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...
Authors: Rafael Carballeira, David J. Gladstone, Philippe Liger, Rongxiao Zhang
Affiliation: TheryQ, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a FLASH electron beam system (FLASHLAB) via first principle Monte Carlo methods, navigating installation configurations, shielding and regulatory radiation safety considerations for ...
Authors: Jason Ellsworth, Mark Mishra, Jason K Molitoris, Lei Ren, Dario B. Rodrigues, Paul Turner, Graeme Woodworth
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Pyrexar Medical
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hyperthermia therapy (HT) involves increasing tumor temperatures to 40-44°C and is a potent radio- and chemosensitizer for treating solid tumors. Current clinical strategies to heat deep-seat...
Authors: Panagiotis Iliopoulos, Marios Myronakis, Kyriaki Theodorou
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate individualized absorbed dose at Organs at Risk (OARs) from kV Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging in the pelvic area, prior radiotherapy, and assess excess risk for secondary malignancies...