Authors: Aaron Conard, Victoria Croog, Marie Gurka, Lan Lin
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates the utility of the Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) and Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) techniques in implementing Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for le...
Authors: Gary Y. Ge, Charles Mike Weaver, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: University of Kentucky
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The recently introduced CMS regulation on CT dose and image quality mandates the use of global noise as the metric for image quality assessment. The regulation cites two methods for calculati...
Authors: John J. DeMarco, Farideh Pak, Olivia Grahm C Valadie
Affiliation: Cedars Sinai, Cedars-Sinai, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the performance of the Integral Quality Monitor (IQM) device for patient-specific QA, focusing on segment-by-segment signal evaluation compared to cumulative signal evaluation....
Authors: Jenghwa Chang, Kuan Huang, Lyu Huang, Jason Lima, Jian Liu, Farzin Motamedi
Affiliation: Northwell, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Kean University, Physics and Astronomy, Hofstra University, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program
Abstract Preview: Title: A Deep Learning Approach to the Prediction of Gamma Passing Rates in VMAT Radiotherapy Plans for Adaptive Treatment.
Purpose: This study aims to develop a deep learning algorithm to predict ...
Authors: Mitya M. Barreto, Nichole A. Harris
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimeter dependence of measured AGD, and to develop a dosimeter independent method for evaluating the AGD, for CEDM exposures.
Methods: Three solid-state dosimeters (Raysafe-X...
Authors: Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Zihao Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang, Cheng Zheng
Affiliation: Hefei Ion Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Proton radiotherapy in preclinical small animals requires specific dose engine due to its low energy and small irradiation volume. This study is to develop a GPU-based Monte Carlo dose eng...
Authors: Chuan He, Anh H. Le, Iris Z. Wang
Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cedars-Sinai
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a non-measured and DVH-based (NMDB) IMRT QA framework integrating machine learning (ML) to classify lung SBRT VMAT plans prone to delivery errors
Methods: 560 Eclipse AcurosXB l...
Authors: David Brizel, Kyle J. Lafata, Jian-Guo Liu, Yvonne M Mowery, Yvonne M Mowery, William Paul Segars, Jack B Stevens
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Duke University, Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories and Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, University of Pittsburgh
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a technique to quantify tumor topology using a unifying mathematical framework that integrates texture and morphology and to evaluate its feasibility as a prognostic biomarker for ...
Authors: Larry A. DeWerd, Sean Jollota, Karen Rex Pius Vincent
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Absolute measurements, often used to establish primary standards, offer lower measurement uncertainty. For 192Ir high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, the interim primary standard for air-kerma...
Authors: Izabella L. Barreto, Benjamin Taylor Heggie, Stephanie M. Leon
Affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 3D printing has the potential for producing materials useful for the imaging field. This work aims to identify absorption (attenuation coefficient) and material properties (effective atomic n...
Authors: Shae Gans, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Mark Pankuch, Chase Ruff, Niek Schreuder, Nicholas R. Summerfield, Yuhao Yan
Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Northwestern Medicine Proton Center, Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center, Leo Cancer Care
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Novel upright patient positioners coupled with diagnostic-quality vertical CT at treatment isocenter introduce a significant opportunity for improved image-guided particle therapy. Treating p...
Authors: Alexandra Christensen, Timothy J. Hall, Ivan M. Rosado-Mendez
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Madison, Departments of Medical Physics and Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative ultrasound techniques based on the statistical analysis of speckle are currently being deployed commercially and clinically as sources of biomarkers associated with tissue micros...
Authors: Jameson T. Baker, Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Sean T Grace, Lyu Huang, Jian Liu, Echezona Simon Obi, Anurag Sharma
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To validate the end-to-end dosimetrical accuracy of Varian HyperSight CBCT for adaptive radiotherapy (ART), from simulation to dose delivery, using radiochromic film dosimetry in a Rando p...
Authors: Lavsen Dahal, Francesco Ria, Ehsan Samei, Justin B. Solomon, Liesbeth Vancoillie, Yakun Zhang
Affiliation: Duke University, Carilion Clinic, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical diagnostic task-based optimization of CT procedures require precise and organ-specific assessments. This study investigates inter-organ noise variability to highlight the limitations...
Authors: Daming LI, Jinsen Xie, Zhe Zhang
Affiliation: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Radiotherapy Department, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to investigate the feasibility of online dose measurement of the Trilogy linear accelerator output based on target current pulse signals.
Methods:
A data acquisition ...
Authors: Hideaki Hirashima, Haruo Inokuchi, Nobutaka Mukumoto, Naruki Murahashi, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Megumi Nakao, Keiko Shibuya, Linna Zhang
Affiliation: Kyoto University, Osaka Metropolitan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To transform the quality of 2D cine MR images acquired during online adaptive MR-guided radiotherapy (OA-MRgRT) by utilizing a conditional diffusion model to achieve image quality comparab...
Authors: Mylinh Dang, Laila A Gharzai, Xinlei Mi, Poonam Yadav
Affiliation: Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Delineation of organs at risk (OAR) in the head/neck region requires substantial physician time. Many artificial intelligence (AI) based auto-contouring software are commercially available. T...
Authors: Sarah A. Ashmeg, Travis James McCaw, Joseph Shields, Matthew Spector, Christopher Tyerech, Christopher T Wilke
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, UPMC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients with oral cavity cancer often undergo surgical extirpation prior to radiation, and surgical implants are utilized to reconstruct the resulting defect. This study dosimetrically evalu...
