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A Clarification on the Bandwidth Difference Method for MRI B0 Homogeneity Assessment

Authors: Christina Brunnquell, Daniel Vergara, Joseph Everett Wishart

Affiliation: University of Minnesota, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To propose and validate a correction to the bandwidth difference method presented in Task Group Report No. 325 for quantifying static magnetic field homogeneity (ΔB0).
Methods: A clarifica...

A Dosimetric Investigation into the Potential of Aperture-Based Techniques to Improve the Clinical Outcomes of Single-Energy Proton Bragg Peak Flash Therapy for Ocular Cancers

Authors: Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Francis Yu, Xingyi Zhao, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy effectively treats ocular cancer by minimizing exit doses to normal tissues. However, challenges remain in sparing nearby organs-at-risk(OARs). Ul...

A Mechatronic Biopsy Guidance System for an Integrated 3D TRUS with Prostate-Specific PET System

Authors: Jeffrey Bax, Ian A. Cunningham, Aaron Fenster, Lori Gardi, Sule Karagulleoglu Kunduraci, Alla Reznik, David Tessier

Affiliation: Robarts Research Institute, Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, Lakehead University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Image-guided biopsy is critical for early diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa), the most common cancer in men worldwide. While the prostate-specific PET (P-PET) system offers enhanced sensitivi...

A Radiomics and Dosomics-Based Approach for Predicting Hematologic Toxicity in Patients with Cervical or Endometrial Cancer

Authors: Yongrui Bai, Xuming Chen, Yong Liu, Xiumei Ma

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hematologic toxicity (HT) is a common complication in patients with cervical or endometrial cancer. This study aims to develop a precise predictive model for acute HT in patients with cervica...

A Real-Time Framework for Fiducial Tracking and Intrafraction Motion Assessment of Cyberknife in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Liver Cancer

Authors: Ruiyan Du, Mingzhu Li, Ying Li, Wei Liu, Shihuan Qin, Yiming Ren, Biao Tu, Hui Xu, Lian Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zengren Zhao

Affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Medical AI Lab, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Engineering Research Center for AI-Based Cancer Treatment Decision-Making, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fiducial tracking is widely used in CyberKnife to dynamically guide the gantry for moving target like liver cancer stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). This study developed a robust fr...

A Risk Assessment Approach to Photon Reference Dosimetry Using TG-100 Methodology

Authors: Ila Farhang, Ryan D. Foster, Devin Heitz, Jordan B Lunsford, Ashkan Shafiee

Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Atrium Health/LCI Cabarrus

Abstract Preview: Purpose: American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Task Group (TG) -51 is a widely utilized protocol for the absolute calibration of linear accelerators. The purpose of this project was fo...

A SAM-Guided and Match-Based Semi-Supervised Segmentation Framework for Medical Imaging

Authors: Weiguo Lu, Jax Luo, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, Guoping Xu, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Semi-supervised segmentation leverages sparse annotation information to learn rich representations from combined labeled and label-less data for segmentation tasks. This study leverages th...

A Study of Large Model Alignment Techniques for MRI Images of Small Sample Meningioma

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Da Yao, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Shanyang Zhao

Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To study the fine-tuning strategy of pre-trained AI image generation model to adapt to the generation of small sample meningioma MRI images, explore its impact on observer performance, and...

An Adaptive Radiotherapy Approach Sparing Preirradiated Critical Structures

Authors: Mohamed Bahaaeldin Mohamed Afifi, Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation of recurrent cancer or a newly developed lesion in a proximal location poses a challenge for radiation treatments. This is occasionally encountered in many modern clinics and ef...

An Automated Approach to Monitoring Clinical Protocols Against a Master Protocol

Authors: Jeremy Christophel, Zhihua Qi

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate a method to compare DICOM metadata from clinical scanners with institutional protocols as validation that clinical use matches the master protocol.
Methods: DICOM metadata i...

An Efficient Workflow for X-Ray Imaging-Based IGRT/ART

Authors: Lili Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Chang Ming Charlie Ma

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Specialized adaptive radiotherapy (ART) systems have been developed and clinically implemented, which are either cost-ineffective such as MR-linacs or inflexible in workflow such as the Ethos...

Analysis of Structure Errors in Region of Interest Contouring for Radiotherapy Planning: A Study Using the RT-Contour QA Platform

Authors: Sijuan Huang, Zi LIU, Jing MA, Xin Yang

Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To reduce the pressure of manual review of abnormal situations in manually/automatically delineated regions of interest (ROI), improve its accuracy and basis.
Methods: 220 radiotherapy pat...

Assessing the Feasibility of LD-V1 Film for Annual Kilovoltage Imaging Dose Measurements

Authors: Maria F. Chan, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Dustin W. Lynch, Usman Mahmood, Jeonghoon Park

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the feasibility of using GafChromic LD-V1 film for annual imaging dose assessment across kV radiography, fluoroscopy, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging protocols, as...

Beam Orientation Optimization in IMRT Using Sparse Mixed Integer Programming and Non-Convex IMRT Fluence Map Optimization

Authors: Yabo Fu, Yang Lei, Yu Lei, Haibo Lin, Ruirui Liu, Tian Liu, Kenneth Rosenzweig, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Jiahan Zhang

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York Proton Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Beam orientation optimization (BOO) in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is traditionally a complex, non-convex problem tackled with heuristic methods. This study benchmarks global...

