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4D CBCT Reconstruction Using Denoising Diffusion Implicit Models

Authors: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Bohong Huang, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Huiqiao Xie, Hao Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (4D-CBCT) is critical in image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for visualizing tumor motion. However, sparse projection sampling often introduces sev...

A Comparative Analysis of the Dosimetric, Alignment, and Setup Efficiency in Left Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Treated with Dibh Using ABC and Sgrt

Authors: Aaron Conard, Victoria Croog, Marie Gurka, Lan Lin

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates the utility of the Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) and Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) techniques in implementing Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for le...

A Conditional Point Cloud Diffusion Model for Deformable Liver Motion Tracking Via a Single Arbitrarily-Angled X-Ray Projection (PCD-Liver)

Authors: Yunxiang Li, Hua-Chieh Shao, Chenyang Shen, Jing Wang, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, You Zhang

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, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate liver deformable motion tracking is essential in image-guided radiotherapy to enable precise tumor targeting during treatment. We developed a conditional point cloud diffusion model ...

A Deformable Registration-Based Pipeline for the Characterisation of Respiratory Motion from 2D Lung Cine MRI

Authors: Michael W. Kissick, Chung Tin Lo, Jamie R McClelland, Niek Schreuder, Tracy Underwood

Affiliation: Hawkes Institute, University College London, Leo Cancer Care

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The emerging field of upright radiotherapy raises the question of how respiratory motion differs between upright and supine treatment postures. Therefore, we have developed a versatile pipeli...

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 Foundational Model for Medical Imaging Modality Translation in Head and Neck Radiotherapy

Authors: Jie Deng, Yunxiang Li, Xiao Liang, Weiguo Lu, Jiacheng Xie, You Zhang

Affiliation: 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, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recently, foundational models trained on large datasets have shown remarkable performance across various tasks. Developing a foundational model for medical image modality translation in head-...

A Hybrid 4π-Proton Arc Robust Optimization

Authors: Wenhua Cao, Xianjin Dai, PhD, Hadis Moazami Goudarzi, Gino Lim, Miaolan Xie, Lei Xing, Lewei Zhao

Affiliation: University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Houston, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton Arc Therapy (PAT) delivers a continuous dose of radiation during gantry rotation. 4π is a non-coplanar technique used for advanced proton therapy delivery. This work proposes a hybrid ...

A Method to Expedite Quality Assurance for Head and Neck Ctvs with Lymph Node Level Auto-Autocontouring and Identification

Authors: Beth M. Beadle, Adrian Celaya, Laurence Edward Court, David Fuentes, Anna Lee, Tze Yee Lim, Dragan Mirkovic, Amy Moreno, Raymond Mumme, Tucker J. Netherton, Callistus M. Nguyen, Jaganathan A Parameshwaran, Jack Phan, Carlos Sjogreen, Sara L. Thrower, Congjun Wang, He C. Wang, Xin Wang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quality assurance of target volumes from radiotherapy clinical trials is a labor and resource intensive task. The purpose of this work is to quantify the accuracy of a tool that automatically...

A New Algorithm for Charged Particle Therapy Beam Energy Measurement By Time-of-Flight

Authors: Sung Woon Choi, Dong Wook Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Na Hye Kwon, Paulo Jorge Ribeiro Da Fonte

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In hadrontherapy, such as proton and carbon ion therapy, it is desirable, for quality assurance reasons, to have an online beam energy measurement independent from the machine parameters. Sin...

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

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

Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Higher rates of local failures and toxicities challenged radiation therapy of centrally located lung cancer (CLLC). We assessed the treatment response by measuring the early changes of PET+ n...

A Novel Abdominal Phantom with Deformable Organs

Authors: Katherine Brown, Will Buchsbaum, Mylinh Dang, Joshua Dean, Sameer Faruquee, Gracie Huff, Claudia Maldonado, Gaby Min, David O'Neill, Gemily Wang, Poonam Yadav

Affiliation: Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To establish an abdominal imaging phantom that includes deformable organs including the stomach, duodenum, and pancreas. This phantom will be used in routine calibration of an MRI-LINAC sy...

A Real-Time 6 Degrees-of-Freedom Image Guided Radiation Therapy Technology Using Internal-External Motion Correlation Modelling

Authors: Jeremy T. Booth, Nicholas Hardcastle, Freeman Jin, Alicja Kaczynska, Paul J. Keall, Chandrima Sengupta

Affiliation: Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, Physical Sciences, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

Abstract Preview: Purpose: An ESTRO survey reported that 71% of radiotherapy centers across 41 countries want to implement real-time image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) to improve patient outcomes. To address this gl...

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

Authors: Ruiyan Du, Mingzhu Li, Ying Li, Wei Liu, Shihuan Qin, Yiming Ren, Biao Tu, Hui Xu, Lian Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zengren Zhao

Affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Medical AI Lab, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Engineering Research Center for AI-Based Cancer Treatment Decision-Making, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fiducial tracking is widely used in CyberKnife to dynamically guide the gantry for moving target like liver cancer stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). This study developed a robust fr...

A Realistic Computer Simulation Study Assessing How Beam Hardening Affects the Accuracy of CT Lung Attenuation Values

Authors: Zijia Guo, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Frederic Noo, Karl Stierstorfer

Affiliation: Siemens Healthineers, University of Utah, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurately assessing lung parenchyma health is critically important in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CT attenuation values are valuable for this purpo...

Accuracy Analysis of "Sphere-Mask" Optical Positioning System in Radiotherapy of Breast Cancer

Authors: Xiu tong Lin, Tao Sun

Affiliation: Department of Radiation physics and technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation physics and technology, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the positioning accuracy and time efficiency of "Sphere-Mask" Optical Positioning System (OPS) and traditional laser light positioning method in breast cancer radiotherapy, and to ...

An Adaptive Radiotherapy Strategy Study Based on Segmented Synthesis and Deformational Registration

Authors: Jie Hu, Zhengdong Jiang, Nan Li, Tie Lv, Yuqing Xia, Shouping Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Wei Zhao, Changyou Zhong

Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Radiotherapy Department of Meizhou People’s Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), UT Health San Antonio, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, Peopleʼs Republic of China, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients usually undergo cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans which are used for patient set-up before radiotherapy. However, the low image quality of CBCT hinders its use in adaptive r...

