Authors: Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Francis Yu, Xingyi Zhao, Ajay Zheng
Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy effectively treats ocular cancer by minimizing exit doses to normal tissues. However, challenges remain in sparing nearby organs-at-risk(OARs). Ul...
Authors: Rafael Carballeira, David J. Gladstone, Philippe Liger, Rongxiao Zhang
Affiliation: TheryQ, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a FLASH electron beam system (FLASHLAB) via first principle Monte Carlo methods, navigating installation configurations, shielding and regulatory radiation safety considerations for ...
Authors: William N. Duggar, John C. White
Affiliation: UMMC, University of Mississippi Medical Center
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To evaluate the impact of patient motion on PTV coverage for 95% and 90% target volumes in VMAT breast treatment plans and to determine the appropriate flash margins required to maintain r...