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4DCT Contrast Protocol for Cardiac Radioablation

Authors: Jeremy S. Bredfeldt, Cindy I. Hancox, Arianna Liles, Alex Marques, Usha Tedrow

Affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) can be treated using cardiac radioablation. 4DCT simulation is commonly used, however, contrast injection timing is challenging. This study aimed to develop a pro...

A Comparative Analysis of the Dosimetric, Alignment, and Setup Efficiency in Left Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Treated with Dibh Using ABC and Sgrt

Authors: Aaron Conard, Victoria Croog, Marie Gurka, Lan Lin

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates the utility of the Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) and Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) techniques in implementing Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for le...

A Motion Analysis of Cardiac Substructures for Guiding Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radiotherapy Motion Management

Authors: Hongyu An, Phillip Cuculich, H Michael Gach, Yao Hao, Trevor McKeown, Clifford Robinson, Yuhao Wang, Deshan Yang

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigated cardiac motion characteristics of ventricular tachycardia patients to support patient-specific motion management for stereotactic arrhythmia radiotherapy (STAR) treatm...

An Explainable Classifier for Enhancing the Quality Assurance of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Phantom Images

Authors: Hui-Shan Jian, Yu-Ying Lin

Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The image quality assurance of mammographic images is crucial for correct diagnosis. To develop and validate an explainable deep-learning classifier for phantom image quality assessment of di...

An International Multi-Institutional Espresso Study of Developing the Specialized-Equipment-Free Remote Audit for Single-Isocenter Multi-Target Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Authors: Juan-Francisco Calvo-Ortega, Andrew Cousins, Ashley Cullen, Andrew Dipulia, Peter B. Greer, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, D. Michael Lovelock, Conor McGarry, Victoria Robinson, Cameron Stanton, Baozhou Sun, Ching-Ling Teng, Gemma Warner, Benjamin J. Zwan

Affiliation: Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Christchurch Hospital, Northwell, Central Coast Cancer Centre, Calvary Mater Hospital, Hospital Quironsalud Barcelona, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, University of Newcastle

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This multi-institution Electronic Silicon-based Remote Survey of Small-field Output (ESPRESSO) study aims to develop the remote audit process to evaluate the safety of single-isocenter multi-...

Application and Analysis of Advanced 3D Printed Materials As Bolus for Radiation Therapy

Authors: Rami M. Shorti, Gary R. Stinnett

Affiliation: Intermountain Health, Radiation Oncology, Intermountain Health, Advanced Visualization Engineering Department

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In this work we present the workflow, materials analysis, and lessons learned from leveraging advanced 3D printing Polyjet Technology to print conformal bolus for radiation therapy.
Method...

Assessing the Potential of Virtual Grid Portable Radiographic Systems for Radiation Dose Reduction: A Comparative Evaluation of Deviation Index in Abdominal Imaging

Authors: Gary Y. Ge, Azmul Siddique, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Virtual grid technology addresses scattered radiation without a physical grid, offering the potential to reduce patient radiation dose while maintaining image quality. However, this potential...

BEST IN PHYSICS ULTRASOUND: A Calibration Framework for Quantifying Element Misalignment in 2D Matrix Array Transducers Used in 3D Quantitative Ultrasound

Authors: Cristel Baiu, Laura Castaneda Martinez, Ivan M. Rosado-Mendez

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Medical Physics and Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 2D matrix array transducers (2DMAT) are advancing volumetric ultrasound due to their ability to provide more isotropic 3D resolution, fast volumetric imaging, and highly customizable focusing...

Benefits on Respiratory Gating Delivery of Lung SBRT

Authors: Andrew Huang, Jonathan Huang, Andrew S Kennedy, Ellie Grace Kong, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Centennial Medical Center, Executive Medical Physics Associates, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, Belmont University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Lung stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is the standard of care for early-stage lung cancer. Respiratory phase gating can be applied to mitigate motion-induced effects. The purpose of t...

Characterizing an Osld Dosimetry System for Use in a Multi-Clinic Environment

Authors: Amar K. Basavatia, Lee C. Goddard, Rachel Grimm, Wolfgang A. Tomé

Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize the “MyOSL Chip” OSLD system for clinical use and compare the response of multiple readers to allow for utilization in a multi-clinic environment.
Methods: Dose calibration...

