Authors: Sarah A. Ashmeg, Travis James McCaw, Joseph Shields, Matthew Spector, Christopher Tyerech, Christopher T Wilke
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, UPMC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients with oral cavity cancer often undergo surgical extirpation prior to radiation, and surgical implants are utilized to reconstruct the resulting defect. This study dosimetrically evalu...
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: 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: Yunzhi Ma, Ling Zhuang
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multiple layers of brass mesh bolus (RPD, Inc., Albertville, MN) may be needed to provide better body conformity and sufficient dose build up on patient surface during electron treatment. Thi...
Authors: Jacqueline M. Andreozzi, Savannah Decker, Diego Hernandez, Iman R. Washington
Affiliation: UC San Diego, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent advances in external beam radiation therapy have begun to explore the utility of Cherenkov radiation imaging as a beam delivery visualization tool. When sheet bolus is used during trea...
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: Jeremy S. Bredfeldt, Daniel W. Cail, Maria A. Czerminska, Cindy I. Hancox, David Hu, Benjamin Karasko, Claire Keun Sun Park
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a robust clinical protocol for in vivo dosimetry in radiotherapy using the myOSLchip Optically Stimulated Luminescent Dosimeter (OSLD) system by performing characterization and eva...
Authors: Haiqa Arain, Ping Xia, Zhexuan Zhang
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify water contents and thickness of wet towel (as a flexible bolus) on curved surface dose for partial breast irradiation.
Methods: Two VMAT partial breast plans (3000 cGy in 5...
Authors: Anthony R Bardwell, Dong Won Kim, Faith S Kim, Isaac Y Kim, Juying Zhang
Affiliation: Kaiser Permanente
Abstract Preview: Purpose: When a patient develops a significant skin reaction at some point during postmastectomy radiotherapy, a clinical decision is often made to discontinue the planned daily use of bolus. The aim ...
Authors: Thomas Furno, Arjen Winkel, Ramtin Zakikhani
Affiliation: Genesis Care USA, QLRAD, SMH
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the dosimetric impact of the newly introduced “Inframammary Fold (IMF) Breast WedgeTM ” device by QLRAD inc. in the region of the inframammary fold during breast radiotherapy.
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