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...
Authors: Fu-Xiong Chang, Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Chanda Guha, Nancy Y Lee, Chih-Hsun Lin, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Mahbubur Rahman, Charles B. Simone, Pingfang Tsai, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Yunjie Yang, Ajay Zheng, Jun Zhou
Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Liverage Biomedical Inc., Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH therapy presents an opportunity to alter the radiotherapy paradigm and significantly enhancing normal organ protection while maintaining the effectiveness of tumor control. The temporal...
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...
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 ...
Authors: Jamieson Baker, Emel Calugaru, Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Jessica Jung, Jian Liu, Cindy Pham, Anurag Sharma, John Starner, Ching-Ling Teng, Michael A. Trager, Gabriella Wernicke
Affiliation: Northwell, Northwell Health, Radiation Medicine, Northwell Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our hospital network has options to treat recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) with surgically targeted Cesium-131 brachytherapy, external beam stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) with Varian TrueBeam, H...
Authors: Jiayi Chen, Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Haoran Zhang, Yibin Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel Dual Energy CT (DECT)-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy (DEIT) platform designed to streamline and optimize the radiotherapy process. The DEIT system combines...
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...
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. 4Ļ is a non-coplanar technique used for advanced proton therapy delivery. This work proposes a hybrid ...
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 ...
Authors: Chuxiong Ding, Xuejun Gu, Heejung Kim, Weiguo Lu, Yang Kyun Park, Yulong Yan
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a Monte Carlo (MC) dose calculation software (DosemanCK) for secondary dose verification of CyberKnife (CK) treatment plans. Unlike tradi...
Authors: Hongyu An, Phillip Cuculich, H Michael Gach, Yao Hao, Trevor McKeown, Clifford Robinson, Yuhao Wang, Deshan Yang
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigated cardiac motion characteristics of ventricular tachycardia patients to support patient-specific motion management for stereotactic arrhythmia radiotherapy (STAR) treatm...
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...
Authors: Si-Wa Chan, Yuan-Yu Lee, Zhi-Ying Li, Jia-Wei Liao, Hui-Yu Cathy Tsai
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Taichung Veterans General Hospitalā, Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science, National Tsing Hua University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dense breast tissue reduces the sensitivity of mammography, posing diagnostic challenges, especially for Asian women with high breast density (up to 50%). Current single-modality techniques o...
Authors: Benjamin R. Awad, Bulent Aydogan, Howard J Halpern, Erik Pearson, Gage H. Redler, Jordan M. Slagowski, Rajit Tummala, Autumn E. Walter-Denzin, Jimmy Zydlo
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Human Oncology, University of Oxford, The University of Chicago, Moffitt Cancer Center, California State University, Fresno, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Small animal models are crucial in cancer research to develop, validate, and translate basic scientific hypotheses into clinical advancements. This study aims to make small animal intensity-m...
Authors: Hongyu An, Phillip Cuculich, H Michael Gach, Yao Hao, Trevor McKeown, Clifford Robinson, Yuhao Wang, Deshan Yang
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiorespiratory motion management is crucial in stereotactic arrhythmia radiotherapy to define target margins and minimize cardiac toxicity. While respiratory 4DCT (r4DCT) images can infer ...
Authors: Anna E. Rodrigues, Yuhao Wang, Deshan Yang
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate motion margin definition in StereoTactic Arrhythmia Radiotherapy (STAR) requires accurate cardiorespiratory motion assessment. However, respiratory 4DCT (r4DCT) images are affected b...
Authors: Zhitao Dai, Riao Dao, Xuanfeng Ding, Qingkun Fan, Yajun Jia, Gang Liu, Gang Peng, Yujia Qian, Hong Quan, Kunyu Yang, Sheng Zhang, Lewei Zhao
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Wuhan University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital Shenzhen Hospital, School of Physics and Technology,Wuhan University, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospitalļ¼ Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lattice radiation therapy (LRT) is an innovative three-dimensional(3D) implementation type of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT). This study aims to develop a novel spot-scanning...
Authors: Ming Su, Yuenan Nancy Wang
Affiliation: Northeastern University, Hartford Healthcare
Abstract Preview: Purpose: High Z elements such as lead are often used to protect critical structures in clinical radiotherapy. Nanoparticles have different properties than bulk materials. We proposed a polymer matrix ...
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 quantitatively evaluates the interplay effect in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for lung cancer stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) using two different machine deliver...
Authors: Ivan L. Cordrey, Dharmin D. Desai
Affiliation: Cumberland Medical Center - Cancer Center, Varian Advanced Oncology Solutions
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For larger PTVs, VMAT optimizations performed within Eclipse often generate SRS plans with widely scattered hotspots distributed around the inner edge of the PTV ā the āring of fire.ā This pr...
Authors: Yuli Lu, Chendong Ni, Cheng Qian, Kun Qian, Weiwei Sang, Chunhao Wang, Fan Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Rihui Zhang, Haiming Zhu
Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a radiomic quantification framework to evaluate the effects of radiomic image preprocessing hyperparameters (i.e., image resampling and discretization) on texture characterization ...
Authors: Yongrui Bai, Xuming Chen, Yong Liu, Xiumei Ma
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hematologic toxicity (HT) is a common complication in patients with cervical or endometrial cancer. This study aims to develop a precise predictive model for acute HT in patients with cervica...
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...
Authors: Stephen R. Bowen, Chunyan Duan, Daniel S. Hippe, Qiantuo Liu, Jing Sun, Jiajie Wang, Shouyi Wang, Faisal Yaseen, Xiaojing Zhu
Affiliation: Tongji University, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Texas at Arlington
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate prediction of patient response to radiotherapy plays a crucial role in monitoring disease progression and assessing treatment efficacy, enabling clinicians to develop personalized th...
Authors: Walaa Abdelfadeel, Reagan Thomas Dugan, Tiffany Kinsey, Cameron Kofler, Zheng Feng Lu, Ingrid S. Reiser, Gregory Stacy, Sara Wallace
Affiliation: University of Chicago Medicine, University of Chicago
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an accurate, vendor-neutral method for estimating geometric magnification at the plane of the hip joint on standing anterior-posterior (AP) radiographs for digital templating of to...
Authors: Indrin J. Chetty, Jing Cui, Mitchell Kamrava, Tiffany M. Phillips, Jennifer M. Steers, Brad Stiehl
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Auto-contouring for HDR interstitial brachytherapy can be confounded by large deformation in anatomy and image quality. Here we evaluated the performance of an AI-based auto-contouring softwa...
Authors: Hilary P Bagshaw, Mark K Buyyounouski, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Yu Gao, Dimitre Hristov, Lianli Liu, Lawrie Skinner, Lei Xing
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MR-guided radiation therapy has introduced a significant leap in cancer treatment by allowing adaptive treatment. The low-field MR-guided system predominantly uses the TrueFISP sequence, w...
Authors: Shanli Ding, Osama R. Mawlawi, Tinsu Pan
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Reliable detection of anomalies in Gamma Camera/SPECT flood images is vital for quality assurance (QA). Traditional methods relying on numerical thresholds and manual inspections often mis...
