Authors: Shari Damast, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Christopher J. Tien
Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current contour similarity evaluation approaches (Dice Similarity Coefficient, Mean Distance to Agreement) are limited to geometric agreement without assessment of ultimate dosimetric impact....
Authors: Reza Farjam, Russell K Hales, Seth Jayawardane, Todd R. McNutt, Mohammad Rezaee, Ehsan Tajikmansoury, K. Ranh Voong
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a novel cost-effective customizable 3D-printed phantom developed for end-to-end treatment verification and image-quality assessment for thoracic applications.
Methods: ...
Authors: Yufeng Cao, Arun Gopal, Kai Huang, Kai Wang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The treatment of left-sided breast tumors poses significant concerns regarding the risk of radiation-induced damage to nearby organs, particularly the heart. In clinical practice, breath-hold...
Authors: Carlo Greco, Joep Stroom, Sandra Vieira
Affiliation: Champalimaud Center for the Unknown
Abstract Preview: Purpose: RTP safety margins are generally based on geometrical uncertainties alone and not directly on clinical outcome. Here we use clinical dose-constraint data to generate dosimetric margins for OA...
Authors: Laurence Edward Court, Raphael Douglas, David Fuentes, Anuja Jhingran, Barbara Marquez, Raymond Mumme, Christine Peterson, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin, Surendra Prajapati, Dong Joo Rhee, Thomas J. Whitaker
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Safe deployment of auto-contouring models requires the inclusion of automated quality assurance (QA). One approach is to use an independent auto-contouring model and compare the contours geom...
Authors: David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Blake Gaderlund, Ray Yang
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To address the root cause of dosimetric discrepancy for small central targets (<2cm) especially sensitive to geometric alignment of beamlets, by modeling higher-order oscillations of the coll...
Authors: Benjamin Haibe-Kains, Ruiyan Ni, Alexandra Rink
Affiliation: Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, University Health Network
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate auto-segmentation for targets and organs-at-risk (OARs) using deep learning reduces the delineating time in radiotherapy. In high-dose-rate brachytherapy, specific clinical criteria ...
Authors: Michael Burke, David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Vanessa Hill, Ann-Teresa Jasman, John Kim, Svetlana Kuznetsova, MinYoung Lee, Daniel Longo, Henry S. Park, Adam Shulman, Lauren Tressel, Weili Zhong
Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The complexity of biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT), particularly with systems like RefleXion X1, necessitates robust pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) to ensure patient safety, treatm...
Authors: Gregory T. Armstrong, James E. Bates, Kristy K. Brock, Laurence Edward Court, Matt Ehrhardt, Danielle Friedman, Aashish C. Gupta, Donald Hancock, Rebecca M. Howell, Cindy Im, Tera S Jones, Choonsik Lee, Wendy Leisenring, Taylor Meyers, Lindsay Morton, Chaya Moskowitz, Joe Neglia, Vikki Nolan, Caleb O'Connor, Kevin C. Oeffinger, Constance A. Owens, Arnold C. Paulino, Chelsea C. Pinnix, Sander Roberti, Cecile Ronckers, Susan A. Smith, Kumar Srivastava, Lucie Turcotte
Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Division of Pediatric Epidemiology and Clinical Research, University of Minnesota, Division of Childhood Cancer Epidemiology, University Medicine at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To (1) develop and validate a novel anatomically realistic pediatric/adolescent population-based breast model, (2) incorporate model into an age-scalable female reference phantom, and (3) dem...
Authors: Grant Evans, Maxwell Arthur Kassel, Charles Shang, Michael H. Shang, Stephen Shang, Timothy R Williams
Affiliation: South Florida Proton Therapy Institute, SFPRF, Department of Radiation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Daily image guidance for head and neck intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) presents significant challenges due to large target volumes and anatomical changes. Geometric deviations al...
Authors: Kathryn J. Dess, Martha M. Matuszak, Dan Polan
Affiliation: University of Michigan
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A recent survey demonstrated 18 of 20 top academic institutions have implemented auto-segmentation. Studies to date have focused on geometric contour changes and dosimetric differences using ...
