Authors: Andrew Clarke Grice, Evan A. Silverstein
Affiliation: Sutter Medical Foundation, Sutter Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To implement an efficient and effective process for Electron beam matching between 5 Varian True Beams (TB).
Methods: We adapted the Varian installation/acceptance process for TBs, whereby...
Authors: Larry A. DeWerd, Sean Jollota, Karen Rex Pius Vincent
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Absolute measurements, often used to establish primary standards, offer lower measurement uncertainty. For 192Ir high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, the interim primary standard for air-kerma...
Authors: Amir Abdollahi, Celine Karle, Michele M. Kim, Constantinos Koumenis, Andrea Mairani, Erato Stylianou Markidou
Affiliation: Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center - Department of Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Centre(DKFZ), University of Pennsylvania, Physics Dep. University of Cyprus
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim is to compare FLASH dose-rate RT generated with protons and carbon (HIT) and compare to protons (UPenn) to provide evidence for equipotency of FLASH vs. standard RT to tumor growth co...
Authors: Anna Becker, Tomislav Bokulic, Mauro Carrara, Krzysztof Chelminski, Larry A. DeWerd, Alexis Dimitriadis, Benjamin Kellogg, Malcolm R. McEwen, Zakithi L.M Msimang, Mark J. Rivard, Thorsten Sander, Thorsten Schneider, Jamema Swamidas, Egor Titovich, Paula Toroi, Carlos E. de Almeida, Jacco de Pooter, Liset de la Fuente Rosales, Deborah G. van der Merwe
Affiliation: Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, University of Zagreb, National Physical Laboratory, IAEA, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Rio de Janeiro State University, Dosimetry Laboratory, Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section, Division of Human Health, International Atomic Energy Agency, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, National Metrology Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section, Division of Human Health, International Atomic Energy Agency, National Research Council, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The recently published IAEA-TRS-492 international code of practice (CoP) aims at improving traceability, accuracy, and consistency in Brachytherapy Dosimetry. To assess current approaches to ...
Authors: James Ward, Anzi Zhao
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the correlation between the backlight runtime in diagnostic displays and their corresponding performance, which may aid in making informed decisions regarding the timi...
Authors: Wen C. Hsi, Pouya Sabouri, Zhong Su
Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Traditional single-energy CT (SECT) contrast scans cannot be used for proton dose calculations due to significantly higher HU caused by iodine. Dual-layer dual-energy CT (DL-DECT) can dire...
Authors: Dominique Guillet, Arthur Lalonde, Bryan R. Muir, James Renaud, Karim Zerouali
Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, National Research Council
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate the dose rate dependence, beam quality dependence, and short-term stability of a novel flashDiamond (fD) prototype detector for conventional and ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) bea...
Authors: Amar K. Basavatia, Lee C. Goddard, Rachel Grimm, Wolfgang A. Tomé
Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize the “MyOSL Chip” OSLD system for clinical use and compare the response of multiple readers to allow for utilization in a multi-clinic environment.
Methods: Dose calibration...
Authors: Dylan Yamabe Breitkreutz, Lee Chin, Brige P. Chugh, Mark D'Souza, Brian M. Keller, Anthony Kim, Michelle K. Nielsen, Arjun Sahgal
Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Elekta Unity MR-linac delivers highly conformal SBRT treatments using IMRT. These treatment plans require patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) measurements to detect discrepancies be...
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
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
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: Ziyad ABUBAKR ALHAREESHi, Ibtihaj Yussef Alhodire, Najla Sobhi Bin Shehima, Aram Mufteh A Genaw
Affiliation: Tripoli university hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This research investigates the recombination and polarity correcting factors for CC04, CC13, FC65P, FC65G, Razor, and PP05 ionization chambers to improve radiation dosimetry accuracy. Unde...
Authors: Afrouz Ataei, Andrew R. Godley, Mi-Ae Park, Mahbubur Rahman, Liqiang Ren, Chenyang Shen, Gary Xu
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Rush University, Imaging Services, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Even though many patients undergo diagnostic CT scans prior to treatment, simulation CT scans are commonly required for treatment planning. This study evaluates whether prior diagnostic CT sc...
Authors: Adedamola Adeniyi, Bryan Bednarz, Malick Bio Idrissou, Reinier Hernandez, Ohyun Kwon, Brian W. Miller, Zachary S Morris, Maya Takashima, Jamey Weichert
Affiliation: Departments of Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging, University of Arizona, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Human Oncology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: As radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) becomes more prevalent in clinical applications, understanding dose-response relationships in the tumor microenvironment (TME) and normal tissues is essen...
