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...
Authors: Diandra Ayala-Peacock, Lindsey Hendricks Bloom, Oana I. Craciunescu, Julie A. Raffi, Megan K. Russ, Ryan Sanford, Rajesh Venkarataman
Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Eigen Health, Duke Univesity
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To establish a robust QA framework to characterize and ensure accuracy, reliability, and reusability of a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-based needle tracking system (NTS) for clinical HDR GYN...
Authors: Bryan Bednarz, John M. Floberg, Joseph B. Schulz, Jordan M. Slagowski
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Catheter placement for high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR BT) is clinician dependent and potentially suboptimal for delivering simultaneous integrated boosts to intraprostatic gross tumor volu...
Authors: Michael B. Altman, Marlene Campos Guerrero, Stephanie Markovina, Aaron Silvus
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Currently, fluid injections or needle biopsies in small animals are conducted with limited optical guidance introducing an inherent risk of infecting or injuring the animal and limits precisi...
Authors: Francis A Asamoah, David D. Campos, Jordan A Holmes, Ke Colin Huang, Omar Ishaq, Sook Kien Ng, Arpan Prabhu, Edwin Quashie, Yong Yue
Affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Evaluate a novel rectal spacer workflow with spacer injection during brachytherapy to streamline logistics, reduce hospital visits and costs, and compare the benefits of SpaceOAR Vue and Barr...