Authors: Christopher J. Mart, Daniel G. McDonald, Inna V. McGowin, Sean A. Roles
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To improve the efficiency and accuracy of the positioning process for electron treatments by providing a pointer system for patient alignment to central axis (CAX) of the field at the correct...
Authors: Stephen D. Davis, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Yongsook C. Lee, Michael Leyva, Alejandro Rene Llanes Lopez, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate treatment time calculation is a critical component of superficial radiotherapy (SRT), particularly for the SRT-100 Vision, where dose delivery depends on applicator geometry, treatme...
Authors: Zhitao Dai
Affiliation: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital Shenzhen Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the accuracy of 3D printed individualized vaginal template assisted pre-planning in the interstitial implantation of cervical cancer, to examine the advantages when compared wi...
Authors: Hamid Aghdam, DJ Chen, Heather Chen, Sharad Goyal, Yonas Solomon Mekuria, Martin Ojong-Ntui, Yuan James Rao
Affiliation: The George Washington University, The George Washington University Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Elekta Leipzig and Valencia Skin applicators are designed to treat skin lesions. The applicators limit the irradiation to the required treatment area using a densimet shielding. Valencia uses...
Authors: Brett Bocian, Patrick James Jensen, Luis Augusto Perles, Christopher J. Tien
Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, University of Miami, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Guidelines for dose prescriptions in endometrial cancer are based upon depth from the cylinder, traditionally 5 mm or 0 mm (i.e., surface). There are no current single-channel vaginal cylinde...
Authors: Md. Jobairul Islam
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Speciality Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electron radiotherapy is an effective treatment for superficial tumors but requires field-shaping devices like electron applicators, which are labor-intensive to produce. This study aimed to ...
Authors: ChangSeon Kim, Andrew Lukban, Mario Serrano-Sosa, Nadia M. Vassell
Affiliation: Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning of Flexitron HDR horizontal Leipzig applicators typically includes indirect or direct output verification, using a well chamber specific Revised Correspondence Factor (CFrev) or...
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...