An Assessment of the Potential Impact of the Elekta Unity’s 1.5T Magnetic Field upon the Performance of a Conventional Linac Installed in an Adjacent Vault: A Case Study

Authors: Matthew Stephen Andriotty, Taoran Cui, Josh Kilian-Meneghin, Ke Nie, Xiao Wang, Zhenyu Xiong, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang

Affiliation: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the potential impact of the Elekta Unity’s 1.5T magnetic field upon the performance of a conventional linac installed in an adjacent vault.
Methods: The linac vaults for thi...

An Automated Approach to Monitoring Clinical Protocols Against a Master Protocol

Authors: Jeremy Christophel, Zhihua Qi

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate a method to compare DICOM metadata from clinical scanners with institutional protocols as validation that clinical use matches the master protocol.
Methods: DICOM metadata i...

An Image Representation of Radiomics Data for Enhanced Deep Radiomics Analysis with Consideration of Feature Interactions

Authors: Xiaolong Fu, Runping Hou, Md Tauhidul Islam, Lei Xing

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To introduce a novel schematic image representation of radiomics data, called OmicsMap, for high-performance deep radiomics analysis. OmicsMap transforms tabular radiomics data into an image ...

An Integrated Robust Inverse Planning Based on AI-Built Dose Kernel Library for Preclinical Radio-Neuromodulation Using Focused Kv X-Rays

Authors: Wenbo Gu, Chenhui Qiu, Ke Sheng, Liyan Sun, Weiyuan Sun, Lei Xing

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University,

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The small animal radio-neuromodulation platform developed in our previous work utilized focused kV x-ray beams rotating and translating in predefined trajectories to irradiate small, mm si...

An Integrated, Web-Based Tool for Automated Treatment Time Calculations, Data Visualization, and Documentation for Superficial Radiotherapy Using an SRT-100 Vision

Authors: Stephen D. Davis, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Yongsook C. Lee, Michael Leyva, Alejandro Rene Llanes Lopez, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli

Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate treatment time calculation is a critical component of superficial radiotherapy (SRT), particularly for the SRT-100 Vision, where dose delivery depends on applicator geometry, treatme...

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

Authors: Sijuan Huang, Zi LIU, Jing MA, Xin Yang

Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To reduce the pressure of manual review of abnormal situations in manually/automatically delineated regions of interest (ROI), improve its accuracy and basis.
Methods: 220 radiotherapy pat...

Applicability of Online Dose Measurement in Trilogy Linear Accelerators: Using Target Current Pulse Counting Method

Authors: Daming LI, Jinsen Xie, Zhe Zhang

Affiliation: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Radiotherapy Department, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to investigate the feasibility of online dose measurement of the Trilogy linear accelerator output based on target current pulse signals.
Methods:
A data acquisition ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Automatic Contour Quality Assurance (QA) with Uncertainty Quantification

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, You Zhang

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, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate delineation of treatment targets and organs-at-risk is crucial for radiotherapy. Despite significant progress in artificial intelligence (AI)-based automatic segmentation tools, effi...

Assessing the Feasibility of LD-V1 Film for Annual Kilovoltage Imaging Dose Measurements

Authors: Maria F. Chan, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Dustin W. Lynch, Usman Mahmood, Jeonghoon Park

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the feasibility of using GafChromic LD-V1 film for annual imaging dose assessment across kV radiography, fluoroscopy, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging protocols, as...

Assessment of Image Quality and Dose in Dual-Energy X-Ray Imaging for Lung Tumor Tracking

Authors: Nawal Alqethami, Felix Ginzinger, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Marco Riboldi, Philipp Steininger, Wentao Xie

Affiliation: Research & Development, medPhoton GmbH, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich)

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates the image quality of Dual-Energy (DE) X-ray imaging for lung tumor tracking across various sizes and protocols, comparing its imaging dose to Single-Energy (SE) imagin...

BEST IN PHYSICS IMAGING: Revolutionizing Neurocognitive Dynamic Pattern Discovery with Self-Supervised AI in Functional Brain Imaging

Authors: Lei Xing, Zixia Zhou

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Functional brain imaging techniques, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), generate high-dimensional, dynamic data reflecting complex neural processes. However, extracting rob...

BEST IN PHYSICS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY: Motion-Resolved Dynamic CBCT Reconstruction Using Prior-Model-Free Spatiotemporal Gaussian Representation (PMF-STGR)

Authors: Hua-Chieh Shao, Chenyang Shen, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, You Zhang

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, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Motion-resolved CBCT imaging, which reconstructs a dynamic sequence of CBCTs reflecting intra-scan motion (one CBCT per x-ray projection), is highly desired for regular/irregular motion chara...

BEST IN PHYSICS THERAPY: Fast and Convenient Proton Pencil Beam Energy QA with Multi-Layer Faraday Cup (MLFC)

Authors: Paul Boisseau, Eric S. Diffenderfer, Andrew Friberg, Wenbo Gu, Matthew Nichols, Kan Ota, Xiaokun Teng, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Pyramid Technical Consultants, Inc., University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Traditional quality assurance procedures for proton pencil beam energies involve water tank setups or multiple solid water phantoms and are time-consuming. This study demonstrates that an inn...

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...

Biomechanically Guided Deep Learning for Deformable Multimodality Liver Registration Framework

Authors: Yunfei Dong, Dongyang Guo, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Zeyu Zhang

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a Biomechanically Guided Deep Learning Registration Network (BG-DRNet) that improves both accuracy and physiological plausibility in liver image registration. While cone-beam CT...

Box-Prompt Zero-Shot Smart Segmentation in Radiation Oncology Using a SAM-Based Model: Smartsam

Authors: Kristen A. Duke, Samer Jabor, Neil A. Kirby, Parker New, Niko Papanikolaou, Arkajyoti Roy, Yuqing Xia

Affiliation: St. Mary's University, The University of Texas San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Segment Anything Model (SAM) is a foundational box-prompt-based model for natural image segmentation. However, its applicability to zero-shot 3D medical image segmentation, particularl...

