Search Submissions 🔎

Results for "errors tips": 24 found

A Python Package for GPU-Accelerated Photon Dose Calculation for Advanced and Generalizable Auto-Planning Approaches: Validation for Multiple Linear Accelerator Vendors and Institutions

Authors: Jaryd Ricardo Christie, Anthony J. Doemer, William T. Hrinivich, Junghoon Lee, Calin Reamy, Kundan S Thind

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate an open-source Python package for fast, widely compatible, and user-friendly photon dose calculation algorithm through comparisons with clinical treatment planning sys...

Assessing Mlc Errors and Their Dosimetric Impact Delivered on Elekta Linear Accelerator from Two TPS Systems

Authors: Richard Lesieur, Olivia Magneson, David E. Solis, Sotirios Stathakis

Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the deliverability and precision of multileaf collimator (MLC) positioning in treatment plans generated by two different Treatment Planning Systems (TPS), Monaco and Pinn...

Automatic Tumor Segmentation and Catheter Detection from MRI for Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy Using Uncertainty-Aware Dual Convolution-Transformer Unet

Authors: Majd Antaki, Rohini Bhatia, Gayoung Kim, Yosef Landman, Junghoon Lee, Akila N. Viswanathan

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Physics and Advanced Development Elekta

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Brachytherapy is a standard radiation therapy approach for cervical cancer, which directly delivers radiation source to the tumor using catheters. Treatment planning requires identification o...

Brachify: An Open-Source 3D Modeling Solution for 3D Printable Cervical and Vaginal Cylindrical Templates

Authors: Michael Kudla, Stephanie Merkl

Affiliation: BC Cancer - Kelowna

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 3D modeling for 3D printed GYN high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy templates can be a time-consuming, error-prone process. To simplify the creation these templates, a software application has ...

Deformable Scintillator Array Dosimetry for In Vivo Volumetric Dose and Dose-Rate Validation of Uhdr Proton Therapy

Authors: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Joseph Harms, Anthony E. Mascia, Brian W Pogue, Roman Vasyltsiv, Zhiyan Xiao, Rongxiao Zhang, Yongbin Zhang

Affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Proton Therapy Center, University of Missouri, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: With developing FLASH trials requiring diligent delivery monitoring, current proton therapy in-vivo dosimetry (IVD) cannot provide comprehensive verification, including dose and dose-rate vol...

Development and Evaluation of Aria Report-Based Initial Chart Check Tool

Authors: Ulrich Langner, Timothy Leech, Oleksii Semeniuk

Affiliation: Brown University Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To standardize and improve quality of the chart review process, while simultaneously increasing the efficiency of the physicist, by allowing them to allocate more time for other items.
Met...

Dosimetric Impact of Catheter Length Changes in HDR Brachytherapy for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation

Authors: Dylan Richeson, Dorin A. Todor

Affiliation: Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: High dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is prone to errors that can lead to incorrect dose delivery and potential medical events. One common issue is applicator length discrepancies, either due to...

Enhanced Prediction of Iroc Stereotactic Radiosurgery Phantom Audit Results with Treatment Parameters, Complexity Metrics, DVH, and Dosiomics Using Machine Learning

Authors: Lian Duan, Stephen F. Kry, Hunter S. Mehrens, Christine Peterson, Paige A. Taylor

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop predictive models for IROC SRS head phantom audits and to identify important factors influencing institutional performance.
Methods: The IROC SRS head phantom includes two TLDs ...

Evaluation of the Extrapolated Output Factors of Varian's Halycon Beam Model for Fields Smaller Than 1 Cm with AAA and Acurosxb

Authors: Arjit K. Baghwala, Devin J. Olek, Parth K. Patel, Ramiro Pino, Adam Yanez

Affiliation: Houston Methodist Hospital, Kaiser Permanente

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Halcyon beam model in Eclipse is immutable and only includes output factors (OF) for fields down to 1x1 cm2. The TPS must extrapolate OFs for smaller fields used in stereotactic (SRS/SBRT...

Image Guidance for Mitigating the Impact of Table Walkout on Delivered Dose in Non-Coplanar Stereotactic Radiotherapy

Authors: William E Burrell, Philip F. Durham, Anne N Hubbard, Yohan Akeakamai Walter, Hsinshun Terry Wu

Affiliation: Willis Knighton Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Linear accelerator (LINAC)-based single-isocenter, multi-target (SIMT) treatment has streamlined the stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) workflow. However, off-isocenter treatment carries multipl...

