TBI plans that allow for larger patient setup errors.
Methods:
Conventional planning method often results in p...

Safety I: Foundations of Success

Authors: Quan Chen

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona

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Shape-Optimized Radiation-Induced Acoustic Computed Tomography for In Vivo online Monitoring of Radiation Therapy

Authors: Yong Chen, Gilberto Gonzalez, Omprakash Gottam, Liangzhong Xiang

Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, University of Texas at San Antonio., University of Oklahoma Health Science Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinics currently lack techniques for real-time, in vivo monitoring of radiation therapy (RT), which is desirable for precise treatment. Radiation-induced acoustic computed tomography (RACT) ...

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...

Slit Scanning Delivery Simulation for Flash Radiotherapy

Authors: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Dixin Chen, Aaron Garza, Lloyd Emmanuel Kamole Ghomsi, Edward Elliot Graves, Billy W Loo, Stavros Melemenidis, Joseph B. Schulz, Lawrie Skinner, Murat Surucu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy, supported by robust preclinical evidence showing an improved therapeutic index, is advancing toward clinical trials. Clinical FLASH treatments will likely require scanning...

Spatial Dosimetric-Based Prediction of Long-Term Urinary Toxicity after Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy

Authors: Rajeev K. Badkul, Ronald C Chen, Ying Hou, Harold Li, Chaoqiong Ma, Jufri Setianegara

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Postimplant urinary toxicity is common in prostate low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy. We developed a machine learning (ML) model to explore the correlation between spatial dose distributio...

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...

Streamlined Calibration of Mosfet Dosimeters for Radixact Systems: Addressing Angular Dependence and Beam Profile Challenges

Authors: Guang-Pei Chen, Renae Conlin, Juan A. Garcia-Alvarez, Kirk Morris, Haidy G. Nasief, Eenas A. Omari, Eric S. Paulson

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cumulative dose limits make replacing and calibrating Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect dosimeters (MOSFET-d) used for in-vivo dosimetry a common clinical task. Calibration protocols for...

Streamlining Orthovoltage QA: Feasibility of IC Profiler Dosimetry and Workflow Optimization

Authors: Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, MinYoung Lee, Sameer Taneja

Affiliation: Yale School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Superficial radiation therapy uses low-energy x-rays to treat various types of cancers, including non-melanoma skin cancers, and dermatological conditions such as keloid scars, mycosis fungoi...

TCP Modeling of Regional Recurrencies and Dose to Nodal GTV after Radiotherapy for Head & Neck Cancer

Authors: Brian M. Anderson, Simon A. Brundage, Xuguang Scott Chen, Shiva K. Das, Felice Dong, Spencer Lynch, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Ryan Morse Morse, Heidi Urquidi

Affiliation: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims at correlating different dosimetric indices of nodal GTV with the regional recurrencies observed after head and neck radiotherapy. Also, to perform a tumor control probability...

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Unlocking Hidden Potential in Existing Frameworks for Versatile Radiotherapy Applications

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This work demonstrates how existing software, when creatively adapted, can address a wide range of clinical challenges. By focusing on data exploration and application-specific modificatio...

Text-Conditioned Latent Diffusion Model for Synthesis of Contrast-Enhanced CT from Non-Contrast CT

Authors: Yizheng Chen, Michael Gensheimer, Mingjie Li, Lei Xing

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automatically translating non-contrast to contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) images is critical for improving clinical workflow, reducing heathcare cost, minimizing radiation exposure...

The Comparison of Radiation Uses in Common Procedures Amongst Didactic Pediatric Fluoroscopic Units

Authors: Janet Ching-Mei Feng, Jimmy Huynh

Affiliation: UTHealth McGovern Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Image Gently Alliance had provided helpful information to optimize image protocols in pediatric patients since 2007, and our assumption was that newer units could use near-to-optimal prot...

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...

The Role of 3D Vane MRI in Accurate Phase Matching with 4D-CT for Motion Representation in Liver Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Jiayun Chen, Shengqi Chen, Junchao Li, Fei Liu, Jianan Wu

Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess if 3D Vane MRI can accurately depict the motion of the target volume and OARs.
Methods: This retrospective study included 54 liver cancer patients who underwent both 3D Vane MRI ...

Through in-House Software and Customized Phantom to Perform and Analyze Daily Quality Assurance of Proton Treatment System More Efficiently and Monitor the Stability of Its Performance

Authors: Liang-Hsin Chen, Li-Chien Wei

Affiliation: National Taiwan University Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: For proton therapy treatment, it is essential to ensure that the treatments are delivered safely and accurately. Quality assurance (QA) programs of proton treatment system is needed and proto...