Brachyplancheck: An Independent Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Tool for Brachytherapy Using Egs_Brachy

Authors: Amy Tien Yee Chang, Chi Wai Cheung, Tin Lok Chiu, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wa Kong, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu

Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces BrachyPlanCheck, an independent Monte Carlo (MC)-based dose calculation tool for 192Ir brachytherapy retrospective study or algorithm commissioning.
Methods: BrachyPl...

Can We Use Smaller Margin for the Planned Target Volume with Adaptive Radiotherapy?

Authors: Mahmoud H Abdelgawad, Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price

Affiliation: Physics department, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Many modern radiotherapy clinics are moving to online adaptive radiotherapy. A recent upgrade of the CBCT-based adaptive radiotherapy system introduced ultra-high-speed image acquisition. Thi...

Characterization of Linear Energy Transfer Spectra in Mini Beam Spatially Fractionated Proton Therapy

Authors: Serdar Charyyev, Kaan Dere, Edgar Gelover, Mohammad Khurram Khan, Liyong Lin, Mark McDonald, Cristina Oancea, Alexander Stanforth, Sibo Tian, Suk Whan (Paul) Yoon, Mingyao Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford University, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Advacam

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The conventional implementation of proton spatially fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT) utilizes physical collimators with apertures to generate minibeams, creating alternating regions of high-d...

Characterization, Commissioning, and Clinical Evaluation of a Commercial Beo Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) System

Authors: Brett G Erickson, Joseph P. Kowalski, Xinyi Li, Qiuwen Wu, Sua Yoo

Affiliation: Duke University, Mayo Clinic - Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Characterization and commissioning of the BeO-based myOSLchip system was performed (per TG191) to assess its feasibility as a full replacement for the recalled Landauer aluminum oxide OSL in ...

Clinical Application of Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) to Patient Having a Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED)

Authors: Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Yesenia Gonzalez, Zohaib Iqbal, Paul M. Medin, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Robert Timmerman, Yuanyuan Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Each year more than one million pacemakers and 200k cardioverter-defibrillators are implanted in patients worldwide. The presence of a CIED introduces challenges to the delivery of radiation ...

Clinical Implementation of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with Off-the-Shelf Tools

Authors: Kai-Cheng Chuang, Oana I. Craciunescu, Christopher Kelsey, Joseph Kowalski, Nicole Larrier, Xinyi Li, Sheridan G. Meltsner, Anna E. Rodrigues, Yang Sheng, Qiuwen Wu

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To clinically implement a Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) procedure for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with off-the-shelf tools.
Methods: Patient is treated on linac couch with a hyb...

Commissioning of a 3D-CRT Planning Software for a Machine with Only Flattening-Filter Free Energy

Authors: Michalis Aristophanous, Steven Blum, Laura I. Cervino, Antonio L. Damato, Karen Episcopia, Chi Huang, Shih-Chi Lin, Michelle K. Savacool

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Varian Ethos (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA) is a 6 MV flattening-filter-free (FFF) only machine, posing a challenge in creating homogeneous dose distributions when using manual 3D-CR...

Comparison of Clinical Virtual Unenhanced and True Unenhanced Images on a Prototype Deep Silicon Photon-Counting Detector CT

Authors: Meghan Lubner, Krista McClure, Aria M. Salyapongse, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz, Giuseppe Toia, Ming Yan, Zhye Yin, Meghan Yue

Affiliation: GE HealthCare, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, GE Healthcare, University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Radiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate virtual unenhanced (VUE) and true unenhanced (TUE) human subject images on a prototype deep silicon photon-counting detector (PCD) CT with prototype algorithms.
Methods: 5 subj...

Comparison of Patient Localization on Visionrt Alignrt and Varian Identify

Authors: Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Surface imaging has been used clinically more regularly. The accuracy of several commercial products has been studied. AAPM TG302 also has proposed the system quality assurance and commission...

Convergence Speed Advantages of a Machine Learning Assisted Framework in IMRT Fluence Map Optimization – a Comparison Study Using Multiple Convergence Criteria

Authors: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang

Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Convergence speed is crucial for an optimizer. Faster convergence leads to better solutions with fewer iterations and less time. Recently, a machine learning (ML)-assisted framework employing...

Daily Adaptive Treatment Planning with Radixact for Head and Neck Cancer: A Dosimetric Evaluation

Authors: Yong Chen, Christina Henson, Yuchen Qiu, Marti Roper

Affiliation: University of Oklahoma HSC, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Traditionally, Head and Neck cancer patients have one or two treatment replans through their treatment course, which fails to account for anatomical changes in position, weight loss, or tumor...

Deeptuning: A Deep Learning Dose Prediction Framework for Interactive Plan Tuning

Authors: Mingli Chen, Huan Amanda Liu, Weiguo Lu, Lin Ma

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To reduce the back-and-forth in planning process between physicians and dosimetrists resulting from trade-off exploration, we proposed a novel deep learning framework called DeepTuning.
Me...