Authors: Yan Chu, Madison Emily Grayson, Radhe Mohan, Pablo P. Yepes
Affiliation: UT Health Science Center at Houston, Rice University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced lymphopenia (RIL) is a common adverse effect of radiation therapy, negatively impacting overall survival and anti-PD1 immunotherapy efficacy. Our lab previously developed a ...
Authors: Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, James Long, Armeen Mahvash, Anna Marks, Ajalaya Teyateeti
Affiliation: Mahidol University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) has been implicated as prognostic factor of overall survival (OS) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We present a statistical approach to determine optimal AFP-cut...
Authors: Izabella L. Barreto, Aroon Pressram
Affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our clinical dual energy CT (DECT) head protocol reconstructs iodine-suppressed virtual non-contrast (VNC) images using the vendor-recommended slope for material discrimination. However, this...
Authors: Brianna Baek, David J. Carlson, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Dae Yup Han, Bon Tack Koo, Hyojun Park
Affiliation: Columbia University, Canyon Crest Academy, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Chung-Ang University Gwang Myeong Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To find an optimized treatment technique and shielding design for minimizing the dose to a fetus, a Monte-Carlo simulation was performed to evaluate the dosimetric contribution.
Methods: G...
Authors: Derek Matthew Garcia, Mallory Glenn, Stephen F. Kry, Ruitao Lin, Dennis S. Mackin, Tucker J. Netherton
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texasâ MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing clinically relevant quality metrics for evaluating IROC SRS phantom plans, including conformity index (CI) and homogeneity index...
Authors: Hungcheng Hank Chen, Laura A. Doyle, Helena Frisbie-Firsching, Amy S. Harrison, Jackson D Reeves, Lindsay B Romak, Jon Strasser
Affiliation: Christiana Care
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Brass mesh bolus (BMB) is a high-density woven metal mesh which is an excellent alternative to tissue equivalent bolus in photon beams, offering improved surface conformality. Unlike utilizat...
Authors: Ramesh Boggula, Nikhil Jordan Shad
Affiliation: Wayne State University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of OpenAI in reviewing large volumes of radiation delivery reports from Mobius3D/FX. The goal was to assess whether automating this process could identify potent...
Authors: Yankun Lang, Lei Ren, Dario B. Rodrigues
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
HTP of microwave (MW) phased-array systems determine MW antenna settings to maximize energy absorption (SAR in W/kg) in tumor. Conventional HTP algorithms calculate SAR based on electromag...
Authors: Debarghya China, Junghoon Lee, Ali Uneri
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Univ
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop a population-based cardio-respiratory motion model and apply it to patient-specific 3D CTA to simulate 4D CTA and 2D+t fluoroscopy sequences. The developed motion m...
Authors: Steven Brown, Mike Hopkins, Jerimy C. Polf, Scott Sawyer, Benjamin L. Viglianti
Affiliation: H3D, inc, University of Michigan, M3D, Inc, M3D Imaging
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We characterized the sensitivity, energy dependence, and calibrated dose rate for a radiation imaging survey meter (RAVIN Cam; M3d inc., Ann Arbor MI) based on cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) cr...
Authors: Yingxuan Chen, Jun Li, Alexis N. Webb
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone-beam computed-tomography (CBCT) is widely used for image-guided therapy. Cumulative dose from repeated CBCT might be a concern. This study aims to measure and compare the CBCT dose for c...
Authors: Mark E Artz, Julie Bradley, Hardev Singh Grewal, Perry B. Johnson, Christina Klassen, Raymond Mailhot Vega, Nancy Mendenhall, Jiyeon Park, Emma V. Viviers, Yawei Zhang
Affiliation: UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, University of Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Verification CTs (VFCT) are used in radiotherapy to assess patient dose during treatment. However, they are time-consuming and contribute additional radiation exposure to the patient. This st...
Authors: Mateb Ali Alghamwa, Haya Aljuaid, Siyong Kim, Tianjun Ma, William Song
Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The integration of Plastic Scintillation Detectors (PSDs) into 0.35T MR-Linac systems represents a significant advancement in radiotherapy, offering substantial benefits due to their tissue-e...
Authors: Ronald C Chen, Hao Gao, Nicolas Gerard, Harold Li, Yuting Lin, Jarrick Nys, Jufri Setianegara, Mark Szczepanski, Aoxiang Wang
Affiliation: 4Physikalisch-Technische WerkstÀtten (PTW), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern synchrocyclotrons can produce magnetically-scanned protons at ultra-high dose-rates (FLASH). However, their pulsed nature leads to high doses-per-pulse (DPP) which can cause non-neglig...
Authors: Mohamad Ahmad Alissa, Carson Brame, Damian Czarnecki, Olivier Evrard, Charbel A. Habib, Jeff Hildreth, Andy Murray, Andreas Schönfeld, Ann-Britt Schönfeld, David Towle, Gerd Wessing
Affiliation: CDT-West - Centrum fĂŒr Diagnostik und Therapie, Radiologie Vechta, Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, MyMichigan Health, Sun Nuclear Corp., Mirion Technologies
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize the performance of novel shielded and unshielded silicon diode detectors in relative photon and electron beam dosimetry.
Methods: The novel shielded and unshielded sili...
Authors: Amar K. Basavatia, Lee C. Goddard, Rachel Grimm, Wolfgang A. Tomé
Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize the âMyOSL Chipâ OSLD system for clinical use and compare the response of multiple readers to allow for utilization in a multi-clinic environment.
