Authors: Travis James McCaw, Ravi Patel, Abdelhamid Saoudi, Joseph Shields
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The current treatment approach for Lu-177-based radiopharmaceutical therapy involves multiple administrations, each delivering a constant activity of 200 mCi. This study evaluates whether the...
Authors: Jonathan Dowell, Grace Francis, Wei Luo, Shane McCarthy, Janelle A. Molloy, Markus Murphy
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Iridesce Solutions, Inc.
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel radiation therapy quality assurance (RT QA) device has been designed, constructed and tested. The nüFilmTM machine QA system provides a method for collecting light, mechanical and rad...
Authors: John P. Aris, Wesley E. Bolch, Robert Joseph Dawson, Bonnie N. C. President, Yitian Wang
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, University of Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Generation of a mesh-based microscale lung model is essential for accurate dosimetry analysis. Lungs exchange air with the environment and may be exposed to alpha-particle-emitting radionucli...
Authors: Strahinja Stojadinovic, Robert Timmerman, Yulong Yan
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiosurgery for large (>10cc) arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) poses significant challenges due to increased risks of complications and lower obliteration rates. To mitigate toxicity, larg...
Authors: Rami M. Shorti, Gary R. Stinnett
Affiliation: Intermountain Health, Radiation Oncology, Intermountain Health, Advanced Visualization Engineering Department
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In this work we present the workflow, materials analysis, and lessons learned from leveraging advanced 3D printing Polyjet Technology to print conformal bolus for radiation therapy.
Method...
Authors: Ashish Binjola, Raj Kishore Bisht, Natanasabapathi Gopishankar, Pratik Kumar, Daya Nand Kishore Sharma, Sukhvir Kishore Singh, Subramani Vellaiyan
Affiliation: Medical Physics Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiological Safety, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Additive manufacturing is increasingly being explored to create dosimetry phantoms. Commercial anthropomorphic phantoms represent an average patient and lack anatomical variations due to obes...
Authors: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Dixin Chen, Lloyd Emmanuel Kamole Ghomsi, Edward Elliot Graves, Billy W Loo, Stavros Melemenidis, Joseph B. Schulz, Lawrie Skinner
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Precise beam collimation is essential in preclinical radiotherapy studies to ensure accurate dose delivery. Manual design and fabrication of organ-specific collimators usually consist of mult...
Authors: Hongyi Jiang, Fang-Fang Yin
Affiliation: Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Imaging moving tissues using PET-CT can be difficult. Separating signal into phases during construction reduces signal count and increases influence of noise. Algorithms that use signal fr...
Authors: Kellin M De Jesus, Leon Dunn, Les Sztandera, David H. Thomas
Affiliation: IsoAnalytics Pty. Ltd., Thomas Jefferson University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Machine accuracy and performance are critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT and VMAT). This study aims to analyze a large and diverse set of l...
Authors: Abdusalam Abdukerim
Affiliation: Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is the gold-standard non-invasive test for coronary artery disease (CAD), but iodine contrast agents (ICA) pose limitations in specific popu...
Authors: Edward A. Opalko, Matthew B. Podgorsak, Dheerendra Prasad
Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design a 3D printed insert for Varian’s SRS Head Phantom that allows for multi-planar film dosimetry and to evaluate its ability in end-to-end testing for Gamma Knife treatments.
Method...
Authors: Wesley E. Bolch, Lotem Buchbinder Shadur, Natalia Estefania Carrasco-Rojas, Chansoo Choi, Robert Joseph Dawson, Shaheen Dewji, John Francis, Emmanual Mate-Kole, Wyatt Smither, Yitian Wang
Affiliation: Georgia Tech, University of Florida, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Programs, Georgia Institute of Technology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a software application capable of assessing the radiation contamination of military service members and members of the general public for fast, on-site radiological triage. The softwa...
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: Maria de la Luz De Ornelas, Yunze Yang
Affiliation: University of Miami
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
An extended Winston-Lutz test (EWL), also known as off-axis Winston-Lutz, was performed to assess the linear accelerator’s (linac) deviations at isocenter and five off-iso targets. The imp...