Authors: Deepak Agrawal, Subhash Gupta, Shashanksharad Kale, Gopishankar Natanasabapathi, Manoj Phalak, Dhanabalan Rajasekaran, Surendra Kumar Saini, Subramani Vellaiyan
Affiliation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate planning strategy for uveal melanoma tumor (UM) in gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery (GKSRS) using Lightning inverse planning software for treatment planning.
Methods:
Authors: Himanshu Joshi, Tian Liu, Deborah C Marshall, Joseph Shelton, Jing Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Emi Yoshida, Boran Zhou
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emory University, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced long-term toxicities, such as vaginal stenosis, significantly impact the quality of life for patients undergoing pelvic radiotherapy (RT) for gynecologic (GYN) malignancies....
Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Bin Cai, Tu Dan, Michael Dohopolski, Steve B. Jiang, Deepkumar Mistry, Arnold Pompos, Robert Timmerman, Jing Wang
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BGRT) offers significant potential for personalized and adaptive cancer treatment, with clinically available systems such as SCINTIX from Reflexion now being intr...
Authors: Hui-Shan Jian, Yu-Ying Lin
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The image quality assurance of mammographic images is crucial for correct diagnosis. To develop and validate an explainable deep-learning classifier for phantom image quality assessment of di...
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 ...
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...
Authors: Juan-Francisco Calvo-Ortega, Andrew Cousins, Ashley Cullen, Andrew Dipulia, Peter B. Greer, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, D. Michael Lovelock, Conor McGarry, Victoria Robinson, Cameron Stanton, Baozhou Sun, Ching-Ling Teng, Gemma Warner, Benjamin J. Zwan
Affiliation: Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Christchurch Hospital, Northwell, Central Coast Cancer Centre, Calvary Mater Hospital, Hospital Quironsalud Barcelona, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, University of Newcastle
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This multi-institution Electronic Silicon-based Remote Survey of Small-field Output (ESPRESSO) study aims to develop the remote audit process to evaluate the safety of single-isocenter multi-...
Authors: Lu Jiang, Shusen Jing, Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, Qifan Xu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In radiotherapy, the conformity and compactness of dose distribution are vital to patient outcomes. The introduction of highly complex planning, such as 4Ļ radiotherapy, has provided a system...
Authors: Ashley Cetnar, Lin Ding, Jeffrey E. Woollard
Affiliation: The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A cohort of middle school and high school science teachers were selected to learn about physics in medicine, develop lesson plans for their students, participate in a Physics in Medicine fiel...
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...
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...
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...
Authors: Yu-Ying Lin
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the level of radiation protection knowledge among operating room professional nurses.
Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to operating room profession...
Authors: Beth Bradshaw Ghavidel, Benyamin Khajetash, Yang Lei, Meysam Tavakoli
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pancreatic cancer is among the most aggressive types of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of approximately 10%. Recent studies show that radiomics and deep learning (DL)-based methods ar...
Authors: Quan Chen, Xue Feng, Chunhui Han, Gaofeng Huang, Trevor Ketcherside, Yi Lao, Yun Rose Li, An Liu, Bo Liu, Kun Qing, William T. Watkins
Affiliation: Graduate Program in Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco-UC Berkeley, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Carina Medical LLC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: New treatment platforms such as Ethos (Varian Medical Systems) allow the introduction of multi-modal imaging into adaptive radiotherapy workflow to facilitate an up-to-date view of patientsā ...
Authors: Yifei Hao, Wenxuan Li, Xiang Li, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang
Affiliation: Duke University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Diffusion-based deep-learning frameworks have been recently used in MRI resolution enhancement, or super-resolution. Multi-contrast MRI share common anatomical structures while holding comple...
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...
Authors: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Zhuoran Jiang, Lei Ren, Lei Xing, Zhendong Zhang
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Duke University, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Unsupervised deep learning has shown great promise in deformable image registration (DIR). These methods update model weights to optimize image similarity without necessitating ground truth d...
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, Peopleās Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Peopleās 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...
Authors: Yabo Fu, Yang Lei, Yu Lei, Haibo Lin, Ruirui Liu, Tian Liu, Kenneth Rosenzweig, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York Proton Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Beam orientation optimization (BOO) in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is traditionally a complex, non-convex problem tackled with heuristic methods. This study benchmarks global...
Authors: Evan Calabrese, Hangjie Ji, Kyle J. Lafata, Casey Y. Lee, Eugene Vaios, Chunhao Wang, Lana Wang, Zhenyu Yang, Jingtong Zhao
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, North Carolina State University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a biologically guided deep learning (DL) model for predicting brain metastasis(BM) local control outcomes following stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). By integrating pre-SRS MR image...
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...
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....
Authors: Arjit K. Baghwala, Sunan Cui, Jessica Fagerstrom, Eric C. Ford, Kristi Rae Gayle Hendrickson, Sharareh Koufigar, Samuel Ming Ho Luk, Bishwambhar Sengupta, Afua A. Yorke
Affiliation: University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Vermont Medical Center, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The global burden of cancer continues to rise, leading to an increased workload in radiation oncology clinics. This surge is not only due to the growing demand for treatment machines and moda...
Authors: David J. Carlson, Ming Chao, Tian Liu, Yong Hum Na, Kenneth E Rosenzweig, Robert Samstein, Lewis Tomalin
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the potential of regional radiomic features extracted from five lung sub-lobes on pre-treatment CT as biomarkers for predicting radiation pneumonitis (RP) using machine learnin...
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...
Authors: Sen Bai, Guyu Dai, Dong Gao, Lecheng Jia, Guangjun Li, Yanfang Liu, Ying Song, Qing Xiao, Wei Zhang
Affiliation: United Imaging Healthcare, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Shenzhen United Imaging Research Institute of Innovative Medical Equipment
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Electronic portal imaging device (EPID) is currently the most widely used in-vivo dosimetry (IVD) device. However, the effective detector area shortage hinders further applications. This s...
Authors: Lei Dong, Yin Gao, Taoran Li, Michael Salerno, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Melissa Vila
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel solution, RapidArc Dynamic-RAD (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, USA) has been implemented to integrate VMAT with modulation of IMRT-like static-angle ports, including use of a dyna...
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...
Authors: Xuelian Chen, John Ginn, Zhuhong Li, Kaizhong Shi, Chunhao Wang, Jianliang Wang, Chuan Wu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Jingtong Zhao
Affiliation: The First People's Hospital of Kunshan, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Developing deep learning-based models for accurate automated breast cancer diagnosis from mammography presents significant challenges due to the small size and subtle nature of breast lesions...
Authors: Xiaoda Cong, Rohan Deraniyagala, Xuanfeng Ding, Xiaoqiang Li, Jian Liang, Peilin Liu, Craig Stevens, Xiangkun Xu, Weili Zheng
Affiliation: Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewellhealth William Beaumont Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Commission a step-and-shoot arc therapy(SPArc-step&shoot) for treating head-neck cancer patients as a desired interim milestone toward full dynamic treatment.
Methods:
An in-house de...