Methods: Dose calibration...
Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Shabbar Danish, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Tingyu Wang
Affiliation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZapMU is the first independent monitor unit check software freely available supporting ZAP-X. In this study, the clinical experience with ZapMU for independent second check of dose calculatio...
Authors: Haijian Chen, Katja M. Langen, William Andrew LePain, Claire Tran, Mingyao Zhu
Affiliation: Emory Healthcare, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the performance of a commercial deep-learning segmentation (DLS) tool for head and neck cancer (HNC) and thoracic and abdominal cancer (TAC) by comparing it to manual segmentation...
Authors: Ahmet S. Ayan, Austin M. Faught, Eunsin Lee, Julia Pakela
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, The Ohio State University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present commissioning of a fixed beamline ultra-high dose rate proton pencil beam scanning system, the worldâs first multi-room Varian ProBeam360â°
Methods: The fixed beamline pencil bea...
Authors: Shupeng Chen, Xiaoda Cong, Raymond Dalfsen, Rohan Deraniyagala, Xuanfeng Ding, James E. Dolan, Xiaoqiang Li, Jian Liang, Peilin Liu, An Qin, Martin Soukup, Craig Stevens, Xiangkun Xu, Weili Zheng
Affiliation: Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, William Beaumont University Hospital, Elekta, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Corewellhealth William Beaumont Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To facilitate clinical use of the proton feature of Monaco treatment planning system(TPS), we commissioned and validated it on a compact proton therapy system.
Methods: Pencil Beam Scannin...
Authors: Hamid Aghdam, DJ Chen, Heather Chen, Sharad Goyal, Yonas Solomon Mekuria, Martin Ojong-Ntui, Yuan James Rao
Affiliation: The George Washington University, The George Washington University Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Elekta Leipzig and Valencia Skin applicators are designed to treat skin lesions. The applicators limit the irradiation to the required treatment area using a densimet shielding. Valencia uses...
Authors: Gueorgui Gueorguiev, Katia Sergieva, Filip Simeonov, Tsvetelina Todorova, Bozhidar Vladimirov
Affiliation: National Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Protection, Queen Giovanna University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetry audit is an essential tool enhancing confidence in the accuracy of treatment delivery and in prevention of radiation treatment incidents. Current work depicts how novel nationwide r...
Authors: Chang Heon Choi, Yoonsuk Huh, Jin Jegal, Seonghee Kang, Jung-in Kim, Inbum Lee, Hyojun Park
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates SpekPy, a Python-based tool for modeling kilovoltage (kV) x-ray spectra, by comparing its calculated energy spectra, half-value layer (HVL), and air kerma with experiment...
Authors: Paul Deak, Yang Li, Mark Pankuch, Yanling Qu, Maggie Stauffer, Hazel Wang
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine Proton Center, GE, Northwestern Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective is to evaluate Relative Stopping Power(RSP) accuracy of ultra-fast switching KV Dual-Energy CT(DECT) in animal tissue and compare it to the RSP converted from Single Energy CT(S...
Authors: Tetsuo Fukuda, Hideaki Hirashima, Kohei Kawata, Yukako Kishigami, Takashi Mizowaki, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Yohei Sawada, Maika Urago
Affiliation: Kyoto University, kyotoUnivercity, Hitachi high-tech, Department of Radiation Oncology and Image-applied Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present the comprehensive commissioning results of the O-ring shaped linac, OXRAY.
Materials and Methods: OXRAY enables a novel three-dimensional unicursal noncoplanar irradiation metho...
Authors: Yanle Hu, Shuai Leng, Cynthia H. McCollough, Maryam Sadeghian, Joe Swicklik
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The dependence of CT number on position in the field-of-view (FOV) imposes challenges in radiotherapy treatment planning. This study aims to decrease this dependence using photon counting det...
Authors: David H. Abramson, Christopher Barker, Jasmine H. Francis, Meng Wei Ho, Yen-Po Lee, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Andy Shim, Charles B. Simone, Weihong Sun, Xiaoxuan Xu, Siyu Yang, Francis Yu, Anna Zhai
Affiliation: College of Machine Intelligence, Nankai University, New York Proton Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is an effective modality for treating ocular tumors such as uveal melanoma. We developed a novel cameraâbased eyeâtracking system to provide real-time noninvasive eye positioni...
Authors: Gary Y. Ge, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Kazi Ramisa Rifa, Charles Mike Weaver, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: University of Kentucky
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With renewed attention on CT radiation dose management following CMS approval of new dose measures, establishing image qualityâbased target doses for every protocol has become essential. Whil...
Authors: Yanle Hu, Shuai Leng, Cynthia H. McCollough, Maryam Sadeghian, Joe Swicklik
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the dependency of CT numbers on position in the field-of-view (FOV) using single-energy (SE) and dual-energy (DE) images and energy-integrating detector (EID) and photon-counting de...
Authors: Chang Heon Choi, Minjae Choi, Yoonsuk Huh, Jin Jegal, Jung-in Kim, So-Yeon Park
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Total Body Irradiation (TBI) aims to achieve a uniform dose distribution across the entire body. However, in conventional TBI setups that use extended source-to-surface distance (SSD) and lea...
Authors: Hyo-Min Cho, Changwoo Lee
Affiliation: Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We develop sphere phantoms to assess spatial resolution of computed tomography (CT) systems and validate its usability using table-top X-ray experiment systems.