Dependency of CT Number on Position in the Field-of-View for Single- and Multi-Energy Images Acquired with Energy-Integrating-Detector and Photon-Counting-Detector CT Scanners

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...

Determine Noise Weighting Factor in Photon-Counting CT Via Deep Learning for Personalized Noise Reduction

Authors: Xinhui Duan, Roderick W. McColl, Mi-Ae Park, Liqiang Ren, Gary Xu, Kuan Zhang, Yue Zhang

Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Imaging Services, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Image-based deep-learning noise-reduction techniques have been developed for photon-counting CT (PCCT) to improve image quality with reduced radiation dose. The denoising strength is typic...

Determining the Effect of Motion during Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery on Anterior and Posterior Lesions Using an Anthropomorphic Phantom

Authors: Guang-Pei Chen, Nitish Chopra, Juan A. Garcia-Alvarez, Mi Huang, Slade J. Klawikowski, Haidy G. Nasief, George A. Noid, Abdul Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek, Christopher Schultz

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: During routine delivery of mask-based Gamma Knife (GK) SRS, motion is tracked via the position of a reflective sticker placed on the patient’s nose relative to two stationary reflectors on th...

Developing Patient-Specific Functional Atlases with Inverse Distance Weighting of MR Images

Authors: Chibawanye I. Ene, Sherise D. Ferguson, Ping Hou, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Kyle R. Noll, Sujit S. Prabhu, Jian Ming Teo, Max Wintermark

Affiliation: Department of Neuro-Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Functional brain atlases are used to guide clinical functional MRI (fMRI) analyses. Imprecise assertions may introduce the ecological fallacy as atlases are reflective of the constituent c...

Development and Clinical Validation of Hyperarc Stereotactic Radiosurgery Method for Intraocular Tumors

Authors: Chase Cochran, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Currently, intraocular disease is primarily treated via COMS-plaques brachytherapy. Various stereotactic approaches via photons/proton beam have also been implemented (CyberKnife/GammaKnife/p...

Development and Validation of Novel Two-Stage Vascular Segmentation Model for Interventional Angiography

Authors: Abid Khan, Chad Klochko, Michael J Kovalchick, Hyeok Jun Lee, Hani Nasr, Krishnan Shyamkumar, Kundan S Thind

Affiliation: Henry Ford Radiology, Wayne State University, Henry Ford Health, HFHS

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automated vascular segmentation in interventional angiography is challenged by contrast kinetics, vessel variations, and 2D projections, limiting the effectiveness of single-model approaches....

Development and Validation of a Principal Component Analysis Statistical Shape Pediatric/Adolescent Breast Model for Pre-CT Era Breast Dose Reconstruction in Late Effect Studies of Female Childhood Cancer Survivors

Authors: Gregory T. Armstrong, James E. Bates, Kristy K. Brock, Laurence Edward Court, Matt Ehrhardt, Danielle Friedman, Aashish C. Gupta, Donald Hancock, Rebecca M. Howell, Cindy Im, Tera S Jones, Choonsik Lee, Wendy Leisenring, Taylor Meyers, Lindsay Morton, Chaya Moskowitz, Joe Neglia, Vikki Nolan, Caleb O'Connor, Kevin C. Oeffinger, Constance A. Owens, Arnold C. Paulino, Chelsea C. Pinnix, Sander Roberti, Cecile Ronckers, Susan A. Smith, Kumar Srivastava, Lucie Turcotte

Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Division of Pediatric Epidemiology and Clinical Research, University of Minnesota, Division of Childhood Cancer Epidemiology, University Medicine at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To (1) develop and validate a novel anatomically realistic pediatric/adolescent population-based breast model, (2) incorporate model into an age-scalable female reference phantom, and (3) dem...

Development of a GPU-Based Dose Calculation Engine for MRI-Guided Proton Therapy

Authors: Yaowen Cao, Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang, Xiaogang Yuan

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided proton therapy is an innovative technology that combines superior soft tissue imaging capabilities of MRI with the high dose conformity of proton thera...

Development of a Knowledge-Based Planning Model for Optimal Trade-Off Guidance in Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Authors: Ming Chao, Hao Guo, Tenzin Kunkyab, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Kenneth Rosenzweig, Robert Samstein, James Tam, Junyi Xia, Jiahan Zhang

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The aim of the study is to develop a trade-off prediction model to efficiently guide the treatment planning process for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Metho...

Development of a Proton CT System Based on 2D Scintillation Detection

Authors: Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a proton CT system using scintillator-based 2D dose distribution detection for accurate proton imaging.
Methods: The proposed proton CT system consists of a brass collimator wit...

Developments of a Low-Cost Multi-Target Winston-Lutz Phantom and Software for SRS Linac Machines

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, ...

Dosimetric Analysis of Plans Using X-Ray and X-γ-Ray Combination Strategy for Advanced Cervical Cancer Patients with Pelvic Lymph Node Metastasis

Authors: Yi Li

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advances in radiotherapy technology are crucial for improving cervical cancer (CC) treatment. This study explores a novel X-ray and γ-ray dual-modality radiation (TaiChiB) system, comparing i...

