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A Comparison of Non-Adaptive Versus Online Adaptive Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Using FLOW-RT-- Fast, AI-Driven but Learning-Enabled, Online Adaptive Workflow for Radiotherapy

Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Beatriz Guevara, Lauren E Henke, Angela Jia, Rojano Kashani, Kyle O'Carroll, Alex T. Price, Adithya Reddy, Atefeh Rezaei, Daniel E Spratt, Runyon C. Woods

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effect of unedited AI-generated contours used for online adaptive radiotherapy (FLOW-ART) on the plan quality of prostate treatments as compared to non-adaptive (non-ART) proc...

Comparison of Frame-Based and Frameless Gamma Knife Coordinate Spaces for Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Authors: Tatiana Bejarano, Omer Gal, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Matthew D. Hall, Rupesh Kotecha, Yongsook C. Lee, Michael W. McDermott, Minesh P. Mehta, Robert H. Press, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, D. Jay J. Wieczorek

Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Gamma Knife (GK) cone beam computed tomography-based stereotactic reference (CBCTRef) combined with pre-planning MRI, provides a flexible alternative to the historical frame-based localiza...

Enhancing the Capability of Intrafractional Target Tracking for Prostate SBRT Via Tissue Decomposition Imaging

Authors: Sarah Burleson, Antonio L. Damato, Yabo Fu, Laura Happersett, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Himanshu Nagar, Pengpeng Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: An iodinated hydrogel perirectal spacer, injected between the prostate and rectum, reduces rectal high-dose exposure during prostate SBRT. We assessed the feasibility of tracking the spacer a...

Evaluating the Readiness for Ultra-Hypofractionated Prostate and Breast Radiotherapy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Strategic Needs-Assessment of Six Leading African Institutions

Authors: Samuel O. Adeneye, Victoria Susan Ainsworth, Azeezat Ajose, Stephen M. Avery, Munir Awol, Kavuma Awusi, Onyinye Balogun, Rohini Bhatia, Frank Chinegwundoh, Jumaa Dachi Kisukari, Curtiland Deville, Katy Graef, Yao Hao, M. Saiful Huq, Luca Incrocci, Adedayo O. Joseph, Solomon Kibudde, Joerg Lehmann, Heng Li, Abba Mallum, Thokozani Mkhize, Twalib Ngoma, Wilfred Ngwa, Christopher F. Njeh, Janine Simons, William Swanson, Maureen Bilinga Tendwa, Joseph Weygand, Krishni Wijesooriya

Affiliation: Uganda Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University, BIO Ventures for Global Health, Weill Cornell Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, South Africa Health Product Regulatory Authority, University of Pennsylvania, University of Massachusetts Lowell, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Addis Ababa University, Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Emory University, Barts Health NHS Trust, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Newcastle

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face a critical shortage in radiotherapy resources, exacerbating the region’s growing cancer burden. One potential strategy that can partially offset this prob...

Evaluation of Synaptive MRI Geometric Distortion with Sun Nuclear MR Distortion and Image Fusion Head Phantom

Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Jeff Stainsby, Tingyu Wang

Affiliation: Synaptive Medical, Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center

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The Synaptive MRI is a 0.5T superconducting head only system (first US install 2023). This is the first study that evaluates the geometric accuracy using a Sun Nuclear MR Distortion and Im...

Use of Radiopaque Rectal Spacer for IGRT – a Preliminary Analysis of Alignment Accuracy and Interobserver Variability

Authors: Joseph A. Miccio, Nicholas J. Potter, Zain Siddiqui

Affiliation: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fiducial markers are the gold standard for prostate alignment during CT-based image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). Radiopaque hydrogel rectal spacers reduce rectal toxicity by displacing the rec...