Authors: Carla D. Bradford, Linda Ding, Yansong Geng, Alan Hartford, I-Lin Kuo, Salvatore LaRosa, Joshua N Wancura
Affiliation: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Abstract Preview: Purpose: When treating nasal skin cancers, electron beam radiotherapy dose distributions can be improved by using custom bolus to compensate for uneven surfaces. Here we describe our experience commis...
Authors: Shupeng Chen, Xiaoda Cong, Raymond Dalfsen, Rohan Deraniyagala, Xuanfeng Ding, James E. Dolan, Xiaoqiang Li, Jian Liang, Peilin Liu, An Qin, Martin Soukup, Craig Stevens, Xiangkun Xu, Weili Zheng
Affiliation: Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, William Beaumont University Hospital, Elekta, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Corewellhealth William Beaumont Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To facilitate clinical use of the proton feature of Monaco treatment planning system(TPS), we commissioned and validated it on a compact proton therapy system.
Methods: Pencil Beam Scannin...
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...
Authors: Serdar Charyyev, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Veng Jean Heng, Lianli Liu, Lei Xing, Yong Yang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To replace large finite-size photon phase space files with a compact neural network capable of generating an infinite number of particles.
Methods: Three separate models were developed to ...
Authors: Minsong Cao, Amar Kishan, Yi Lao, An Liu, Beth Neilsen, X. Sharon Qi, Kun Qing, Ke Sheng, Michael Steinberg, Luca F Valle, Terence Williams
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical relevance of planned versus delivered doses in toxicity associations utilizing localized assessment of genitourinary (GU) toxicity in bladder subregions among pros...
Authors: Paul Deak, Yang Li, Mark Pankuch, Yanling Qu, Maggie Stauffer, Hazel Wang
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine Proton Center, GE, Northwestern Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective is to evaluate Relative Stopping Power(RSP) accuracy of ultra-fast switching KV Dual-Energy CT(DECT) in animal tissue and compare it to the RSP converted from Single Energy CT(S...
Authors: Robert H Hadfield, Madelyn Johnson, Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Vikas Vikas, Brian C. Wilson, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu
Affiliation: University of Glasgow, University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania
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Multispectral Singlet Oxygen Luminescent Dosimetry (MSOLD) has been developed as a real-time in vivo dosimetry technique for Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). This study investigates the feasibi...
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...
Authors: Tetsuo Fukuda, Hideaki Hirashima, Kohei Kawata, Yukako Kishigami, Takashi Mizowaki, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Yohei Sawada, Maika Urago
Affiliation: Kyoto University, kyotoUnivercity, Hitachi high-tech, Department of Radiation Oncology and Image-applied Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present the comprehensive commissioning results of the O-ring shaped linac, OXRAY.
Materials and Methods: OXRAY enables a novel three-dimensional unicursal noncoplanar irradiation metho...
Authors: Laura I. Cervino, Karen Episcopia, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Sangkyu Lee, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Grace Tang
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the performance of the HyperSight Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) system on a TrueBeam C-arm LINAC (TB) and two Ethos ring-gantry LINACs (ES) for adaptive radiation ...
Authors: Fangfen Dong, Jiaming Li, Xiaobo Li, Weipei Wang, Zhixin Wang, Bing Wu, Benhua Xu, Yong Yang, Yifa Zhao
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital/Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors/Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematologi, Zhangpu County Hospital, School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the construction and clinical application value of a deep learning-based positioning error prediction model, providing a reference for optimizing iSCOUT system-guided precision rad...
Authors: Nrusingh C. Biswal, Matthew J Ferris, Michael J. MacFarlane, Jason K Molitoris, Byong Yong Yi, Mark J. Zakhary
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton head-and-neck treatment plans often struggle to maintain plan quality over the course of treatment due to tumor response, weight-loss, and setup variability. Plan robustness to these c...
Authors: Zachary R. Grelewicz, Kevin C. Jones, Yixiang Liao, Andrew Ogilvy, Julius V. Turian
Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate the accuracy and QA application of a time-resolved 3D gamma camera, we measured the path traversed by the Ir-192 High-Dose-Rate (HDR) brachytherapy source passing through a rin...
Authors: Justus Adamson, Mu Chen, Ke Lu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Rihui Zhang, Yaogong Zhang, Haipeng Zhao, Haiming Zhu, Yuchun Zhu
Affiliation: Shanghai Dacheng Medical Technology, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In filtered back-projection (FBP) reconstruction, conventional filters often reduce noise at the expense of high-frequency details, leading to structural details loss. To address this limitat...
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...
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 cameraābased eyeātracking system to provide real-time noninvasive eye positioni...
Authors: Chih-Wei Chang, Runyu Jiang, Mark Korpics, Yuan Shao, Aranee Sivananthan, Zhen Tian, Ralph Weichselbaum, Xiaofeng Yang, Aubrey Zhang, Xiaoman Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Chicago, Department of Physics, University of Chicago, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gamma Knife (GK) plan quality can vary significantly among planners, even for cases handled by the same planner. Although plan quality metrics such as coverage, selectivity, and gradient inde...
Authors: Imad M. Ali, Nesreen Alsbou, Sakeeneh Majeed
Affiliation: University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: to design and assess a microwave imaging system equipped with multiple antennas for generating high-resolution 3D images of phantom models that simulate abdominal, thoracic, and brain tissues...
Authors: Go Akamatsu, Yuma Iwao, Kurumi Narita, Hideaki Tashima, Taiga Yamaya, Eiji Yoshida
Affiliation: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In brain positron emission tomography (PET), higher spatial resolution is better for visualizing detailed structures such as small nuclei and the layered structure of the cerebral cortex. The...
Authors: Ting Chen, Siming Lu, Tanxia Qu, Hesheng Wang
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study, the first in a two-part series, aims to determine the isocenter position and size for the MR Linac UNITY, focusing on the central axis (CAX) alignment of its Multi-Leaf Collimator...
Authors: Clifford Ghee Ann Chua, Calvin Wei Yang Koh, Kah Seng Lew, Zubin Master, Sung Yong Park, Hong Qi Tan, Andrew Wibawa
Affiliation: National Cancer Centre Singapore
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the impact of spot position deviation on reference dosimetry measurements using different delivery patterns and to determine the optimal delivery pattern for reference dosimetr...
Authors: Chibawanye I. Ene, Sherise D. Ferguson, Ping Hou, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Kyle R. Noll, Sujit S. Prabhu, Jian Ming Teo, Max Wintermark
Affiliation: Department of Neuro-Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Functional brain atlases are used to guide clinical functional MRI (fMRI) analyses. Imprecise assertions may introduce the ecological fallacy as atlases are reflective of the constituent c...
Authors: Henry Szu-Meng Chen, Mu-Lan Jen, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Jian Ming Teo
Affiliation: School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Resting-state (rs-) fMRI detects functional networks by measuring synchronization of low-frequency oscillations in blood-oxygenation-level-dependent (BOLD) signals between brain regions. Stan...
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...