Dosimetric Assessment of Multicriteria Optimization for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI)

Authors: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Jennifer L. Harper, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan

Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-Criteria Optimization (MCO) theoretically allows for increased dose control during optimization. This study is the first to compare standard optimization (SO) and MCO for accelerated pa...

Dosimetric Comparison of Lattice and 3D Grid VMAT Planning for Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy

Authors: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu

Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to conduct a dosimetric comparison between lattice radiotherapy (LRT) and 3D grid treatment planning techniques, focusing on their differences in delivering three-dimensional ...

Dosimetric Impact on Patient Roll/Yaw Change for Whole Breast 3D Radiotherapy

Authors: Min Su

Affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric impact of target coverage and organ at risk (OARs) sparing for whole breast patient setup roll/yaw change in 3D-conformal radiotherapy.
Methods: 8 whole breast cases...

Dosimetry Commissioning of a Commercial Cabinet X-Ray Irradiator for Small Animal Irradiation

Authors: Sang Hyun Cho, Amrit Kaphle, Sunil Krishnan, Neerajan Nepal

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the basic dosimetry parameters and characteristics of a commercial cabinet x-ray unit for small animal irradiation as well as the specific dosimetry parameters for concurrent irr...

Dosimetry Impact of Overlapping Reconstruction of CT Simulation in Stereotactic Radiosurgery Planning

Authors: Matthew Stephen Andriotty, Chi Ma, Xiao Wang, Keying (Karen) Xu, Suhong Yu, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang

Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effects of overlapping CT reconstruction on dosimetry calculation for LINAC-based SRS patients simulated on CT simulators from three different vendors.
Methods: CT simulati...

Effects of Enhanced Leaf Modeling on Single-Isocenter Multi-Target Stereotactic Radiosurgery Dose Accuracy

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...

Empowered By Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Map in Bio-Medical Physics Course

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 ...

Enhancing Dosimetric Conformity in Single-Energy Bragg Peak Flash Therapy Using Aperture-Based Techniqu

Authors: Chin-Cheng Chen, Chingyun Cheng, Longfei Diao, Benjamin Durkee, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, LeLe Liu, Yangguang Ma, Xuanqin Mou, YunTong Pei, Charles B. Simone, YuFei Wang, Xueqing Yan, Xingyi Zhao, Wang Zhengda

Affiliation: Peking University, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, New York Proton Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, School of Software Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, School of information and communications engineering, Faculty of electronic and information engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the effectiveness of apertures in improving lateral dose falloff in proton pencil beam scanning (PBS) single-energy Bragg peak (SEBP) FLASH radiotherapy (RT). The approac...

Establishing a Protocol for Quality Assessment of Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) and Application to a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Task

Authors: Kevin M Brom, Jaydev K. Dave, Chunming Gu, Nicholas J. Hangiandreou, Zaiyang Long, Donald J Tradup

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultrasound scanner onboard quality checks for shear wave elastography (SWE) rely on operator judgement and are insufficient. This study aims to establish a protocol for quality assessment and...

Evaluating Normal Tissue Toxicity Following Pulsed Low Dose Rate Radiotherapy

Authors: Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Troy A. Dos Santos, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pulsed low-dose-rate radiotherapy (PLDR) has been proposed to reduce normal tissue toxicity while maintaining tumor control comparable to conventional radiotherapy (CRT). This study assess...

Evaluating PET-Based Metrics to Identify Patients with Liver Metastases for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Girish Bal, Ke Colin Huang, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Yong Yue

Affiliation: Purdue University, RefleXion Medical, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) uses real-time positron emission tomography (PET) signals to precisely direct radiotherapy beamlets. The success of BgRT planning and delivery relies on PET...

Evaluation of Concomitant Imaging Dose in 4D-CBCT Guided Thoracic Radiotherapy

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 Hospital, 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...

Evaluation of Lead Glasses Efficiency in Reducing Eye Radiation Exposure during Angiography Using Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimeters

Authors: Yu-Ying Lin, Yu Chen Shen

Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the protective efficiency of lead glasses against radiation exposure to the eyes during angiography using optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs).
Methods...

Evaluation of Thoracic Direct Dose Calculation Using Truebeam Linac with Hypersight Imaging CBCT Solution

Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Alex T. Price, Sagar Regmi, Atefeh Rezaei, Runyon C. Woods

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility and accuracy of using a Hounsfield Unit(HU) calibrated cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT) for direct dose calculation in thoracic treatment settings. In combin...

Evaluation of the Dosimetric Characteristics of Multi-Layers of Brass Mesh Bolus for Electron Treatment

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...

Feasibility of Developing a Radiomic Fingerprint to Predict Pulmonary Embolism Clot Types to Aid in Determining Intervention for Intermediate-Risk Patients.

Authors: Lindsay Hammons, Lisa Baumann Kreuziger, Haidy G. Nasief, Matthew Scheidt, Farrell Sean, Antonio Sosa Lozano

Affiliation: Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Medical college of wisconsin, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Venous thromboembolism, which includes pulmonary embolism (PE), is the third leading cause of acute cardiovascular syndrome behind myocardial infarction and stroke. Current research categoriz...