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

Authors: Amy Tien Yee Chang, Chi Wai Cheung, Tin Lok Chiu, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wa Kong, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu

Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces BrachyPlanCheck, an independent Monte Carlo (MC)-based dose calculation tool for 192Ir brachytherapy retrospective study or algorithm commissioning.
Methods: BrachyPl...

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

Authors: Ashok Bhandari, Kurtis Johnson, Yu Lei, Tianzhe Li, Kyuhak Oh, Shuo Wang, Chi Zhang, Su-Min Zhou

Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to leverage neural network visualization tools to detect high-attention areas indicative of treatment failure in lung SBRT by examining correlation matrices betw...

Can AI Agent be a Good Judge for Online Adaptive Radiotherapy Plan Evaluation?

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Mu-Han Lin, Dan Nguyen, Beiqian Qi, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Online adaptive radiotherapy (oART) is a resource-intensive workflow requiring significant time and effort required from clinicians, particularly for the online evaluation of plan quality....

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...

Chat with Oncology Information System Via Large Language Model

Authors: Michael Dohopolski, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Steve B. Jiang, Christopher Kabat, Jingying Lin, Weiguo Lu, Michael Tang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Neuralrad LLC, 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: To streamline access to clinical data stored in Oncology Information Systems such as MOSAIQ or ARIA, we developed an AI-powered chatbot capable of querying, summarizing, and interactively ans...

Clinical Application of Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) to Patient Having a Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED)

Authors: Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Yesenia Gonzalez, Zohaib Iqbal, Paul M. Medin, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Robert Timmerman, Yuanyuan Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Each year more than one million pacemakers and 200k cardioverter-defibrillators are implanted in patients worldwide. The presence of a CIED introduces challenges to the delivery of radiation ...

Clinical Implementation of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with Off-the-Shelf Tools

Authors: Kai-Cheng Chuang, Oana I. Craciunescu, Christopher Kelsey, Joseph Kowalski, Nicole Larrier, Xinyi Li, Sheridan G. Meltsner, Anna E. Rodrigues, Yang Sheng, Qiuwen Wu

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To clinically implement a Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) procedure for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with off-the-shelf tools.
Methods: Patient is treated on linac couch with a hyb...

Comparison of Clinical Virtual Unenhanced and True Unenhanced Images on a Prototype Deep Silicon Photon-Counting Detector CT

Authors: Meghan Lubner, Krista McClure, Aria M. Salyapongse, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz, Giuseppe Toia, Ming Yan, Zhye Yin, Meghan Yue

Affiliation: GE HealthCare, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, GE Healthcare, University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Radiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate virtual unenhanced (VUE) and true unenhanced (TUE) human subject images on a prototype deep silicon photon-counting detector (PCD) CT with prototype algorithms.
Methods: 5 subj...

Comparison of Patient Localization on Visionrt Alignrt and Varian Identify

Authors: Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Surface imaging has been used clinically more regularly. The accuracy of several commercial products has been studied. AAPM TG302 also has proposed the system quality assurance and commission...

Comprehensive Analysis of Plan Modulation in SRS/SBRT Plans: A Single Institution Study of 461 Cases

Authors: Yunfeng Cui, Will Giles, Xinyi Li, Ke Lu, Jennifer C. O'Daniel, Anna E. Rodrigues, Chunhao Wang, Lana Wang, Yibo Xie, Sua Yoo, Jingtong Zhao

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To establish quantitative measurement of plan modulation for SRS/SBRT treated with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) on C-arm LINACs.
Methods:
A total of 461 plans were analyze...

Computational Prototype Single-Channel Vaginal Cylinder with Integrated Filter to Address Dose Uniformity in High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy for Endometrial Cancer

Authors: Brett Bocian, Patrick James Jensen, Luis Augusto Perles, Christopher J. Tien

Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, University of Miami, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Guidelines for dose prescriptions in endometrial cancer are based upon depth from the cylinder, traditionally 5 mm or 0 mm (i.e., surface). There are no current single-channel vaginal cylinde...

Convergence Speed Advantages of a Machine Learning Assisted Framework in IMRT Fluence Map Optimization – a Comparison Study Using Multiple Convergence Criteria

Authors: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang

Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Convergence speed is crucial for an optimizer. Faster convergence leads to better solutions with fewer iterations and less time. Recently, a machine learning (ML)-assisted framework employing...

Deep Learning-Based Denoising for Template Matching in Real-Time Tumor Tracking Using Kv Scattered X-Ray Imaging

Authors: Weikang Ai, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time tumor tracking is critically important for respiratory motion management for lung cancer radiotherapy. A previously proposed application of a photon counting detector involves measu...

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

Authors: David H. Abramson, Christopher Barker, Jasmine H. Francis, Meng Wei Ho, Yen-Po Lee, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Andy Shim, Charles B. Simone, Weihong Sun, Xiaoxuan Xu, Siyu Yang, Francis Yu, Anna Zhai

Affiliation: College of Machine Intelligence, Nankai University, New York Proton Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is an effective modality for treating ocular tumors such as uveal melanoma. We developed a novel camera‐based eye‐tracking system to provide real-time noninvasive eye positioni...

Deep Learning-Based Segmentation Using Cine Epid Images for Real-Time Tumor Monitoring

Authors: Fumiaki Komatsu, Shunsuke Moriya, Ryosuke Nakamura, Takeji Sakae, Toshiyuki Terunuma, Tetsuya Tomita

Affiliation: Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Proton Medical Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Department of Radiology, University of Tsukuba Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a deep learning (DL) model capable of accurately tracking lung tumors independent of beam angle variations.
Methods: A thoracic dynamic phantom simulating lung motion in the sup...

Designing Impactful Radiotherapy Training for Skill Development and Long-Term Growth

Authors: Stephanie Bennett, Sean L. Berry, Caroline M. Colbert, Dustin J. Jacqmin, James A. Kavanaugh, Minsun Kim, Maura L. Kirk, Emily Kruse, Benjamin Li, Mu-Han Lin, Lindsey A. Olsen, Jose Carlos Pichardo, Justin R. Roper, Leah K. Schubert, Chunhao Wang, Sua Yoo

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Abington - Jefferson Health, Mayo Clinic, University of Washington, University of Colorado Health, University of Colorado Denver, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Duke University, Pichardo Physics LLC, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: As clinics in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) transition to advanced radiotherapy techniques like IMRT and VMAT, gaps in training can result in suboptimal planning. To help support...