Authors: Emel Calugaru, Jenghwa Chang, Sean T Grace, Nicholas Harvey, Jessica Jung, Ching-Ling Teng
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the consistency of MRI distortion corrections across Northwell Health system and evaluate the necessity and importance of distortion QA for MRIs used for stereotactic radiosurgery...
Authors: Maria Jose Almada, Oscar Apaza, Carlos Bohorquez, Ezequiel Cabrera, Rogelio Diaz Moreno, Maximiliano Musso, Rosa Petit, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Lucy D. Wolfsberger
Affiliation: LAP, FaMAF, UNC, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PSQA employs gamma analysis to verify the planned versus delivered dose. Evaluating the effectiveness of PSQA techniques in identifying errors is crucial. This study aims to incorporate ML...
Authors: James Irrer, Charles K. Matrosic, Martha M. Matuszak, Charles S. Mayo, Kelly C. Paradis, Joann I. Prisciandaro, Benjamin S. Rosen, John Yao, Claire Zhang
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To introduce an in-house developed tool, BioDoseUI, designed to calculate and visualize 3D equieffective dose (EQD2Gy) for treatment planning systems (TPS) without such capabilities, to facil...
Authors: Yasaman Anbari, Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, Benjamin P. Lopez
Affiliation: University of Houston, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To improve lung dosimetry for 90Y-radioembolization planning, CT-based techniques have been proposed for patient-specific lung mass estimation instead of assuming nominal 1 kg lung masses. He...
Authors: Kevin Barker, David Jeffrey Contella, Chandima Edirisinghe, Aaron Fenster, Douglas A Hoover, Elizabeth Huynh
Affiliation: Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London Health Sciences Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, London Health Sciences Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We aim to develop a system that integrates micro-ultrasound into focal prostate cancer radiotherapy. This requires developing a mechatronic stepper capable of performing motorized rotation of...
Authors: Colton Baley, Bhuvaneswari Narayanan, Niko Papanikolaou, Daniel L. Saenz
Affiliation: UT Health San Antonio, Texas Oncology, University of Texas HSC San Antonio
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of off-axis winston lutz (WLT) for linac based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatments using in-house phantom.
Methods: Traditional WLT that uses cone and s...
Authors: Paolo Pellicioli, Mohammad Rezaee, Ehsan Tajikmansoury, John W. Wong
Affiliation: Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Baltzerstrasse, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Half-value layer (HVL) is a critical parameter for commissioning and quality assurance of preclinical x-ray irradiators. However, measuring HVL in cabinet systems presents challenges due to s...
Authors: Usha Robins Abraham, Monique Lockhart Chisem, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Janos Juhasz, Michael Leyva, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, Vanessa Vega Fleites
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate breath hold (BH) gated treatments rely heavily on patient cooperation. Maintaining consistent breath-hold levels can be challenging for patients. Surface image guidance (SGRT) is ...
Authors: Paul J. Black, Jordan B Lunsford, James D. Ververs, India Wood
Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a 3D-printed modular CT simulator phantom that allows the assessment of all AAPM TG-66 recommended monthly quality assurance (QA) tests.
Methods:
A modular CT simulator mo...
Authors: Kuan Ling Chen, Jiajin Fan, Rao Khan, Robabeh Rahimi
Affiliation: University of Maryland, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Howard University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the dose response, energy dependency, sensitivity, reproducibility, temporal response, and LET dependency along and in the plane perpendicular to a clinical proton beam f...
Authors: Kristofer K. Kainz, Eenas A. Omari, Eric S. Paulson
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present our therapy physics residency program’s revisions to its training structure, with the goals of more efficient clinical education and preservation of the residency’s clinical suppor...
Authors: Annie Cooney, Kenneth L. Homann, Somayeh Taghizadehghahremanloo, Adam D. Yock, Hong Zhang
Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Digital radiotherapy data has been standardized using the DICOM format. However, different radiotherapy software environments interpret identical data differently due to inherent software ...
Authors: Kevin Peter Risolo
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the improved efficiency of checking patient treatment plan MU by utilizing RadFormation’s ClearCalc script-based program.
Methods: A total of 58 patients planned for treatment ...