Feasibility of Producing GRID Therapy Dosimetry Using a Compact Linac Treatment Head with Pencil Beam Scanning

Authors: Yiran Liu, Zhengzheng Liu, Fang-Fang Yin

Affiliation: Duke Kunshan Univeristy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of producing high dose rate GRID therapy using a compact linear accelerator (LINAC) treatment head with scanning beam and stationary grid collimator.
Methods...

Feasibility of Using 68ga-PSMA for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) Treatment

Authors: Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Neil Desai, Aurelie Garant, Orhan Oz, Elizeva Phillips, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Robert Timmerman

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study reports findings from the first-in-human imaging-only trial evaluating the feasibility of using the novel PET tracer 68Ga-PSMA-11 (Illuccix) to guide external beam radiotherapy on ...

Fine-Tuning AI-Based Generative Models for Small-Sample Glioma MRI Generation.

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Chunyan Fu, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Jingyu Liu, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Shanyang Zhao

Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Information Technology and Metrology of Zhejiang Province, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the impact of fine-tuning strategies for pre-trained AI image generation models on glioma MRI image quality and observer performance, and to determine the optimal fine-tuning conf...

High-Fidelity Monte-Carlo Model Development and Validation of a 0.5T Bi-Planar Linac-MR Using Topas: Multileaf Collimator Modeling, Positioning, and Dose Verification in Slab Phantoms

Authors: B. Gino Fallone, Alireza Gazor, Andrei D. Ghila, Gawon Han, Patricia A. K. Oliver, Michael W. Reynolds, Keith D. Wachowicz, Tania Rosalia Wood, Shima Y. Tari, Eugene Yip

Affiliation: Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Nova Scotia Health, Dept. of Medical Physics and Dalhousie University, Dept. of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta; MagnetTx Oncology Solutions, www.magnetTX.com, Department of Medical Physics, Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta, Department of Medical Physics, BC Cancer, Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta and Department of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate a high-fidelity Monte-Carlo (MC) model of a 0.5T bi-planar Linac-MR in TOPAS, focusing on accurate Multileaf Collimator (MLC) modelling and positioning for open apertu...

High-Fidelity Synthetic CT Generation from CBCT for Dibh Breast Cancer Patients Using Shortest Path Regularization

Authors: Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Yanyan Shi, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Lihua Zhang, Rihui Zhang

Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to transform cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images acquired from deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) breast cancer patients into high-fidelity synthetic CT (sCT) images....

High-Fidelity Treatment Optimization for Online Adaptive Stereotactic Partial Breast Irradiation: Integrating Dose and Treatment Time Considerations

Authors: Drexell Hunter Boggs, Carlos E. Cardenas, Jingwei Duan, Joseph Harms, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Courtney Bosse Stanley, Dennis N. Stanley, Sean Xavier Sullivan, Natalie N. Viscariello

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT-guided online adaptive radiation therapy (OART) with Ethos for stereotactic accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) can mitigate inter-fraction variation, leading to dosimetric adv...

High-Quality Patchnet (HQ-PatchNet) for Synthetic CT Generation in Head & Neck Imaging

Authors: So Hyun Ahn, Chris Beltran, Byongsu Choi, Jeong Heon Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Bo Lu, Justin Chunjoo Park, Bongyong Song, Jun Tan

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, UC San Diego, Yonsei University College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is widely used in IGRT for patient positioning but suffers from low resolution and poor soft tissue contrast. Synthetic CT (sCT) generated from CBCT ad...

Impact of Tumor-to-Normal Ratio and Glass Microsphere Particle Density on Local Progression-Free Survival Following Lobar Yttrium-90 Radioembolization

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...

In-Vivo Image Quality of Head/Neck and CNS with an Advanced C-Arm Linac CBCT Solution

Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Christian Erik Petersen, Alex T. Price, Atefeh Rezaei, Runyon C. Woods

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT is subject to more artifacts due to increased photon scatter, especially in areas of increased tissue heterogeneities compared to fan-beam CTs (FBCTs). Improved imaging panels combined w...

Innovative Deep Learning Network for Overall Survival Prediction for NSCLC: Outperforming Pre-Trained Models VGG16 and ResNet50

Authors: Ryan Alden, Tithi Biswas, Kaushik Halder, Felix Maria-Joseph, Michael Mix, Rihan Podder, Tarun Kanti Podder

Affiliation: SUNY Upstate Medical University, IIT-Roorkee, University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Early-stage NSCLC patients undergoing SBRT often die due to intercurrent illnesses. However, prediction of overall survival (OS) remains crucial due to the risk of disease recurrence. This st...

Interplay of Relative Biological Effectiveness and Dose Rate in Eye Plaque Brachytherapy with Low Energy Photons

Authors: Alexei V. Chvetsov, Sunan Cui, Sunyoung Jang, Robert D. Stewart

Affiliation: University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Penn State College of Medicine, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate spatial variation of relative biological effectiveness (RBE) in COMS (Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study) eye plaques with low energy 125I and 103Pd photon sources as a function ...

Intraoperative Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Fluorescence Imaging in Quantifying Tissue Perfusion of Amputation Patients

Authors: Logan M. Bateman, Xu Cao, Jonathan T. Elliott, Lillian A. Fisher, Ida Leah Gitajn, Xinyue Han, Eric R. Henderson, Shudong Jiang, Jessica M. Sin, Yue Tang

Affiliation: Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adequate tissue perfusion is essential for fracture healing and infection prevention, as it supplies oxygen, nutrients and antibiotics to the injury area. However, current methods of assessin...