Development and Clinical Validation of Hyperarc Stereotactic Radiosurgery Method for Intraocular Tumors

Authors: Chase Cochran, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Currently, intraocular disease is primarily treated via COMS-plaques brachytherapy. Various stereotactic approaches via photons/proton beam have also been implemented (CyberKnife/GammaKnife/p...

Development and Experimental Validation of an in-House Proton Treatment Planning System with Energy Layer Optimization

Authors: Hao Gao, Yuting Lin, Jufri Setianegara, Aoxiang Wang, Peng Xiao, Qingguo Xie, Yanan Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) achieves uniform tumor dose distribution while sparing organs-at-risk (OAR) by optimizing spot weights across energy layers. Accelerating IMPT delive...

Development and Validation of an MR-Compatible Anthropomorphic Motion Phantom for Liver Motion Assessment and MR-Linac Gating System Optimization

Authors: Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Weiguo Lu, Aaron Thomlinson, You Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate an MR-compatible anthropomorphic motion phantom to assess liver motion, real-time dosimetry, and gating system performance under controlled and reproducible respirator...

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...

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 RefleXion® 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...

Dose Reconstruction from Prompt-Gamma Imaging Towards Real-Time Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Thomas R. Bortfeld, Prof. Elisabetta De Bernardi, Tianxue Du, Beatrice Foglia, Chiara Gianoli, Takamitsu Masuda, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Yunhe Xie

Affiliation: Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), University of Pennsylvania, Department of Experimental Physics - Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The full potential offered by protons in clinical practice is limited by range uncertainties. One possibility for monitoring is through secondary prompt gammas (PG). PG emission along the pen...

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

Authors: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wah Kong, Ka Ki Lau, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Mei Yan Tse, Jierong Wang, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Jing Yuan, Chi To Yung, Shang Peng Felix Yung

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Research Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intrafraction motion management remains a major challenge in magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT). The recent clinical release of an active motion management system aims to enhance ...

Dosimetric Evaluation of a Three-Dimensional Cubic Electronic Detector Array for Radiotherapy Linac Quality Assurance

Authors: Enzo Charles Aucca, Roger Challco, Andres M. Gonzales Galvez, Carmen SANDRA Guzman Calcina, Jimmy Hernandez-Bello, Modesto Montoya, Renzo Aaron Ocampo, Erick Paniagua, Miguel Alberto Risco-Castillo, Dante E. Roa, Renzo E. Romero, William Souza Santos, Mirko Salomón Alva Sánchez

Affiliation: Graduate Program in Information Technologies and Health Management, University of Porto AlegreFederal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Universidad Tecnologica del Peru, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, Electronic Engineering Department, Leonard Cancer Institute - Radiation Oncology, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Electronic Engineering Department, Federal University of Sergipe, HRS Oncology International, Universidad Nacional Federico Villareal

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Provide Monte Carlo (MC) and experimental dosimetric assessments of a 3D cubic electronic detector array based on percent depth doses (PDDs), profiles, linearity, and dose rate response of ph...

Dual-Domain Reconstruction Network for Nonstop Gated CBCT Imaging: Application in Respiratory Gating Ablative Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Authors: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Daphna Gelblum, Wendy B. Harris, Xiuxiu He, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Boris Mueller, Huiqiao Xie, Mitchell Yu, Hao Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gating ablative radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer accounts for tumor movement due to respiration and typically requires 5, 15, or 25 fractions. Pretreatment imaging verification is essential...

Efficient FAST-Forward Planning Strategy for X-Ray Based Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Prasanna Alluri, Mona Arbab, Xingzhe Li, Chang-Shiun Lin, Mu-han Lin, David D.M. Parsons, Asal Rahimi, Justin D. Visak, Narine Wandrey

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intelligence-Optimization-Engine (IOE) v1.0 relied heavily on planner expertise and patient-specific IMRT beam arrangements, requiring frequent revisions. While VMAT workflows offered potenti...

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 3D Volumetric Denoising for Low-Dose CT Images Using Hformer

Authors: Edward Robert Criscuolo, Chenlu Qin, Deshan Yang, Zhendong Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Low-dose CT (LDCT) imaging minimizes radiation exposure but introduces significant noise, compromising image quality. While deep learning-based denoising models such as HFormer achieve sta...

Evaluating Tumor Shrinkage Using Fractionated Radiotherapy: A Mixed Finite Element Method (FEM) for Free Boundary Problem

Authors: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Xiang Wan, Lei Xing, Qiuyun Xu, Lewei Zhao, Zeyu Zhou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine and quantify tumor shrinkage over time in response to fractionated radiotherapy. We seek to establish a predictive model that can provide a systematic ...

Evaluating Uncertainty Estimation Models for Clinical Integration of AI-Generated Radiotherapy Dose Distributions

Authors: Jacob S. Buatti, Kristen A. Duke, Malena Fassnacht, Neil A. Kirby, Parker New, Niko Papanikolaou, Arkajyoti Roy, Yuqing Xia, Michelle de Oliveira

Affiliation: The University of Texas San Antonio, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Health San Antonio

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Quantifying and visualizing uncertainty is critical for building clinical trust in AI-generated dose distributions. This study evaluates Monte Carlo Dropout (MCD), Snapshot Ensemble (SE), ...

Evaluation of Noise and Dose Efficiency in Clinical Photon-Counting CT Colonography with Tin Prefiltration

Authors: Xinhui Duan, Vivek Nair, Liqiang Ren, KyuHo Song, Vasantha Vasan, Kuan Zhang, Yue Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Minimizing radiation dose is crucial in CT colonography (CTC) screening and diagnosis. Tin (Sn) prefiltration is readily incorporated into clinical photon-counting CT (PCCT) scanners, yet its...

Evaluation of Time Delays in a Surface-Guided Radiotherapy-Based Gating System Using Exactrac Dynamic and Truebeam Linear Accelerator

Authors: Hiroki Katayama, Hiroki Kawasaki, Motonori Kitaoka, Yosuke Takahashi, Takashi Tanii, Masato Tsuzuki

Affiliation: Kagawa University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT) with ExacTrac Dynamic (ETD) allows motion tracking and beam gating during treatment delivery. Accurate evaluation of beam-on and beam-off delays is essen...