Authors: Ming Chao, Hao Guo, Tenzin Kunkyab, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Kenneth Rosenzweig, Robert Samstein, James Tam, Junyi Xia, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The aim of the study is to develop a trade-off prediction model to efficiently guide the treatment planning process for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Metho...
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...
Authors: Ming Chao, Hao Guo, Tenzin Kunkyab, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Kenneth Rosenzweig, Robert Samstein, Junyi Xia, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate an Eclipse Scripting Application Programming Interface (ESAPI)-based planning toolbox that incorporates preset human expertise to improve planning e...
Authors: Zihao Liu, Qiwei Wu, Yanfei Xiong, Yidong Yang, Ning Zhao
Affiliation: Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, School of Physical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an inverse planning framework that optimizes beam angles and intensities for small animal radiotherapy and to validate its accuracy and effectiveness.
Methods: The inverse plann...
Authors: Luke Connell, Nolan M. Esplen, Elise Konradsson, Albert C. Koong, Ziyi Li, Steven Hsesheng Lin, Kevin Liu, Billy W Loo, Devarati Mitra, Radhe Mohan, Emil Schueler, Takeshi Takaoka, Uwe Titt, Xiaochun Wang, Ming Yang
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to assess radiation-induced gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity in mice subjected to abdominal irradiation using protons at ultra-high-dose-rate (UHDR) and conventional dose-rates...
Authors: Michael Buckstein, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Jing Wang, Kaida Yang, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Inter-fraction anatomic variations in liver SBRT can cause significant discrepancies between planned and delivered doses. We developed a CBCT-based accumulative algorithm to directly compare ...
Authors: Theresa Busch, Robert H Hadfield, Madelyn Johnson, Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Brian C. Wilson, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu
Affiliation: University of Glasgow, University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Direct detection of singlet-state oxygen (Ā¹Oā) is crucial for advancing type II photodynamic therapy (PDT), but its short lifetime makes in vivo measurement highly challenging. Although Photo...
Authors: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu
Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to conduct a dosimetric comparison between lattice radiotherapy (LRT) and 3D grid treatment planning techniques, focusing on their differences in delivering three-dimensional ...
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 ...
Authors: Hsiao-Mei Fu, Shih-Ming Hsu, Chia-Ting Lee, Shih-Hua Liu, Tsung-Yu Yen
Affiliation: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Mackay Memorial Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Automatic Lower Dose Objective (ALDO) is a unique function designed to achieve 98% relative coverage across all targets in automated SRS treatment planning (HyperArc planning). This study...
Authors: Huisi Ai, Scott Glaser, Yi Lao, Percy Lee, Sara N. Lim, An Liu, Bo Liu, Borna Maraghechi, Kun Qing, Chengyu Shi, William T. Watkins, Terence Williams, Qiuyun Xu, Jiahua Zhu
Affiliation: WashU Medicine, Graduate Program in Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco-UC Berkeley, City of Hope Orange County, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Orange County, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To employ a novel surface dose mapping approach for localized assessment of the dosimetric impact of Ethos adaptive radiotherapy (ART) for prostate cancer (PC).
Methods: This study include...
Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Shabbar Danish, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Tingyu Wang
Affiliation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZAP-X is the newest cranial stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) platform. Small-volume structures usually found in the head and neck may be susceptible to dose-volume averaging, which has not bee...
Authors: Xiaoyi Dai, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Fan Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Rihui Zhang
Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Current deep learning-based sparse-view CBCT reconstruction methods are prone to hallucinatory artifacts, as they rely on inferred image details that may not correspond to true anatomical ...
Authors: Daniel A. Alexander, Jeffrey D. Bradley, Steven J. Feigenberg, Cole Friedes, Casey Hollawell, William Levin, Maksym Sharma, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Ying Xiao, Nikhil Yegya-Raman, Jennifer Wei Zou
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate lung function changes following definitive chemoradiation dose using CT-derived measurements in patients with locally advanced NSCLC at 6-months post-treatment compared to pre-...
Authors: Kenneth W. Gregg, Beatriz Guevara, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Kyle O'Carroll, Gisele Castro Pereira, Christian Erik Petersen, Alex T. Price, Meiying Xing, Reine abou Zeidane
Affiliation: university hospital, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Experimental data have shown the inconsistent monitor unit and target coverage in Ethos 1.1. This can lead to inaccurate dose delivery, compromising patient safety and treatment outcomes. ...
Authors: Yuzhen Ding, Hongying Feng, Jason Michael Holmes, Baoxin Li, Wei Liu, Daniel Ma, Lisa McGee, Samir H. Patel, Jean Claude M. Rwigema, Sujay A. Vora
Affiliation: Arizona State University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) is a preferred treatment modality for head and neck (H&N) cancer patients, offering precise tumor targeting while sparing surrounding organs at ri...
Authors: Jia Jing, Hui Lin, Daming Meng, Zhenyu Xiong
Affiliation: School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) is attempting to understand the essence of intelligence and produce a new type of intelligent machine that can respond in a way similar to human intelligence. AI ...
Authors: Abdelfatah Abdalla Nemer Abdelsalam, Elmubarak M. Ahmed, Sarah A. Ashmeg, M. Saiful Huq, Alsadeg Awad Alamin Mohamed, Ali Sid Ahmed Mohammed, Christopher Tyerech
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Medical Science and Technology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Tumor Therapy and Cancer Research Center, Al Neelain University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Severe conflict in Sudan has led to the closure of several cancer services within the country. With new centers in development by an IAEA and Rays of Hope initiative, many barriers exist in m...
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...
Authors: Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Ren-Dih Sheu, Meysam Tavakoli, Jing Wang, Kaida Yang, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The study aimed to improve target and organ at risk (OAR) segmentation in low-dose-rate brachytherapy (LDR-BT) for prostate cancer treatment, by integrating clinical guidelines into deep l...
Authors: Minbin Chen, Ke Lu, Kaizhong Shi, Chunhao Wang, Chuan Wu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Jingtong Zhao
Affiliation: The First People's Hospital of Kunshan, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI-based automatic detection of brain metastases is often challenged by the small size and subtle nature of metastases. This study aimed to develop a novel deep learning-based brain metastas...
Authors: David Chighvinadze, Chieh-Wen Liu, Sugandima Weragoda, Ping Xia
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Sandusky, Cleveland Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the feasibility of using coplanar beams with collimator angle optimization for brain SRS plans with Halcyon system.
Methods: This study used a dataset of 26 patients with 2-3 br...
Authors: Yang Lei, Haibo Lin, Tian Liu, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Ajay Zheng
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York Proton Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced lung injury (RILI), encompassing pneumonitis and fibrosis, represents a critical dose-limiting factor in lung cancer radiation therapy. Variability in treatment outcomes is ...
Authors: Li Chen, Shouliang Ding, Xiaoyan Huang, Lecheng Jia, Hua Li, Hongdong Liu, Yanfei Liu, Zun Piao, Guangyu Wang
Affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Shenzhen United Imaging Research Institute of Innovative Medical Equipment
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimal radiotherapy planning is challenging, influenced by anatomical factors such as surrounding organs and tumor characteristics, which complicate dose distribution and target coverage. Wh...