Commissioning of Varian HDR Surface Applicators Using High-Resolution Diode Array and Film Dosimetry

Authors: Milad BaradaranGhahfarokhi, Manuel A. Morales Paliza

Affiliation: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to commission Varian HDR surface applicators using a high-resolution diode array and film dosimetry. This work evaluates dosimetric characteristics of these appl...

Comparative Analysis of Four Measurement Methods for Multileaf Collimator Backlash

Authors: Niko Ahjoniemi, Antti Kulmala, Katja Peltola

Affiliation: Clinical Research Institute HUS, Helsinki University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the backlash of a multileaf collimator (MLC) using four measurement methods: motor encoder (primary readout), linear potentiometer (secondary readout), amorphous silicon panel (p...

Comparison of CBCT Dose Calculation Accuracy between Truebeam Hypersight Image Reconstruction Algorithms

Authors: Sarah Aubert, Harald Keller, Jeff D. Winter

Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Support for treatment planning directly on CBCT imaging on C-arm linacs will enable adaptive radiation therapy (ART) capacity with increased treatment technique flexibility. The HyperSight im...

Comprehensive Analysis of Plan Modulation in SRS/SBRT Plans: A Single Institution Study of 461 Cases

Authors: Yunfeng Cui, Will Giles, Xinyi Li, Ke Lu, Jennifer C. O'Daniel, Anna E. Rodrigues, Chunhao Wang, Lana Wang, Yibo Xie, Sua Yoo, Jingtong Zhao

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To establish quantitative measurement of plan modulation for SRS/SBRT treated with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) on C-arm LINACs.
Methods:
A total of 461 plans were analyze...

Comprehensive Study of Recombination and Polarity Factors across CC04, CC13, FC65P, FC65G, Razor, and PP05 Chambers

Authors: Ziyad ABUBAKR ALHAREESHi, Ibtihaj Yussef Alhodire, Najla Sobhi Bin Shehima, Aram Mufteh A Genaw

Affiliation: Tripoli university hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This research investigates the recombination and polarity correcting factors for CC04, CC13, FC65P, FC65G, Razor, and PP05 ionization chambers to improve radiation dosimetry accuracy. Unde...

Contrast-Dependent Loss of Edge Sharpness in Low-Contrast Targets with Increasing Iterative Reconstruction Strength

Authors: Emi Ai Eastman, Christina Lee, Xinhua Li, Alexander W. Scott, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou

Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Iterative reconstruction (IR) methods are valuable for reducing dose in modern CT; however, IR methods have the effect of reducing spatial resolution and hence the lesion edge sharpness. Furt...

Correcting for Lung Ventilation in Model-Based CT

Authors: Ryan Andosca, Igor Barjaktarevic, Peter Boyle, Jie Deng, Minji Victoria Kim, Michael Vincent Lauria, Daniel A. Low, Claudia R. Miller, Drew Moghanaki, Louise Naumann, Jack Neylon, Dylan P. O'Connell, Ricky R Savjani

Affiliation: Department of Pulmonology, University of California Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, UCLA Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a Hounsfield Unit ventilation-based correction method for use with model-based CT when used as a replacement for 4DCT.
Methods: The model-based CT we employ is termed 5DCT, whic...

Does the Method Matter? How in Hominum, In Vivo, in silico, and in Phantasma Measures Compare and Contrast Is Assessing the Utility of Photon Counting CT?

Authors: Ehsan Abadi, Njood Alsaihati, Steven T. Bache, Mridul Bhattarai, Cindy Marie McCabe, Francesco Ria, Ehsan Samei

Affiliation: Duke University, Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University, Duke University Health System, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare and contrast alternative methods including reader (in hominum), phantom (in phantasma), in vivo, and in silico methods deployed to assess the performance of photon counting (PCCT) ...

Dosimetry Commissioning of a Commercial Cabinet X-Ray Irradiator for Small Animal Irradiation

Authors: Sang Hyun Cho, Amrit Kaphle, Sunil Krishnan, Neerajan Nepal

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the basic dosimetry parameters and characteristics of a commercial cabinet x-ray unit for small animal irradiation as well as the specific dosimetry parameters for concurrent irr...

Enhancing Adaptive Radiotherapy Segmentation with a 3D Unet Framework and Prior Fraction Information

Authors: Jennifer L. Dolan, Chengyin Li, Parag Parikh, Doris N. Rusu, Kundan S Thind

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The time and resource demands of online Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART) can limit its widespread clinical adoption and potentially impact patient throughput. To address this, we developed a ...

