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A Dual Energy CT-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy Platform

Authors: Jiayi Chen, Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Haoran Zhang, Yibin Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel Dual Energy CT (DECT)-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy (DEIT) platform designed to streamline and optimize the radiotherapy process. The DEIT system combines...

A Hybrid Population-Based and Patient-Specific Framework for 2D–3D Deformable Registration-Driven Limited-Angle Cone-Beam CT Estimation

Authors: Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, 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

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Limited-angle CBCT (LA-CBCT) reduces imaging time and dose but suffers from under-sampling artifacts. 2D–3D deformable registration addresses this problem by estimating LA-CBCTs from defor...

A New Approach for Teaching Mathematical and Computational Methods to Medical Physics Students

Authors: Jenghwa Chang, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli

Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program

Abstract Preview: Purpose: AAPM Report 365 recommends medical physics graduate programs offer courses covering mathematical/statistical methods (section 3.1.7) as well as computational methods/medical informatics (sect...

A Quantitative, Predictable Guided Optimization Approach for Eclipse to Mitigate the SRS “Ring of Fire”

Authors: Ivan L. Cordrey, Dharmin D. Desai

Affiliation: Cumberland Medical Center - Cancer Center, Varian Advanced Oncology Solutions

Abstract Preview: Purpose: For larger PTVs, VMAT optimizations performed within Eclipse often generate SRS plans with widely scattered hotspots distributed around the inner edge of the PTV – the “ring of fire.” This pr...

Assessment of Automated Planning Templates for Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal Disease Sites for Online MR-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Steve Jiang, Christopher Kabat, Mu-Han Lin, Roberto Pellegrini, Arnold Pompos, Edoardo Salmeri, David Sher, Sruthi Sivabhaskar, Justin D. Visak

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Global Clinical Science, Elekta AB, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive treatment planning requires robust strategies to enable streamlined on-couch processes, creating a significant barrier for planners transitioning from conventional to adaptive planni...

Deep Learning Aided Oropharyngeal Cancer Autoplanning

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...

Deep Learning-Based Dose Distribution Prediction for Automation of Treatment Planning

Authors: Yaspal Badyal, Rabten Datsang, Tianjun Ma, William Song

Affiliation: MVision AI, Virginia Commonwealth University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning (DL)-based dose distribution predictions for prostate cancer show significant potential for OAR sparing compared to manually optimized treatment plans. We aim to generate clinic...

Developing Patient-Specific Functional Atlases with Inverse Distance Weighting of MR Images

Authors: Chibawanye I. Ene, Sherise D. Ferguson, Ping Hou, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Kyle R. Noll, Sujit S. Prabhu, Jian Ming Teo, Max Wintermark

Affiliation: Department of Neuro-Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Functional brain atlases are used to guide clinical functional MRI (fMRI) analyses. Imprecise assertions may introduce the ecological fallacy as atlases are reflective of the constituent c...

Development and Validation of an MR-Compatible Anthropomorphic Motion Phantom for Liver Motion Assessment and MR-Linac Gating System Optimization

Authors: Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Weiguo Lu, Aaron Thomlinson, You Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate an MR-compatible anthropomorphic motion phantom to assess liver motion, real-time dosimetry, and gating system performance under controlled and reproducible respirator...

Development of Treatment Planning System for Carbon Ion Radiotherapy in Yonsei Cancer Center

Authors: Min Cheol Han, Chae-Seon Hong, Changhwan Kim, Dong Wook Kim, Hojin Kim, Jin Sung Kim, HO Lee, Sac Lee, Yongdo Yun

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) offers the advantage of a greater relative biological effectiveness (RBE) weighted dose, which must be integrated into the treatment planning system (TPS). This...

Development of a Template-Based Planning Workflow for Offline Adaptive Head and Neck Cancer Using Ethos 2.0

Authors: Kaelyn Becker, Xenia Ray

Affiliation: University of California, San Diego, University of California San Diego

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ethos 2.0 with HyperSight (Varian Medical Systems) imaging enables nearly fully automated offline adaptive radiotherapy including automated deformation of targets and recalculation on the Hou...

