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18F-FDG PET/CT-Based Deep Radiomic Models for Enhancing Chemotherapy Response Prediction in Breast Cancer

Authors: Ke Colin Huang, Zirui Jiang, Joshua Low, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Yong Yue

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Enhancing the accuracy of tumor response predictions enables the development of tailored therapeutic strategies for patients with breast cancer (BCa). In this study, we developed deep-radiomi...

3D Wideband Late Gadolinium-Enhanced MRI for Radiotherapy of Ventricular Tachycardia: A Preliminary Study in Healthy Participants and Patient

Authors: Arash Bedayat, Jason Bradfield, Minsong Cao, Robert K Chin, Huiming Dong, J Paul Finn, Fei Han, Justin Hayase, Shu-Fu Shih, Xiaodong Zhong

Affiliation: Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Siemens Healthineers

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiac SBRT is a promising treatment for ventricular tachycardia (VT). Success depends on accurate target delineation, for which 2D narrowband late gadolinium-enhanced (LGE) MRI offers valua...

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 Dosimetric Investigation into the Potential of Aperture-Based Techniques to Improve the Clinical Outcomes of Single-Energy Proton Bragg Peak Flash Therapy for Ocular Cancers

Authors: Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Francis Yu, Xingyi Zhao, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy effectively treats ocular cancer by minimizing exit doses to normal tissues. However, challenges remain in sparing nearby organs-at-risk(OARs). Ul...

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 Hybrid Transformer-CNN for Tracking-Free 3D Ultrasound Volume Reconstruction from 2D Freehand Scans

Authors: Wenfeng He, Tian Liu, Pretesh Patel, Richard L.J. Qiu, Keyur Shah, Tonghe Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Chulong Zhang

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emory University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a tracking-free approach to reconstruct 3D ultrasound (US) volumes from 2D freehand US scans. By eliminating the reliance on external tracking systems, this method aims ...

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

Authors: Liqin HU, Tao He, Jing JIA, Pengcheng LONG, Wei Meng, Yang Yuan

Affiliation: SuperAccuracy Science & Technology Co. Ltd.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A multi-criteria optimization method based on reinforcement learning and adaptive boosting(RLAB MCO) has been developed to enhance radiotherapy plan quality by offering reasonable and effecti...

A Novel 2D Scintillation Dosimeter Using Long Scintillating Fibers.

Authors: Louis Archambault, Luc Beaulieu, Alexis Horik, Sajjad Ahmad Khan

Affiliation: Département de Physique, de Génie Physique et D'optique, et Centre de Recherche sur le Cancer, Université Laval, Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a novel 2D scintillation dosimeter leveraging long scintillating fibers for quality assurance (QA) in radiotherapy. The primary goal is to optimize critical parameters suc...

A Novel Feature Selection Method for Survival Prediction of Head-and-Neck Following Radiation Therapy

Authors: Xiaoying Pan, X. Sharon Qi

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Computer Science and technology,Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Survival prediction for cancer presents a substantial hurdle in personalized oncology, due to intricate, high-dimensional medical data. Our study introduces an innovative feature selection...

A Novel Method for Modeling the Rbe of Clinical Proton Beams

Authors: Anthony Hong Cheol Lim, Alexander R ODell, Alexander Stanforth, Chris C. Wang

Affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to investigate the variation of proton RBE, with respect to depth, in the context of clinical SOBP. Employing a novel approach, this study conducts a Monte Carlo s...

AI-Driven Early Detection of Digital Radiography Performance Degradation: A Predictive Quality Control Approach

Authors: Giovanni Iacca, Gloria Miori, Laura Orsingher, Daniele Ravanelli, Annalisa Trianni

Affiliation: Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento, Medical Physics Department, S.Chiara Hospital, APSS

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to predict and identify performance degradation in Digital Radiography (DR) systems, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing cli...

Advancing Post-Radiotherapy Toxicity Extraction: A Novel Privacy-Preserving, Parameter-Efficient Language Model Fine-Tuning

Authors: Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Indrin J. Chetty, Mohamed Elshaikh, Ahmed I Ghanem, Mohammad M. Ghassemi, Reza Khanmohammadi, Benjamin Movsas, Shayan Siddiqui, Kundan S Thind, Jawad Turfa

Affiliation: Michigan State University, Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Henry Ford Health-Cancer, Detroit, MI and Alexandria Department of Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Extracting late radiotherapy-induced toxicities from free-text notes using natural language processing is complicated by negative symptom identification, computational demands, and data priva...

An Analytical Framework to Quantify the Effect Obstructing Anatomical Features in Intrafractional Spectral Imaging Using a Dual-Layer Kv Imager

Authors: Ross I. Berbeco, Vera Birrer, Raphael Bruegger, Pablo Corral Arroyo, Roshanak Etemadpour, Dianne M. Ferguson, Rony Fueglistaller, Thomas C. Harris, Yue-Houng Hu, Matthew W. Jacobson, Mathias Lehmann, Marios Myronakis

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Varian Imaging Laboratory

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Dual-layer kV imager (DLI) architecture enables the capability for single-shot dual-energy (DE) intrafraction imaging. As noise from individual DLI layers are primarily uncorrelated, simpl...

Assessing the Risks of Synthetic MRI Data in Deep Learning: A Study on U-Net Segmentation Accuracy

Authors: Chuangxin Chu, Haotian Huang, Tianhao Li, Jingyu Lu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Tianyu Zeng, Chulong Zhang, Yujia Zheng

Affiliation: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Nanyang Technological University, Australian National University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, North China University of Technology, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning segmentation models, such as U-Net, rely on high-quality image-segmentation pairs for accurate predictions. However, the recent increasing use of generative networks for creatin...