Evaluating a Novel Solution for GYN Planning: Integrated Dynamic Collimator Rotation and Static Angle Modulated Ports with a New Optimizer

Authors: Ben Archibald-Heeren, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Kelly Kisling, Xenia Ray

Affiliation: UC San Diego, Icon Cancer Centres, University of California, San Diego, University of California San Diego

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate improvements in external beam plans for gynecological cancers from a novel planning solution: RapidArc Dynamic (RAD) (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA) which optimizes VMAT w...

Evaluation of the Latest Plastic Scintillating Detector System with Probe Sizes of 0.5 × 0.5 mm2 and 1.0 × 1.0 mm2 for Small Field Dosimetry

Authors: Milad BaradaranGhahfarokhi, Ashley Elizabeth Bonner, James R. Burns, Annie Cooney, George X. Ding, Kenneth L. Homann, Guozhen Luo

Affiliation: Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of this study was to evaluate the performance of a new plastic scintillating detector (PSD) system with 0.5×0.5 mm2 and 1.0×1.0 mm2 probes (referred to as Medscint0.5 and Medscint1.0...

Explainable Xerostomia Prediction with Decoupled High Resolution Class Activation Map

Authors: Junghoon Lee, Todd R. McNutt, Harry Quon, Bohua Wan

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Xerostomia is a common toxicity in head and neck cancer (HNC) radiotherapy (RT). A few deep learning (DL) models have been proposed to predict the chance of xerostomia 12 months after RT with...

Feasibility of 3D Printing for Fabricating Anthropomorphic Kidney Phantoms

Authors: Gisell Ruiz Boiset, Paulo ROBERTO Costa, Wagner Henrique Marques, Raphael Morata, Victor H.F Oliveira

Affiliation: University of São Paulo (USP), Institute of Physics

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the feasibility of 3D printing materials in creating anthropomorphic kidney phantoms that accurately simulate the radiological properties of human tissues, for applica...

Feasibility of Zap-X Beam Quality Assurance Using Cherenkov Radiation

Authors: Xiaodong Wu, Xingchen Zhai, Weizhao Zhao

Affiliation: University of Miami

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The ZAP-X is a self-contained, self-shielded radiosurgery system utilizing a 3MV LINAC. Its self-shielded design, poses challenges for conventional beam quality assurance (QA) methods. This s...

Impact of Patient Size on the Choices of Dual and Single Energy CT for Accurate Liver Fat Volume Fraction Quantification

Authors: Xinhua Li, Jie Zhang, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fat volume fraction (FVF) is an important biomarker for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. CT can be a good modality for FVF assessment if the accuracy is adequate. We aimed to study the impa...

Improved SNR and Estimation Accuracy for Deuterium-MRI Acquired with Chemical Shift Imaging at 7 Tesla

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 ...

Improvements from Monte Carlo Simulations over Pencil Beam Algorithms for Normal Tissue Dose Reconstruction in Proton Therapy Patients

Authors: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, Keith T Griffin, Jae Won Jung, Cari M Kitahara, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Aimee L McNamara, Matthew Mille, Harald Paganetti, Sergio Morato Rafet, Jan PO Schuemann, Jungwook Shin, Torunn I Yock

Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Massachusetts General Hospital, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Institute of Cancer Research

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy dose reconstruction enables retrospective epidemiological studies that connect late health effects to the organ-absorbed radiation doses received during treatment. Though clinica...

Investigation of the Correlation between Proton Linear Energy Transfer and Treatment Field Hinge Angles in Brain Tumor Patients Treated with Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy

Authors: Omer Gal, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Matthew D. Hall, Rupesh Kotecha, Minesh P. Mehta, Andrew J. Wroe, Jen Yu

Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Linear energy transfer (LET) is directly related to relative-biological-effectiveness dose in proton therapy. This study aims to investigate how the treatment field hinge angles affect LET of...

Lymphocytic Feature Characterization Using a Deep Learning Algorithm on Post-Radiation Lymph Nodes

Authors: Rico Castillo, Katherine Gonzalez, Casey C. Heirman, Kyle J. Lafata, Casey Y. Lee, Xiang Li, Yvonne M Mowery, Yvonne M Mowery, Daniel Murphy, Allison Pittman, Ashlyn G. Rickard

Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, University of Pittsburgh

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the ability of a deep learning model to identify pathomic features in lymph nodes of preclinical head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) models as surrogates for predicting ...