Authors: Lei Xing
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Authors: Christopher G. Ainsley, Pradeep Bhetwal, Yingxuan Chen, Wookjin Choi, Vimal K. Desai, Karen E. Mooney, Adam Mueller, Hamidreza Nourzadeh, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Maria Werner-Wasik
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgART) has demonstrated improved outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer. However, the time-consuming re-segmentation of targets and organs-at-risk (OAR...
Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kyle O'Carroll, Christian Erik Petersen, Alex T. Price, Meiying Xing
Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the performance of various supervised learning modelsā ability to predict binary classification of radiomic data for head and neck (H&N) cancer treatment outcomes.
Methods: Using...
Authors: Maria de la Luz De Ornelas, Yunze Yang
Affiliation: University of Miami
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
An extended Winston-Lutz test (EWL), also known as off-axis Winston-Lutz, was performed to assess the linear acceleratorās (linac) deviations at isocenter and five off-iso targets. The imp...
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 ...
Authors: Rashmi Benda, Qinghao Chen, Shifeng Chen, Giovanni Lasio, Peter Olivieri, Huijun Xu, Junliang Xu, Byong Yong Yi, Baoshe Zhang, Jinghao Zhou
Affiliation: University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Group, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Capital Region Medical Center, University of Maryland Shore Regional Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We investigated if the patients receiving lung stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) have adequate planning target volume (PTV) margins by evaluating the intrafraction motion using a ...
Authors: Meiyun Cao, Edward L. Clouser, Xiaoning Ding, Jason Michael Holmes, Shaw Hu, Linda L. Lam, Wendy S. Lindholm, Wei Liu, Samir H. Patel, Diego Santos Toesca, Jason Sharp, Sujay A. Vora, Peilong Wang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, George Washington University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In current clinical workflow of radiation oncology departments, therapists manually summarize CT simulation orders into summaries before the CT simulation for execution. This process signific...
Authors: Yuchao Hu, Yajun Jia, Zhangmin Li, Yong Sang, Jianan Wu, Man Zhao
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangzhou Concord Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospitalļ¼ Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the imaging dose of 4D-CBCT in patients treated with thoracic radiotherapy.
Methods: A model of the Elekta XVI imaging system was created in TOPAS software. Percentage depth do...
Authors: Pat Esposito, Ashley Klein, Carmine Verna, Ling Zhuang
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric parameters and treatment delivery efficiency between volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and hybrid dynamic conformal arc (HDCA) on SRS and SBRT planning through st...
Authors: Yu-Ying Lin, Yu Chen Shen
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the protective efficiency of lead glasses against radiation exposure to the eyes during angiography using optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs).
Methods...
Authors: Li Tong, Chuyan Wang, Zhengkui Wang, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute, Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., LTD, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pelvic radiotherapy (RT)-induced bone marrow (BM) damage affects patient prognosis by causing hematologic toxicity. However, consensus on BM-sparing (BMS) RT is still lacking, owing to the...
Authors: Chunhui Han, An Liu, Anthony Magliari, Lesley Rosa
Affiliation: Office of Medical Affairs, Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of a knowledge-based planning (KBP) optimization model for total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) on a ring-gantry linac with a dual-layer MLC and to evaluat...
Authors: Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Andrew R. Godley, Yang Kyun Park, Hao Peng, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Shunyu Yan, Haozhao Zhang
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The RefleXionĀ® X1 (RefleXion Medical, Inc., Hayward, CA) uniquely integrates KVCT and PET as on-board image guidance for radiotherapy. It has been installed and commissioned for clinical u...
Authors: Chunhui Han, An Liu, William T. Watkins, Qiuyun Xu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the RefleXion X1 imaging system as a standalone positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) simulator for radiotherapy treatment planning and adaptive re-plannin...
Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Shabbar Danish, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Tingyu Wang
Affiliation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In August 2024, ZAP-X introduced automatic placement for isocenters in a DP-1010 upgrade for treatment planning. In this study, plans made by automatic placed isocenters are compared to those...
Authors: Jeffrey D. Bradley, Steven J. Feigenberg, Cole Friedes, Yin Gao, Xun Jia, Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Understanding how physicians evaluate plans is critical for automatic planning and ensuring consistent, high-quality care. While deep-learning models excel in complex decision-making, the lac...
Authors: Weigang Hu, Zhenhao Li, Jiazhou Wang, Xiaojie Yin, Zhen Zhang
Affiliation: Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a novel deep learning method to generate synthetic PET images for rectal cancer from MRI data. By incorporating metabolic information from the synth...
Authors: Chen-Ju Feng, Shih-Ming Hsu, Chin-Hsiung Lin, Shih-Yong Luo, Shao-Chun Tseng, Chin-Hui Wu, Ya-Ru Yang
Affiliation: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center, Tzu-Chi University, NanoRay Biotech Co., Ltd
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The range of auger electrons in water is 2~500 nm, and its linear energy transfer reaches 26 keV/Ī¼m. This study investigated the feasibility of the auger electron radiation therapy.
Method...
Authors: Yiran Liu, Zhengzheng Liu, Fang-Fang Yin
Affiliation: Duke Kunshan Univeristy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of producing high dose rate GRID therapy using a compact linear accelerator (LINAC) treatment head with scanning beam and stationary grid collimator.
Methods...
Authors: Barry Andricks, Stratton Black, Scott R. Floyd, Ashutosh Kotwal, Eric L. Martin, Stepan Mikhailov, Mark Oldham, Niccolo Terrando, Andrew Thompson, Ying Wu
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke University, Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate and quantify the effects of high energy electron radiation delivered at FLASH and conventional dose rates on the reproductive capability of adult C. elegans nematodes.
Methods:...
Authors: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Michael Gensheimer, Praveenbalaji Rajendran, Lei Xing, Yong Yang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent advances in the automatic delineation of radiotherapy treatment targets, which incorporate linguistic clinical data extracted by large language models (LLMs) into traditional visual-on...
Authors: Michelle Alonso-Basanta, Carl Denis, Wenbo Gu, Xinmin Liu, Ahmad Sakaamini, Rodney D. Wiersma
Affiliation: UCLA, University of Pennsylvania, CDR Systems
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a non-invasive technique used to treat functional abnormalities and small brain tumors. Traditional SRS relies on a rigidly fixed metal head ring, causing d...
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...
Authors: Girish Bal, Jan Kralj, Ayan Mitra, PhD, Ling Shao, Matjaz Subic, Yevgen Voronenko
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Cosylab
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work enhances the efficiency of radiation therapy treatment planning by optimizing the beamlet dose matrix and full patient dose computations using GPU acceleration. The Collapsed-Cone C...
Authors: Ling Chen, Alexei V. Trofimov, Yi Wang, Dufan Wu
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Selecting gaze angles of the eye is an important part of set-up of proton therapy for ocular tumors, ensuring that the treatment beam could irradiate the tumor while maximally sparing impo...
Authors: Md Tauhidul Islam, Junyan Liu, Lei Xing
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced lung injury (RILI) is a common complication in patients receiving radiotherapy for lung cancer, with approximately 16%ā28% developing pulmonary fibrosis. The exact mechanism...