Authors: Lining Chen, Zhitao Dai, Shumei Jia, Yajun Jia, Enzhuo Quan
Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital， Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work reviewed 12 patient clinical LRT treatments in physics view including geometric and dosimetric parameters and discussed the pros and cons related to the latter.
Methods: Geometri...
Authors: Stephen R. Bowen, Richard Cheng, Kylie Kang, Janice Kim, Ana Paula Santos Lima, Dominic A. Maes, Juergen Meyer, Karen Ordovas, Kerry Reding
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Division of Cardiology, University of Washington, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, School of Nursing, University of Washington
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI)-based auto-segmentation tools can increase the efficacy and reproducibility of radiotherapy (RT) treatment planning. This study evaluates the quality of AI-genera...
Authors: Robert A. Corns, Mohammad Kanber
Affiliation: East Carolina University, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate determination of the radiation isocenter is crucial for precise radiotherapy treatments, directly impacting patient safety and treatment quality. This study presents a computation...
Authors: Elizabeth L. Covington, Robert T. Dess, Charles S. Mayo, Michelle L. Mierzwa, Dan Polan, Jennifer Shah, Claire Zhang
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Auto-segmentation improves contour consistency and standardization in radiation therapy but may introduce variations from current practices, potentially impacting treatment outcomes and toxic...
Authors: Ben Durkee, Renata Farrell, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Colin Harari, Alex Singleton Kuo, Chase Ruff, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advances in upright CT and patient positioning system now enables high quality daily CT imaging and treatment delivery in the upright position, providing benefits including reduced internal m...
Authors: Yasin Abdulkadir, John Charters, Melissa Ghafarian, James M. Lamb, Dishane Chand Luximon, Jack Neylon
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Assessment of radiotherapy treatment quality in large-scale multi-institutional contexts remains an outstanding challenge. Retrospective human review of treatment plans is labor intensive ...
Authors: Chloe Min Seo Choi, Joseph O. Deasy, Jue Jiang, Sudharsan Madhavan, Nikhil Mankuzhy, Nishant Nadkarni, Andreas Rimner, Maria Thor, Harini Veeraraghavan, Abraham Wu
Affiliation: University of Freibrug, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Voxel-based analysis (VBA) requires accurate topology-preserving inter-patient deformable image registration (DIR). This study assessed whether guiding a DIR method with geometric priors of t...
Authors: Jochen Cammin, Yushi Chang, Mariana Guerrero, Kai Jiang, Narottam Lamichhane, Elizabeth Nichols
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our institution handles a large GYN SYED patient load (5 HDR fractions over 3 days). In recent years, we faced many logistical challenges, such as broken/contaminated catheters, which disrupt...
Authors: Yussuf A. Abdelal, Sebastien A. Gros, Luke Layman, Anil Sethi
Affiliation: Stritch School of Medicine, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
End-to-end (E2E) test is a vital QA check of the overall radiotherapy process from simulation imaging to treatment delivery. Although clinical passing criteria are available, guidelines on...
Authors: Jian Chen, Qiufen Guo, Aihua Li, Jing Liu, Junjie MA, Qian WU, Haonan Xiao, Peng Xie, Xiaohui Yan, Yong Yin, Zhe Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology and Physics, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Liao Cheng People’s Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) has been an effective technique to manage patient’s inter-fractional anatomical changes and therefore reduces planning target volume (PTV). However, on...
Authors: Jenny Dankelman, Ben J. M. Heijmen, Inger-Karine K. Kolkman-Deurloo, Remi A. Nout, Linda Rossi, Robin Straathof, Linda Wauben, Henrike Westerveld, Nick J. van De Berg, Sharline M. van Vliet - Perez
Affiliation: Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Department of Gynecological Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To quantify the dosimetric advantages of the 3D-printed patient-tailored ARCHITECT applicator with optimized needle channel configurations compared to clinically used intracavitary/interst...