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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...

Dosimetry Calibration for Low-Energy Protons (2-4 MeV) Using Gafchromic Film Dosimeters

Authors: Michael Dingfelder, Homeira Faridnejad

Affiliation: East Carolina University, Department of Physics, East Carolina University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To use Gafchromic film for measurement of the dose delivered by low-energy (2-4 MeV) protons to living cells.
Methods: Five different types of Gafchromic films were tested for dosimetry un...

Dosimetry for Low Energy Electrons and Their Potential Use in Radiotherapy

Authors: Christoph Bert, Leon Brückner, Luitpold Distel, Julian Freier, Peter Hommelhoff, Bastian Löhrl

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Uniklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Department Physik, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Low energy electron (LEE) bunches in the kilo electronvolt (keV) range are thought to have a high relative biological effectiveness (RBE). To investigate this, it is necessary to establish re...

Fast 3D Scintillation Dosimetry Using Single View Deep Learning Reconstruction

Authors: Louis Archambault, Nicolas Drouin, Alexis Horik, Simon Thibault

Affiliation: Département de Physique, de Génie Physique et D'optique, et Centre de Recherche sur le Cancer, Université Laval, Département de Physique, de Génie Physique et D'optique, et Centre d'optique, photonique et laser, Université Laval

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a novel type of real-time 3D dosimeter for the quality assurance of linear accelerators used in external beam radiotherapy.
Methods: An experimental setup was constructed using ...

Introduce a Novel Spot-Scanning Proton Arc(SPArc) Optimization Algorithm for Single Energy Extraction(SEE) Synchrotron-Accelerator-Based Proton Therapy System (PTS)

Authors: Xiaoda Cong, Xuanfeng Ding, Gang Liu, Peilin Liu, Jiajian Shen

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop the first SPArc optimization algorithm based on the Dynamic Programming (SPArc-DP), to improve the treatment delivery efficiency for synchrotron-accelerator-based P...

Low-Cost Image Quality Assurance Phantom Customization Via Additive Manufacturing

Authors: Sarah E. Holler, Daniel Johnson

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: As the technological availability of modern clinical infrastructure increases in resource-restricted regions of the world, the needs to maintain quality standards of practice need not be hamp...

Sentinel: Development and Implementation of an Automated, Passive Varian Log File and Treatment Plan Analysis

Authors: Leon Dunn

Affiliation: IsoAnalytics Pty. Ltd.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to present the development and results of an automated Varian Trajectory Log file processing software platform called Sentinel (IsoAnalytics Pty. Ltd.).
Methods...

The Impact of Implant Position and Different Radiotherapy Techniques on Dosimetry in Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction for Breast Cancer

Authors: Xiu tong Lin

Affiliation: Department of Radiation physics and technology, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the dosimetric differences between the photon and proton plans and between the different target according to the placement of the implants for patients undergoing radiotherapy afte...

Validation of a Novel Dielectric Layer-Based Detector for Linear Accelerator Quality Assurance

Authors: Dong Wook Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Dongho Lee, Sangmin Lee

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South)

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to analyze the characteristics of a novel detector based on a dielectric layer (Vieworks Co., Korea), which demonstrates high tolerance to high radiation doses and light tr...