Authors: Jianrong Dai, Jun Dang, Enzhuo Quan, Yong Sang, Jianan Wu
Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, National Cancer Center / National Clinical Research Center for Cancer / Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital / Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The current conformity index (CI) formula is distorted for radiotherapy plans with multiple, non-enclosing targets. We redefined the volume of reference isodose (VTV) parameter in the CI form...
Authors: Ming Chao, Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Jing Wang, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time volumetric MRI is essential for motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT), yet acquiring high-quality 3D images remains challenging due to time constraints and motion ar...
Authors: Cheng-En Hsieh, Shen-Hao Li, Hsin-Hon Lin, Shu-Wei Wu, An-Ci Yang
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou
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The aim of this study is to develop a framework of generating patient-specific phantom tailored for head and neck proton therapy. From these phantoms, digital reference objects based on th...
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...
Authors: Enhui Chang, Yunfei Dong, Yifei Hao, Chengliang Jin, Shengsheng Lai, Yi Long, Mengni Wu, Yulu Wu, Ruimeng Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Wanli Zhang, Yaogong Zhang
Affiliation: Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Macrotrabecular-Massive Hepatocellular Carcinoma (MTM-HCC) is one type of liver cancer showed minimum image signature for accurate non-invasive diagnosis. This study aims to develop and evalu...
Authors: Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Yanyan Shi, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Lihua Zhang, Rihui Zhang
Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to transform cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images acquired from deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) breast cancer patients into high-fidelity synthetic CT (sCT) images....
Authors: Yu Gao, Lei Xing, Siqi Ye
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Limited-angle CBCT (LA-CBCT) scans are often the only option for non-coplanar radiation therapy to prevent potential mechanical collisions. However, the consecutive angular occlusion of pr...
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...
Authors: John Ginn, Chenlu Qin, Deshan Yang
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical implementation of auto-segmentation tools has been hindered by poor interpretability and generalizability of AI models, necessitating the development of automated contour quality ass...
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...
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...
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...
Authors: Xinhua Li, Jie Zhang, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fat volume fraction (FVF) is an important biomarker for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. CT can be a good modality for FVF assessment if the accuracy is adequate. We aimed to study the impa...
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...
Authors: Andreea Dimofte, Maksym Sharma, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To assess the effectiveness and dosimetric impact of utilizing a knowledge-based planning model for GI site-specific plans.
Methods:
Six knowledge-based planning models were develope...
Authors: Evan Calabrese, Scott R. Floyd, Kyle J. Lafata, Zachary J. Reitman, Eugene Vaios, Chunhao Wang, Lana Wang, Deshan Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Jingtong Zhao
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Duke Kunshan University
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This study proposes a novel neural ordinary differential equation (NODE) framework to distinguish post-SRS radionecrosis from recurrence in brain metastases (BMs). By integrating imaging f...
Authors: Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang
Affiliation: Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Rotational symmetry is an inherent property of many tomography systems (e.g., CT, PET, SPECT), arising from the circular arrangement or rotation of detectors. This study revisits the image re...
Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Chien-Yi Liao, Dan Nguyen, Daniel Yang, Hengrui Zhao
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Post-operative radiotherapy for prostate cancer requires precise contouring of the clinical target volume (CTV) to account for microscopic disease that is invisible in the image. However, ...
Authors: Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Pretesh Patel, Jing Wang, Kaida Yang, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to improve organ-at-risk (OAR) segmentation in pancreatic cancer stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) by integrating clinical guidelines into deep learning workflows. We use ...
Authors: Zong Fan, Fan Lam, Hua Li, Rita Huan-Ting Peng, Yuan Yang
Affiliation: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate lesion segmentation in MRI is critical for early diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring disease progression in various neurological disorders. Cross-site MRI data can alleviat...
Authors: Xuezhen Feng, Li-Sheng Geng, Haoze Li, Xi Liu, Tianyu Xiong, Ruijie Yang
Affiliation: Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Physics, Beihang University, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to develop a deep learning-based algorithm for automatically delineate gross tumor volume (GTV) for lung cancer patients, alleviating the workload of radiologists and improvi...
Authors: Xiaoda Cong, Xuanfeng Ding, Gang Liu, Peilin Liu, Jiajian Shen
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop the first SPArc optimization algorithm based on the Dynamic Programming (SPArc-DP), to improve the treatment delivery efficiency for synchrotron-accelerator-based P...
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 (Ī¼Calcs) detection. By deploying a large number of individu...
Authors: Peter Jermain, Ying Niu, Abdul Rashid, Yuan Yuan, Mohammad Zarenia
Affiliation: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Radiation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZAP-X is a self-shielded radiosurgery system that utilizes a linac-based isocentric technique and a compact gyroscopic gantry design. While it provides a large solid angle for beam orientatio...
Authors: Hansong Bai, Peter Jermain, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Devin Miles, Daniel Sforza, Michael H. Shang, Daniel Robert Strauss, Keith Unger, Lingshu Yin
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate DNA Double Strand Break (DSB) induced by FLASH proton irradiation in a repair-free plasmid DNA model under different free radical scavenging conditions in plateau and Bragg pea...
Authors: Amanda J. Deisher, Andrew YK Foong, Witold Matysiak, Jing Qian, Xueyan Tang, Erik J. Tryggestad, Mi Zhou
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Phase gating is commonly employed to mitigate the impact of tumor motion in radiotherapy. Due to the machine-specific time delay between triggering and radiation delivery, the triggering sign...
Authors: Byong Yong Yi
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Authors: Justus Adamson, John Ginn, Yongbok Kim, Ke Lu, Trey Mullikin, Xiwen Shu, Chunhao Wang, Zhenyu Yang, Jingtong Zhao
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a knowledge-based deep model for synthetic CT (sCT) generation from a single MR volume in frameless radiosurgery (SRS), eliminating the need for CT simulation prior to the SRS d...
Authors: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Duncan Henry Bohannon, Chih-Wei Chang, Anees H. Dhabaan, Vishal Dhere, H Scott McGinnis, Pretesh Patel, Sagar Patel, Keyur Shah, Xiaofeng Yang, Jun Zhou
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Two-fraction proton SABR is an attractive alternative to brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer. However, potential interfractional anatomical changes necessitate online adaptation, espe...
Authors: John Byun, Steven D Chang, Mingli Chen, Cynthia Chuang, Xuejun Gu, Melanie Hayden Gephart, Yusuke Hori, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Fred Lam, Gordon Li, Lianli Liu, Weiguo Lu, David Park, Erqi Pollom, Elham Rahimy, Deyaaldeen Abu Reesh, Scott Soltys, Gregory Szalkowski, Lei Wang, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Xianghua Ye, Kangning Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate prediction of pain relief is crucial in determining the clinical effectiveness of Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) regimen for spine metastases. We propose a deep-learning frame...
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: Contrast-enhanced breast cone-beam computed tomography (bCBCT) provides high-resolution, 3D imaging of breast tissues with improved differentiation between normal and abnormal tissues. Curren...