Investigating in-Vivo Megavoltage Radiodynamic Therapy from 6 to 45MV Photon Beam Radiation Therapy with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid

Authors: Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-mediated radiodynamic therapy (RDT) has been shown to be an effective treatment option using high-energy photon beams. RDT utilizes tumoricidal capabilities caus...

Investigation of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Acridine Orange in Radiodynamic Therapy: An in Vitro Study

Authors: Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Tristan K. Gaddis, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recent studies have shown that combining photosensitizers with radiation therapy can enhance tumor control while reducing damage to normal tissues, a technique known as Radiodynamic Therap...

Iodine Quantification on a Prototype Deep Silicon Photon-Counting Versus Dual-Energy Energy-Integrating Detector CT

Authors: Meghan Lubner, Aria M. Salyapongse, Teva Shapiro, Scott D. Slavic, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz, Giuseppe Toia, Zhye Yin

Affiliation: GE HealthCare, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, GE Healthcare, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Radiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare iodine quantification on a prototype deep silicon photon-counting detector (PCD) CT and conventional clinical energy-integrating (EID) dual-energy (DE) CT.
Methods:
A phan...

Just-in-Time Quality Assurance Check for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization Therapy

Authors: Stewart J. Becker, Andrew Genuit, Mariana Guerrero, Yannick P. Poirier

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To introduce an additional quality assurance step to prevent human error in vial mix-ups during Yttrium-90 (Y90) radioembolization by verifying the local assay at the time of delivery. We pro...

Key Tumor Volume Zones for Advancing the Radiomics-Based Distant Recurrence Prediction

Authors: Ryan Alden, Tithi Biswas, Kaushik Halder, Felix Maria-Joseph, Michael Mix, Rihan Podder, Tarun Kanti Podder

Affiliation: SUNY Upstate Medical University, IIT-Roorkee, University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiomics feature-based model for predicting distant recurrence can potentially provide critical insight for clinical decision-making and assistance in treatment strategies. This study focuse...

Knee Image Generation Based on Fine-Tuning Stable Diffusion Model

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Zilei Fu, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Xiaoqing Wu, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang

Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Using Stable Diffusion to generate images of the knee in different disease states can enrich the medical imaging database and inject new vitality into the field of medical imaging analysis...

Longitudinal CMR Strain Analysis of Right Ventricular (RV) Function across Aging in Offspring of Baboons Exposed to Moderate Maternal Undernutrition

Authors: Geoffrey D. Clarke, Laura A. Cox, Alexander J Moody, Peter W Nathanielsz, Bowen Yang

Affiliation: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recent studies show diagnostic value of myocardial strain analysis for left ventricular (LV) function using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). RV function analysis is more challengi...

Lu-177 Recovery Coefficients Using Tc-99m Surrogate Method: Intra- & Inter-Scanner Comparison

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...

MRI Radiomics-Based Machine Learning Model for Predicting BNCT Treatment Response in Glioblastoma

Authors: Huang Chi-Shiuan, Wu Chih-Chun, Hui-Yu Cathy Tsai, Chen Yan-Han, Chen Yi-Wei, Pan Yi-Ying

Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science, National Tsing Hua University, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Tri-Service General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model based on MRI-derived radiomic features to predict progressive disease (PD) in glioblastoma (GBM) patients four months ...

Measurement of Radiation and Cavity Theory

Authors: Chang Ming Charlie Ma

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

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Barnes, John C. Barrett, Divya Bartley, Steven J. Bartolac, Robert Barton, Christopher P. Bass, Loni Bates, Alan Baydush, John E. Bayouth, Stephen Beach, Kevin Beaudette, Kaelyn Becker, Natalie A. Beckmann, Colleen Beer, Sepideh Behinaein, Jake M. Bell, David M. Bellezza, Maria R. Bellon, Ahmed Benelfassi, Stephanie Louise Bennett, Todd Bernath, Kate Bevins, Nicholas B. Bevins, Brian J. Bismack, David Blaich, Anthony P. Blatnica, Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Steven Blum, Maggie Bobbett, Dayna Bodensteiner, Daniel Boedeker, Robert C. Boggs, Jason D. Bond, Sjirk N. Boon, Jennifer M. Borsavage, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Satya R. Bose, Todd Bossenberger, Cristina Boswell, Djamal Boukerroui, Christopher M. Bowen, Aaron Brammer, Rich Brancaleoone, Eric Brass, Luis Bravo, William Breeden, Christina Breeze, Eric E. Brost, Justin L. Brown, Karen L. Brown, Marissa Brown, Norman Lee Brown, Payton Brown, Patrick V. Brunick, Ryan Brunkhorst, Gwendolyn P. Brunner, Camelia E. 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Novel Use of 3D Printing for Pre-Operative Dose Estimation in the First Case of Gammatile Spine Implantation

Authors: Ali Al Asadi, Amanda Lynn DiCarlo, Anthony J. Doemer, Jessie Y. Huang, Ian Y Lee, Alexandra Moceri, Adam Robin, Lisa Scarpace, Mira Shah, Salim Siddiqui, Kundan S Thind

Affiliation: Henry Ford Innovations, Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: For a patient who had two previous courses of external beam therapy for rectosigmoid adenocarcinoma and presented with painful, recurrent disease in the sacrum, this study describes the first...