Authors: Soo Hyun Byun, Troy Farncombe, Edcer Jerecho DC Laguda
Affiliation: McMaster University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present the adaptation of a Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CdZnTe) detector, initially designed for SPECT-MR applications, to neutron imaging. This study explores a novel technique that utilizes ...
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: Sang Hyun Cho, Amrit Kaphle, Sunil Krishnan, Neerajan Nepal
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the basic dosimetry parameters and characteristics of a commercial cabinet x-ray unit for small animal irradiation as well as the specific dosimetry parameters for concurrent irr...
Authors: Akbar Anvari, Carnell J. Hampton, Melanie R. Piantino, Kai Yang
Affiliation: Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate aperture collimation on a C-shape gantry-mounted proton accelerator. Mevion S250i Hyper scanning machine implemented aperture collimation utilizing adaptive aperture (AA). The AA ...
Authors: Darwin Abraham Garcia, Michael P. Grams, Scott C Lester, Maryam Mashayekhi, Douglas John Moseley, Robert W Mutter, Sean S Park, Chrystian Quintero Mateus
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MBRT delivers sub-millimeter wide regions of high “peak” (~10s Gy) and low “valley” (~1 Gy) doses to treat cancer. MBRT commissioning is performed in flat, uniform plastic water. Thus, differ...
Authors: Julie Colnot, Eric Deutsch, Christelle Huet, Danahé LeBlanc, Pauline Maury, Charlotte Robert, Imane Saïd Mansour, Cathyanne Schott, Francois Therriault-Proulx
Affiliation: INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, LDRI, IRSN, Medscint, THERYQ / INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Gustave Roussy, Inserm U1030, Radiothérapie Moléculaire et Innovation Thérapeutique
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy, using ultra-high dose rates (UHDR, >100 Gy/s), spares healthy tissues while maintaining tumor control compared to conventional radiotherapy (CONV). However, UHDR dosimetry...
Authors: Edwin Quashie, Yun Wang
Affiliation: Indiana University Medical School, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To provide a formal evaluation for the TrueBeam linac matching process before, during and after the commission of the newly installed TrueBeam linac which we want to match to an existing True...
Authors: Emily Y. Hirata, Xiaoyu Sherry Liu, Evan Porter, Manju Sharma
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, University of California, San Francisco, University of California
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerator has become increasingly popular in both community hospitals and academic institutions due to its user-friendly design and operational efficiency. This...
Authors: Jeff Boob, Jaydev K. Dave, Tim Minch, Bhavyata Tanna
Affiliation: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Mayo Clinic, CurveBeam AI
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compute effective doses associated with imaging of the extremities with a HiRise (CurveBeam AI, Hatfield, PA) cone-beam CBCT scanner specifically designed for weight-bearing imaging of the...
Authors: Grace Hutchinson, Daniel E. Hyer, Samuel D. Rusu, Blake R. Smith, Joel J. St-Aubin
Affiliation: Iowa Health Care, University of Iowa
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the feasibility and consistency of the Sun Nuclear Corporation (SNC) MR conditional Quad Wedge, as an accessory to the IC Profiler-MR, and to evaluate beam output and energy in the ...
Authors: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Carlos Granja, Guyue Hu, Margarita Kozak, Julie Lascaud, Kirsten Lauber, Grigory Liubchenko, Jasper Nijkamp, Cristina Oancea, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Marco Riboldi, Brita Singers Sørensen, Matthias Würl
Affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Advacam
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To apply in-vivo proton radiography (pRad) to aid image registration and treatment plan refinement for a novel precision image-guided small animal proton irradiation platform.
Methods:...
Authors: Emily Y. Hirata, Xiaoyu Sherry Liu, Evan Porter, Manju Sharma
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, University of California, San Francisco, University of California
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Introduced in 2018, the Varian Halcyon platform has increased in popularity due to its reduced cost, user-friendly design, and operational efficiency. As this platform ages, major repairs, in...
Authors: Vibha Chaswal, Stephen D. Davis, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Yongsook C. Lee, William Romaguera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, D. Jay J. Wieczorek
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To report machine performance of our superficial radiation therapy unit (SRT-100 Vision, Sensus Healthcare, Boca Raton, FL) for the first three years after commissioning of the unit.
Metho...