Automatic Contour Quality Assurance Using Deep-Learning Based Contours

Authors: Laurence Edward Court, Raphael Douglas, David Fuentes, Anuja Jhingran, Barbara Marquez, Raymond Mumme, Christine Peterson, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin, Surendra Prajapati, Dong Joo Rhee, Thomas J. Whitaker

Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Safe deployment of auto-contouring models requires the inclusion of automated quality assurance (QA). One approach is to use an independent auto-contouring model and compare the contours geom...

Benefits on Respiratory Gating Delivery of Lung SBRT

Authors: Andrew Huang, Jonathan Huang, Andrew S Kennedy, Ellie Grace Kong, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Centennial Medical Center, Executive Medical Physics Associates, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, Belmont University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Lung stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is the standard of care for early-stage lung cancer. Respiratory phase gating can be applied to mitigate motion-induced effects. The purpose of t...

Best- and Worst-Case Scenario: Uncertainty Bounds Informed By Daily Scanning in Weekly CBCT-Based Accumulated Dose for Head and Neck Cancer

Authors: Peter Balter, Kristy K. Brock, Clifton David Fuller, Tze Yee Lim, James Long, Brigid A. McDonald, Androniki Mitrou, Andrew J. Schaefer, Stina Svensson

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, RaySearch Laboratories, Rice University, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT-based accumulated dose can provide up-to-date dose information on responding anatomy. To optimize resources, it is necessary to determine how many scans provide adequate information for ...

Clinical Outcomes of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Treatments for Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations & Fistulas: A Single Institutional Retrospective Study

Authors: Madeleine Arbogast, David Dorndos, Denise E Foltz, Justin Fraser, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: For stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatments of intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVM) and fistulas (AVF), same-day Leksell Gamma Knife (GK) is the preferred modality. Long-term cli...

Commissioning of a Near Real-Time In Vivo Film Dosimetry System

Authors: Maria F. Chan, Indra J. Das, Xiuxiu He, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Jeonghoon Park, Yunjie Yang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: There is a need for accurate and flexible in-vivo dosimetry systems, particularly for special procedures. Effective dosimetry is crucial for dose verification and maintaining records. A new r...

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

Authors: Tianyuan Dai, Xiaoying Fan, Shuting Wang, Yong Yin

Affiliation: Department of Graduate, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the interplay effect during intra-fractional motion and the effect of the robust optimization parameters for inter-fractional motion in the intens...

Correction Factors for Estimating Skin Dose from Overresponse of Two Commercial Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimeters

Authors: Min Cheol Han, Chae-Seon Hong, Changhwan Kim, Dong Wook Kim, Hojae Kim, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, HO Lee, Kwangwoo Park, Ye-In Park, Junyoung Son

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Overresponse in surface in-vivo dosimetry using optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter (OSLD) depends on the beam incidence angle. This study aimed to investigate correction factors to d...

Detection of the Linac Jaw Face Angle Misalignment: Case Studies

Authors: Peter Balter, Andres V Cibrian, Song Gao

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to demonstrate a means of detecting misaligned jaw face angles on the Varian TrueBeam based on a beam symmetry metric for electron beam profiles.
Methods: Duri...

Development of Treatment Planning System for Carbon Ion Radiotherapy in Yonsei Cancer Center

Authors: Min Cheol Han, Chae-Seon Hong, Changhwan Kim, Dong Wook Kim, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, HO Lee, Sac Lee, Yongdo Yun

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) offers the advantage of a greater relative biological effectiveness (RBE) weighted dose, which must be integrated into the treatment planning system (TPS). This...

Development of a Comprehensive Thoracic Re-Irradiation Database and Investigation of Time-Dependent Dose-Recovery Dynamics for Toxicity Modeling

Authors: Victoria Doss, Tsion Gebre, Rachel B. Ger, Esi A Hagan, Elaina Hales, Russell K Hales, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Dezhi Liu, Todd R. McNutt, Meti Negassa, Anas Obaideen, Tinker Trent, K. Ranh Voong, Cecilia FPM de Sousa

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: As cancer care advances, more patients require re-irradiation, yet evidence-based data is lacking. This study aimed to develop a thoracic re-irradiation database and explore time-dependent re...

Development of a GPU-Based Dose Calculation Engine for MRI-Guided Proton Therapy

Authors: Yaowen Cao, Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang, Xiaogang Yuan

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided proton therapy is an innovative technology that combines superior soft tissue imaging capabilities of MRI with the high dose conformity of proton thera...

Development of a Proton CT System Based on 2D Scintillation Detection

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

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a proton CT system using scintillator-based 2D dose distribution detection for accurate proton imaging.
Methods: The proposed proton CT system consists of a brass collimator wit...

Do We Need Pediatric-Specific Models for Radiotherapy Auto-Contouring? a Comparative Study of Pediatric and Adult-Trained Tools

Authors: Gregory T. Armstrong, James E. Bates, Christine V. Chung, Lei Dong, Ralph Ermoian, Jie Fu, Christine Hill-Kayser, Rebecca M. Howell, Meena S. Khan, Sharareh Koufigar, John T. Lucas, Thomas E. Merchant, Taylor Meyers, Tucker J. Netherton, Constance A. Owens, Arnold C. Paulino, Sogand Sadeghi

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington/ Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical workflows often rely on auto-segmentation tools trained on adult data, which may exhibit suboptimal performance in pediatric imaging due to inherent anatomical variations and smaller...

Dose Dependent White Matter Injuries Quantified By Axial and Radial Diffusivity of Diffusion Tensor Imaging Significantly Correlate with Radiation-Induced Neurocognitive Decline in Diffuse Glioma Patients Underwent Chemoradiation Therapy

Authors: Robert Fucetola, Jiayi Huang, Zhihua Liu, Chongliang Luo, Tong Zhu

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This prospective observational study investigates radiation-induced white matter (WM) injuries using longitudinal diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in patients with diffuse glioma following r...