On the Sensitivity Evaluation of End-to-End Test in Radiotherapy

Authors: Yussuf A. Abdelal, Sebastien A. Gros, Luke Layman, Anil Sethi

Affiliation: Stritch School of Medicine, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
End-to-end (E2E) test is a vital QA check of the overall radiotherapy process from simulation imaging to treatment delivery. Although clinical passing criteria are available, guidelines on...

Optimizing Minimum Monitor Unit Thresholds for Proton Breast Therapy on the Iba Proteusone

Authors: Chia-Lung Chien, Wen C. Hsi, Faraz Kalantari, Pouya Sabouri, Man Yam

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Reducing treatment delivery time is critical to improving patient throughput and minimizing the risk of intrafraction motion, which can compromise treatment accuracy. This study identifies...

Patient-Specific Coronary Artery Habitat Model for Enhanced Cardiac Sparing

Authors: Blessing Akinro, Soumyanil Banerjee, Ming Dong, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Prashant Nagpal, Chase Ruff, Nicholas R. Summerfield, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz

Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Department of Human Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation dose to coronary arteries (CAs) during thoracic radiotherapy (RT) is linked to cardiotoxicity. However, precise CA delineation for avoidance is limited by image quality and CA compl...

Patient-Specific Treatment Plan Optimization through Intentional Deep Overfit Learning As a Warm Start for Longitudinal Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Wouter Crijns, Frederik Maes, Loes Vandenbroucke, Liesbeth Vandewinckele

Affiliation: Department of Oncology, Laboratory of Experimental Radiotherapy, KU Leuven; Department of Radiation Oncology, UZ Leuven, Department ESAT/PSI, KU Leuven; Medical Imaging Research Center, UZ Leuven, Department of Oncology, Laboratory of Experimental Radiotherapy, KU Leuven

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore intentional deep overfit learning (IDOL) to exploit the initial treatment plan to predict an adaptive radiotherapy plan.
Methods: A conditional generative adversarial network is...

Performance of Photon Counting Detector in a Clinical PCD-CT: A Novel Image-Based Evaluation

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...

Personalized Anisotropic Margin Strategy for Cervical Cancer Online Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Jian Chen, Qiufen Guo, Aihua Li, Jing Liu, Junjie MA, Qian WU, Haonan Xiao, Peng Xie, Xiaohui Yan, Yong Yin, Zhe Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology and Physics, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Liao Cheng People’s Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) has been an effective technique to manage patient’s inter-fractional anatomical changes and therefore reduces planning target volume (PTV). However, on...

Personalized and Automated Head & Neck Radiotherapy Planning with AI-Guided Optimization

Authors: Michael Bowers, Patrik Brodin, Madhur Garg, Rafi Kabarriti, William P. Martin, Todd R. McNutt, Julie Shade, Wolfgang A. TomƩ, Christian Velten

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Oncospace, Inc., Montefiore Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of an automated planning tool utilizing AI generated patient-specific dose-volume histogram predictions for rapid H&N plan generation.
Methods: Planning best-practices were dev...

Phantom-Based Dosimetric Comparison of Multiple CT Metal Artifact Reduction Algorithms for Head-and-Neck Radiotherapy

Authors: Loren Bell, Charles S Cathcart, Brett William Eckroate, Harold Y Hu, Joshua Kilian-Meneghin, Ke Nie, Fredrick Warburton, Zhenyu Xiong, Keying (Karen) Xu, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang, Lili Zhou

Affiliation: RWJBarnabas Health, Basis Scottsdale, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study compares the dosimetric impact of multiple metal artifact reduction (MAR) algorithms from different CT simulator vendors using an anthropomorphic head phantom for head-and-neck (H/...

Proton Minibeam Radiotherapy: Commissioning, Treatment Planning, and Delivery

Authors: Stephen M Corner, Daiki Hara, Jiasen Ma, Robert W Mutter, Mark D. Pepin, Nicholas B. Remmes, Hok Seum Wan Chan Tseung

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic - Rochester

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton minibeam radiotherapy (pMBRT) is a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy leveraging submillimeter beams to improve the therapeutic ratio. We report on collimator design, com...

Quality and Performance Advantages of a Machine Learning-Assisted Framework for IMRT Fluence Map Optimization

Authors: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang

Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gradient-based optimization is the standard approach for IMRT fluence map optimization (FMO). Recently, a machine learning (ML)-assisted framework using a one-layer neural network was propose...

Quantifying Respiratory Motion Effects in Lung Cancer Radiotherapy Using 4DCT Voxel Analysis

Authors: Chih-Chiang Chang, Chingyun Cheng, Ben Durkee, Minglei Kang, Elissa Khoudary, Yangguang Ma, Xuanqin Mou, YuFei Wang, Tengda Zhang, Wang Zhengda

Affiliation: Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, School of Software Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, School of information and communications engineering, Faculty of electronic and information engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Department of Medical Physics, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a voxel-based analysis method based on deformable image registration to accurately quantify respiratory-induced motion and deformation of both targets and organs at risk (...