Impact of Mlc and Collimator Errors in Psqa Techniques for VMAT Breast Treatment Plans

Authors: Maria Jose Almada, Oscar Apaza, Carlos Bohorquez, Ezequiel Cabrera, Rogelio Diaz Moreno, Maximiliano Musso, Rosa Petit, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Lucy D. Wolfsberger

Affiliation: LAP, FaMAF, UNC, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PSQA employs gamma analysis to verify the planned versus delivered dose. Evaluating the effectiveness of PSQA techniques in identifying errors is crucial. This study aims to incorporate ML...

MC-Dolce: Monte Carlo-Based System for Dose and Linear Energy Transfer Calculations Engine for Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy

Authors: Min Cheol Han, Jin Sung Kim, Seok Ho Lee, Gahee Son, Yongdo Yun

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Department of Integrative Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop the MC-DOLCE, a Monte Carlo (MC)-based system capable of calculating physical and biological dose distributions, as well as linear energy transfer (LET) distributio...

Margins to Account for Cardiac and Respiratory Motion in Cardiac Radioablation

Authors: Alanah M. Bergman, Marc W Deyell, Tania Karan, Jakob Marshall, Justin Poon, Devin Schellenberg, Steven Thomas, Richard Thompson

Affiliation: University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, BC Cancer

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A conservative approach to account for random errors due to intra-fraction cardiac and respiratory motion during cardiac radioablation (CR) is to define a margin equal to the amplitude of car...

Navigating Errors and Treatment Planning Tips and Tricks – GYN Intracavitary and Interstitial Applications

Authors: Samantha J. Simiele

Affiliation: University of Alabama

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Navigating errors and planning tips and tricks – GU / GI

Authors: Gil'ad N. Cohen

Affiliation: NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Navigating errors and planning tips and tricks – Skin / Breast / Others

Authors: Daniel J. Scanderbeg

Affiliation: UC San Diego

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Proactive Quality Assurance for Adaptive Radiotherapy: Real-Time Mlc Verification with Myqa SRS

Authors: James L. Giltz, Michael J. Merrick

Affiliation: Alyzen Medical Physics, University of Kentucky

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the capability of MyQA SRS in performing high-resolution machine QA to verify multileaf collimator (MLC) behavior and integrity for adaptive radiotherapy (ART). This study demonst...

Real-Time 3D Dose Verification for MR-Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) Via Geometry-Encoded Deep Learning Framework

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast dose verification is essential for the safety and efficiency of MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (ART) as patients anxiously waiting on the treatment couch. Conventional tools often requi...

Real-Time Automatic Treatment Planning System (RT-AutoTPS) for Volumetric Modulated Arc Radiotherapy (VMAT)

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Austen Matthew Maniscalco, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Ying Zhang, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Although treatment planning systems (TPSs) can handle dose calculation and plan optimization automatically, planning for radiotherapy still requires extensive efforts and expertise from a mul...

Robustness Enhancement for VMAT-TBI Planning and Treatment Delivery

Authors: Courtney R. Buckey, Quan Chen, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Edward L. Clouser, Yi Rong, Jun Tan, Jennifer Yan, Xiang Sheng Yan

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To identify planning techniques that consistently result in robust VMAT-TBI plans that allow for larger patient setup errors.
Methods:
Conventional planning method often results in p...

Streamlined Calibration of Mosfet Dosimeters for Radixact Systems: Addressing Angular Dependence and Beam Profile Challenges

Authors: Guang-Pei Chen, Renae Conlin, Juan A. Garcia-Alvarez, Kirk Morris, Haidy G. Nasief, Eenas A. Omari, Eric S. Paulson

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cumulative dose limits make replacing and calibrating Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect dosimeters (MOSFET-d) used for in-vivo dosimetry a common clinical task. Calibration protocols for...

Using the Liver Dome for Real-Time Respiratory Motion Adaptive Tracking in Cyberknife Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for Lung Tumors

Authors: Hulya Ozdemir Buss, Julius G. Ojwang, Neelu Soni

Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The CyberKnife (CK) Synchrony system provides sub-millimeter motion-tracking accuracy during stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). For lung tumors near the diaphragm, we evaluated the feasib...

Validation of an Independent Dose Calculation Software for ZAP-X Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Shabbar Danish, Jesse Feng, Joseph Hanley, Georg A. Weidlich

Affiliation: Zap Surgical, Tenafly High School, Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZapMU is the first independent monitor unit check software freely available supporting ZAP-X. In this study, the validation of ZapMU for independent check of dose calculation is performed, ut...

What Do We Do with Our Old Pinnacle Data?

Authors: Caiden Atienza, Daniel E. Hyer, Samuel D. Rusu, Blake R. Smith, Joel J. St-Aubin

Affiliation: Iowa Health Care, University of Iowa

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pinnacle3 TPS (Philips Radiation Oncology Systems, Fitchburg, WI, USA) support is set to end by December 31, 2026. This work presents a validated method to archive Pinnacle data, which may be...