Dosex As a per-Pulse Uhdr and Conventional Electrometer Compatible with Sandard Clinical Probes

Authors: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Austin Sloop, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: UHDR-specific probes are becoming available on the market but often demand high costs and long order times. The reduced sensitivity of these probes often imposes challenges when measuring con...

Dosimetric Analysis of Lymphopenia after Lung Irradiation and Modeling the Probability of Normal Tissue Complications

Authors: Tianyuan Dai, Xiaoying Fan, Shuting Wang, Yong Yin

Affiliation: Department of Graduate, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Decreased lymphocytes increase the risk of infections and other problems. Radiation exposure can cause the development of severe lymphopenia. In this study, we used a dynamic blood flow model...

Dosimetric Impact of Monte Carlo Physics Models in Electronic Brachytherapy Simulations

Authors: David Ayala Alvarez, Facundo Ballester, Luc Beaulieu, Francisco Berumen-Murillo, Jean-Simon Cote, Ernesto Mainegra-Hing, Iymad Mansour, Gaël Ndoutoume-Paquet, Jan P. Seuntjens, Rowan M. Thomson, Christian Valdes, Javier Vijande, Peter G. Watson

Affiliation: Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, McGill University, Department of Physics and Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, IFIC-UV, University of Valencia, National Research Council Canada, Carleton University, 5Service de Physique Médicale et de Radioprotection, Centre Intégré de Cancérologie, CHU de Québec- Université Laval et Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Nuclear Medicine Department, Hospital Regional de Antofagasta, Université Laval, Carleton Laboratory for Radiotherapy Physics, Department of Physics, Carleton University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Low-energy X-ray beams used in electronic brachytherapy (eBT) pose unique dosimetric challenges due to high depth-dose gradients, material-dependent detector responses, and the absence of sta...

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

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

Dual-Domain Neural Network Cone-Beam CT Correction for Online Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Daniel H. Bushe, Arthur Lalonde, Hoyeon Lee, Harald Paganetti, Brian Winey

Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, University of Hong Kong

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Improving the precision and fidelity of daily volumetric imaging is essential for enabling adaptive proton therapy (APT). While cone-beam CT (CBCT) provides daily volumetric imaging, their ut...

Early GU Toxicity Prediction in Prostate SBRT Using Delivered Dosimetry Via Long Short-Term Memory Model

Authors: Amar Kishan, Jun Lian, Yunkui Pang, Jonathan Pham, X. Sharon Qi, Michael Steinberg, Luca F Valle, Pew-Thian Yap

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a highly effective treatment for prostate cancer, yet predicting genitourinary (GU) toxicity has primarily relied on planned dosimetry. This study inv...

Efficient Monte Carlo Simulation of Radiation-Induced Double Strand Break Production and Repair Kinetics

Authors: Zakaria Aboulbanine, Greeshma A. Agasthya, Paul Inman, Anuj J. Kapadia, Anthony Hong Cheol Lim, Jayasai Ram Rajagopal, Chris C. Wang

Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Georgia Institute of Technology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiobiological simulation via TOPAS-nBio requires significant computational resources and time to provide meaningful results. This study aims to decrease simulation time and computational re...

Electronic Brachytherapy Dosimetric Reference Datasets Using Model-Based Dose Calculation Algorithms

Authors: David Ayala Alvarez, Facundo Ballester, Luc Beaulieu, Francisco Berumen-Murillo, Jean-Simon Cote, Ernesto Mainegra-Hing, Iymad Mansour, Gaël Ndoutoume-Paquet, Rowan M. Thomson, Christian Valdes, Javier Vijande, Peter G. Watson

Affiliation: Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval, Laval University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, McGill University, Department of Physics and Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, IFIC-UV, University of Valencia, National Research Council Canada, Carleton University, 5Service de Physique Médicale et de Radioprotection, Centre Intégré de Cancérologie, CHU de Québec- Université Laval et Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Nuclear Medicine Department, Hospital Regional de Antofagasta

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modelling electronic brachytherapy (eBT) sources is difficult because of the high-dose gradients and challenges associated with low-energy modelling. This study examines the accuracy of avail...

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...

Establishing a Protocol for Quality Assessment of Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) and Application to a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Task

Authors: Kevin M Brom, Jaydev K. Dave, Chunming Gu, Nicholas J. Hangiandreou, Zaiyang Long, Donald J Tradup

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultrasound scanner onboard quality checks for shear wave elastography (SWE) rely on operator judgement and are insufficient. This study aims to establish a protocol for quality assessment and...

Evaluating Commercial Auto-Segmentation Software: Is Performance on Pediatric Organs-at-Risk Accurate?

Authors: Gregory T. Armstrong, James E. Bates, Lei Dong, Ralph Ermoian, Jie Fu, Christine Hill-Kayser, Rebecca M. Howell, Sharareh Koufigar, John T. Lucas, Thomas E. Merchant, Tucker J. Netherton, Sogand Sadeghi

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington/ Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the adaptability and limitations of commercially available (MIM, RayStation) tools trained on predominately adult datasets (ages 20–60+ years) for delineating organs at r...

Evaluating PET-Based Metrics to Identify Patients with Liver Metastases for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Girish Bal, Ke Colin Huang, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Yong Yue

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) uses real-time positron emission tomography (PET) signals to precisely direct radiotherapy beamlets. The success of BgRT planning and delivery relies on PET...