Methods: We manufactured sp...
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...
Authors: Najah Curtis, Michele M. Kim, Cameron Koch, Ioannis I Verginadis, Rodney D. Wiersma, Jennifer Wei Zou
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA
Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH has been shown to have increased normal tissue sparing compared to standard dose rate radiation and, separately, has been shown to rapidly consume oxygen intercellularly in vivo through...
Authors: Zihao Liu, Qiwei Wu, Yanfei Xiong, Yidong Yang, Ning Zhao
Affiliation: Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, School of Physical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an inverse planning framework that optimizes beam angles and intensities for small animal radiotherapy and to validate its accuracy and effectiveness.
Methods: The inverse plann...
Authors: Yaowen Cao, Yunwen Huang, Yidong Yang, Xiaogang Yuan, Ning Zhao, Cheng Zheng
Affiliation: Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China
Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI has better soft tissue contrast than cone beam CT which is commonly used in image guided radiotherapy. This study aims to develop a low-field MRI system for precision small animal radiati...
Authors: Theresa Busch, Robert H Hadfield, Madelyn Johnson, Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Brian C. Wilson, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu
Affiliation: University of Glasgow, University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Direct detection of singlet-state oxygen (ÂčOâ) is crucial for advancing type II photodynamic therapy (PDT), but its short lifetime makes in vivo measurement highly challenging. Although Photo...
Authors: Ehsan Abadi, Njood Alsaihati, Steven T. Bache, Mridul Bhattarai, Cindy Marie McCabe, Francesco Ria, Ehsan Samei
Affiliation: Duke University, Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University, Duke University Health System, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare and contrast alternative methods including reader (in hominum), phantom (in phantasma), in vivo, and in silico methods deployed to assess the performance of photon counting (PCCT) ...
Authors: Bhuvaneswari Narayanan, Niko Papanikolaou, Daniel L. Saenz
Affiliation: UT Health San Antonio, University of Texas HSC San Antonio
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric accuracy of Brainlab Elements (BLE) 4.0 treatment planning system (TPS) for linac based SRS and Spine SBRT treatment.
Methods: RT Safe cranial and thorax phantoms wi...
Authors: Jordan B Lunsford, Sagar Pokhrel, Ashkan Shafiee, Curtis S. Whiddon
Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, University of North Carolina, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the dosimetric characteristics of a platinum cured silicone rubber material (Platsil) for use as custom bolus in radiotherapy
Methods: Sheets of 2, 4, 6, and 8 mm Platsil we...
Authors: Amar K. Basavatia, Sandeepan Ganguly, Lee C. Goddard, Wolfgang A. Tomé
Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the dosimetric impact of WGTG51-e Report 385, recently updated CoP for clinical electron beams. This study uses a chamber specific effective point of measurement (EPOM) shift t...
Authors: Kazi Towmim Afrin, Imad M. Ali, Jordan West
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate quantitatively the dosimetric uncertainties associated with dose calculation and measurement of small photon fields used in stereotactic photon therapy.
Methods: The output fac...
Authors: Thomas R. Mazur, Kevin Renick, Matthew C. Schmidt, Xiaodong Neo Zhao
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare dose calculation accuracy for single-isocenter multi-target stereotactic radiosurgery plans (SIMT-SRS) in Eclipse V18.0 with enhanced leaf model (ELM) using the anisotropic analyti...
Authors: Diana Cardona, Casey C. Heirman, William Jeck, Kyle J. Lafata, Xiang Li, Lauren M. Neldner, Jeffrey S. Nelson, Megan K. Russ, Ehsan Samei
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Department of Pathology, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical physicists have traditionally supported radiation-based medicine, but their expertise can translate to other image-based fields including pathology. As pathology transitions to digita...
Authors: Samira Dabaghmanesh, Beth A. Erickson, William Hall, Jason Hirshberg, An Tai
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment plan evaluation for minimizing duodenal toxicity often involves multiple dose-volume constraints that vary based on fractionation. The Equivalent Uniform Dose (EUD) has emerged as a...
Authors: Brecca Bettcher, Tobey J Betthauser, Bradley T Christian, Sterling Johnson, Lisette LeMerise, Max McLachlan, Andrew McVea, Dhanabalan Murali, Ali Pirasteh, Matthew Zammit
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and Waisman Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The radiotracer [18F]NAV4694 is a desirable alternative to [11C]PiB for measuring amyloid neuropathology related to Alzheimerâs disease (AD), possessing similar imaging characteristics and fa...
Authors: Weiyuan Wang
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study investigates the variability between popular light meters by measuring mammography review workstation monitors using three calibrated light meters.
Methods:
Three calibrat...
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: Michael Ashenafi, Nicholas Becerra Espinosa, Mario Ramos Gallardo, Matthew Pacella, Sean M. Tanny
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The newest version of a large commercial treatment planning system (TPS) has introduced a new physical MLC model. We compare the impact of using an averaged dosimetric leaf gap (DLG) value ve...
Authors: Elizabeth M. Alves, Alistair K. Templeton, Julius V. Turian
Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To test the performance of two similar, but not beam-matched, linacs in interchangeably delivering IMRT and VMAT patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) tests.
Methods: Two TrueBeam lina...
Authors: Mervat A. Alharbi, Wesley S. Culberson
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Medical Physics Department, School of medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The charge collection using ionization chambers is challenging at ultra-high dose rates (UHDR) due to the high ion recombination The Exradin A30 prototype parallel-plate ion chamber manufactu...
