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A Hybrid 4π-Proton Arc Robust Optimization

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

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

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

A Novel 2D Scintillation Dosimeter Using Long Scintillating Fibers.

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

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

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

A Novel Approach to Preclinical Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy Using an Open-Source Ring-Based Compensator Device and Inverse Treatment Planning System

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...

A Novel Proton Lattice Modality Using Minibeams

Authors: Hao Gao, Yuting Lin, Nimita Shinde, Weijie Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: LATTICE, a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT), delivers high-dose peaks and low-dose valleys to the target volume and has been clinically used for large target volumes. H...

AI-Assisted Algorithm to Generate Patient Postures for Tset Dose Evaluation

Authors: Kostas Danniidis, Agelos Kratimenos, Yufu Wang, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop software and algorithms utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to seamlessly create 3D patient postures during Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET). The resulting mes...

Assessing Dose Calculation Accuracy in Proton Plans Using Pin Ridge Filters

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

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: High spatial resolution in pin ridge filter (pRF)-based proton planning may be constrained by the 1mm dose grid resolution in commercial treatment planning systems. This study investigates th...

Automated Treatment Planning Script for Bone Metastases Using Eclipse TPS

Authors: Maria Jose Almada, Bruno Forti, Andres Lima, Carlos Daniel Venencia

Affiliation: Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To automate the planning of radiotherapy treatments for bone metastases using a script in the ECLIPSE planning system version 15.6 with a graphical interface.
Methods:
A script was d...

CNN-Based Reconstruction for 3D Scintillation Dosimetry of Proton Pencil Beams

Authors: Sam Beddar, Jason Michael Holmes, Daniel G. Robertson, James J. Sohn, Ethan D. Stolen

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Camera-based scintillation dosimetry incorporating large volumes have shown promise for fast and comprehensive evaluation of external beam treatment fields. While some efforts have been made ...

Correcting for the Cherenkov-to-Dose Conversion for Tset Patients Using Monte Carlo Simulations

Authors: Baozhu Lu, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov intensity can be quantitatively correlated to surface dose but need certain corrections for accurate dose measurements. This study aims to investigate the impact of incident beam an...

Differential Hole-Size Lattice Patterns for Escalating SFRT Dose to Large, Deep-Seated, and Unresectable Masses

Authors: Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of a novel spatially fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT) lattice deployment method featuring a large high-dose sphere at the tumor’s center, surrounded by smaller diameter spheres. W...

Dosimetric Impact of Monte Carlo Physics Models in Electronic Brachytherapy Simulations

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

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

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

Dynamic 2.5D Surface Dosimetry Using Deformable Scintillator Array Imaging

Authors: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous, Roman Vasyltsiv, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, University of Missouri

Abstract Preview: Purpose: On-patient dosimeters assist in clinical decision-making by measuring surface dose, but single-point measurements cannot monitor area-wide distributions and are misleading in high-gradient re...

Efficient Monte Carlo Proton Dose Calculation Using Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models

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

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

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

Estimation of Brain Tumor’s Intra-Fraction Movement during Radiosurgery Using Fiducial Markers on the Skin Surface – a Simulation Study

Authors: Damien C. Mathew, Brandon Hai Nguyen, Satwik Pani, Yoichi Watanabe

Affiliation: Minnespolis Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Washington University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To formulate a computational algorithm to quantify the tumor movement from the motion data of landmarks on the brain surface. To estimate the magnitude of tumor movement when the head makes a...

Evaluating the Impact of Reconstruction Algorithm on Wide-Angle Digital Breast Tomosynthesis System Optimization for Microcalcification Detection

Authors: Xiaoyu Duan, Xinyu Hu, Runqiu Li, Xiang Li

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate detection of small-sized microcalcifications (μCalcs) (< 500 µm) is critical for early breast cancer diagnosis, requiring optimal imaging systems and reconstruction algorithms. Ho...

Evaluating the Performance and Limitations of an Automated Treatment Planning Tool for Intact Breast Radiotherapy across Diverse Patient Populations

Authors: Shatha Al Afifi, Hana Baroudi, Leonard Che Fru, Laurence Edward Court, Suzanne B. Evans, Kent A. Gifford, Adam D. Melancon, Melissa P. Mitchell, Issa Mohamad, Patricia Murina, Manickam Muruganandham, Tucker J. Netherton, Callistus M. Nguyen, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Deborah L. Schofield, Simona Shaitelman, Willie Shaw, Sanjay S. Shete, Adam Shulman, Brendon Smith, Sheeba Thengumpallil, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Conny Vrieling

Affiliation: University of Cape Town, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of the Free State, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, King Hussein Cancer Center, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dra., Hirslanden Clinique des Grangettes, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale University, The University of Texas, MD Anderson, Houston TX

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Automated contouring and planning tools are usually trained on single-institution datasets, seldom tested across diverse patient populations. This introduces a risk of population bias, res...