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 Gradient Magnitude in Entorhinal Cortex for Dementia Diagnosis Using T1 MR Images

Authors: Yongha Gi, Jinju Heo, Jinyoung Hong, Yunhui Jo, Yousun KO, HyeongJin Lim, Sang Yoon PARK, Myonggeun Yoon

Affiliation: Korea University, Institute of Global Health Technology (IGHT), Korea University, Republic of Korea

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of the gradient magnitude (GM) feature of the entorhinal cortex, observed in T1 MR images, in dementia classification.
Methods: A total of 1,422 ADNI T1 MR da...

Evaluation of Daily Respiratory Pattern from a Single Free-Breathing Cone Beam CT Scan

Authors: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Xiuxiu He, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Hao Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This work aims to develop an innovative technique to evaluate patients’ daily respiratory pattern using three-dimensional (3D) deformation vector fields (DVF) derived from a free-breathing...

Evaluation of Ion Chamber Performance and Suitability for Flash Proton Therapy Dosimetry

Authors: Seohyeon An, Yoonsun Chung, Seonghoon Jeong, Seongmoon Jung, Chae-Eon Kim, In Jung Kim, Sung Hun Kim, Se Byeong Lee, Sang-il Pak, Jong In Park

Affiliation: POHANG ACCELERATOR LABORATORY, Hanyang University, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Ilsan Paik Hospital, National Cancer Center, National Cancer Center Korea, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of three ion chambers—Advanced Markus (AMC), PinPoint, and Roos—under FLASH proton beam conditions and assess the response of the nozzle monitor chamber for their ...

Evaluation of Proton Therapy Robustness for Thoracic Cancer Patients

Authors: Lordina Owusuwaa Oheneferewoo Asibey, Rachel B. Ger, Heng Li

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment of cancer patients with proton therapy requires robust optimization applications to be able to provide adequate target coverage whiles sparing healthy tissues. Our goal was to evalu...

Evaluation of the Inverse Planning Optimization with Leksell GammaplanÂź

Authors: Nina Burbure, Tawfik G. Giaddui, Shidong Li, Curtis Miyamoto, Jeremy Price, Bin Wang

Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our GammaKnife(GK) has been upgraded from 4C to ICON recently. In this study we evaluated the performance of Lightning IPO for ICON.
Methods: 10 cases with single brain metastasis previous...

Feasibility Study of Single Gantry Angle Proton Minibeam Lattice Radiotherapy

Authors: Anthony Hong Cheol Lim, Rayyan L Mahmood, Alexander Stanforth, Chris C. Wang, Mingyao Zhu

Affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this project is to test the feasibility of proton minibeam lattice radiotherapy within an existing clinical setting.
Methods:
The TOPAS code is used to model a scenario i...

Feasibility and Dosimetric Impact of Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Cervical Cancer Patients in Nepal: A Retrospective Analysis

Authors: Daniela Branco, John M Bryant, Surendra Bahadur Chand, Pratiksha Shahi, Joseph Weygand

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, , B.P Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, University of California San Diego / California Protons, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Cervical cancer remains a significant health burden in Nepal, with 2169 new cases and 1313 deaths recorded in 2022. This study evaluates the feasibility of implementing step-and-shoot IMRT...

Feasibility of Real-Time Monitoring in Tumor Treating Fields Therapy Using Electrical Impedance Tomography: Analysis of Current Injection and Measurement Patterns

Authors: Sung Hwan Ahn, Yongha Gi, Jinju Heo, Jinyoung Hong, Yunhui Jo, Yousun KO, Hyeongjin Lim, Sang Yoon PARK, Myonggeun Yoon

Affiliation: Institute of Global Health Technology (IGHT), Korea University, Republic of Korea, Korea University, Samsung Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of real-time monitoring of conductivity changes induced by thermal variations during tumor treating fields (TTFields) therapy using Electrical I...

Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography Based on 16cm-Long Detectors Vs 4cm-Long Detectors: Dose Validation

Authors: Qianyi Xu, Inhwan Yeo

Affiliation: INOVA Schar Cancer Institute, Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Four-dimensional computed tomography(4DCT) is prone to a geometrical error when respiration changes upon patient shift. 4DCT with a longer-length detector(16cm), uninvolving the shift, has...

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...

Functional Liver Image Guided Radiation Planning Using MRI with a Contrast Agent

Authors: Kenneth L. Homann, Natalie A Lockney, Hong Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim of this study is to develop a treatment planning methodology utilizing liver functional imaging via contrast-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in patients undergoing stereotac...

Gpt-Radplan: An Eclipse TPS Plugin for Automated Treatment Planning Based on Large Language Models

Authors: Peng Dong, Elizabeth Kidd, Sheng Liu, Thomas R. Niedermayr, Oscar Pastor-Serrano, Lei Xing, Yong Yang, James Zou

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy treatment planning is a time-consuming and potentially subjective process that requires iterative adjustments of optimization parameters to balance conflicting objectives. In thi...

Hong Kong SAR, People’s Republic of China, GDP-Hmm 2nd Place Finisher

Authors: Ge Ren

Affiliation: Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Impact of Feraheme on Imaging and Thermal Dynamics during MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound: Phantom Study

Authors: Jaydev K. Dave, Krzysztof R Gorny, Chunming Gu, Nicholas J. Hangiandreou, Gina K. Hesley, Myung-Ho In, Zaiyang Long, Aiming Lu, Christin A. TiegsHeiden

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) enables precise tumor ablation with real-time MR-thermometry guidance. Our practice is exploring the potential use of Feraheme (Ferumoxytol), a superp...

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...

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

Authors: Clint Bahler, Ruchika Reddy Chimmula, Harrison Louis Love, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Courtney Yong

Affiliation: Purdue University, Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Advanced Molecular Imaging in Radiotherapy (AdMIRe) Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, Purdue University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common malignancy in men, and predicting biochemical recurrence (BCR) is crucial for guiding treatment decisions. Integrating multimodal data, including clinical, i...