Evaluation of Treatment Delivery Efficiency and Workflow Optimization in Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: A Comparative Study of C-Arm and O-Ring Linear Accelerators

Authors: Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Lyu Huang

Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the treatment delivery efficiency and workflow of two advanced linear accelerator systems—Varian’s TrueBeam (C-arm) and Halcyon (O-ring)—for prostate Stereotactic Body Ra...

Evaluation of the Inverse Planning Optimization with Leksell Gammaplan®

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...

Explainable Hybrid CNN-LLM Model to Guide Treatment Planning of Cervical Cancer High Dose Rate Brachytherapy

Authors: Adnan Jafar, Xun Jia, Michael B. Roumeliotis

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HDR brachytherapy (HDRBT) treatment planning is challenging due to the need for high-quality plans under time pressure, considering anatomy and applicator geometry. This study proposes an exp...

Feasibility of Using 68ga-PSMA for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) Treatment

Authors: Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Neil Desai, Aurelie Garant, Orhan Oz, Elizeva Phillips, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Robert Timmerman

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study reports findings from the first-in-human imaging-only trial evaluating the feasibility of using the novel PET tracer 68Ga-PSMA-11 (Illuccix) to guide external beam radiotherapy on ...

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...

Fully Automated Zero-Shot Organ Segmentation in Male Pelvic MR Images for MR-Guided Radiation Therapy

Authors: Jihun Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Jun Won Kim, Yong Tae Kim, Chanwoong Lee, Jihyn Pyo, Young Hun Yoon

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Although segmentation foundation models have recently demonstrated promising zero-shot performance on natural images, its clinical application to magnetic resonance (MR) images still requires...

Functional MRI Guided Partial Tumor Irradiation to Improve Tumor Control and Spare Tumor Microenvironment

Authors: Bingqi Guo, Ping Xia

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) delivers a “GRID” or “lattice” of high and low doses to tumors to increase tumor control, minimize normal tissue damage, and preserve the im...

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...

High-Fidelity Treatment Optimization for Online Adaptive Stereotactic Partial Breast Irradiation: Integrating Dose and Treatment Time Considerations

Authors: Drexell Hunter Boggs, Carlos E. Cardenas, Jingwei Duan, Joseph Harms, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Courtney Bosse Stanley, Dennis N. Stanley, Sean Xavier Sullivan, Natalie N. Viscariello

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT-guided online adaptive radiation therapy (OART) with Ethos for stereotactic accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) can mitigate inter-fraction variation, leading to dosimetric adv...

High-Temporal Dynamic CBCT Imaging Via Gaussian Neural Representation

Authors: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Huiqiao Xie, Hao Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel spatiotemporal Gaussian neural representation framework to reconstruct high-temporal dynamic CBCT images from 1-minute acquisition, preserving motion dynamics an...

Human-like Deep Learning-Based Whole-Brain Radiotherapy Treatment Planning

Authors: Adnan Jafar, Xun Jia, An Qin

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 3D whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) is widely used due to its simplicity and effectiveness. While modern treatment planning systems, like RayStation, offer automated Field-in-Field planning, p...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Prior to SRS Does Not Enhance Radiosensitivity in the Murine Glioblastoma Model

Authors: Beverly Allen, Jay C. Buckey, David J. Gladstone, P. Jack Hoopes, David I Hunter, Armin Tavakkoli

Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Geisel School of Medicine, Thayer School of Engineering

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy immediately prior to radiation therapy has been proposed as treatment to enhance radiosensitivity of hypoxic tumors. A murine glioblastoma model was utilized t...

Image Quality Enhancement for Transrectal Ultrasound Imaging of Prostate Brachytherapy Using Deep Learning: A Needle Eraser

Authors: Hilary P Bagshaw, Mark K Buyyounouski, Serdar Charyyev, Xianjin Dai, PhD, Yu Gao, Thomas R. Niedermayr, Lei Xing

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time transrectal ultrasound imaging is the gold standard for needle placement and treatment planning of real-time based-ultrasound-based high dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy. Cumu...

Imaging Preclinical Proton Flash Radiation Using a Small Animal PET System

Authors: Xun Jia, Heng Li, Wen Li, Devin Miles, Daniel Sforza, Lingshu Yin, Yuncheng Zhong

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH therapy holds great potential to revolutionize radiotherapy by minimizing toxicities of normal tissues. The extraordinarily high dose rate of FLASH proton beam makes precise delivery to...

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 Lung Density on Plan Quality and Delivery Parameters in Lung Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Plans

Authors: David Chighvinadze, Indra J. Das, Jeremy D. Donaghue, Kevin Stephans, Gregory Videtic, Sugandima Weragoda, Ping Xia

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Sandusky, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Fairview

Abstract Preview: Purpose:: Evaluate the impact of lung density variations on plan quality and delivery parameters in lung SBRT Plans.
Methods: For a hypothetical case with a real patient anatomy, three GTVs with vo...

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...

Implementation of a Virtual Quality Assurance System Using Raystation for Online MR-Linac Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Min-Sig Hwang, Danny K. Lee, Daniel C. Pavord, Kyung Lim Yun

Affiliation: Allegheny Health Network

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ensuring the quality of treatment plans through patient-specific pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) is essential. However, the use of physical phantom-based QA devices is not feasible for o...

Influence of the α/ß Ratio on Dose Constraints in Radiotherapy of Prostate Cancer

Authors: Marwa Y. Abdel Tawwab, Amin E Amin, Abdullah M. ElSharif, Somaia Metwally Elsayed, Magdy M. Khalil

Affiliation: School of Applied Health Science, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt, Medical Physics, Radiation Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Medical Biophysics, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Helwan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer radiotherapy typically employs conventional fractionation schedules over approximately eight weeks. This study investigates the effect of variations in the α/β ratio on dose c...

Innovative Workflow for Enhanced in-Vivo Dosimetry Using Gafchromic Film

Authors: Salim Balik, Nguyen Phuong Dang, Hualin Zhang

Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Abstract Preview: Purpose: An accurate and convenient monitoring of radiation dose delivery during treatment is essential for ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy. This project aims to develop innovative algo...