Authors: Diana Cardona, Casey C. Heirman, William Jeck, Kyle J. Lafata, Lauren M. Neldner, Jeffrey S. Nelson, Megan K. Russ, Ehsan Samei
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Department of Pathology, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Display image accuracy is critical for digital diagnostic fields, such as radiology and digital pathology. While the AAPM TG-18 test patterns are established for grayscale radiology monitor Q...
Authors: Yuchao Hu, Yajun Jia, Zhangmin Li, Yong Sang, Jianan Wu, Man Zhao
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangzhou Concord Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen HospitalïŒ Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the imaging dose of 4D-CBCT in patients treated with thoracic radiotherapy.
Methods: A model of the Elekta XVI imaging system was created in TOPAS software. Percentage depth do...
Authors: Stella Flampouri, Edgar Gelover, William Andrew LePain, Roelf L. Slopsema, Alexander Stanforth, Mingyao Zhu
Affiliation: Emory Healthcare, Emory University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Little consideration was given to the change in dose rate (DR) observed when moving to pencil beam scanning (PBS). This study reports on DR in clinical prostate PBS plans. While dose distribu...
Authors: Nobukazu Fuwa, Masato Horita, Takahiro Kato, Ryo Tanokura, Yuki Tominaga
Affiliation: Medical Co. Hakuhokai, Osaka Proton Therapy Clinic, Central Japan International Medical Center, Department of Radiological Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Fukushima Medical University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We have installed a new type of scanned proton therapy system (Varian ProBeam 360°TM). This study aimed to evaluate the four different dose calculation algorithms.
Methods:
Sixteen b...
Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Jeff Stainsby, Tingyu Wang
Affiliation: Synaptive Medical, Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Synaptive MRI is a 0.5T superconducting head only system (first US install 2023). This is the first study that evaluates the geometric accuracy using a Sun Nuclear MR Distortion and Im...
Authors: Yunzhi Ma, Ling Zhuang
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multiple layers of brass mesh bolus (RPD, Inc., Albertville, MN) may be needed to provide better body conformity and sufficient dose build up on patient surface during electron treatment. Thi...
Authors: Arjit K. Baghwala, Devin J. Olek, Parth K. Patel, Ramiro Pino, Adam Yanez
Affiliation: Houston Methodist Hospital, Kaiser Permanente
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Halcyon beam model in Eclipse is immutable and only includes output factors (OF) for fields down to 1x1 cm2. The TPS must extrapolate OFs for smaller fields used in stereotactic (SRS/SBRT...
Authors: Evan Barber, Gloria P. Beyer, Callum Hartley, Jordi Saez, Philip Wheeler
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Department of Radiotherapy Physics, Velindre University NHS Trust, Medical Physics Services, LLC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the Enhanced Leaf Model (ELM) in Eclipse v18 to the standard leaf model for the Halcyon multileaf collimator (MLC) using a measurement-based method.
Methods: The Halcyonâs doub...
Authors: Chunhui Han, An Liu, William T. Watkins, Qiuyun Xu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the RefleXion X1 imaging system as a standalone positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) simulator for radiotherapy treatment planning and adaptive re-plannin...
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 ...
Authors: Justus Adamson, Wesley Andrew Cunningham, Chang-Sei Kim, Yeongoh Ko
Affiliation: Duke University, Chonnam National University, Duke University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Toxicity to bowel remains a challenge for radiotherapy, particularly for abdominal SBRT . We propose a noninvasive method to reposition bowel using a remote magnetic navigation system (RMNS) ...
Authors: Tae Kyu Lee
Affiliation: Allina Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the feasibility of a dynamic-platform integrated with high-resolution patient-specific-quality-assurance (PSQ device for periodic quality assurance (PQA) and PSQA in respiratory-gat...
Authors: Xiaodong Wu, Xingchen Zhai, Weizhao Zhao
Affiliation: University of Miami
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The ZAP-X is a self-contained, self-shielded radiosurgery system utilizing a 3MV LINAC. Its self-shielded design, poses challenges for conventional beam quality assurance (QA) methods. This s...
Authors: Yoshihiko Hoshino, Kenji Hotta, Taeko Matsuura, Ai Nakaoka, Hidenobu Tachibana
Affiliation: Hokkaido University, Department of Radiology, Gunma University Hospital, Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital East
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gel dosimeters enable three-dimensional dose measurements, but no reports have evaluated the fundamental performance of VIPER-type gel dosimeters in proton beam measurements. Therefore, we ev...
Authors: Mohamad Ahmad Alissa, Carson Brame, Damian Czarnecki, Olivier Evrard, Charbel A. Habib, Jeff Hildreth, Andy Murray, Andreas Schönfeld, Ann-Britt Schönfeld, David Towle, Gerd Wessing
Affiliation: CDT-West - Centrum fĂŒr Diagnostik und Therapie, Radiologie Vechta, Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, MyMichigan Health, Sun Nuclear Corp., Mirion Technologies
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize field output correction factors of novel shielded and unshielded silicon diode detectors.
Methods: Novel shielded and unshielded Silicon Diode Detectors (SDD) were characte...
Authors: Girish Bal, David J. Carlson, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Henry S. Park
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study explores the feasibility, accuracy, and dosimetric performance of hybrid biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) combined with image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for delivering sequential...