Investigation of Triggered Imaging and Auto Beam Hold Using a Dynamic Thorax Phantom for Intra-Fraction Motion Management

Authors: Liu Hong, Zhong Su

Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: During treatment delivery on TrueBeam platform 2.7, Triggered Imaging (TI) enables kV images acquisition at regular intervals and Auto Beam Hold (ABH) provides beam pausing if the target is m...

Knowledge-Based Three-Dimensional Dose Prediction for High Dose Rate Prostate Brachytherapy

Authors: Mojtaba Behzadipour, Suman Gautam, Tianjun Ma, Ikchit Singh Sangha, Bongyong Song, William Song, Kumari Sunidhi

Affiliation: UC San Diego, Virginia Commonwealth University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop a knowledge-based voxel-wise dose prediction system using a convolutional neural network (CNN) for high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy and to evaluate its p...

Machine Learning Model for Early Prediction of Chemoradiotherapy Response in Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients

Authors: Waleed Mutlaq Almutairi, Ke Colin Huang, Vishwas Mukundan, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Yong Yue

Affiliation: Purdue University, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Advanced Molecular Imaging in Radiotherapy (AdMIRe) Research Laboratory, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aimed to develop a machine learning (ML) model for early prediction of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) response in order to enhance personalized treatment selection for oral or orophary...

Medical Dosimetry Assistants - Streamlining Pre-Treatment Planning Workflows

Authors: Luis E. Fong de los Santos

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

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Mesial Temporal Tau-PET Is Related to Diffusion Tensor Imaging Outcomes in Adults with Down Syndrome

Authors: Andrew Alexander, Brecca Bettcher, Bradley T Christian, Jose Guerrero-Gonzalez, Steven Kecskemeti, Lisette LeMerise, Max McLachlan, Andrew McVea, Matthew Zammit

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and Waisman Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) develop Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) with very high prevalence (>90%). Neuropathology includes amyloid plaque (AÎČ) accumulation, followed by neurofibrillary ta...

Minimizing Abscopal Effects in Normal Tissues with Flash-RT: Mechanisms of Action and Potential Clinical Applications

Authors: Liang Cui, Xingyu Lu, Hang Shang, LingHong Zhou

Affiliation: Southern Medical University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study examines how varying dose rates of radiotherapy impact normal tissues outside the target area and analyzes the protective effects and regulatory mechanisms of ultra-high dose rate ...

Modality-Agnostic Image Cascade (MAGIC) for Multi-Modality Cardiac Substructure Segmentation

Authors: Ming Dong, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Qisheng He, Anudeep Kumar, Alex Singleton Kuo, Joshua Pan, Chase Ruff, Nicholas R. Summerfield

Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent evidence highlights the importance of incorporating cardiac substructures (CS) into treatment planning for thoracic cancers, however current segmentation methods are limited to a singl...

Multiple x-Ray Source Array (MXA) System Development for Better Ray Sampling in Large Coverage Axial CT Imaging

Authors: Craig K Abbey, John M. Boone, Richard E. Colbeth, Andrew M. Hernandez, Sarah E. McKenney, Vance Robinson, Paul Schwoebel, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Alejandro Sisniega, Wojciech B. Zbijewski

Affiliation: UC Santa Barbara, University of California, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, UC Davis Health, Varex Imaging Corporation

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
While wide coverage (160 mm) CT scanners can image whole organs (e.g. heart, brain, kidneys, etc.) in one axial scan, the peripheral regions of the field of view (along z) suffer from cons...