Intraoperative Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Fluorescence Imaging in Quantifying Tissue Perfusion of Amputation Patients

Authors: Logan M. Bateman, Xu Cao, Jonathan T. Elliott, Lillian A. Fisher, Ida Leah Gitajn, Xinyue Han, Eric R. Henderson, Shudong Jiang, Jessica M. Sin, Yue Tang

Affiliation: Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adequate tissue perfusion is essential for fracture healing and infection prevention, as it supplies oxygen, nutrients and antibiotics to the injury area. However, current methods of assessin...

Investigating Microcalcification Detectability in a Static Breast Cone Beam CT Via Monte Carlo Simulation

Authors: Ahad Ollah Ezzati, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gantry motion and patient breathing during a breast cone beam CT (bCBCT) scan is one of the major challenges for microcalcification (μCalcs) detection. By deploying a large number of individu...

Investigating X-Ray Flash Effect on Plasmid DNA with Combined Microscopic Monte Carlo and Analytical Simulations

Authors: Xun Jia, Youfang Lai

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultrahigh dose rate FLASH (>40 Gy/s) radiotherapy (RT) has attracted significant attention. The mechanism remains unclear, hindering clinical translation. This study investigated the behavior...

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

Authors: Yuqi Yang, Fang-Fang Yin

Affiliation: Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are unstable molecules which play important roles in the cellular process after Flash radiotherapy. The rapid changes in ROS levels during treatment may provide ...

Iodine Quantification on a Prototype Deep Silicon Photon-Counting Versus Dual-Energy Energy-Integrating Detector CT

Authors: Meghan Lubner, Aria M. Salyapongse, Teva Shapiro, Scott D. Slavic, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz, Giuseppe Toia, Zhye Yin

Affiliation: GE HealthCare, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, GE Healthcare, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Radiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare iodine quantification on a prototype deep silicon photon-counting detector (PCD) CT and conventional clinical energy-integrating (EID) dual-energy (DE) CT.
Methods:
A phan...

JACK KROHMER EARLY-CAREER INVESTIGATOR COMPETITION WINNER: Direct Measurement of an Early Change in Tumor Oxygenation in Response to Radiation with Oxygen Enhanced Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Imaging (OE-EPRI)

Authors: Jorge De La Cerda, Andrew Joseph Fanning, Tianzhe Li, Xiaofei Liang, Grace Murley, Mark Pagel, William Schuler, Renee Tran, Shuo Wang, Su-Min Zhou

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electron paramagnetic resonance imaging (EPRI) can be used to image partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) in tumor models. The goal of this study is to develop an Oxygen Enhanced EPRI protocol to ...

Longitudinal CMR Strain Analysis of Right Ventricular (RV) Function across Aging in Offspring of Baboons Exposed to Moderate Maternal Undernutrition

Authors: Geoffrey D. Clarke, Laura A. Cox, Alexander J Moody, Peter W Nathanielsz, Bowen Yang

Affiliation: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recent studies show diagnostic value of myocardial strain analysis for left ventricular (LV) function using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). RV function analysis is more challengi...

Medical Data Handler: A Research-Oriented Graphical User Interface for Dicom Processing, Image Analysis, and Data Management

Authors: Andrew R. Godley, Steve B. Jiang, Mu-Han Lin, Austen Matthew Maniscalco, Dan Nguyen, Yang Kyun Park

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Preparing DICOM datasets for research and education is challenging due to the complexity of the format and the necessity for patient-specific handling. Existing workflows demand substantia...

Memory-Efficient Deep Learning for Volumetric Cone-Beam CT Image Reconstruction

Authors: Ziqi Gao, Lei Xing, Siqi Ye, S. Kevin Zhou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To address the challenge of high memory usage in volumetric cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging, we propose a method that combines joint reconstruction and super-resolution for sparsely sampled CBCT ...

Mobetron Quality Assurance Tools

Authors: Robert A. Dahl

Affiliation: Mayo Foundation

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop tools to simplify/accelerate the quality assurance testing of the Mobetron mobile linear accelerator and increase safety when moving it to different OR’s.

Methods: The Mobet...

Monte Carlo Simulation and Dosimetric Verification of 3D Range Modulators for a Multi-Field-Optimization Flash-IMPT Plan

Authors: Michael M Folkerts, Miriam Krieger, Pierre Lansonneur, Gerard Paquet, Petar Penchev, Christoph Schuy, Yuri Simeonov, Uli Weber, Klemens Zink

Affiliation: GSI Helmholtzzentrum fuer Schwerionenforschung, Institute of Medical Physics and Radiation Protection (IMPS), University of Applied Sciences, Varian Medical Systems

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Ultra-high dose-rate proton irradiation may spare the healthy tissue (FLASH-effect). The 3D-range-modulator (3D-RM) method reduces the treatment time compared to conventional IMPT and can ...

Multi-Modality Artificial Intelligence for Involved-Site Radiation Therapy: Clinical Target Volume Delineation in High-Risk Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma

Authors: Tyler J Bradshaw, Sharon M Castellino, Steve Y Cho, David Hodgson, Bradford S Hoppe, Kara M Kelly, Andrea Lo, Sarah Milgrom, Xin Tie

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, University of Colorado Anschutz, Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, BC Cancer, Vancouver Center, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Emory University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical target volume (CTV) delineation for involved-site radiation therapy (ISRT) in Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is time-consuming due to the need to analyze multi-time-point PET/CT scans co-regi...

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
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...

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

Authors: Daniel O Connor, Mary Feng, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger, Jess E. Scholey, Ke Sheng, DI Xu, Wensha Yang, Yang Yang

Affiliation: UCSF, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, University of San Francisco, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The scanning time for a fully sampled MRI is lengthy. Compressed sensing (CS) has been developed to minimize image artifacts in accelerated scans, but the required iterative reconstruction is...

Oncoseed: Automated Workflow Generation for Pre-or and or-Plan Comparison in Prostate Seed Implants

Authors: Jaehee Chun, Jin Sung Kim, Siddhant Sen, James J. Sohn, Ethan D. Stolen

Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Oncosoft Inc

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In LDR brachytherapy for prostate cancer, anatomical changes between pre-planning and implantation require adjustment of needle and seed configurations. Currently, clinics spend significant t...

