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Automating Protocol-Specific Chart Checking in Radiotherapy

Authors: Jiajin Fan, Ulrich Langner, Qiongge Li, Jian Liu, Wei Nie, Edwin Quashie

Affiliation: Brown University Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program, Inova Hospital, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

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Chart checking in radiotherapy ensures treatment plans meet clinical and safety standards. For patients in clinical trials, protocol-specific requirements add complexity, making manual rev...

Centralizing Resources with a Microsoft-Based Wiki Platform: Enhancing Collaboration and Efficiency in Radiation Oncology

Authors: Simon Brundage, Jiajin Fan, Ulrich Langner, Qiongge Li, Jian Liu, Wei Nie, Edwin Quashie, Xiaofeng Zhu

Affiliation: Brown University Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program, Inova Hospital, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

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Managing departmental policies, clinical protocols, QA procedures, workflows, and troubleshooting documentation is critical in radiation oncology. A Microsoft-based wiki platform was devel...

Dosimetric Variations Induced By Inaccurate Collimator Angles in Single-Isocenter SRS Plan for Multi-Lesion Brain Metastases

Authors: Makunda Aryal, Gregory Bartlett, David D. Campos, Ke Colin Huang, Sook Kien Ng, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Edwin Quashie, Ashok Tiwari, Yong Yue

Affiliation: Purdue University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University, Indiana University, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

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Linear accelerator-based single-isocenter Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is widely used for treating brain metastases due to its efficiency, reduced treatment time, and lower imaging dose...

Evaluation of the Varian Truebeam Linac Matching Process: Before, during, and after the Commission

Authors: Edwin Quashie, Yun Wang

Affiliation: Indiana University Medical School, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To provide a formal evaluation for the TrueBeam linac matching process before, during and after the commission of the newly installed TrueBeam linac which we want to match to an existing True...

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

Authors: Makunda Aryal, Qiongge Li, Sook Kien Ng, Christopher F. Njeh, Edwin Quashie, Senthamizhchelvan Srinivasan, Yun Wang

Affiliation: Indiana University Medical School, Memorial Health Care System, Indiana University, Inova Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Linear-Quadratic-Linear (LQL) model is a modification of the traditional Linear-Quadratic model used in radiobiology to describe cell survival in response to radiation. The LQL model extends ...

Rectal Spacer Injection on the Day of HDR Prostate Brachytherapy Enhances Dosimetry and Reduces Rectal Dose for Patients Receiving Combined Brachytherapy and EBRT.

Authors: Francis A Asamoah, David D. Campos, Jordan A Holmes, Ke Colin Huang, Omar Ishaq, Sook Kien Ng, Arpan Prabhu, Edwin Quashie, Yong Yue

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Evaluate a novel rectal spacer workflow with spacer injection during brachytherapy to streamline logistics, reduce hospital visits and costs, and compare the benefits of SpaceOAR Vue and Barr...