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.
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Authors: Md. Jobairul Islam
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Speciality Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electron radiotherapy is an effective treatment for superficial tumors but requires field-shaping devices like electron applicators, which are labor-intensive to produce. This study aimed to ...
Authors: Jia Jing, Hui Lin, Daming Meng, Zhenyu Xiong
Affiliation: School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) is attempting to understand the essence of intelligence and produce a new type of intelligent machine that can respond in a way similar to human intelligence. AI ...
Authors: Christopher P. Favazza, Andrea Ferrero, Taylor Froelich, Forrest Linch, Scott Thompson
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Photon counting detector (PCD) CT is a promising tool to enhance pre-procedural planning and intra-procedural guidance for prostate artery embolization due to its unsurpassed ultra-high spati...
Authors: Ivan M. Buzurovic, Evangelia Kaza
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent advances allow for depiction of surface brachytherapy flap applicators using MRI, with empty catheters detected by signal intensity reduction. As manual catheter detection is subjectiv...
Authors: Alexandru Badalan, Peter Petric, I. Antoniu Popescu, Andrew Kyle Henderson Robertson
Affiliation: Bc Cancer, BC Cancer - Vancouver, BC Cancer
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultra-high dose rate (>40 Gy/s) or “FLASH” radiation therapy (RT) has the potential to improve cancer treatment through reduced radiation side effects. While electron FLASH beams can be produ...
Authors: Tianliang Gu
Affiliation: UT Health Science Center at Houston
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In Nuclear Regulatory Commission guide 8.39 on releasing patients administered radioactive material, the dose is calculated assuming both the source and receiver are points. This point mod...
Authors: Clara Ferreira, Tomas Agustin Montenegro, Courtney C. Oare
Affiliation: University of Minnesota
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work provides a simulated proof of concept for the use of intravitreal gold nanoparticle (AuNP) during eye plaque brachytherapy as a radiation shield to critical structures in the eye us...