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...
Authors: Laura Bennett, Wesley S. Culberson, Albert Du, Kevin J. Erhart, Ryan T. Flynn, Ryan Gardner, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Eric Jensen, Kaustubh A. Patwardhan, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care, .decimal
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and experimentally validate a novel Monte Carlo (MC) framework designed to enable calculation-based quality assurance (QA) for collimated intensity modulated proton therapy treatme...
Authors: Nina Burbure, Tawfik Giaddui, Shidong Li, Curtis Miyamoto, Jeremy Price, Bin Wang
Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Higher rates of local failures and toxicities challenged radiation therapy of centrally located lung cancer (CLLC). We assessed the treatment response by measuring the early changes of PET+ n...
Authors: Denisa R. Goia, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Fang Li, Noor Mail, Joseph Shields, Christopher Tyerech
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, UPMC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight is a new platform for image-guided radiation therapy, offering advanced reconstruction algorithms, a large field-of-view, and rapid acquisition times. To validate the performance o...
Authors: Himanshu Joshi, Tian Liu, Deborah C Marshall, Joseph Shelton, Jing Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Emi Yoshida, Boran Zhou
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emory University, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced long-term toxicities, such as vaginal stenosis, significantly impact the quality of life for patients undergoing pelvic radiotherapy (RT) for gynecologic (GYN) malignancies....
Authors: Jie Hu, Zhengdong Jiang, Nan Li, Tie Lv, Yuqing Xia, Shouping Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Wei Zhao, Changyou Zhong
Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Radiotherapy Department of Meizhou People’s Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), UT Health San Antonio, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, Peopleʼs Republic of China, Department of Radiation Oncology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients usually undergo cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans which are used for patient set-up before radiotherapy. However, the low image quality of CBCT hinders its use in adaptive r...
Authors: Jingyun Chen, Yading Yuan
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and evaluate the Scale-attention network (SANet) for automated pancreas segmentation on MR images.
Methods: To develop SANet, we extended the classic U-Net design with a dynamic...
Authors: Rosa Maria Cibrián Ortiz de Anda, Altea C Esteve, Carlos M Galindo-González, Carmen C García, Amparo Gonzalez-Sanchis, Jose C Gordo-Partearroyo, Emilio Soria-Olivas, Javier Vijande
Affiliation: IFIC-UV, Valencia University, Hospital General Universitario
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine how skin microcirculation is affected by the two hypo-fractionated radiotherapy protocols in breast cancer patients using Laser Doppler Imaging, a non-invasive method for assessi...
Authors: Yifei Hao, Wenxuan Li, Xiang Li, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang
Affiliation: Duke University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Diffusion-based deep-learning frameworks have been recently used in MRI resolution enhancement, or super-resolution. Multi-contrast MRI share common anatomical structures while holding comple...
Authors: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Zhuoran Jiang, Lei Ren, Lei Xing, Zhendong Zhang
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Duke University, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Unsupervised deep learning has shown great promise in deformable image registration (DIR). These methods update model weights to optimize image similarity without necessitating ground truth d...
Authors: Scott James Bright, Vered Domankevich-Bachar, Mandira Manandhar, Poliana Marinello, Yogesh Rai, Marco Freitas Reis, Alexandre Rubinstein, Gabriel O. Sawakuchi, Ronen Segal, Walison Augusto Silva Brito, Mark Wasley, Amy Wu
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Alpha Tau Medical Ltd, Alpha Tau Medical LTD, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Immunologically cold breast cancers are aggressive and difficult to treat due to their lack of immune cell infiltration. The combination of high-LET radiation with DNA repair inhibitors offer...
Authors: Jee Suk Chang, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Jaehyun Seok
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Integrative Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to leverage 3D dose distribution data to develop a machine learning model capable of accurately predicting lymphedema occurrence in patients undergoing 3D conformal radiation ...
Authors: Nana Akosua O. Adomako, Evangeline Dorleagbenu, Victor E. Ekpo, Fatima Issaka, Abigail N.M. Quaye
Affiliation: Tema General Hospital, Pink Africa Foundation, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Methodist University, Medical Equipment and Ancillary Services
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This preliminary study evaluates the effectiveness of breast cancer awareness programs for teenagers in Tema, Ghana. In Ghana, breast cancer poses a significant public health challenge. There...
