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A Dosimetric Analysis of Lu-177-Based Radiopharmaceutical Therapy for Optimizing Therapeutic Ratio

Authors: Travis James McCaw, Ravi Patel, Abdelhamid Saoudi, Joseph Shields

Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The current treatment approach for Lu-177-based radiopharmaceutical therapy involves multiple administrations, each delivering a constant activity of 200 mCi. This study evaluates whether the...

Assessing Accessibility for the Visually Impaired in Medical Physics Training

Authors: Lily Jo Bertemes, Careesa Billante, Ashley Cetnar, Maximilian Stephen Meineke, Runhe Tan

Affiliation: The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, The James Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accessibility is a topic of increasing importance in many fields, and medical physics is no exception. While the traditional educational pathway presents a plethora of challenges for the visu...

Developing an AI-Driven Predictor for Forecasting Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Authors: Lucy Jiang, Chengyu Shi

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Orange County, Amity Regional High School (10th Grade)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Early-stage breast cancer is common among females, with typically high local tumor control rates (LCR). Brachytherapy is a common way to achieve LCR following surgery. However, the patients m...

Development and Evaluation of Fat Fraction Reference Materials for Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Authors: Hyo-Min Cho, Cheolpyo Hong, Changwoo Lee, Sunyoung Lee

Affiliation: Daegu Catholic University, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science

Abstract Preview: Purpose: With the increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome, the importance of diagnosing obesity and fatty liver diseases has grown significantly. As a result, there is a rising demand for non-inva...

Effect of Dose and Depth Dependence of Rbe on Hypofractionated Proton Therapy for Ocular Melanoma

Authors: Alexei V. Chvetsov, Pavitra Ramesh, Alexei V. Trofimov

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the effect of dose and depth dependence of relative biological effectiveness (RBE) on hypofractionated proton therapy for ocular melanoma using equivalent uniform RBE-weighted ...

Effects of Skin Gap and Applicator Tilt on Dose Coverage for Skin Lesions Treatment with Leipzig Applicator

Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Nishan Shrestha

Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to quantify the dose discrepancy associated with improper placement of the Leipzig applicator on the patient's skin.
Methods: Monte Carlo simulations were performed using t...

Impact of Beamline Mis-Adjustment Following Central Beamline Replacement for Halcyon Linear Accelerator

Authors: Emily Y. Hirata, Xiaoyu Sherry Liu, Evan Porter, Manju Sharma

Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, University of California, San Francisco, University of California

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Introduced in 2018, the Varian Halcyon platform has increased in popularity due to its reduced cost, user-friendly design, and operational efficiency. As this platform ages, major repairs, in...

Tactile Image Prototype for Interpretation of Medical Images

Authors: Lily Jo Bertemes, Careesa Billante, Ashley Cetnar, Maximilian Stephen Meineke, Runhe Tan

Affiliation: The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, The James Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: As accessibility is becoming a topic of increasing importance, we can consider how to make medical physics more accessible to those with various disabilities, including those with visual impa...