Authors: Girish Bal, Jan Kralj, Ayan Mitra, PhD, Ling Shao, Matjaz Subic, Yevgen Voronenko
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Cosylab
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work enhances the efficiency of radiation therapy treatment planning by optimizing the beamlet dose matrix and full patient dose computations using GPU acceleration. The Collapsed-Cone C...
Authors: ChangSeon Kim, Andrew Lukban, Mario Serrano-Sosa, Nadia M. Vassell
Affiliation: Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning of Flexitron HDR horizontal Leipzig applicators typically includes indirect or direct output verification, using a well chamber specific Revised Correspondence Factor (CFrev) or...
Authors: Ulrike Dydak, Chia-Tien Hsu, Chang Geun Lee, Cora Mizimakoski, Humberto Monsivais, Jae Hong Park
Affiliation: Purdue University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Overexposure to manganese (Mn) from inhaling welding fumes can lead to cognitive and motor deficits. We developed a whole-brain Mn-mapping approach to detect subtle but significant increases ...
Authors: Michael Ashenafi, Nicholas Becerra Espinosa, Mario Ramos Gallardo, Matthew Pacella, Sean M. Tanny
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A new multileaf collimator (MLC) model has been introduced in Varian Eclipse v18.0, with the treatment planning system (TPS) explicitly modeling the leaf end effects. The vendor recommends a ...
Authors: Wesley S. Culberson, Larry A. DeWerd, Ahtesham Ullah Khan, Zachary James Welchel
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Flattening filter free (FFF) linac beams exhibit a centrally peaked beam profile due to the forward-directed bremsstrahlung production from MeV electrons, leading to volume averaging effects ...
Authors: Jason Chiang, Magnus Dahlbom, Veronica Hankil, Xinyi Li, Catherine (Caffi) Meyer, Kyung Hyun Sung
Affiliation: UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Yttrium-90 (90Y) radioembolization is a well-established therapy for large or multifocal liver tumors. Accurate dosimetry is critical but remains challenging, as low particle density risks...
Authors: Michael J. Price, Adam C. Riegel
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present a robust and scalable model to quantify the diverse responsibilities of therapeutic medical physicists (tMPs) and assess individual and team productivity comprehensively.
Method...
Authors: Takahiro Kato, Teiji Nishio, Masataka Oita, Robabeh Rahimi, Yuki Tominaga, Yushi Wakisaka
Affiliation: University of Maryland, Department of Radiological Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Fukushima Medical University, Medical Co. Hakuhokai, Osaka Proton Therapy Clinic, Medical Physics Laboratory, Division of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated dose verifications and lateral penumbra improvements for scanned proton therapy plans with and without a multi-leaf collimator (MLC) under various air gaps.
Methods: E...
Authors: Clifford Eskey, Scott Gordon-Wylie, Scott Gordon-Wylie, Dhrubo Jyoti, Daniel Reeves, John B. Weaver
Affiliation: Flow Aluminum, Dartmouth College, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, University of Washington, Dartmouth-Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the preferred treatment for ischemic stroke from large vessel occlusion. The thrombus or clot is extracted from the vessel via a catheter using a stent retriev...
Authors: Anthony J. Doemer, Aharon Feldman, Stephen J. Gardner, Brett M. Miller, Benjamin Movsas, Farzan Siddiqui, Chadd Smith, Kundan S Thind, Kyle Verdecchia
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of calculation-only approach for CIED risk-level assessment.
Methods: A total of 86 patients were included in this retrospective analysis. For each patient, in viv...
Authors: Alexander Alsalihi, Gary Y. Ge, Charles Mike Weaver, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: University of Kentucky
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The upcoming CMS regulation, titled âExcessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adultsâ, employs two measures, size-adjusted DLP (SAD) and...
Authors: Catherine Coolens, Janny Yeyoung Kim, Michael Milosevic, Noha Sinno
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In solid tumors, Interstitial fluid pressure (IFP) acts as a barrier to molecular transport to the tumor center and serves as a predictor of cancer patientsâ treatment responsiveness. The nov...
Authors: Nicholas Carlson, Joel J. St-Aubin
Affiliation: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To establish baselines metrics and determine longitudinal accuracy and reproducibility of Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) values for a 1.5T Elekta Un...
Authors: Hansong Bai, Peter Jermain, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Devin Miles, Daniel Sforza, Michael H. Shang, Daniel Robert Strauss, Keith Unger, Lingshu Yin
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate DNA Double Strand Break (DSB) induced by FLASH proton irradiation in a repair-free plasmid DNA model under different free radical scavenging conditions in plateau and Bragg pea...
Authors: ChangSeon Kim, Andrew Lukban, Mario Serrano-Sosa, Ching-Ling Teng, Nadia M. Vassell
Affiliation: Northwell, Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The flexible nature of ballistic gelatin and 3D printed material such as PLA lend themselves to phantom studies in brachytherapy. While these materials can allow for easy simulation of cat...
Authors: Christopher S. Melhus, Elizabeth Meyer, Cassandra Stambaugh
Affiliation: Tufts Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical treatment planning parameters that impact patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) passing rates for hippocampal avoidance whole brain (HAWB) treatment plans.
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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: Sina Mossahebi, Pouya Sabouri, Kayla Schneider, James W Snider
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Proton International, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Conventional patient-specific QA (PSQA) for intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) requires extensive measurements, straining resources in single-room proton centers. This study evaluat...