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Authors: Houssam Abou Mourad, Christopher Ackerman, Stephen Adler, Kirk Aduddell, Muhammad K. Afghan, Hamid G. Aghdam, Diego Aguilar, Kang-Hyun Ahn, Francis Ai, Hua Ai, Ray Anthony Aikens, Manik Aima, Victoria Ainsworth, Erfan Akbari, Blessing Akinro, Rani Al-Senan, Khalid Alabbasi, Sam Alam, Daniel Alexander, Mohammed H. Aljallad, Mazin T. Alkhafaji, Ahmad K. Alkhatib, Scott J. Alleman, James Logan Allen, Ibtisam Almajnooni, Tiba Alnaqshabandi, Murat Alp, Stephen J. Amadon, Riska Amilia, Ala Amini, Shiho Amster, Mason R. Anders, Erin Angel, Ledi Anggara, John A. Antolak, Debora Antonio, Felicity Appiah, Haiqa Arain, Lahcen Arhjoul, Ali V. Aritkan, Muhammad Arshad, Mark E. Artz, Nathan S. Artz, Frank A Ascoli, John R. Ashburn, Benjamin Astarita, Masakazu Atsumi, Rex G. Ayers, Tara M. Bachman, Nina L. Bahar, Bing Bai, Michael J. Bailey, Chris Baird, Mohammad Bakhtiari, Andrew J. Ballesio, Isabel Balvoa, Qinan Bao, Jeffrey J. Barbarits, Joseph Barbiere, Philip C. Bardos, Gary T. Barnes, John C. Barrett, Divya Bartley, Steven J. Bartolac, Robert Barton, Christopher P. Bass, Loni Bates, Alan Baydush, John E. Bayouth, Stephen Beach, Kevin Beaudette, Kaelyn Becker, Natalie A. Beckmann, Colleen Beer, Sepideh Behinaein, Jake M. Bell, David M. Bellezza, Maria R. Bellon, Ahmed Benelfassi, Stephanie Louise Bennett, Todd Bernath, Kate Bevins, Nicholas B. Bevins, Brian J. Bismack, David Blaich, Anthony P. Blatnica, Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Steven Blum, Maggie Bobbett, Dayna Bodensteiner, Daniel Boedeker, Robert C. Boggs, Jason D. Bond, Sjirk N. Boon, Jennifer M. Borsavage, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Satya R. Bose, Todd Bossenberger, Cristina Boswell, Djamal Boukerroui, Christopher M. Bowen, Aaron Brammer, Rich Brancaleoone, Eric Brass, Luis Bravo, William Breeden, Christina Breeze, Eric E. Brost, Justin L. Brown, Karen L. Brown, Marissa Brown, Norman Lee Brown, Payton Brown, Patrick V. Brunick, Ryan Brunkhorst, Gwendolyn P. Brunner, Camelia E. Bunaciu, Maria Bunta, Olwen Burton, Karim Butalag, Priscilla F. Butler, Angela Cagwin, Jeffrey L. Campbell, Warren G. Campbell, Tyler Cantrell, Xu Cao, Yanan Cao, Peter F. Caracappa, Amanda M. Caringi, Joe Caron, Joshua Carter, Kenneth W. Cashon, Sarah Castillo, Everett Cavanaugh, Suran Chae, Abhi Chakrabarti, PhD, Philip Chan, Jina Chang, Sha X. Chang, Youssef M. Charara, Pierre E. Charpentier, Priyanka Chaudhary, Senthamil Selvan Chelliah, Chen Chen, Doris Chen, Kuan Ling Chen, Max Chen, Mingyue Chen, Mu Chen, Xinan Chen, Yie Chen, Yong Chen, Caroline Cheney, Shyh-Shi R. Chern, Stephen Thomas Chesser, Kin Man Cheung, Pai-Chun Melinda Chi, Yuwei Chi, Omar Chibani, Hung Ching, Gwi Ae Cho, Jongmin Cho, David Choi, Wing Yan Choi, Nitish Chopra, Daniel Christ, Olav I. Christianson, Emmanuel Christodoulou, Heeteak Chung, Sophia Claudio, Arely Clavel, William J. Clouse, Gilad Cohen, Michael S. Cohen, Vladimir Collantes, Jason Collier, Jacob Collins, Daria C. Comsa, Charles Conduah, Virgil N. Cooper, Anita M. Corrao, Frank D. Corwin, Mihaela Cosma, Ben Coull-Neveu, Mary K. Cox, Daniel F. Craft, Steven D. Crawford, Troy M. Crawford, Charles E. Creagh, Beatrice Croteau, Camille Crumbley, Wilbert F. Cruz, Guoqiang Cui, J. Adam M. Cunha, Scott Cupp, Bruce H. Curran, Jordan McCauley Cutsinger, Alita D Almeida, Harold DSouza, Nana Dabo-Akoteng, Robert Dahl, Shaun W. Dahl, Ghayath Dakkouri, Malek Daneshvarnezhad, Mylinh Dang, Matt Daniels, George M. Daskalov, David A. Davenport, Amanda Davidek, Scott E. Davidson, Maria De Ornelas, Dylan A. DeAngelis, Mike Deady, Daniel Dean, Savannah Decker, Savannah Decker, Michael Delafuente, Omer Demirkaya, Logan Dempsey, Marc Dennis, Viv Dennis, Dana Derby, Garron A. Deshazer, Veronique Destombes, Ajaya K. Devabhaktuni, Suneetha Devpura, James A. Deye, Shalmali Dharmadhikari, Dominic J. DiCostanzo, Richard V. DiPietro, Emily Diller, Lei Ding, Nayha V. Dixit, Charles Dodge, David N. 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Gandy, Junfang Gao, Yiming Gao, Victor L. Garcia, Michael Garcia-Alcoser, Jeffrey Garrett, Steven Anthony Gasiecki, Keith Gatermann, Avinash Gautam, Bhoj Gautam, Olivier Gayou, Andrew J. Gearhart, Paul B. Geis, Renil B. George, David P. Gierga, Robert Gilliam, James Giltz, Eric L. Gingold, Frederic Girard, Garth Gladfelder, Sharon Glaze, Brendan K. Glennon, Steven P. Glennon, Guy Godwin, David Lloyd Goff, Lisa M. Goggin, Daniel Goldberg-Zimring, Edward Joseph Goldschmidt, Ehsan Golkar, Angel Gomez, Jason Gong, Manish K. Goyal, Frank Graeff, Royce L. Gragg, Jonathan Gray, Alexander D. Green, Olga L. Green, Andrew Christopher Greene, Travis Greene, Jared Grice, Kevin T. Grizzard, Suveena Guglani, Jeffrey B. Guild, Patrick P. Guo, Sandesh Gupta, Megan Gute, Jonathan Ha, Rachael L. Hachadorian, Christopher Haddad, Lubomir Hadjiiski, Scott W. Hadley, Tomoe Hagio, Kelsey Hall, Logan P. Hall, Klaus A. Hamacher, Amineh Hamad Khatib, Amineh O. Hamad Khatib, Brian R. Hames, Carnell Hampton, Samuel S. Hancock, Robyn S. Handschuh, Jeremy Hansen, Paul Harden, Joseph Harms, Daniel P. Harrington, Carley Harris, Jamie Marie Harris, Jennifer Hart, Richard P. Harvey, Jeremy Hawk, Naoki Hayashi, Maria Laura Haye, Katherine Hazelwood, David Hearshen, Bret H. Heintz, Adam Henry, Frank William Hensley, Michael Chris Hermansen, Marissa Hernandez, Nadia Hernandez, Dayadna Hernandez Perez, Sarah Hetherington, Emily Hewson, Maynard High, Brian P. Hill, Charles B. Hill, Yunsil Ho, Simeon Hodges, David M. Hoeprich, Michael N. Hoff, Robert F. Hoffman, Russell Holden, Clay Holdsworth, Scott Hollingsworth, John R. Holmes, Steve Holmes, Neal S. Holter, Thomas M. Holtschneider, Amirul Hoque, Sabbir Hossain, Tyler S. Howlin, Andrew Robert Hoy, An Ting Hsia, Hao-Yun Hsu, David Hu, Tom C. Hu, Yu-Chi Hu, Long Huang, Mi Huang, Joshua Hubbell, Michael J. Huberts, Julie C. Hudson, Geoffrey Hugo, Donglai Huo, Justin D. Hurley, Martina H. 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Next Generation Nanoparticles for Fractionated MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy

