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A Vision-Language Deep Learning Model for Predicting Survival Outcomes in Glioblastoma Patients

Authors: Zachary Buchwald, Chih-Wei Chang, Richard L.J. Qiu, Mojtaba Safari, Hui-Kuo Shu, Lisa Sudmeier, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Xiaohan Yuan

Affiliation: Emory University and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study proposes a novel vision-language model (VLM) to predict survival outcomes in glioblastoma (GBM) patients. By integrating multimodal MRI data and clinical information, the proposed ...

An Evaluation of an SRS Quality Assurance System for Complex Patient Plans.

Authors: John Bennet, Indrin J. Chetty, Tai H. Dou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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To investigate the effect of complexity of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) volumetric modulated arc therapy plans on gamma pass rates (GPR) using a novel high-resolution ion chamber array ...

Analysis of Orthopedic Metal Artifact Reduction’s (O-MAR’s) Effectiveness on Correcting Typical Anatomical Structure Average Volumetric Hounsfield Unit (AVHU) Values Due to High-Density Metal Artifacts

Authors: John T Barrett, Mehnaz Haque, Chulhaeng Huh, Shands James, Thomas B. Lavin, Anobel Maghsoodpour, Farshad Mostafaei, Austin Sanders

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Augusta University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Georgia Radiation Therapy Center, Wellstar-MCG Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Department of Radiology and Imaging, Augusta University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study assesses Philips’ O-MAR effectiveness in adjusting AVHU values of common anatomical materials affected by various high-density metal artifacts at varying distances.

Methods:...

Comparison of Computed Tomography Scanner Protocols Using an in-House Automated Method across Machines at a Single Institution

Authors: Matthew R. Hoerner, Maryam Naseri, Mena Shenouda

Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, Yale University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate acquisition parameters of computed tomography (CT) scanner protocols across different machines to provide patients and clinicians consistent care and image quality, respectively.<...

Computed Tomography Organ Dose Library Derived from Newly Developed Newborn-Infant-Toddler Computational Phantoms

Authors: Jared Baggett, Wesley E. Bolch, Lukas M. Carter, Robert Joseph Dawson, Laura Dinwiddie, Adam Leon Kesner, Cameron B. Kofler, Juan Camilo Ocampo Ramos, Yitian Wang, Stefan Wehmeier

Affiliation: University of Chicago, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, University of Florida, MD Anderson

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a slice-specific computed tomography (CT) organ dose library using Monte Carlo radiation transport simulations on a newly created set of newborn, infant, and toddler computational ...

Development of a Fast Quality Assurance Software Tool for Helical Online Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Guang-Pei Chen, Mi Huang, Haidy G. Nasief, Eric S. Paulson

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recently, kV imaging has been integrated into the Accuray Radixact platform, facilitating online adaptive and scan-plan-treat workflows with helical delivery in the near future. In order to s...

Development of a Physical Phantom for Assessing Tube Current Modulation in CT Imaging

Authors: Jared Baggett, Wesley E. Bolch, Lukas M. Carter, Laura Dinwiddie, Benjamin Taylor Heggie, Adam Leon Kesner, Juan Camilo Ocampo Ramos, Graham Joseph Stoddard

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, University of Florida, MD Anderson

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective of this study is to develop a physical phantom to quantify tube current modulation (TCM) and assess the limitations of a TCM model used in Monte Carlo patient CT organ dose esti...

Enhanced Prediction of Iroc Stereotactic Radiosurgery Phantom Audit Results with Treatment Parameters, Complexity Metrics, DVH, and Dosiomics Using Machine Learning

Authors: Lian Duan, Stephen F. Kry, Hunter S. Mehrens, Christine Peterson, Paige A. Taylor

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop predictive models for IROC SRS head phantom audits and to identify important factors influencing institutional performance.
Methods: The IROC SRS head phantom includes two TLDs ...

Investigating Pitch Factor on Plan Quality in Patients Treated with Hippocampal Avoidance Whole Brain Radiotherapy Using Volo Ultra-Optimized Helical Tomotherapy Plans

Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Gagandeep Saini, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny

Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study examined the impact of varying the pitch factor in hippocampal-avoidance whole-brain (HP-WB) radiotherapy treatments, utilizing the newly introduced VOLO Ultra optimization for Hel...

Investigation of Treatment Planning System (TPS) Algorithms for Helical Tomotherapy Total Body Irradiation (TBI)

Authors: John T Barrett, Chulhaeng Huh, Farshad Mostafaei, Michelle Rocque, Austin Sanders

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Augusta University, Georgia Radiation Therapy Center, Wellstar-MCG Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study involved the use of Accuray’s TPS (Precision) and RayStation TPS for planning TBI treatments. TBI was delivered using Accuray’s Radixact machine, and dose calculation algorithm, do...

Patient Specific Protocol Optimization in Cardiac CT: A Practical Approach to Its Validation

Authors: Zhihua Qi

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: State of the art cardiac CT has built-in automated, patient specific optimization, taking into account a number of factors including patient size, heart rate and others. It is crucial to deve...

Plan Optimization Parameter Impact on Gamma Pass Rates

Authors: Parham Alaei, Timothy J Allen, Tomas Agustin Montenegro

Affiliation: University of Minnesota, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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To assess possible relationships between treatment plan optimization parameters and gamma pass rates in quality assurance (QA) analysis of IMRT/VMAT plans.
Methods:
Plan optimization...

Precise Measurement of Leaf Open Time in Tomotherapy Using Advanced Plastic Scintillators

Authors: Marcos Feijoo, Mamoru Ichiki, Tatsuya Maeda, Tatsuhiro Makino, Tomonori Megumi, Tadashi Nakabayashi, Yukino Nakata, Shuichi Ozawa, Daishi Takayama

Affiliation: Hiroshima High-Precision Radiotherapy Cancer Center, Blue Physics LLC, Imamura General Hospital, Accuray Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to accurately measure the leaf open time (LOT) of the multi-leaf collimator (MLC) in tomotherapy using an advanced plastic scintillator detector (PSD) with high time resolutio...

Retrospective Comparison of Treatment Plan Quality As a Function of Delivery Time for SBRT Thoracic Tumors

Authors: Danielle Renee Daiger, Nicholas N. Sperling

Affiliation: University of Toledo, University of Toledo Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To retrospectively evaluate the impact of planned delivery time on plan quality metrics for breath-hold VMAT SBRT thoracic cancer patients.
Methods:
Patients treated for SBRT thoraci...

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...