Quantitative Assessment of Iodine Detectability As a Function of Tissue Density, Thickness and Dose in Contrast-Enhanced Mammography

Authors: Jeffrey S. Nelson, Raj Kumar Panta, Megan K. Russ, Ehsan Samei

Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) enhances tumor detection by utilizing energy-dependent information from iodinated contrast agents. However, there is a lack of quantitative techniques to a...

Radiation Generators for External Beam Radiotherapy

Authors: Chang Ming Charlie Ma

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

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Radiodynamic Therapy: Inhibiting Metastases of Small Cell Lung Cancer In Vivo

Authors: Lili Chen, Andy T. Clark, Dusica Cvetkovic, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiodynamic therapy (RDT) shows promise as a strategy to inhibit the metastasis of premetastatic small cell lung cancer (SCLC). This study evaluates the therapeutic effect of RDT in inhibiti...

Reproducibility of Target Position during Surface-Guided Breath-Hold Adaptive SBRT of Liver Cancer

Authors: Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Joshua Meyer

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast CBCT (HyperSight) acquisition technique together with a surface-guided breath-hold (SGBH) would allow a better image quality for accurate target/organ delineation. It facilitates breath-...

Research on Glioma MRI Image Generation Based on Large Language Model and Diffusion Model

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Chi Han, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Xunan Wang, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang

Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, China Jiliang University, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China Jiliang University,

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Medical image generation has broad application prospects in deep learning, but the model training effect is often limited due to the lack of real image data. This study aims to explore the...

Retrospective Analysis of Shape and Dosage Changes in Structures during Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Based on Velocity

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: To analyze the actual doses received during radiotherapy for head and neck cancers (HNC) using Velocity, providing insights for adaptive radiotherapy decision-making.
Methods: Thirty-three...

Robust Estimation of Cell Microstructure Parameters Via Diffusion MRI Cytometry

Authors: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Xun Jia, Wen Li

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cell microstructure information is critical for radiotherapy response assessment. Diffusion MRI (dMRI) offers great potential in deriving cell parameters. Yet parameters estimated in existing...

Simplified Method of Assessing Lung Volume Limits during the Planning Process in the Re-Treatment Environment

Authors: Sameera Kumar, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Difficulty assessing lung limits during treatment planning in the retreatment environment can be compounded as limits are volume-based (ie. VxGy<37%) and require a critical volume with a m...

Synthetic Spheres: Ultrasound Image Quality Assessment with a Uniform Phantom

Authors: Ted Lynch

Affiliation: Sun Nuclear, a Mirion Medical Company

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel ultrasound quality assurance method is presented that constructs ā€œsynthetic spheresā€ at arbitrary locations within the image frame by combining correlation length measurements from a ...

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...

Technical Feasibility and Accuracy of Dynamic Longitudinal Couch Motion during Beam Delivery

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 today’s practices, requiring multiple CBCTs for position verifications per fraction, which might increa...

The CT Calibration for Proton Pencil Beams System

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...

The Dosimetric Impact of the Incremental Discontinuation of Bolus during Postmastectomy Chest Wall Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer.

Authors: Anthony R Bardwell, Dong Won Kim, Faith S Kim, Isaac Y Kim, Juying Zhang

Affiliation: Kaiser Permanente

Abstract Preview: Purpose: When a patient develops a significant skin reaction at some point during postmastectomy radiotherapy, a clinical decision is often made to discontinue the planned daily use of bolus. The aim ...

The Dosimetric and Dose RATE Characteristics for Bragg Peak Proton MINI-Ridge Filter Flash in Comparison to Conventional Proton and Filter Free Flash for Breast and Prostate

Authors: Jenghwa Chang, Chingyun Cheng, J Isabelle Choi, Muhammad Hamza, Minglei Kang, Tyler Kaulfers, Grant Lattery, Haibo Lin, Charles B. Simone, Xingyi Zhao

Affiliation: Peking University, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program, New York Proton Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Physics and Astronomy, Hofstra University, Physics Resident at Montefiore Einstein, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In terms of high dose rate FLASH, the question remains on how to properly deliver treatment and what clinical sites are feasible to deliver such treatment. The novel Bragg peak (BP-FLASH) and...

Tumor Response to Catalytic Effect of Carbamide Peroxide to Megavoltage Radiodynamic Therapy with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid

Authors: Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cytotoxicity caused by the reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a mechanism for treating cancer cells in radiation therapy. 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-mediated radiodynamic therapy (RDT), whic...

Using Radiotherapy Dose Accumulation Routine (RADAR) for Deformable Offline Adaptive Head and Neck Dose Accumulation

Authors: Shira Abraham, Eric Aliotta, Michalis Aristophanous, Laura I. Cervino, Yu-Chi Hu, Phillip G. Lichtenwalner, Chuan Zeng, Pengpeng Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We have developed a tool that uses deformable image registrations to perform deformable dose accumulation. In this work we evaluate use of this tool for adaptive head and neck dose accumul...

Utilization of Log File Analysis to Determine Deliverability of VMAT Plans As a Function of Plan Complexity

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...