Authors: Junsheng Cao, Luis A. Maduro Bustos, Khushdeep Singh
Affiliation: Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health System at Morristown Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the agreement between the Sun Nuclear Multi-Met Winston Lutz test (WL) and Varian’s Machine Performance Check (MPC) in assessing isocenter alignment, couch, and collimator rotatio...
Authors: Dirk Grunwald, Hans Herzog, Hidehiro Iida, N. Jon Shah, Usman Khalid, Manfred Lennartz, Philipp Lohmann, Ceren Memis, Tobias Meurer, Claudia Regio Brambilla, Jürgen Scheins, Lutz Tellmann, Christoph W. Lerche, Martin Wiesmann, Karl Ziemons
Affiliation: FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Uniklinik Aachen,, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-4), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-4), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH,, Central Institute for Engineering, Electronics and Analytics (ZEA-1), Forschungszentrum, Turku PET Center, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku,
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative brain studies with positron emission tomography (PET) often require an arterial input function (AIF), which traditionally requires arterial cannulation. However, this is invasive...
Authors: Imad M. Ali, Nesreen Alsbou, Baraa Kalani
Affiliation: Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a three-dimensional Winston-Lutz phantom to quantify the isocentricity of the gantry, couch, and on-board imager of the MEVION-S250i proton therapy machine.
Methods: A 3D-scinti...
Authors: Nellie Brovold, Wenbo Gu, Huan Amanda Liu, Lin Ma
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a low-cost comprehensive QA phantom and software for single-iso multi-target SRS Linac machines. This phantom can perform 1) Winston-Lutz QA test for on-axis and off-axis targets, ...
Authors: Adebayo Abe, Samuel Olaolu Adeneye, Bidemi I. Akinlade, Inioluwa Damilola Ariyo, Sylvester Entonu, Muhammad Habeebu, Adedayo O. Joseph, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Oluwadara Ojediran, Margaret Dideolu Taiwo
Affiliation: University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Purdue University, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) is an advanced radiotherapy technique designed to deliver highly heterogeneous radiation doses, aiming to optimize tumor control while minim...
Authors: Michael J. Choi, Vindu Wathsala Kathriarachchi, Christopher L. Nelson, Andrew P. Soderstrom, Yawei Zhang
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is widely used in image-guided radiation therapy for patient positioning. While kV photons offer high image contrast, they are prone to artifacts caused b...
Authors: Cambridge L Bui-Nguyen, Alexander S. Nguyen, Liqiang (Lee) Tao
Affiliation: Varian AOS @Epic Care, UC Berkeley
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dynamic Winston-Lutz (WL) testing provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating the accuracy of isocenter alignment. This study investigates the impact of dynamic beam modulation, such as...
Authors: Ruth Afanador, Daniela Branco, John M Bryant, John Campbell, Clement Chaphuka, Samuel A. Einstein, David B. Flint, Jeffrey R. Kemp, Mussa Kumwembe, Daniel J Mollura, Joseph Weygand
Affiliation: RAD-AID International, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, UNC Health, Malawi National Cancer Center, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Penn State College of Medicine, Sutter Health, New York University, University of California San Diego / California Protons, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa with a population of over 20 million, ranks among the world’s least-developed nations and has the fourth-lowest gross domestic product per ...
Authors: Blessing Chinelo Akah, Daniel W. Neck, David J. Perrin, Sotirios Stathakis
Affiliation: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the reliability of the Aktina Isopoint software in evaluating different components of the linear accelerator for optimized quality assurance and linac performance
Methods: The Ak...
Authors: Samuel O. Adeneye, Victoria Susan Ainsworth, Azeezat Ajose, Stephen M. Avery, Munir Awol, Kavuma Awusi, Onyinye Balogun, Rohini Bhatia, Frank Chinegwundoh, Jumaa Dachi Kisukari, Curtiland Deville, Katy Graef, Yao Hao, M. Saiful Huq, Luca Incrocci, Adedayo O. Joseph, Solomon Kibudde, Joerg Lehmann, Heng Li, Abba Mallum, Thokozani Mkhize, Twalib Ngoma, Wilfred Ngwa, Christopher F. Njeh, Janine Simons, William Swanson, Maureen Bilinga Tendwa, Joseph Weygand, Krishni Wijesooriya
Affiliation: Uganda Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University, BIO Ventures for Global Health, Weill Cornell Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, South Africa Health Product Regulatory Authority, University of Pennsylvania, University of Massachusetts Lowell, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Addis Ababa University, Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Emory University, Barts Health NHS Trust, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Newcastle
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face a critical shortage in radiotherapy resources, exacerbating the region’s growing cancer burden. One potential strategy that can partially offset this prob...
Authors: Peter Balter, Thomas Alexander Cuthbert, Weiliang Du, Song Gao, Nicholas Zacharopoulos
Affiliation: Aktina Medical Corp, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of a commercial product for verifying the size, location, and coincidence of physical isocenter (P_iso) and radiation...
Authors: Blessing Chinelo Akah, Brad Barhorst, Daniel W. Neck, David J. Perrin, Chad Robertson, Sotirios Stathakis
Affiliation: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance and radiation isocenter of Elekta and Varian linear accelerator using Aktina Isopoint.
Methods: The Aktina Isopoint was used to measure the physical and radiati...
Authors: Weiliang Du
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Winston-Lutz (WL) tests are often used to localize the radiation isocenter of a linac. The selection of gantry and collimator angles can affect the accuracy of the resulting isocenter. The ef...
Authors: Adebayo Abe, Samuel Olaolu Adeneye, Eben Aje, Bidemi I. Akinlade, Inioluwa Damilola Ariyo, Lilian Ekpo, Muhammad Habeebu, Adedayo O. Joseph, Charles S. Mayo, Noah Ndianaobong, Ikechi S Ozoemelam, Margaret Dideolu Taiwo, Godwin Uwagba
Affiliation: University of Michigan, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Missouri University of Science and Technology, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Head and neck cancers (HNC) present significant challenges in radiotherapy due to complex anatomy and the proximity to critical organs at risk (OARs). These challenges are compounded in na...
Authors: Liang-Hsin Chen, Li-Chien Wei
Affiliation: National Taiwan University Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For proton therapy treatment, it is essential to ensure that the treatments are delivered safely and accurately. Quality assurance (QA) programs of proton treatment system is needed and proto...
Authors: Cambridge L Bui-Nguyen, Alexander S. Nguyen, Liqiang (Lee) Tao
Affiliation: Varian AOS @Epic Care, UC Berkeley
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantity variations in Winston Lutz (WL) test results due to different energies used in SBRT, SRT or SRS.
Methods: A WL phantom with a 6.4 mm diameter center radio-opaque sphere is used...