Authors: Kenny Guida, Hongyu Jiang, Harold Li, Hem Bahadur Moktan Tamang
Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Varian Eclipse v18.0 introduced Enhanced Leaf Model (ELM) of MLC, which provides better dose calculation accuracy than original DLG-based MLC model. The leaf-gap (LG) parameter for ELM repres...
Authors: Ramin Abolfath, Alexander Baikalov, Stefan Bartzsch, Nolan M. Esplen, Alan Eduardo Lopez Hernandez, Emil Schueler
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, PI Experimental Medical Physics, Institute of Radiation Medicine (IRM), Helmholtz Munich, Germany, Howard University, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiation therapy (FLASH-RT) leverages ultra-high dose rates (UHDR) to spare normal tissue as compared to conventional (CONV)-RT while preserving tumor control; this is termed the FLASH...
Authors: Michael G. Mitch, Csilla I. Szabo-Foster
Affiliation: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The U.S. air-kerma strength standard for low-dose-rate (LDR) low-energy photon-emitting brachytherapy sources provides measurement traceability for calibrations at the AAPM Accredited Dosimet...
Authors: Catherine Coolens, Robert K. Heaton, Lalageh Mirzakhanian, Tasnim Rahman, Jan P. Seuntjens
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, McGill University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning of a Gamma Knife® (GK) (Elekta, Sweden) unit requires precise dosimetric reference measurements, particularly for small fields. The IAEA TRS-483/AAPM TG-155 code of practice (20...
Authors: Sang Hyun Cho, Sandun Y. Jayarathna, Neerajan Nepal
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop/validate a Monte Carlo (MC) model of an experimental benchtop x-ray fluorescence computed tomography (XFCT) system with a pixelated CdTe detector that can be used for MC simulation...
Authors: Mercy Iyabode Akerele, Yuni K. Dewaraja, Richard Laforest, Justin K. Mikell, Wendy Siman, Allan Thomas, Daniel Thorek
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Post-therapy quantitative 90Y SPECT and PET measurements show ~25% lower activity than vendor-reported values for glass microspheres. We hypothesize this discrepancy is due to bremsstrahlung ...
Authors: Hisham Assi, Lexi Dowdy, Muhannad N. Fadhel, Michael C. Kolios, Carl Kumaradas, Rasha S Makkia, Tanay N Mannikar
Affiliation: Toronto Metropolitan University, Augusta University, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST), Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Northwestern University, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University
Abstract Preview: Introduction: Hyperthermia is an emerging strategy for cancer treatment due to its few side effects and low cost. Hyperthermia is used in conjunction with other treatments, such as radiation therapy, ...
Authors: ChangSeon Kim, Andrew Lukban, Mario Serrano-Sosa, Nadia M. Vassell
Affiliation: Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ocular HDR brachytherapy is used as an alternative treatment for eye cancer, especially with extrascleral extension in the orbit. This complex procedure inserts catheters into the orbit affix...
Authors: Jeff Boob, Jaydev K. Dave, Tim Minch, Bhavyata Tanna
Affiliation: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Mayo Clinic, CurveBeam AI
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate effective doses associated with different imaging protocols for hip imaging with a cone beam CT (CBCT) scanner specifically designed for weight-bearing acquisitions.
Methods: A...
Authors: Esteban Arzaga-Barajas, Paola Jazmin Guadarrama Huerta, Jose Alejandro Jimenez, Guerda Massillon-JL, Maria Adela Poitevin-Chacón, Alejandro Rodriguez-Laguna
Affiliation: UNAM, Medica Sur
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) tests for four SBRT treatments of patients diagnosed with vertebral, ilium, pelvic lymph node and lung tumors.
Methods: MAGIC gel consi...
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: Denis Bergeron, Brittany Broder, Sean Jollota, Ahtesham Ullah Khan, Michael Lamontagne, Joseph W. Robertson
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Biophysics and Biomedical Research Group, Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present new methodology for real-time measurement of radiation-induced DNA damage caused by radiopharmaceuticals. Building on previous efforts to measure DNA fragmentation with nanopore se...
Authors: Xiangli Cui, Wanli Huo, Jie Li, Lingling Liu, Tao Ma, Yuanyuan Wang
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Hefei Ion Medical Center, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In practice, treatment planning systems (TPS) of proton therapy require a CT calibration curve, which relates Hounsfield units (HU) to relative stopping power (RSP). Single-energy CT as a sta...
Authors: Casey E. Bojechko, Tricia Chinnery, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Xenia Ray
Affiliation: University of California San Diego
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the use of a calibration curve generated from the CT simulator for direct dose calculation on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images taken with the on-board imaging system. T...