Authors: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Wu Liu, Eric Nguyen, Lei Xing, Lewei Zhao
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent developments in hybrid quantum solvers, which combine quantum and classical processing, enable greater flexibility to tackle problems outside the limited scope of pure quantum computin...
Authors: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Christopher Kabat, Weiguo Lu, Ying Zhang, Hengrui Zhao
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, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgART) using MR-LINAC systems offers significant advantages for liver cancer, enabling superior tumor delineation and online plan adaptation. However, ma...
Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Brian P. Laffey, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Nishan Shrestha
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Imaging Ring is a mobile digital X-ray system capable of producing 2D planar X-rays, fluoroscopy, and 3D Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images. This study aimed to evaluate the long...
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...
Authors: Liyuan Chen, Meixu Chen, Bowen Jing, Sepeadeh Radpour, Erich Josef Schmitz, David Sher, Jing Wang
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prospective clinical trials have shown that involved nodal radiation therapy (INRT) can substantially improve patientsā quality of life without increasing the risk of elective nodal failure. ...
Authors: Huang Chi-Shiuan, Wu Chih-Chun, Hui-Yu Cathy Tsai, Chen Yan-Han, Chen Yi-Wei, Pan Yi-Ying
Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science, National Tsing Hua University, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Tri-Service General Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model based on MRI-derived radiomic features to predict progressive disease (PD) in glioblastoma (GBM) patients four months ...
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...
Authors: Shusen Jing, Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, Qifan Xu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Metallic implants can significantly distort sinograms, leading to severe artifacts in computed tomography (CT) reconstructions. Reconstructing CT images containing metal is fundamentally an i...
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...
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 ...
Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Kangning Zhang, You Zhang
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Delivery efficiency and robustness are critical in spot-scanning proton arc therapy (SPAT), yet the conventional use of redundant energy layers (ELs) prolongs switching times and reduces effi...
Authors: Ali Ajdari, Alice Bondi, Thomas R. Bortfeld, Gregory Buti, Xinru Chen, Zhongxing Liao, Antony John Lomax, Ting Xu
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Paul Scherrer Institut, ETH Zurich
Abstract Preview: Title: Addressing Imaging and Biomarker-driven Uncertainty in Machine Learning-based Radiotherapy Outcome Prediction
Alice Bondi, Gregory Buti, Antony Lomax, Thomas Bortfeld, Xinru Chen, Ting Xu, Z...
Authors: Junwen Liu, Mengzhen Wang, Ning Wen, Jifeng Xiao, Fuhua Yan, Yanzhao Yang, Xuekun Zhang, Zheyu Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, The SJTU-Ruijin-UIH Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University Schoo of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose:This study aims to develop and evaluate a large language model (LLM) fine-tuned to generate consistent and accurate impressions from imaging findings. Additionally, the study investigates the ...
Authors: Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, D. Michael Lovelock, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Jing Wang, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time volumetric MRI is essential for precise motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT). While 2D Cine MRI offers high temporal resolution for motion tracking, it inherently l...
Authors: Yunfei Dong, Dongyang Guo, Jiongli Pan, Tao Peng, Caiyin Tang, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Tianyi Zhang, Yaogong Zhang
Affiliation: Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiology, Taizhou Peopleās Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to improve the accuracy of CT-based diagnosis of thyroid cancer by developing a hybrid model that integrates Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with Long Short-Term Memory (...
Authors: Ming Chao, Thomas Chum, Tenzin Kunkyab, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Richard G Stock, Hasan Wazir, Junyi Xia, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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This study aims to develop effective strategies for multi-organ segmentation of pelvic cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images based on transformer models to facilitate adaptive radiat...
Authors: Jiayi Chen, Shaolei Li, Fuhua Yan, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim of this exploratory study is to investigate the feasibility of establishing a model to explore tissue component heterogeneity using multidimensional diffusion magnetic resonance imagi...
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. Dodoo Amoo, Shana Donchatz, Lei Dong, Elangovan Doraisamy, Jennifer E. Dorand, Sarah Driver, Jiayi Du, Michael Duax, Ibrahim M. Duhaini, Ibrahim Duhaini, Kristen Duke, Richard Dunia, Leon Dunn, Shannon R. Durfee, Brittany Earl, Behzad Ebrahimi, Colton Eckert, Hisham Elasmar, John G. Eley, Abdelhamid Elfaham, David C. Ellerbusch, Scott J. Emerson, Sara Endo, David Erickson, Freddy Escorcia, Caroline Esposito, Patrice Essien, Adam Evearitt, Benjamin Fahimian, Liliosa C. Fajardo, Kevin Fallon, Guoqing Fan, Jiahua Fan, Mingdong Fan, Pei Fan, Bing Fang, Jian Fang, Yile Fang, Marc A. Felice, Ye Feng, Michele Sutton Ferenci, Philippe Feru, Jade Alecia Fischer, Aaron Fishbein, Caitlyn M. Fitzherbert, Damian Fondevila, Grant Fong, Robert Wesley Foster, Luke Fourie, Jeffrey Brian Fowlkes, Alexandre Franca Velo, D. Jay Freedman, Ronald W. Frick, Jie Fu, Samuel Fulton, Kamalakar Gaddam, Justin D. Gagneur, Mariana Gallo, Mariana Gallo, David Gammel, Robert G. 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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...
Authors: Peng Dong, Lei Xing
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) optimization is a complex, non-convex problem with numerous variables and intricate constraints. Traditional optimization methods often lack efficiency...
Authors: Wenchao Cao, Yingxuan Chen, Haisong Liu, Richard A. Popple, Wenyin Shi, Rodney J. Sullivan, Wentao Wang, Lydia J. Wilson, Zhenghao Xiao
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Objectively evaluating brain sparing as a plan-quality indicator for patients receiving stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to multiple metastases (multi-met) is complicated by variability in tar...
Authors: Mingyang Han, Jia Jing, Chongming Li, Hui Lin, Zhenyu Xiong
Affiliation: School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To enrich the teaching case library of Computational Physics course, one of the basic courses in undergraduates majoring in physics. It is an excellent application case of Medical Physics for...
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...
Authors: Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Fuhua Yan, Yanzhao Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Haoran Zhang, Lei Zhang, Yajiao Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive malignancy where precise segmentation of tumors and adjacent vessels is crucial for effective treatment planning. This study dev...
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...
Authors: Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Jing Wang, Qian Wang, Jiahan Zhang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT) relies on real-time volumetric MRI to track intra-fractional anatomical changes. Dense k-space sampling, while capable of produc...
Authors: Stephanie Bennett, Ross I. Berbeco, Ning Jin, Sonal Josan, Justin Michael Sheetz, Atchar Sudhyadhom
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, Siemens Healthineers, Brigham and Womenās Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: AGuIX, a Gadolinium-based theranostic radiosensitizing nanoparticle, is currently under clinical evaluation in Europe and the US. Using patients from the double-blinded NanoBrainMets trial, u...
Authors: Yifei Hao, Chengliang Jin, Wenxuan Li, Bing Luo, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Ruojun Zhou
Affiliation: School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Federated learning is a patient privacy-protecting technique that has recently been applied in the medical field. This study aims to evaluate the performance of several deep learning networks...