To Assess and Monitor the Characteristics of Scanning Proton Beam Utilizing the Xrv-124 Scintillator Device

Authors: Liang-Hsin Chen, Hsiang-Kuang Tony Linag

Affiliation: National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The characteristics of scanning proton beam is one of crucial factors to affect dose delivering accuracy in proton theray. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate and monitor the stability of ...

Towards Real-Time Radiotherapy Monitoring By Cherenkov Imaging: Applications of Patient-Specific Bio-Morphological Features Segmented Via Deep Learning

Authors: Petr Bruza, Yao Chen, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Brian W Pogue, Kimberley S Samkoe, Yucheng Tang, Shiru Wang, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: NVIDIA Corp, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, University of Missouri, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov imaging provides real-time visualization of megavoltage radiation beam delivery during radiotherapy. Patient-specific bio-morphological features, such as vasculature, captured in th...

Treatment Planning System Modelling of a New Commercial Rotational Table

Authors: Michael Armstrong, Courtney R. Buckey, Quan Chen, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Mirek Fatyga, Yi Rong, Jun Tan, Xiang Sheng Yan

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a commercial rotational table in treatment planning system (TPS) for accurate dose optimization and calculation.

Methods: A commercial rotational table (CDR EquilibriumĀ®) is r...

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...

Two-Stage Clustering and Auto Machine Learning to Predict Chemoradiation Response in Tumor Subregions on FDG PET for La-NSCLC

Authors: Stephen R. Bowen, Shijun Chen, Chunyan Duan, Daniel S. Hippe, Qiantuo Liu, Qianqian Tong, Jiajie Wang, Shouyi Wang, Faisal Yaseen

Affiliation: The University of Texas at Austin, Tongji University, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Texas at Arlington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Tumor subregion clustering and prediction of region-specific response can augment assessments and adaptive treatment decisions. A modeling framework was constructed to predict chemoradiation ...

Uncertainty Analysis of Hyperarc VMAT Plans for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Patients with Multiple Brain Metastases

Authors: Shifeng Chen, Yannick P. Poirier, Huijun Xu, Byong Yong Yi, Baoshe Zhang, Hong Zhang, Jinghao Zhou

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Shore Regional Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Capital Region Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To thoroughly assess the resilience of HyperArc VMAT plans for multiple brain metastases (MBT) in relation to (i) high-definition MLC leaf positional inaccuracies and (ii) patient rotational ...

Unidose: A Universal Framework for IMRT Dose Prediction

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dose prediction (DP) is essential in guiding radiotherapy planning. However, current DP models for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) primarily rely on fixed-beam orientations and a...

Universal MR-to-Synthetic CT: A Streamlined Framework for MR-Only Radiotherapy Planning

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Converting MR images to synthetic CT (MR2sCT) is highly desirable as it streamlines the radiotherapy treatment planning workflow. This approach leverages the superior soft tissue visibilit...

Using Varian’s Obi Tools to Develop a CBCT Workflow with Triggered Imaging for Spine SBRT Intrafraction Motion Monitoring

Authors: Yi An, David J. Carlson, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Jun Deng, Dae Yup Han, Sameer Taneja

Affiliation: Yale School of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spine Stereotactic radiosurgery (SSR) delivers a large radiation dose and utilizes narrow PTV margins, on the order of 1 mm, to avoid excess dose to the spinal cord. Because of this, intrafra...

Validation of 3D Pseudo-Dose Map Reconstructed from Multi-View Cherenkov Images in Total Skin Electron Therapy

Authors: Brook Byrd, Lisha Chen, Michael LaRiviere, Baozhu Lu, John Plastaras, Brian W Pogue, Emily Xiong, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: For total skin electron therapy (TSET), achieving optimal dose distribution depends on precise patient positioning, which is often influenced by daily variability. Cherenkov imaging offers a ...

Validation of Synthetic CT-Based Online Monitoring for Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Ozgur Ates, Chin-Cheng Chen, Chia-Ho Hua, Matthew J. Krasin, Thomas E. Merchant

Affiliation: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the use of synthetic CTs generated from CBCT images for online monitoring, ensuring accurate and reliable daily plan quality assessments in adaptive proton therapy (APT).
Metho...

Validation of an Independent Dose Calculation Software for ZAP-X Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Shabbar Danish, Jesse Feng, Joseph Hanley, Georg A. Weidlich

Affiliation: Zap Surgical, Tenafly High School, Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZapMU is the first independent monitor unit check software freely available supporting ZAP-X. In this study, the validation of ZapMU for independent check of dose calculation is performed, ut...