Authors: Stephanie Bennett, Ross I. Berbeco, Guillaume Bort, Needa Brown, Lena Carmes, Sandrine Dufort, Michael John Lavelle, Geraldine Le Duc, Francois Lux, Toby Morris, Zeinaf Muradova, Andrea Protti, Olivier Tillement

Affiliation: University de Lyon, NH TherAGuIX, University of Massachsetts Lowell and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Central Florida, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, NH TherAguix, Universite de Lyon, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: AGuIX is a theranostic Gd-based nanoparticle currently under phase-2 clinical testing where patients receive 2-3 doses at 1-week intervals prior to imaging and irradiation. AGuIX-Bi is a new ...

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...

Optimizing Quality Assurance CT Frequency and Setup Uncertainty in Brain Proton Therapy Patients for Reduced Normal Tissue Dose

Authors: Rachel B. Ger, Heng Li, Anh Tran

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy patients undergo quality assurance CT scans (QACTs) during treatment to verify dosimetric accuracy and utilize robustness scenarios for setup and range uncertainties. For intra...

Optimizing Quality Assurance CT Scan Frequency in Proton Therapy: Reducing Excess Dose While Maintaining Treatment Accuracy

Authors: Curtiland Deville, Rachel B. Ger, Heng Li, Todd R. McNutt

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy patients receive quality assurance CT scans (QACTs) during treatment to verify dosimetric accuracy and determine adaptive therapy needs as proton treatments are highly sensitiv...

Optimizing Vessel Wall Visualization Using a Novel Black-Blood CT Technique on Craniocervical CT Angiography

Authors: Xiaohu Li, Jianjun Shen, Guozhi Zhang, Sihua Zhong, Jingjie Zhou

Affiliation: United Imaging Healthcare

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Visualization of carotid artery vessel wall on computed tomography angiography (CTA) imaging is challenging. This study aims to develop a novel post-processing technique, black-blood compu...

Patient-Specific Coronary Artery Habitat Model for Enhanced Cardiac Sparing

Authors: Blessing Akinro, Soumyanil Banerjee, Ming Dong, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Prashant Nagpal, Chase Ruff, Nicholas R. Summerfield, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz

Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Department of Human Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation dose to coronary arteries (CAs) during thoracic radiotherapy (RT) is linked to cardiotoxicity. However, precise CA delineation for avoidance is limited by image quality and CA compl...

Performance of Photon Counting Detector in a Clinical PCD-CT: A Novel Image-Based Evaluation

Authors: Frank F. Dong, Megan C. Jacobsen, Ke Li, Xinming Liu, John Rong

Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We aimed to understand the physical performance of a CdTe PCD-based detector system within a whole-body PCD-CT scanner, with the goal of optimizing its clinical application. Instead of relyin...

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...

Quantification of Chemical Species Yield and Radiation Damage Patterns for Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Isotopes: Lu-177, Y-90 and I-131

Authors: Zakaria Aboulbanine, Greeshma A. Agasthya, Paul Inman, Anuj J. Kapadia, Anthony Hong Cheol Lim, Jayasai Ram Rajagopal

Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Georgia Institute of Technology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The fundamental concept of radiopharmaceutical therapy involves binding radioisotopes to molecules with a known biokinetic distribution, which ensures that the targeted organs receive higher ...

Quantitative Analysis of Dose Perturbation from Gantry Rotational Errors in Dynamic Spot-Scanning Proton Arc Therapy (SPArc)

Authors: Xiaoda Cong, Xuanfeng Ding, Gang Liu, Peilin Liu, Lewei Zhao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study investigates the dosimetric impact of systematic and random gantry position errors (GPE) during dynamic Spot-Scanning Proton Arc Therapy (SPArc) delivery.
Methods:
Four ca...

Quantitative Image Review Metric for Vertebral Body Misalignment

Authors: Luis E. Fong de los Santos, Douglas John Moseley, Satomi Shiraishi, Cenji Yu

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantitatively detect errors in vertebral body localization using normalized cross correlation (NCC)

Methods: Volumetric images of a thoracic end-to-end SBRT phantom with a removabl...

Radionuclide Therapy Patient Release Dose Calculation Using a Non Point Model

Authors: Tianliang Gu

Affiliation: UT Health Science Center at Houston

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In Nuclear Regulatory Commission guide 8.39 on releasing patients administered radioactive material, the dose is calculated assuming both the source and receiver are points. This point mod...

Radiopathomic Characterization of Chemoradiation Resistance in Preclinical Models of Head and Neck Cancer

Authors: Rico Castillo, Katherine Gonzalez, Casey C. Heirman, Kyle J. Lafata, Xiang Li, Yvonne M Mowery, Yvonne M Mowery, Allison Pittman, Ashlyn G. Rickard, Breylon Riley

Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, University of Pittsburgh

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the relationships between quantitative imaging biomarkers and chemoradiation resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) using preclinical mouse models.

Met...