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 Peopleās Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) has been an effective technique to manage patientās inter-fractional anatomical changes and therefore reduces planning target volume (PTV). However, on...
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/...
Authors: Kristina Bjegovic, Yong Chen, Gilberto Gonzalez, Yankun Lang, Lei Ren, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is becoming an increasingly popular choice for cancer treatment due to its precision, reduced side effects, and effectiveness. While dosimetry is fundamental to the success of ...
Authors: Hilary P Bagshaw, Mark K Buyyounouski, Xianjin Dai, PhD, Praveenbalaji Rajendran, Lei Xing, Yong Yang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven methods have transformed dose prediction, streamlining the automation of radiotherapy treatment planning. However, traditional approaches depend exclusivel...
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...
Authors: James Knight II, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair, Eddy S Yang
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Highly-heterogenous sieve-like dose distribution via SFRT to large/bulky tumors (ā„6 cm) could enhance tumor cell-death via both direct/indirect cell-kill mechanisms. Adding highly-conformal S...
Authors: Ning Wen, Zheyu Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The graduate course, āPrinciples of Medical Imaging,ā aims to advance imaging technology by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into medical imaging. It bridges interdisciplinary fields,...
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...
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
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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...
Authors: David L. Barbee, David Byun, Ting Chen, Paulina E. Galavis, Siming Lu, Sarah Rosemary Morris, Hesheng Wang, Michael J Zelefsky
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MR-Linac enables dose escalation in prostate SBRT on accurately defined dominant intra-prostate lesion (DIL) on daily MR images. This study aims to evaluate inter-fraction changes in the radi...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
Authors: Yizheng Chen, Md Tauhidul Islam, Mingjie Li, Lei Xing
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
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Biomedical image segmentation (BIS) is a cornerstone of medical physics, enabling accurate delineation of anatomical structures and abnormalities, which is critical for diagnosis, treatmen...
Authors: Yifei Hao, Ting Huang, Wenxuan Li, Xiang Li, Manju Liu, Rong Liu, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang, Jiangtao Zhu
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the alterations in structure-function coupling (SC-FC) networks in Parkinsonās disease (PD) patients, focusing on region-specific disruptions and compensatory mechanis...
Authors: Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Joshua Meyer
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast CBCT (HyperSight) acquisition technique together with a surface-guided breath-hold (SGBH) would allow a better image quality for accurate target/organ delineation. It facilitates breath-...
Authors: Albert Admasu, Kayla Alfonso, Maria de la Luz De Ornelas, Nesrin Dogan, Eric Mellon, Yunze Yang
Affiliation: University of Miami, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Rotational uncertainties in single-isocenter multi-target (SIMT) stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) HyperArc treatments can cause additional target displacement, potentially degrading overall pl...
Authors: Li-Sheng Geng, David Huang, Haoze Li, Xi Liu, Meng Wang, Tianyu Xiong, Ruijie Yang, Weifang Zhang, Meixin Zhao
Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to develop a deep learning-based framework for simultaneously generating lung perfusion and ventilation images from three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) images.
M...
Authors: Rajeev K. Badkul, Ronald C Chen, Ying Hou, Harold Li, Chaoqiong Ma, Jufri Setianegara
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center
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Postimplant urinary toxicity is common in prostate low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy. We developed a machine learning (ML) model to explore the correlation between spatial dose distributio...
Authors: Ke Lu, Chunhao Wang, Ruoxu Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Lei Zhang, Rihui Zhang, Jingtong Zhao, Haiming Zhu
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The human brainās spherical geometry offers unique opportunities for improving the segmentation of tiny and irregular anatomical structures. We hypothesize that representing the brain in sphe...
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...
Authors: Yizheng Chen, Michael Gensheimer, Mingjie Li, Lei Xing
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automatically translating non-contrast to contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) images is critical for improving clinical workflow, reducing heathcare cost, minimizing radiation exposure...
Authors: Michael Cummings, Olga M. Dona Lemus, Hana Mekdash, Tyler Moran, Alexander R Podgorsak, Sean M. Tanny, Matthew J. Webster, Lexiang Yang, Dandan Zheng, Yuwei Zhou, Xiaofeng Zhu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester, University of Miami, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, University of Rochester
Abstract Preview: Purpose: oART is revolutionizing radiotherapy by allowing treatment plans to be adjusted based on daily imaging, improving targeting precision and potentially enhancing patient outcomes. However, its ...
Authors: Anthony J. Doemer, Bing Luo, Benjamin Movsas, Humza Nusrat, Farzan Siddiqui, Chadd Smith, Kundan S Thind, Kyle Verdecchia
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Henry Ford Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Large-vision models (LVMs) are rapidly emerging, yet their application in radiation oncology remains largely unexplored. This study investigates the potential of LVMs for offline adaptive rad...
Authors: Quyen Duong, Si Young Jang, Soyoung Lee, Samuel Ming Ho Luk
Affiliation: Boston University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Vermont Medical Center, Boston Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical impact of physical MLC gaps changes with Millennium 120 MLC on Enhanced Leaf Modeling (ELM) and patient plans, and to establish a new MLC model in Eclipse v18.0 on...
Authors: Yujie Chi, Yao Hao, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuting Peng, Francisco Javier Reynoso, Lingshu Yin, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of South Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiation therapy has shown remarkable tissue sparing effects compared to radiation therapy at conventional dose rates (CDR). Yet, its mechanism remains unclear. Radical production modu...
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...
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 ...
Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Kangning Zhang
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dose prediction (DP) is essential in guiding radiotherapy planning. However, current DP models for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) primarily rely on fixed-beam orientations and a...
Authors: Eric S. Diffenderfer, Lei Dong, Alejandro Garcia, Wenbo Gu, Michele M. Kim, Alexander Lin, Kai Mei, Peter B. Noƫl, 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...
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 ...
Authors: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Kerriann Casey, Suparna Dutt, Jie Fu, Edward Elliot Graves, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Brianna Caroline Lau, Billy W Loo, Weiguo Lu, Rakesh Manjappa, Stavros Melemenidis, Erinn Bruno Rankin, Lawrie Skinner, Luis Armando Soto, Murat Surucu, Vignesh Viswanathan, Zi Yang, Amy Shu-Jung Yu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, 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, Department of Comparative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The intestine is a classical preclinical model for studying radiation injury, and histological quantification of intestinal crypts is a key assay for assessing this response. However, substan...
Authors: Duncan Henry Bohannon, Pretesh Patel, Sibo Tian, Yinan Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Ahmal Jawad Zafar, Jun Zhou
Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
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4D robust optimization, incorporating additional images (e.g., maximum inhale/exhale phases), is commonly used to account for target motion in proton treatment planning. However, the incre...
Authors: Michael Baine, Yang Lei, Yu Lei, Ruirui Liu, Tian Liu, Jing Wang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate 3D deformable registration of MRI and ultrasound (US) is essential for real-time image guidance during high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy. However, MRI-US registration of th...