Authors: Ben Piacitelli, Celeste Winters
Affiliation: OHSU, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare recovery coefficients measured with Lu-177 and Tc-99m with the goal of assessing accuracy of the Tc-99m surrogate method and comparing RC reproducibility between scanners of the sa...
Authors: Madhava Aryal, James M. Balter, Yue Cao, Daniel T Chang, Kyle Cuneo, Joseph R. Evans, Theodore Lawrence, John Rice, Randall K. Ten Haken, Lise Wei
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology University of Michigan
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to identify predictors of global liver function change measured by albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score following stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in hepatocellular carcin...
Authors: Joseph A. Moore, Paul Rothweiler, Jussi K. Sillanpaa, Adhvaith Sridhar
Affiliation: University of Minnesota
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate 3D printed human tissue simulant phantoms for use in radiation therapy and to quantify the mechanical and radiation properties of these phantoms.
Methods: We designed and 3D...
Authors: Wesley S. Culberson, Albert Du, Ryan T. Flynn, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Kaustubh A. Patwardhan, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To perform end-to-end treatment planning and delivery verification of energy-specific collimated treatments optimized to achieve the maximum obtainable high-dose conformity using the dynam...
Authors: Catherine Coolens, Robert K. Heaton, Lalageh Mirzakhanian, Tasnim Rahman, Jan P. Seuntjens
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, McGill University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning of a Gamma KnifeÂź (GK) (Elekta, Sweden) unit requires precise dosimetric reference measurements, particularly for small fields. The IAEA TRS-483/AAPM TG-155 code of practice (20...
Authors: Eujin Chan, Christopher Colyer, Leon F Dunn, Jonathan Dunning, Michael Grace, Onno Kamst, Alex Livingstone, Thulani Nyathi, Vladimir Sashin, Philip Satory, Hilmar Schachenmayr, Brindha Subramanian, Lindsay J. Tremethick, Luke Webb
Affiliation: GenesisCare
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to outline the methodology and results from the implementation of a 3D recalculation software to replace IMRT/VMAT PSQA measurement across a large, networked radio...
Authors: Vikas Aragam, Edward Castillo, Richard Castillo, Yingxuan Chen, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Lydia J. Wilson
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, Emory University, University of Texas at Austin
Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4DCT-based ventilation imaging (4DCT-ventilation) has been innovatively applied in radiotherapy treatment planning to minimize doses to functional portions of the lung, known as functional av...
Authors: Kimyli Lemieux, Xingyu Nie
Affiliation: University of Kentucky/UK HealthCare
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To optimize the selection of calibration radioisotope and its activity for dose calibrator (DC) linearity testing, adhering to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles while conside...
Authors: Esteban Arzaga-Barajas, Paola Jazmin Guadarrama Huerta, Jose Alejandro Jimenez, Guerda Massillon-JL, Maria Adela Poitevin-ChacĂłn, Alejandro Rodriguez-Laguna
Affiliation: UNAM, Medica Sur
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) tests for four SBRT treatments of patients diagnosed with vertebral, ilium, pelvic lymph node and lung tumors.
Methods: MAGIC gel consi...
Authors: Frank F. Dong, Megan C. Jacobsen, Ke Li, Xinming Liu, John Rong
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We aimed to understand the physical performance of a CdTe PCD-based detector system within a whole-body PCD-CT scanner, with the goal of optimizing its clinical application. Instead of relyin...
Authors: Payman Hejazi, Faraz Kalantari, Milad Peer-Firozjaei, Romina Pourhashem, Ehsan Tajikmansoury
Affiliation: Department of Radiobiology and Medical Physics, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pretreatment biodistribution imaging play a crucial role in optimizing tumors and organ absorbed doses estimation in radionuclide therapy. Surrogating radionuclides for more efficient trea...
Authors: Fre'Etta Brooks, Catharine H Clark, Patricia Diez, Peter B. Greer, Hideaki Hirashima, Rebecca M. Howell, Mohammad Hussein, Stephen F. Kry, Joerg Lehmann, Jessica Lye, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Christopher L. Nelson, Rushil Patel, Christine Peterson, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin
Affiliation: Kyoto University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance Group, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Metrology for Medical Physics, National Physical Laboratory, Austin Health, University of Washington Medical Center, University of Newcastle
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the consistency of end-to-end dosimetry audits currently used by different international clinical trial QA organizations with the goal of harmonizing audits and reducing audit overl...
Authors: Haiqa Arain, Ping Xia, Zhexuan Zhang
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify water contents and thickness of wet towel (as a flexible bolus) on curved surface dose for partial breast irradiation.
Methods: Two VMAT partial breast plans (3000 cGy in 5...
Authors: D. Michael Lovelock, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Ren-Dih Sheu, Jing Wang, Tingyu Wang
Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Early Eclipse models use rectangular fluence profiles (widened by the dosimetric leaf gap (DLG) to account for the fact that leaf tips are rounded). Eclipse Version 18 (V18) uses enhanced ...
Authors: Lars Ewell, Russell J. Hamilton
Affiliation: Banner University Medical Group, Bannerhealth
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate the variability and predictability of radiation dose as a function of the planning target volume (PTV) size and the anatomical sites of head & neck, brain and prostate.
Methods...
Authors: Angela Gearhardt, Stephen F. Kry, Christopher Ryan Peeler, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A growing number of radiation therapy (RT) patients have cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Patients with CIEDs must be carefully managed because the devices are susceptib...
