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A Dosimeter Independent Method for Measuring Dose from Contrast Enhanced Mammography Exposure.

Authors: Mitya M. Barreto, Nichole A. Harris

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimeter dependence of measured AGD, and to develop a dosimeter independent method for evaluating the AGD, for CEDM exposures.
Methods: Three solid-state dosimeters (Raysafe-X...

Advancing Ionizing Radiation Acoustic Imaging: A Deep Learning Approach for Denoising and Quantitative Reconstruction

Authors: Kyle Cuneo, Issam M. El Naqa, Dale W. Litzenberg, Yiming Liu, Xueding Wang, Lise Wei, Wei Zhang, Jiaren Zou

Affiliation: University of Michigan, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantitatively map 3D dose deposition during radiotherapy, empowering real-time adaptive radiation treatment.

Methods: The research features reconstructing dose deposition from acou...

Data-Driven Forward Projector for Optimization of the Proton Stopping Power Calibration in Treatment Planning Based on Sparse Proton Radiographies

Authors: Hector Andrade-Loarca, Ines Butz, Chiara Gianoli, Prof. Gitta Kutyniok, Jianfei Li, Katia Parodi, Prof. Vincenzo Patera, Angelo Schiavi, Prof. Ozan Öktem

Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Mathematics, Royal Institute of Technology, School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Department of Mathematics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore and demonstrate the feasibility of accurate and fast prediction of the water equivalent thickness (WET) distribution of tissue traversed by a proton imaging pencil beam, aiming at ...

Direct-to-Unit Dose Calculations for Stereotactic Radiosurgery on a C-Arm Linac with Modern on-Board Imaging Solutions

Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Haley K Perlow, Alex T. Price, Atefeh Rezaei, Prashant Vempati, Runyon C. Woods

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The HyperSight imaging feature on C-arm linacs(HS-CBCT) offers increased CT number accuracy over conventional on-board imaging. The C-arm geometry allows for noncoplanar treatments common to ...

Evaluation of MRI Distortion across a Multi-Site Health System and the Importance of MRI Distortion QA in Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

Authors: Emel Calugaru, Jenghwa Chang, Sean T Grace, Nicholas Harvey, Jessica Jung, Ching-Ling Teng

Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the consistency of MRI distortion corrections across Northwell Health system and evaluate the necessity and importance of distortion QA for MRIs used for stereotactic radiosurgery...

Evaluation of Thoracic Direct Dose Calculation Using Truebeam Linac with Hypersight Imaging CBCT Solution

Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Alex T. Price, Sagar Regmi, Atefeh Rezaei, Runyon C. Woods

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility and accuracy of using a Hounsfield Unit(HU) calibrated cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT) for direct dose calculation in thoracic treatment settings. In combin...

FMEA for Direct to Unit Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Haleem Azmy, Robbie Beckert, Farnoush Forghani, Dean Hobbis, Dan Hong, Hyun Kim, Eric Laugeman, Silpa Raju-Salicki, Domenic Sievert

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, WashU Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Wash U Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel radiation therapy (RT) workflow has recently emerged with the advent of online adaptive RT systems, direct-to-unit (DTU). DTU utilizes online adaptive platforms (MR and CT based) to o...

Feasibility of Efficient Offline Adaptive Replanning with Hypersight High-Performance Cone-Beam CT on Truebeam for Pelvis RT

Authors: Jochen Cammin, Shifeng Chen, Arun Gopal, Kai Huang, Jason K Molitoris, Amit Sawant, Kai Wang

Affiliation: University of Maryland, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The HyperSight CBCT optional feature on Varian TrueBeam linacs offers a larger field-of-view, improved Hounsfield units (HU) accuracy, and overall improved image quality, including metal arti...

Investigation of Metallic Artefact Reduction Capabilities of Hypersight Enabled Platforms

Authors: Harald Keller, Iymad Mansour, Jeff D. Winter

Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The growing number of adaptive therapy applications is motivating image segmentation and direct dose calculation on CBCT. The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the recently release...

Multimodal Data Integration with Machine Learning for Predicting PARP Inhibitor Efficacy and Prognosis in Ovarian Cancer

Authors: Qianxi Ni, Xian Xiong

Affiliation: The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Poly(ADP)-ribose polymerase inhibitors (PARPi) have brought a significant breakthrough in the maintenance treatment of ovarian cancer. However, beyond BRCA mutation/HRD, the direct impact ...

Optimizing Low-Dose Imaging Parameters for Dual-Energy Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy

Authors: Sebastien A. Gros, Hyejoo Kang, Andrew Keeler, Luke Layman, Jason Patrick Luce, Ha Nguyen, John C. Roeske

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to optimize virtual monoenergetic (VM) images obtained from dual-energy (DE) cone-beam computer tomography (CBCT) protocols for Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT). The o...

Streamlining Direct-to-Unit Clinical Set-Ups for Radiation Therapy

Authors: Lori Buchholtz, Alison Garda, Chris L. Hallemeier, Kathryn L. Kolsky, Han Liu, Joseph John Lucido, Marisa Schinter, Andrew J. Veres, Sara Walerak

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The C_START initiative aims to streamline and simplify the Direct-to-Unit (DtU) clinical setup and treatment planning process for photon radiation therapy, particularly for emergent cases suc...

Validating a Pre-Existing CT HU-to-Mass Density Curve for Direct Dose Calculation on High Quality Cbcts

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...