One Year Experience of Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) on PET-Linac in an Academic Center

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Tu Dan, Aurelie Garant, Andrew R. Godley, Steve Jiang, Orhan Oz, Arnold Pompos, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, David Sher, Robert Timmerman, Kenneth Westover

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) is a novel FDA-cleared technology for treating lung and bone tumors based on 18F-FDG PET uptake. This study summarizes the first-year experience treating 29...

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

Authors: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Xun Jia, Wen Li, Junzhong Xu

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cell size is a vital parameter in evaluating the tumor microenvironment, including cell apoptosis and radiotherapy(RT)-induced immune cell infiltration. The IMPULSED(Imaging Microstructural P...

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

Authors: Chih-Wei Chang, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Justin Roper, Xiangyang Tang, Tonghe Wang, Huiqiao Xie, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Emory Univ, Emory University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Limited-angle dual-energy (DE) cone-beam CT (CBCT) is considered a promising solution to achieve fast and low-dose DE imaging on current CBCT scanners without hardware modification. However, ...

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...

Phantom-Based Dosimetric Comparison of Multiple CT Metal Artifact Reduction Algorithms for Head-and-Neck Radiotherapy

Authors: Loren Bell, Charles S Cathcart, Brett William Eckroate, Harold Y Hu, Joshua Kilian-Meneghin, Ke Nie, Fredrick Warburton, Zhenyu Xiong, Keying (Karen) Xu, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang, Lili Zhou

Affiliation: RWJBarnabas Health, Basis Scottsdale, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study compares the dosimetric impact of multiple metal artifact reduction (MAR) algorithms from different CT simulator vendors using an anthropomorphic head phantom for head-and-neck (H/...

Predicting Brain V60% in Linac-Based Single-Isocenter-Multiple-Targets (SIMT) Stereotactic Radiosurgery Using Machine Learning

Authors: John Ginn, Zhuoyun Huang, Yongbok Kim, Ke Lu, Chunhao Wang, Yibo Xie, Zhenyu Yang, Jingtong Zhao

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop and validate a machine learning model for predicting V60%, a critical dosimetric metric in LINAC-based Single-Isocenter-Multiple-Targets (SIMT) stereotactic radiosu...

Prior-Informed Neural Super-Resolution Dosimetry for Radiotherapy QA from Sparse Dosimeter Arrays

Authors: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Clinton Gibson, Gregory Szalkowski, Lei Wang, Siqi Wang, Lei Xing

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a neural network-based super-resolution framework for enhancing the resolution of sparse dosimetry measurements in patient-specific radiotherapy QA. Sparse detector arrays, such as...

Prostate Dosimetric Comparison between Cyberknife and Radixact Modalities Using Precision and Raystation Planning Systems

Authors: Mireille Conrad, Cédric De Marco, Marie Fargier-Voiron, Maud Jaccard, Oscar Matzinger, Nicolas Joel Lionel Perichon

Affiliation: Clinique De Genolier

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Accuray Synchrony real-time motion fiducial tracking solution allows for prostate stereotactic treatment on both Cyberknife and Radixact machines. In our radiotherapy department, two solu...

Putting the Gram in Esophagram: A New Metric for Harmonizing Fluoroscopy Doses

Authors: Brendon J. Villegas

Affiliation: University of Alabama Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Cumulative Air Kerma (CAK) has traditionally been a surrogate metric for patient exposure to ionizing radiation during clinical esophagrams. Recently, UAB technologists observed that a ne...

Quality Assurance of Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography (4DCT)

Authors: Teh Lin, Anna Oneil

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Four-dimensional computed tomography(4DCT) is often required to assess organ motions for thoracic and abdominal cancer patients. This study proposes a quality assurance (QA) procedure for two...

Quality and Performance Advantages of a Machine Learning-Assisted Framework for IMRT Fluence Map Optimization

Authors: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang

Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gradient-based optimization is the standard approach for IMRT fluence map optimization (FMO). Recently, a machine learning (ML)-assisted framework using a one-layer neural network was propose...

Quantifying Cervical Cancer Radiotherapy Care Gap in Uganda: Baseline Assessment Prior to Implementation of a Custom Mobile Health App.

Authors: Eric C. Ford, Awusi Kavuma, Solomon Kibudde, Lilie Lin, Apollo Muramuzi, Nibedita Paul, Peniel T Twum, Afua A. Yorke

Affiliation: Uganda Cancer Institute, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, University of Nebraska, Global Communities

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for over one-third of global cervical cancer deaths, despite representing only 14% of the world’s female population. At the only RT center in Uganda, prior studies...

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...

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

Authors: Ruiyan Du, He Huang, Mingzhu Li, Ying Li, Hongyu Lin, Wei Liu, Shihuan Qin, Yiming Ren, Hui Xu, Lian Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zunhao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Medical AI Lab, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Engineering Research Center for AI-Based Cancer Treatment Decision-Making, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monte Carlo (MC) dose calculation is the gold standard in clinical CyberKnife radiation therapy (RT), considering its steep dose gradients and high-freedom non-coplanar beam angles, but extre...

Real-Time 3D Dose Verification for MR-Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) Via Geometry-Encoded Deep Learning Framework

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, You Zhang

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, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast dose verification is essential for the safety and efficiency of MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (ART) as patients anxiously waiting on the treatment couch. Conventional tools often requi...

Real-Time Automatic Treatment Planning System (RT-AutoTPS) for Volumetric Modulated Arc Radiotherapy (VMAT)

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Austen Matthew Maniscalco, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Ying Zhang, You Zhang

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, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Although treatment planning systems (TPSs) can handle dose calculation and plan optimization automatically, planning for radiotherapy still requires extensive efforts and expertise from a mul...

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

Authors: Yankui Chang, Shijun Li, Xi Pei, Ripeng Wang, Xuanhe Wang, X. George Xu, Qing Zhang, Jingfang Zhao

Affiliation: University of Science and Technology of China, Shanghai proton and heavy ion center, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd.

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This paper describes disruptive methods using both GPU-based MC simulation and deep-learning (DL)-based MC denoising algorithms, as well as clinical tests involving more than 560 patient p...

