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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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
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 ...

Design and Testing of an External Control System for Beam Control and Pre-Delivery Optimization for Conventional- and Ultra-High-Dose-per-Pulse Flash Irradiations

Authors: Alexander Baikalov, Luke Connell, Nicholas Coupey, Nolan M. Esplen, Rebecca Lim, Chinh Nguyen, Emil Schueler

Affiliation: Northwell, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy delivered using electron linear accelerators (LINAC) requires precise control and minimal variation of dose rate and We developed a robust external beam control system (EBC...

Evaluation of Ion Chamber Performance and Suitability for Flash Proton Therapy Dosimetry

Authors: Seohyeon An, Yoonsun Chung, Seonghoon Jeong, Seongmoon Jung, Chae-Eon Kim, In Jung Kim, Sung Hun Kim, Se Byeong Lee, Sang-il Pak, Jong In Park

Affiliation: POHANG ACCELERATOR LABORATORY, Hanyang University, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Ilsan Paik Hospital, National Cancer Center, National Cancer Center Korea, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of three ion chambers—Advanced Markus (AMC), PinPoint, and Roos—under FLASH proton beam conditions and assess the response of the nozzle monitor chamber for their ...

First-Time Live Imaging of Radiopharmaceutical Administration with a Hybrid Compton Camera

Authors: Ramesh Boggula, Jay W. Burmeister

Affiliation: Wayne State University, Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the performance of a hybrid Compton camera for real-time imaging during the administration of Lu-177-based radiopharmaceuticals, including Pluvicto and Lutathera. The aim...

High-Energy Current Detectors for Proton Dose-Rate Beam Monitoring at Flash Dose-Rates.

Authors: Davide Brivio, Lia Carroll, Juliane Daartz, Jan PO Schuemann, Piotr Zygmanski

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We employ High-Energy Current (HEC) detectors for real-time monitoring of proton beams at conventional to FLASH dose rates. This would help overcome the need for fast and accurate dosimeters ...

Implementing TG-191 for Robust Calibration of Scintillation Imaging As a Clinical dosimetry Tool

Authors: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous

Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Scintillation imaging has demonstrated unique advantages to existing clinical in vivo dosimetry (IVD) techniques by enabling full-field visualization, direct comparison to the treatment plan,...

Improving Output Stability with Angular Correction Factor on Pencil Beam Scanning Proton System

Authors: Akbar Anvari, Carnell J. Hampton, Melanie R. Piantino, Kai Yang

Affiliation: Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of angular correction factor for output stability on Mevion S250i Hyper scanning machine, which allows user to apply correction factors for output at selected ga...

Monitor Unit (MU) Substructure Analysis for Low MU Deliveries

Authors: Indra J. Das, Ahtesham U. Khan, Andrew J. White, Poonam Yadav

Affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: During intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) planning, low MU segments (< 3 MU) are commonly avoided due to documented dosimetric nonlinearity and poor reproducibility. This work aims to ex...

Reduction of the Charge Build-up Effect on the Beam Current Transformers for Real-Time Monitoring of Ultra-High Dose per-Pulse Electron Beams

Authors: Wesley S. Culberson, Miguel Angel Flores Mancera, Jeff Radtke

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Beam current transformers (BCTs) are a promising alternative to ion chambers for real-time monitoring of ultra-high dose per-pulse (UHDPP) beams. The signal of the BCT is insensitive to ion r...

Remote Evaluation of Flash Beamlines for Electron, Proton, and MV Photons

Authors: Alexander Baikalov, Luke Connell, Nolan M. Esplen, Michele M. Kim, Stephen F. Kry, Emil Schueler, Hayden Scott, Ryan Sun, Paige A. Taylor, Uwe Titt

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: to develop an affordable, portable device for accurately measuring FLASH dose rates from protons, electrons, and photons. 4 detectors were utilized to measure the temporal structure of proton...

Treatment Dose Reconstruction of Digitized Deliveries on Reflexion X1 System Based on Megavoltage Imager and Dose Monitor Chamber

Authors: Angela J Da Silva, Andrew Groll, Gopinath Kuduvalli, Thomas Laurence, David W. Meer, Manoj Narayanan, Mingshan Sun, Don Vernekohl, Ray Yang

Affiliation: RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To implement post-treatment review of delivered dose fractions on RefleXion X1 accounting for independent detection of transmitted beamlets and transient dose fluctuations of individual pulse...