Feasibility Study of Group Sparse-Based Beam Angle Optimization for Multi-Field Carbon Ion Radiotherapy

Authors: Min Cheol Han, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Hyejin Lee, Sac Lee, Yongdo Yun

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) is characterized by high relative biological effectiveness (RBE), which must be integrated into the treatment planning process. This study aims to develop a nov...

Feasibility Study of Single Gantry Angle Proton Minibeam Lattice Radiotherapy

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

Affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University

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

GPU-Accelerated Beamlet and Full Dose Calculations for Efficient Radiation Therapy Planning

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...

Investigating Gammatile Migration: Implications for Dosimetry and Clinical Outcomes

Authors: Wesley A. Belcher, Robert A. Corns, Jae Won Jung, Matthew S Peach, Swarup Sharma

Affiliation: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: GammaTiles are a novel intracranial brachytherapy approach designed to directly deliver radiation therapy to residual or recurrent brain tumors following resection. Despite their promising th...

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

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

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

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

Optimizing the Design for a Directional Brachytherapy Source

Authors: Akire Trestrail

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of using 125I as a HDR directional brachytherapy source.
Methods: Monte Carlo (MC) simulations were performed using the EGSnrc software toolkit. Dose rate di...

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

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

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

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

Real-Time 3D Visualization of Electric Field with Electroacoustic Tomography

Authors: Jadon O Buller, Yankun Lang, Liangzhong Xiang, Andrea Paulina Yanez

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: With the widespread adoption of electroporation, there is growing interest in deep-tissue electric field monitoring. Electroporation therapy ablates target regions by generating electric fiel...

Reconstructing Radiopharmaceutical Distributions Using Coded Aperture Tomography with Photon Counting Detector

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

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

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

Robustness of Deep Learning-Based Motion Compensated 4D-CBCT Reconstruction to out-of-Distribution Data

Authors: Geoffrey D. Hugo, Eric Laugeman, Thomas R. Mazur, Pamela Samson, Kim A. Selting, Zhehao Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the robustness of a deep learning (DL)-based 4D-CBCT motion-compensated (MoCo) reconstruction method to out-of-distribution data.
Methods: Our developed 4D-CBCT reconstructi...

Significantly Limiting Posterior Gantry Angles in Prostate VMAT Optimization: A Dosimetric Assessment of Plan Quality

Authors: Yijian Cao, Sean T Grace, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli

Affiliation: Northwell

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study investigates the dosimetric efficacy of significantly limiting gantry angles in prostate radiation therapy to as a promising strategy to maintain plan quality while enhancing ma...

The Impact of a Probabilistic Definition of the Target Volume and Radiobiological Optimization on Complication Probabilities in Proton Therapy

Authors: Ana Maria Barragan Montero, John A. Lee, Eliot Peeters, Romain Schyns, Edmond S. Sterpin, Sophie Wuyckens

Affiliation: UCLouvain, Universite Catholique de Louvain

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Although the likelihood of a point being tumorous decreases with distance from the GTV, CTVs are still defined as binary masks. Recently, the concept of clinical target distribution (CTD),...

Treatment Dose Reconstruction of Digitized Deliveries on Reflexion X1 System Based on Megavoltage Imager and Dose Monitor Chamber

Authors: Angela J Da Silva, Andrew Groll, Gopinath Kuduvalli, Thomas Laurence, David W. Meer, Manoj Narayanan, Mingshan Sun, Don Vernekohl, Ray Yang

Affiliation: RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To implement post-treatment review of delivered dose fractions on RefleXion X1 accounting for independent detection of transmitted beamlets and transient dose fluctuations of individual pulse...

Treatment Planning System for Uhdr Mobetron: Refinement and Validation of Phase Space Data Input

Authors: Rafael Carballeira, Tianyuan Dai, David J. Gladstone, Philip Von Voigts-Rhetz, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Shandong Cancer Hospital, Dartmouth College, IntraOp, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze phase space (PHSP) data generated for Mobetron in FLASH radiotherapy and assess key dosimetric characteristics, including the energy spectrum, scattering angle distribution, and pe...