Authors: Mark E Artz, Julie Bradley, Hardev Singh Grewal, Perry B. Johnson, Christina Klassen, Raymond Mailhot Vega, Nancy Mendenhall, Jiyeon Park, Emma V. Viviers, Yawei Zhang
Affiliation: UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, University of Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Verification CTs (VFCT) are used in radiotherapy to assess patient dose during treatment. However, they are time-consuming and contribute additional radiation exposure to the patient. This st...
Authors: Sophie Boisbouvier, David Cobben, Anthony L Criscuolo, Michael W. Kissick, Mark Ramtohul, Gordon Sands, Tracy Underwood
Affiliation: University of Surrey, Department of Medical Physics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lung Cancer and Sarcoma Radiotherapy, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Leo Cancer Care, Radiotherapy department, Centre Léon Bérard
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) help assess treatment options for lung cancer patients. Conventionally, these are undertaken upright, whereas radiotherapy is administered supine. This stud...
Authors: Lei Dong, Yin Gao, Taoran Li, Michael Salerno, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Melissa Vila
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel solution, RapidArc Dynamic-RAD (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, USA) has been implemented to integrate VMAT with modulation of IMRT-like static-angle ports, including use of a dyna...
Authors: Kai-Cheng Chuang, Oana I. Craciunescu, Christopher Kelsey, Joseph Kowalski, Nicole Larrier, Xinyi Li, Sheridan G. Meltsner, Anna E. Rodrigues, Yang Sheng, Qiuwen Wu
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To clinically implement a Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) procedure for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with off-the-shelf tools.
Methods: Patient is treated on linac couch with a hyb...
Authors: Mark E Artz, Jiyeon Park, Lori Rice, Mohammad Saki, Sanjeev Shukla, Michael Vieceli
Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate how varying levels of DNA repair mutations affect the LET sensitivity of prostate cancer cells.
Methods: The prostate cancer cell lines Du145 (low DNA repair mutations), PC3...
Authors: Mark Bowers, Gabriel Carrizo, Jimmy Caudell, Vladimir Feygelman, Kevin Greco, Christian Hahn, Jihye Koo, Kujtim Latifi, Fredrik Lofman, Jacopo Parvizi, Muqeem Qayyum, Caleb Sawyer
Affiliation: RaySearch Laboratories, Moffitt Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Head and neck (H&N) radiotherapy planning is complex, with multiple competing objectives. We endeavored to improve efficiency of planning by developing a deep learning (DL) model trained to p...
Authors: Soon N. Huh, Perry B. Johnson, Jiyeon Park, Ryan Stevens
Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, UFHPTI
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) doses shall be limited for pediatric patients in clinical settings. Device called Filtimator (filter+collimator) was custom designed to reduce setup CB...
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 ...
Authors: Eva Lee, R. Lee MacDonald, Alasdair Syme, Christopher G. Thomas
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, QE2 Cancer Centre, Nova Scotia Health, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Dynamic couch rotation in radiotherapy offers dosimetric benefits, however patient comfort remains a concern. This study investigates couch kinematics in trajectory-based radiotherapy plan...
Authors: Yuzhen Ding, Hongying Feng, Jason Michael Holmes, Baoxin Li, Wei Liu, Daniel Ma, Lisa McGee, Samir H. Patel, Jean Claude M. Rwigema, Sujay A. Vora
Affiliation: Arizona State University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) is a preferred treatment modality for head and neck (H&N) cancer patients, offering precise tumor targeting while sparing surrounding organs at ri...
Authors: Edward Robert Criscuolo, Chenlu Qin, Deshan Yang, Zhendong Zhang
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Low-dose CT (LDCT) imaging minimizes radiation exposure but introduces significant noise, compromising image quality. While deep learning-based denoising models such as HFormer achieve sta...
Authors: Asma Amjad, Renae Conlin, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In an effort to improve contouring accuracy for abdominal MR guided online adaptive radiotherapy (MRgOART), patient-specific deep learning-based auto-segmentation (PS-DLAS) has been proposed....
Authors: Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Troy A. Dos Santos, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pulsed low-dose-rate radiotherapy (PLDR) has been proposed to reduce normal tissue toxicity while maintaining tumor control comparable to conventional radiotherapy (CRT). This study assess...
Authors: Jacob S. Buatti, Kristen A. Duke, Malena Fassnacht, Neil A. Kirby, Parker New, Niko Papanikolaou, Arkajyoti Roy, Yuqing Xia, Michelle de Oliveira
Affiliation: The University of Texas San Antonio, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Health San Antonio
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Quantifying and visualizing uncertainty is critical for building clinical trust in AI-generated dose distributions. This study evaluates Monte Carlo Dropout (MCD), Snapshot Ensemble (SE), ...