Development of an Orthogonal X-Ray Projections-Guided Cascading Volumetric Reconstruction and Tumor-Tracking Model for Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Penghao Gao, Zejun Jiang, Huazhong Shu, Linlin Wang, Gongsen Zhang, Jian Zhu

Affiliation: Laboratory of Image Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Computer Network and Information Integration, Southeast University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose a cascading framework for time-varying anatomical volumetric reconstruction and tumor-tracking, guided by onboard orthogonal-view X-ray projections.
Methods: We employe multiple...

Dosimetric Comparison of 6X and 10X Flattening Filter-Free Photon Beams on a Truebeam Linac Using the Eclipse TPS

Authors: Carlos E. Cardenas, Udbhav S. Ram, Marcin Wierzbicki

Affiliation: The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Juravinski Cancer Centre

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This study aims to systematically evaluate the dosimetric properties and delivery efficiency of 6X-FFF and 10X-FFF beams for lung SBRT on the Varian TrueBeam STx using the Eclipse TPS 16.1...

Dynamic Angular Couch Kinematics in Radiotherapy

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

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Dynamic couch rotation in radiotherapy offers dosimetric benefits, however patient comfort remains a concern. This study investigates couch kinematics in trajectory-based radiotherapy plan...

Foresight Planning: Radiotherapy Plan Optimization Via Self-Supervised Model Predictive Control

Authors: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang

Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center

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Treatment planning for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) relies on inverse planning, an iterative and non-intuitive process of adjust...

High-Fidelity Treatment Optimization for Online Adaptive Stereotactic Partial Breast Irradiation: Integrating Dose and Treatment Time Considerations

Authors: Drexell Hunter Boggs, Carlos E. Cardenas, Jingwei Duan, Joseph Harms, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Courtney Bosse Stanley, Dennis N. Stanley, Sean Xavier Sullivan, Natalie N. Viscariello

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT-guided online adaptive radiation therapy (OART) with Ethos for stereotactic accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) can mitigate inter-fraction variation, leading to dosimetric adv...

IAEA HHS No48 – Quality Assurance and Optimization for Fluoroscopically-Guided Interventional Procedures

Authors: Kevin A. Wunderle

Affiliation: Ohio State University

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Integrating Knowledge-Based Planning with Ethos 2.0 for High-Quality Online Adaptive Lung SABR

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Chien-Yi Liao, Mu-Han Lin, Dan Nguyen, Justin D. Visak, Hui Ju Wang, Brien Timothy Washington, Kenneth Westover, Yuanyuan Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Knowledge-based planning (KBP) plays a crucial role in improving treatment plans by leveraging previous clinical data to guide new cases. KBP is applied to the Ethos 2.0 Intelligent Optimizat...

Introducing an Equieffective 3D Dose Visualization Tool for Reirradiation Special Medical Physics Consults

Authors: James Irrer, Charles K. Matrosic, Martha M. Matuszak, Charles S. Mayo, Kelly C. Paradis, Joann I. Prisciandaro, Benjamin S. Rosen, John Yao, Claire Zhang

Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To introduce an in-house developed tool, BioDoseUI, designed to calculate and visualize 3D equieffective dose (EQD2Gy) for treatment planning systems (TPS) without such capabilities, to facil...

Large Language Model Agents for Automated Radiotherapy Planning: A Knowledge-Enhanced Reinforcement Learning Approach

Authors: Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Anthony J. Doemer, Ryan Hall, Joshua P. Kim, Bing Luo, Benjamin Movsas, Humza Nusrat, Kundan S Thind

Affiliation: Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the development and feasibility of local LLM-based agents to automate radiotherapy treatment planning, aiming to improve planning efficiency and consistency, while pre...