Authors: Jonthomas Michael Box, Isaac B. Rutel
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study assesses the feasibility of using speckle images and a modified phase retrieval algorithm to reconstruct the point spread function (PSF) of a diagnostic x-ray system. While speckle...
Authors: Chonthicha Bunchuailuea, David Geeler, Martin Sabel, Claas Wessels
Affiliation: Varian Medical Systems
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Elongated treatment sites, such as craniospinal treatments, pose multiple challenges in todayâs practices, requiring multiple CBCTs for position verifications per fraction, which might increa...
Authors: Xiangli Cui, Wanli Huo, Jie Li, Lingling Liu, Tao Ma, Yuanyuan Wang
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Hefei Ion Medical Center, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In practice, treatment planning systems (TPS) of proton therapy require a CT calibration curve, which relates Hounsfield units (HU) to relative stopping power (RSP). Single-energy CT as a sta...
Authors: Kevin Albuquerque, Ti Bai, Yesenia Gonzalez, Brian A. Hrycushko, Zohaib Iqbal, Paul M. Medin, Shanshan Tang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cervical cancer remains one of the most common and significant gynecological (GYN) malignancies globally, often presenting at advanced stages where radiation therapy and high-dose-rate (HDR) ...
Authors: Andrew Groll, Ayan Mitra, PhD, Manoj Narayanan, Sanchit Sharma, Ray Yang, Timothy Pok Chi Yeung
Affiliation: Reflexion Medical Inc,, RefleXion Medical
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a versatile QA tool enabling dose recalculation of a patientâs plan sinogram redeployed onto arbitrary replacement phantom geometry, and extract computed dose along detector planes...
Authors: Thomas Furno, Arjen Winkel, Ramtin Zakikhani
Affiliation: Genesis Care USA, QLRAD, SMH
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the dosimetric impact of the newly introduced âInframammary Fold (IMF) Breast WedgeTM â device by QLRAD inc. in the region of the inframammary fold during breast radiotherapy.
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Authors: Quyen Duong, Si Young Jang, Soyoung Lee, Samuel Ming Ho Luk
Affiliation: Boston University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Vermont Medical Center, Boston Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical impact of physical MLC gaps changes with Millennium 120 MLC on Enhanced Leaf Modeling (ELM) and patient plans, and to establish a new MLC model in Eclipse v18.0 on...
Authors: Michael Armstrong, Courtney R. Buckey, Quan Chen, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Mirek Fatyga, Yi Rong, Jun Tan, Xiang Sheng Yan
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a commercial rotational table in treatment planning system (TPS) for accurate dose optimization and calculation.
Methods: A commercial rotational table (CDR EquilibriumÂź) is r...
Authors: Laura I. Cervino, Wendy B. Harris, Paulo Quintero, Hao Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of the prediction uncertainty from CBCT-based synthetic CT (sCT) generation in abdominal adaptive radiotherapy.
Methods: CT and CBCT images from 65 abdominal pat...
Authors: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, David Borrego, Rochelle Curtis, Gretchen L Gierach, Jae Won Jung, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Matthew Mille, Lene Veiga, Jacqueline Vo
Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Radiation Protection Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Cancer Institute, Institute of Cancer Research
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy is vital for treating breast cancer, but its long-term health effects remain a concern. Accurate dose reconstruction is crucial for evaluating risks in retrospective epidemiologi...
Authors: Ryan Burri, Nazanin Hoshyar, Jerry W. McCoy, Yulin Song, Huma Syed
Affiliation: Bay Pines VA Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study aimed to streamline traditionally manual, iterative, and time-consuming VMAT commissioning process. The goal was to identify an optimal set of MLC dosimetric parameters that minimiz...
Authors: Jameson T. Baker, Sean T Grace, Cindy Pham, Michael A. Trager
Affiliation: Northwell
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In VMAT planning, increasing complexity in MLC motion and modulation may improve dose distributions and OAR sparing while maintaining PTV coverage. However, increasing complexity can creat...
Authors: Casey E. Bojechko, Tricia Chinnery, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Xenia Ray
Affiliation: University of California San Diego
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the use of a calibration curve generated from the CT simulator for direct dose calculation on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images taken with the on-board imaging system. T...
Authors: Min Cheol Han, Soorim Han, Chan Hyeong Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Seok-Ho Lee, Gahee Son, Yongdo Yun
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Department of Integrative Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The stoichiometric calibration method proposed by Kanematsu et al. (2016) has been widely adopted for CT number to stopping-power ratio (SPR) conversion in carbon-ion radiotherapy. With the r...
Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Shabbar Danish, Jesse Feng, Joseph Hanley, Georg A. Weidlich
Affiliation: Zap Surgical, Tenafly High School, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZapMU is the first independent monitor unit check software freely available supporting ZAP-X. In this study, the validation of ZapMU for independent check of dose calculation is performed, ut...
Authors: Klaus Bacher, Louise D'hondt, Jeff Rutten, Gwenny Verfaillie
Affiliation: Ghent University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Manual organ segmentation is a very time-consuming but necessary process in personalized dosimetry. Automatic segmentation tools may alleviate this task. In this study the impact of automatic...
Authors: Omer Abdulaziz Ali, Robin Hill, Nathan Huntelerslag
Affiliation: Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand, Central Coast Cancer Centre, Gosford, Australia
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Characterizing transmission through eye shields is essential to understanding dose distribution in underlying tissues. This study aims to utilize Monte Carlo (MC) simulations to model and cha...