Authors: Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Umesh Rana, Hina Saeed, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny
Affiliation: Florida Atlantic University, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: DynamicARC is a novel pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy technique with the potential to provide more conformal dose distributions and reduce treatment time. This study investigates th...
Authors: Li Tong, Chuyan Wang, Zhengkui Wang, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute, Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., LTD, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pelvic radiotherapy (RT)-induced bone marrow (BM) damage affects patient prognosis by causing hematologic toxicity. However, consensus on BM-sparing (BMS) RT is still lacking, owing to the...
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...
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...
Authors: Christine V. Chung, Laurence Edward Court, Meena S. Khan, Ethan B. Ludmir, Rachael M. Martin Paulpeter, Saurabh Shashikumar Nair, Callistus M. Nguyen, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Luis Augusto Perles
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) has re-emerged as an efficacious treatment approach for bulky solid tumors. RapidArc Dynamic (RAD) has unique beam delivery capabilities that m...
Authors: Md. Yousuf Ali, Parvin Akhter Banu, Ehteshamul Hoque, Qazi Mushtaq Hussain, Md Jobairul Islam, Md. Abdul Mannan, Sadia Afrin Sarah, Mostafa Aziz Sumon, Ahammad Al Mamun Sweet, AFM Kamal Uddin
Affiliation: Labaid Cancer Hospital & Superspeciality Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer can induce cardiac injury. Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) is a technique that minimizes cardiac exposure during treatment. This study compares d...
Authors: Muhammed AR Anjum, Andrew J. Fagan
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study describes a novel post-processing method to boost image SNR for deuterium-MRI acquired using chemical shift imaging (CSI) at 7T. Deuterium MRI via exogenous administration of a ...
Authors: Nesrin Dogan, Panagiota Galanakou, Robert Kaderka
Affiliation: University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop knowledge-based treatment planning (KBP) for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) in chest wall treatments with regional nodal involvement. Given the challenges posed due to ...
Authors: Christopher S. Melhus, Elizabeth Meyer, Cassandra Stambaugh
Affiliation: Tufts Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical treatment planning parameters that impact patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) passing rates for hippocampal avoidance whole brain (HAWB) treatment plans.
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Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Brian P. Laffey, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Nishan Shrestha
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Imaging Ring is a mobile digital X-ray system capable of producing 2D planar X-rays, fluoroscopy, and 3D Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images. This study aimed to evaluate the long...
Authors: Madhava Aryal, James M. Balter, Yue Cao, Daniel T Chang, Kyle Cuneo, Joseph R. Evans, Theodore Lawrence, John Rice, Randall K. Ten Haken, Lise Wei
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology University of Michigan
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to identify predictors of global liver function change measured by albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score following stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in hepatocellular carcin...
Authors: Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Ahmed I Ghanem, Joshua P. Kim, Chengyin Li, Rafi Ibn Sultan, Kundan S Thind, Dongxiao Zhu
Affiliation: Wayne State University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Henry Ford Health-Cancer, Detroit, MI and Alexandria Department of Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Henry Ford Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate segmentation of the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery in free-breathing 3D treatment planning CT is crucial for radiotherapy but remains challenging due to its small size, comple...
Authors: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Xun Jia, Wen Li, Junzhong Xu
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cell size is a vital parameter in evaluating the tumor microenvironment, including cell apoptosis and radiotherapy(RT)-induced immune cell infiltration. The IMPULSED(Imaging Microstructural P...
Authors: Zhongjie Lu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients with locally-advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinomas(HNSCCs), particularly those related to human papillomavirus(HPV), often achieve good locoregional control(LRC), yet they ...
Authors: Estelle Batin, Michael A. Carlson, Nilendu Gupta, Zachary X. Richards, Diana Shvydka
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With an increase in world-wide proton treatment availability, patients sometimes are transferred between proton and photon modalities. Among the main reasons for modality shifts are proton be...
Authors: Eduardo Florian, Osmar Obdulio Hernandez, Otto Hurtarte, Milton Ixquiac, Erick Orlando Montenegro, Franky Eduardo Reyes, Edgar Aparicio Ruiz, Kevin Vega, Vicky de Falla
Affiliation: Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer/INCAN, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer / INCAN, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer and Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer / INCAN
Abstract Preview: Introduccion:
Lattice Radiation Therapy (LRT) is a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) designed to improve control of large tumors by delivering ablative doses while minimizing ...