Rapid Reconstruction of Extremely Accelerated Liver 4D MRI Via Chained Iterative Refinement

Authors: Mary Feng, Yi Lao, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger

Affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4D MRI with high spatiotemporal resolution is vital to characterize the tumor/tumor motion for liver radiotherapy. However, high-quality 4D MRI requires an impractically long scanning time fo...

Re-Structuring of Clinical Education within a Therapy Medical Physics Residency Program

Authors: Kristofer K. Kainz, Eenas A. Omari, Eric S. Paulson

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present our therapy physics residency program’s revisions to its training structure, with the goals of more efficient clinical education and preservation of the residency’s clinical suppor...

Recovery Factor Comparisons for Reirradiation Overlapping the Spinal Cord

Authors: Xinxin Deng, Issam M. El Naqa, Jimm Grimm, Lijun Ma, Vitali Moiseenko, Timothy E. Schultheiss, Gopal Subedi, Wolfgang A. Tomé, Ellen D. Yorke, Albert van der Kogel

Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Cancer Center, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Wellstar Health System, Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of California San Diego, City Of Hope National Medical Centre, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation is increasingly utilized in clinical practice but dose-time recovery factors for human subjects remain uncertain. We constructed a reirradiation recovery model for spinal cord e...

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...

Reinforcement Learning Based Machine Parameter Optimization for Two-Arc Prostate VMAT Planning

Authors: William T. Hrinivich, Junghoon Lee, Lina Mekki

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning is a computationally expensive process. In this work, we propose a reinforcement learning (RL) framework to automatically optimize dose rate a...

Streamlined Proton Registry Interface for Patient Subtyping and Assessment Integration

Authors: Curtiland Deville, Rachel B. Ger, Elaina Hales, Heng Li, Todd R. McNutt

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lack of specialized coding knowledge limits the use of data from large SQL repositories. We aimed to develop intuitive user interfaces for a registry that allows users to visualize the relati...

Streamlining Hippocampal-Sparing Whole-Brain VMAT Planning: Enhancing Efficiency and Plan Quality with an Automated Workflow

Authors: Eric C. Ford, Yulun He, Minsun Kim, Dustin Melancon, Juergen Meyer, Dong Joo Rhee, Yinghua Tao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and evaluate an automated-planning technique capable of generating high-quality treatment plans for hippocampal-sparing-whole-brain radiation therapy.
Methods: An auto-planning ...

The Feasibility of Ethos-Based Pulsed Reduced Dose-Rate (PRDR) Radiotherapy

Authors: Chia-Lung Chien, Renteng Hou, Wen C. Hsi, Faraz Kalantari, Ganesh Narayanasamy, Zhong Su

Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PRDR is an effective re-irradiation treatment for patients who have already reached the tolerance dose to their organs at risk (OARs). While PRDR is implemented on TrueBeam by limiting the...

The Z Dimension Matters: 3D Noise Power Spectrum of a Clinical Photon Counting Detector CT System

Authors: Frank F. Dong, Megan C. Jacobsen, Ke Li, Xinming Liu, Humberto Monsivais, John Rong

Affiliation: Purdue University, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the noise characteristics of a clinical photon counting detector CT (PCD-CT) system along axial and through-plane (Z) dimensions using 3D NPS measurements.
Methods: This stu...

Ultra-Sparse-View Cone-Beam CT Reconstruction Based Strictly-Structure-Preserved Deep Neural Network in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy

Authors: Guangjun Li, Ying Song, Huanan Tang, Tianxiong Wu, Qiuyi Ye, Wei Zhang

Affiliation: West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University, United Imaging Healthcare, West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To propose a general low-dose reconstruction model for ultra-sparse-view cone-beam CT (CBCT) and evaluate its clinical application in improving image quality and reducing radiation dose fo...

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 ...

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

Authors: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, David Borrego, Rochelle Curtis, Gretchen L Gierach, Jae Won Jung, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Matthew Mille, Lene Veiga, Jacqueline Vo

Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Radiation Protection Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Cancer Institute, Institute of Cancer Research

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy is vital for treating breast cancer, but its long-term health effects remain a concern. Accurate dose reconstruction is crucial for evaluating risks in retrospective epidemiologi...

Universal Range Modulators for Flash Proton Therapy: 3D Printing of Stackable Variable Density Units

Authors: Eric S. Diffenderfer, Lei Dong, Alejandro Garcia, Wenbo Gu, Michele M. Kim, Alexander Lin, Kai Mei, Peter B. Noël, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present a novel 3D-printed range-modulating devices with spatially modulated density for FLASH particle therapy. By varying density distributions, spread-out Bragg peaks(SOBPs) can be gene...

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

Authors: Ming Dong, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Behzad Hejrati, Joshua Pan, Yuhao Yan

Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Upright patient positioners and vertical CT reduce tumor motion and stabilize internal anatomy during treatment delivery. Yet, to fully exploit the advantages of upright, translation of stand...

Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) Is Associated with Improved Dose Homogeneity, but More Normal Tissue Irradiation Compared to Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT) for Breast Cancer

Authors: Laura I. Cervino, Linda X. Hong, Jessica Pagan, Angelica A. Perez-Andujar, Maria Thor

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) are used to treat locally advanced breast cancer. The 3DCRT treatment plans use the treatment fiel...

“See” through Surface: Transforming Surface Imaging into a Real-Time Three-Dimensional Imaging Solution for Intra-Treatment Image Guidance

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Ruiqi Li, Hua-Chieh Shao, Kenneth Westover, You Zhang, Tingliang Zhuang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Respiratory motion is a long-standing challenge for lung SBRT, particularly for centrally-located lung tumors where increased toxicity demands more precise motion management during treatme...