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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...