Authors: Alexandru Badalan, Peter Petric, I. Antoniu Popescu, Andrew Kyle Henderson Robertson
Affiliation: Bc Cancer, BC Cancer - Vancouver, BC Cancer
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultra-high dose rate (>40 Gy/s) or “FLASH” radiation therapy (RT) has the potential to improve cancer treatment through reduced radiation side effects. While electron FLASH beams can be produ...
Authors: Lili Chen, Andy T. Clark, Dusica Cvetkovic, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiodynamic therapy (RDT) shows promise as a strategy to inhibit the metastasis of premetastatic small cell lung cancer (SCLC). This study evaluates the therapeutic effect of RDT in inhibiti...
Authors: Ruiyan Du, He Huang, Mingzhu Li, Ying Li, Hongyu Lin, Wei Liu, Shihuan Qin, Yiming Ren, Hui Xu, Lian Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zunhao Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Medical AI Lab, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Engineering Research Center for AI-Based Cancer Treatment Decision-Making, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monte Carlo (MC) dose calculation is the gold standard in clinical CyberKnife radiation therapy (RT), considering its steep dose gradients and high-freedom non-coplanar beam angles, but extre...
Authors: Marian Axente, Mandeep Kaur
Affiliation: Emory University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate a low-cost optical imaging system for respiratory monitoring by comparing its accuracy and feasibility against the clinical gold standard in human subjects.
Methods: Following ...
Authors: Yukio Fujita, Satoshi Ishikura, Fumiki Ito, Yujiro Nakajima, Takumi Sakamoto, Naoki Tohyama, Ryohei Yamauchi
Affiliation: Komazawa University Graduate School, St. Luke's International Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aperture shape controller (ASC) is an Eclipse feature that increases muti-leaf collimator (MLC) aperture size. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ASC settings on the robustness o...
Authors: Hengjie Liu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, DI Xu
Affiliation: Physics and Biology in Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
State-of-the-art deep learning-based deformable image registration often uses large, complex models directly adapted from computer vision tasks but achieves only comparable performance to ...
Authors: Karam Ayoub, Aaron B Hesselson, Ronald C McGarry, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Department of Cardiology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Noninvasive stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRS) is emerging treatment option for advanced heart failure patients with refractory-ventricular tachycardia (rVT) who experienced recurrent impl...
Authors: Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, MinYoung Lee, Sameer Taneja
Affiliation: Yale School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Superficial radiation therapy uses low-energy x-rays to treat various types of cancers, including non-melanoma skin cancers, and dermatological conditions such as keloid scars, mycosis fungoi...
Authors: Chia-Lung Chien, Renteng Hou, Wen C. Hsi, Faraz Kalantari, Ganesh Narayanasamy, Zhong Su
Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PRDR is an effective re-irradiation treatment for patients who have already reached the tolerance dose to their organs at risk (OARs). While PRDR is implemented on TrueBeam by limiting the...
Authors: Jing Qian, Brandon Reber, David M. Routman, Satomi Shiraishi
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The dose distribution in proton radiotherapy (PRT) is characterized by sharp gradients, posing a challenge for machine learning-based dose prediction. While denoising with diffusion processes...
Authors: Stephen R. Bowen, Shijun Chen, Chunyan Duan, Daniel S. Hippe, Qiantuo Liu, Qianqian Tong, Jiajie Wang, Shouyi Wang, Faisal Yaseen
Affiliation: The University of Texas at Austin, Tongji University, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Texas at Arlington
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Tumor subregion clustering and prediction of region-specific response can augment assessments and adaptive treatment decisions. A modeling framework was constructed to predict chemoradiation ...
Authors: Guangjun Li, Ying Song, Huanan Tang, Tianxiong Wu, Qiuyi Ye, Wei Zhang
Affiliation: West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University, United Imaging Healthcare, West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To propose a general low-dose reconstruction model for ultra-sparse-view cone-beam CT (CBCT) and evaluate its clinical application in improving image quality and reducing radiation dose fo...
Authors: Jie Deng, Yunxiang Li, You Zhang
Affiliation: 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
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has exceptional soft tissue contrast and an essential role in radiotherapy. The introduction of clinical MR-LINACs has enabled adaptive radiotherapy (ART) usi...