Novel AI-Powered Tool to Objectively Evaluate Brain Dose for Multi-Met Stereotactic Radiosurgery Optimization

Authors: Wenchao Cao, Yingxuan Chen, Haisong Liu, Richard A. Popple, Wenyin Shi, Rodney J. Sullivan, Wentao Wang, Lydia J. Wilson, Zhenghao Xiao

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Objectively evaluating brain sparing as a plan-quality indicator for patients receiving stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to multiple metastases (multi-met) is complicated by variability in tar...

Optimizing Design to Enhance the Energy Separation in a Kv Dual-Layer Imager (DLI)

Authors: Ross I. Berbeco, Vera Birrer, Raphael Bruegger, Pablo Corral Arroyo, Roshanak Etemadpour, Dianne M. Ferguson, Rony Fueglistaller, Thomas C. Harris, Yue-Houng Hu, Matthew W. Jacobson, Mathias Lehmann, Nicholas Lowther, Daniel Morf, Marios Myronakis

Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Varian Imaging Laboratory, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-layer flat-panel imagers can improve for clinical image-guided radiotherapy applications, including the enhanced visualization of soft tissue and a reduction in image artifacts. Each im...

Personalized Radiotherapy: A Novel Approach to Multi-Criteria Optimization with Patient-Specific Risk Integration

Authors: Ali Ajdari, Thomas R. Bortfeld, Zhongxing Liao, Mara Schubert, Katrin Teichert

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Fraunhofer ITWM

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy (RT) treatment planning often involves solving a multi-criteria optimization (MCO) problem. Conventionally, MCO considers a set of generic (population-wide) dosimetric criteria, ...

Personalized and Automated Head & Neck Radiotherapy Planning with AI-Guided Optimization

Authors: Michael Bowers, Patrik Brodin, Madhur Garg, Rafi Kabarriti, William P. Martin, Todd R. McNutt, Julie Shade, Wolfgang A. Tomé, Christian Velten

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Oncospace, Inc., Montefiore Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of an automated planning tool utilizing AI generated patient-specific dose-volume histogram predictions for rapid H&N plan generation.
Methods: Planning best-practices were dev...

Standardized MRI-CT Hybrid Workflow for High-Dose-Rate Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy in Cervical Cancer: Aapm TG-303 Implementation

Authors: Kim Creach, Kim Howard, Julius G. Ojwang, Richard A. Shaw, Neelu Soni

Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present a standardized MRI-CT hybrid workflow for High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy (IGBT) in cervical cancer, aligned with AAPM TG-303, as a model to assist with im...

Streamlining Hippocampal-Sparing Whole-Brain VMAT Planning: Enhancing Efficiency and Plan Quality with an Automated Workflow

Authors: Eric C. Ford, Yulun He, Minsun Kim, Dustin Melancon, Juergen Meyer, Dong Joo Rhee, Yinghua Tao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and evaluate an automated-planning technique capable of generating high-quality treatment plans for hippocampal-sparing-whole-brain radiation therapy.
Methods: An auto-planning ...

The Biological TCP/NTCP Modelling on Oropharyngeal Head-and-Neck Cancer for Patients Treated with Proton Beam Therapy

Authors: Wen C. Hsi, Tae Kyu Lee, Biniam Yo Tesfamicael

Affiliation: Allina Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Oklahoma Proton Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: When minimal dose-variations induced by inter-fractional anatomical-changes and positioning-deviation were found for having limited impact on clinic-outcomes of oropharyngeal head-and-neck (H...

The Development of Large Field MR Guided Radiotherapy for Pelvic Lymph Node SBRT and Its Dosimetry Improvement

Authors: David Byun, Ting Chen, Paulina E. Galavis, Allison McCarthy, Hesheng Wang, Michael J Zelefsky

Affiliation: NYU Langone Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To summarize a MR guided adaptive workflow developed for pelvic lymph nodes (PLN) stereotactic radiotherapy using large field size on Elekta Unity© MR Linac system, and to quantitatively anal...

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...

Unidose: A Universal Framework for IMRT Dose Prediction

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Zi Yang, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dose prediction (DP) is essential in guiding radiotherapy planning. However, current DP models for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) primarily rely on fixed-beam orientations and a...