Objective Verification of Mechanical and Radiation Isocenters Independent of Setup

Authors: Jonathan Dowell, Wei Luo, Shane McCarthy, Janelle A. Molloy, Markus Murphy

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, Iridesce Solutions, Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The novel machine quality assurance (QA) device nüFilm (Iridesce Solutions, Lexington KY) allows for an objective assessment of light and radiation fields independent of setup. Herein, the ab...

Patterns of Nanoparticle Uptake for Patients with Multiple Brain Metastases: Similarities and Differences to Standard Gbca

Authors: Stephanie Bennett, Ross I. Berbeco, Ning Jin, Sonal Josan, Justin Michael Sheetz, Atchar Sudhyadhom

Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, Siemens Healthineers, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: AGuIX, a Gadolinium-based theranostic radiosensitizing nanoparticle, is currently under clinical evaluation in Europe and the US. Using patients from the double-blinded NanoBrainMets trial, u...

Performance Evaluation of an Upright, Short-Scan, Cone-Beam, Dedicated Breast CT System.

Authors: Stephen Araujo, Jing-Tzyh Alan Chiang, Cynthia E. Davis, Eri Haneda, Andrew Karellas, Thomas C Larsen, William Ross, Hsin Wu Tseng, Srinivasan Vedantham, Pengwei Wu

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, GE Aerospace Research, Department of Medical Imaging, The University of Arizona, GE HealthCare Technology & Innovation Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to describe the design and development of a newly developed upright-geometry dedicated breast CT system and to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate its imagin...

Pilot Clinical Implementation of Auto-Planning Using Multicriteria Optimization for Pelvis Radiotherapy

Authors: Shifeng Chen, Erica Fisler, Arun Gopal, Mariana Guerrero, Jason Hendershot, Kai Huang, Eric Kusmaul, Adam Schrum, Megan Steinberg, Kai Wang

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department Radiation Oncology, Kaufman Cancer Center, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical System Central Maryland Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore Washington Medical Center Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Our goal is to develop and clinically deploy an automated planning tool using multicriteria optimization (MCO) for VMAT in prostate only, whole pelvis radiotherapy treatments.
Methods:<...

QA Your Way: A Customizable 3D Printed CT Simulator Monthly QA Phantom

Authors: Paul J. Black, Jordan B Lunsford, James D. Ververs, India Wood

Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a 3D-printed modular CT simulator phantom that allows the assessment of all AAPM TG-66 recommended monthly quality assurance (QA) tests.
Methods:
A modular CT simulator mo...

Real-Time Proton and Carbon Ion Monte Carlo Dose Calculation through GPU-Acceleration and DL-Based Denoising Algorithms

Authors: Yankui Chang, Shijun Li, Xi Pei, Ripeng Wang, Xuanhe Wang, X. George Xu, Qing Zhang, Jingfang Zhao

Affiliation: University of Science and Technology of China, Shanghai proton and heavy ion center, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd.

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This paper describes disruptive methods using both GPU-based MC simulation and deep-learning (DL)-based MC denoising algorithms, as well as clinical tests involving more than 560 patient p...

Target Region-Specific Dose-Volume Parameters for Estimate of Brain Toxicity in Single-Isocenter Multiple-Metastases Linac-Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Authors: David L. Barbee, Jose R. Teruel Antolin, Jinyu Xue

Affiliation: NYU Langone Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work introduces a method of regional dose evaluation of normal brain tissue using local target-specific evaluation and compares to global dose evaluation for linac-based single-isocenter...

Towards Optimal Target Dose Conformity and Dose Drop-Off: Evaluation of a New Optimization Approach for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy Treatment Planning

Authors: Grant Gibbard, Chunhui Han, An Liu

Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of a new approach to streamline treatment planning for biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) of fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-avid bony lesions on a BgRT machine with real-ti...

Universal Anatomical Mapping and Patient-Specific Prior Implicit Neural Representation for MRI Super-Resolution

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...

Validation of an Open Source Automatic Segmentation Tool for Personalized Dosimetry

Authors: Klaus Bacher, Louise D'hondt, Jeff Rutten, Gwenny Verfaillie

Affiliation: Ghent University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Manual organ segmentation is a very time-consuming but necessary process in personalized dosimetry. Automatic segmentation tools may alleviate this task. In this study the impact of automatic...

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...