Reconstructing Radiopharmaceutical Distributions Using Coded Aperture Tomography with Photon Counting Detector

Authors: David P. Adam, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuncheng Zhong

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiopharmaceutical therapy is experiencing a resurgence in interest due to its potential of treating widespread metastatic disease in a patient-specific manner. Accurately measuring and desc...

Reducing Radiation Exposure in Building COMS Eye Plaque with a Dental Resin Carrier Template

Authors: Andrew Lukban, Kiran Pant, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Ren-Dih Sheu

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ophthalmic brachytherapy relies on Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS) protocol and its updated reports. Their reports provide standardized methods for eye plaque brachytherapy, descri...

Retrospective Analysis of Shape and Dosage Changes in Structures during Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Based on Velocity

Authors: Daming LI, Jinsen Xie, Zhe Zhang

Affiliation: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Radiotherapy Department, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze the actual doses received during radiotherapy for head and neck cancers (HNC) using Velocity, providing insights for adaptive radiotherapy decision-making.
Methods: Thirty-three...

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

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

Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Frameless gamma knife (GK) treatments use a thermoplastic mask coupled with high-definition motion management system that utilizes an infrared camera, and a reflective marker placed on the pa...

Robust Estimation of Cell Microstructure Parameters Via Diffusion MRI Cytometry

Authors: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Xun Jia, Wen Li

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cell microstructure information is critical for radiotherapy response assessment. Diffusion MRI (dMRI) offers great potential in deriving cell parameters. Yet parameters estimated in existing...

Simplified Method of Assessing Lung Volume Limits during the Planning Process in the Re-Treatment Environment

Authors: Sameera Kumar, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Difficulty assessing lung limits during treatment planning in the retreatment environment can be compounded as limits are volume-based (ie. VxGy<37%) and require a critical volume with a m...

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

Authors: Karam Ayoub, Aaron B Hesselson, Ronald C McGarry, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Noninvasive stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRS) is emerging treatment option for advanced heart failure patients with refractory-ventricular tachycardia (rVT) who experienced recurrent impl...

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

Authors: Michael Baine, Charles Enke, Yang Lei, Yu Lei, Ruirui Liu, Su-Min Zhou

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a framework for generating synthetic CT images using a Cycle Diffusion model, which can be utilized to enhance needle conspicuity in ultrasound-guided prostate HDR brachyt...

Synthetic Vs. Conventional Planar Imaging: Performance and Clinical Feasibility

Authors: Jennifer Kwak, Chelsea Manica, Justin K. Mikell, Michael Silosky, Wendy Siman

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine, Rocky Vista University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates synthetic planar imaging (synP) from SPECT projections against conventional planar imaging, focusing on detectability, spatial resolution, and feasibility. SynP allows...

Tin-Filtered Spectral Shaping Technique in Clinical Photon-Counting CT: Impact on Noise Magnitude By Object Size, Radiation Dose, and Spectral Reconstruction Type

Authors: Xinhui Duan, Vivek Nair, Liqiang Ren, KyuHo Song, Kuan Zhang, Yue Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate how tin-filtered spectral shaping in clinical photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) affects noise magnitude across varying object sizes, radiation doses, and spectral reconst...

Towards Real-Time Marker-Less Prostate Tracking on Standard Radiation Therapy Systems

Authors: Freeman Jin, Paul J. Keall, Alistair MacDonald, Adam Mylonas, Chandrima Sengupta

Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Image X Institute, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney

Abstract Preview: Purpose: During radiation therapy, tumours in the prostate may move from the planned treatment position, leading to significant dose deviations above clinical tolerances Surveys have indicated the nee...

Treatment Plan Comparisons of Head and Neck Cancers on Varian Ethos/Halcyon and Truebeam Linac

Authors: Yunfeng Cui, Joseph P. Kowalski, Qiuwen Wu, Yibo Xie

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A Varian Ethos/Halcyon linac was recently commissioned in our clinic and was used to treat head and neck cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to compare treatment plan quality and de...

Ultra-Fast Commissioning and Quality Assurance with Plastic Scintillation Detector

Authors: Saad Bin Saeed Ahmed, Marcos Feijoo, Wazir Muhammad, Charles Shang, Naseem Ud Din

Affiliation: South Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Blue Physics LLC, Florida Atlantic University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate, efficient, and reliable commissioning of linear accelerator (LINAC) is critical for ensuring high-quality radiation therapy treatments. The study uses advanced detector technology a...

Ultrafast Proton Delivery with Pin Ridge Filters (pRFs): A Novel Approach for Motion Management in Proton Therapy

Authors: Zachary Diamond, Pretesh Patel, Sibo Tian, Yinan Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Ahmal Jawad Zafar, Jun Zhou

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Active breath-hold techniques effectively mitigate respiratory motion but poses challenges for patients who are unable to tolerate the procedure. Conventional planning relies on multiple ener...

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

Authors: Min Geon Choi, Sean J. Domal, Ruiqi Li, Taoran Li, Mu-Han Lin, Yang Kyun Park, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ethos X-ray-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) enables precise, daily adaptive treatments but requires significant resources, limiting widespread adoption. Many treatment sites do not ...

Using Multiple Sequences MRI for Synthesizing CT Based on a Deep Learning Approach

Authors: Jie Hu, Nan Li, Chuanbin Xie, Shouping Xu, Xinlei Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Zhilei Zhang

Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Medical Center of the People's Liberation Army General Hospital, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, Peopleʼs Republic of China, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, Peopleʼs Republic of China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to synthesize CT images for MRI-only radiation therapy using a deep learning approach that integrates information from the T1- and T2-weighted MRI sequence.
Methods: 97 hea...

Validation of SRS Mapcheck for Patient-Specific Quality Assurance of Cyberknife

Authors: Dong Wook Kim, Hojae Kim, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Tae Ho Kim, Sangmin Lee

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The CyberKnife system, designed for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), considers SRS MapCHECK an effective tool for patient-specific QA (PSQA). This wo...

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

Authors: Kristy K. Brock, Austin Castelo, Yulun He, Zhongxing Liao, Rebecca Lim, Radhe Mohan, Caleb O'Connor, Tien T Tang, Uwe Titt

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conformal dose distributions in proton radiotherapy promise to reduce normal tissue toxicity such as radiation-induced pneumonitis, but this has not been fully realized in clinical trials. To...