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4D CBCT Dynamic Images Recovery Using a 4D Neural Network

Authors: Ziheng Deng, Yao Hao, Runping Hou, Deshan Yang, Jun Zhao, Yufu Zhou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4D CBCT has been developed to provide dynamic images for image-guided radiation therapy. However, as projection data are sorted into sparse and clustered phase-specific bins, 4D CBCT images a...

A Comparison of Non-Adaptive Versus Online Adaptive Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Using FLOW-RT-- Fast, AI-Driven but Learning-Enabled, Online Adaptive Workflow for Radiotherapy

Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Beatriz Guevara, Lauren E Henke, Angela Jia, Rojano Kashani, Kyle O'Carroll, Alex T. Price, Adithya Reddy, Atefeh Rezaei, Daniel E Spratt, Runyon C. Woods

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effect of unedited AI-generated contours used for online adaptive radiotherapy (FLOW-ART) on the plan quality of prostate treatments as compared to non-adaptive (non-ART) proc...

A Deep Learning-Based Approach for Rapid Prediction of IMRT/VMAT Patient-Specific Quality Assurance for Online Adaptive Plans Generated with a 0.35T MR-Linac

Authors: Suman Gautam, Tianjun Ma, William Song

Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose an artificial intelligence (AI)-based method to rapidly predict the patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) results for magnetic resonance (MR)-guided online adaptive radiation th...

A Ground Truth Label-Mediated Method for Improved Bone and Gas Cavity Definition for MRI-Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy Workflows Using Synthetic CT Images.

Authors: Benito De Celis Alonso, Braian Adair Maldonado Luna, Gerardo Uriel Perez Rojas, René Eduardo Rodríguez-Pérez, Kamal Singhrao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated synthetic CT (sCT) images can be used to provide electron densities for dose calculation for online adaptive MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (...

A Novel Non-Measured and DVH-Based IMRT QA Framework with Machine Learning for Instant Classification of Susceptible Lung SBRT VMAT Plans

Authors: Chuan He, Anh H. Le, Iris Z. Wang

Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cedars-Sinai

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a non-measured and DVH-based (NMDB) IMRT QA framework integrating machine learning (ML) to classify lung SBRT VMAT plans prone to delivery errors
Methods: 560 Eclipse AcurosXB l...

Advancing Ionizing Radiation Acoustic Imaging: A Deep Learning Approach for Denoising and Quantitative Reconstruction

Authors: Kyle Cuneo, Issam M. El Naqa, Dale W. Litzenberg, Yiming Liu, Xueding Wang, Lise Wei, Wei Zhang, Jiaren Zou

Affiliation: University of Michigan, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantitatively map 3D dose deposition during radiotherapy, empowering real-time adaptive radiation treatment.

Methods: The research features reconstructing dose deposition from acou...

Advancing MR-guided online adaptive radiotherapy using a 1.5T MR-Linac system

Authors: Neelam Tyagi

Affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: N/A...

An Adaptive Radiotherapy Strategy Study Based on Segmented Synthesis and Deformational Registration

Authors: Jie Hu, Zhengdong Jiang, Nan Li, Tie Lv, Yuqing Xia, Shouping Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Wei Zhao, Changyou Zhong

Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Radiotherapy Department of Meizhou People’s Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), UT Health San Antonio, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, Peopleʼs Republic of China, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients usually undergo cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans which are used for patient set-up before radiotherapy. However, the low image quality of CBCT hinders its use in adaptive r...

Application of a Conditional Diffusion Model to Improve Real-Time MR Imaging in Online Adaptive MR-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Hideaki Hirashima, Haruo Inokuchi, Nobutaka Mukumoto, Naruki Murahashi, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Megumi Nakao, Keiko Shibuya, Linna Zhang

Affiliation: Kyoto University, Osaka Metropolitan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To transform the quality of 2D cine MR images acquired during online adaptive MR-guided radiotherapy (OA-MRgRT) by utilizing a conditional diffusion model to achieve image quality comparab...

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Automatic Contour Quality Assurance (QA) with Uncertainty Quantification

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate delineation of treatment targets and organs-at-risk is crucial for radiotherapy. Despite significant progress in artificial intelligence (AI)-based automatic segmentation tools, effi...

Assessing the Need for Online Adaptive Prostate SBRT Using the MR-Linac

Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Samuel Richter, Lauren A. Rigsby, Tino Romaguera, Hina Saeed, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the necessity and potential benefits of online adaptive stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer using the ViewRay MR-Linac system. By leveraging real-ti...

Assessment of Automated Planning Templates for Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal Disease Sites for Online MR-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Steve Jiang, Christopher Kabat, Mu-Han Lin, Roberto Pellegrini, Arnold Pompos, Edoardo Salmeri, David Sher, Sruthi Sivabhaskar, Justin D. Visak

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Global Clinical Science, Elekta AB, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive treatment planning requires robust strategies to enable streamlined on-couch processes, creating a significant barrier for planners transitioning from conventional to adaptive planni...

Automated Decision Workflow Using Fast Monte Carlo Dose Calculations for Daily Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Ergun E. Ahunbay, Abdul Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Ilaria Rinaldi, Angelo Schiavi, Li Zhao

Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW School for Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online adaptive replanning is often necessary in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) due to the sensitivity of proton dose distributions to daily anatomical changes. A rapid, automated ...

Automated MR Segmentation for Online Adaptive MR-Linac Therapy Using an in-House Model

Authors: David L. Barbee, David Byun, Matt Long, Jose R. Teruel Antolin, Michael J Zelefsky

Affiliation: NYU Langone Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Online adaptive MR-Linac therapy requires contour adaptation, often adding 20 minutes to treatment time and reducing machine throughput. This study introduces a fully automated MR contour ...

CT-on-Rails Longitudinal Image Quality Stability for Intensity Modulated Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Austen N. Curcuru, Arash Darafsheh, Winter Green, Yao Hao, Baozhou Sun, Tiezhi Zhang, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao

Affiliation: WashU Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, University of South Florida, Baylor College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) requires precise setup imaging due to the sharp dose gradients and rapid distal fall-off seen in proton therapy dose distributions. Additionally, onl...

Can AI Agent be a Good Judge for Online Adaptive Radiotherapy Plan Evaluation?

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Mu-Han Lin, Dan Nguyen, Beiqian Qi, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Online adaptive radiotherapy (oART) is a resource-intensive workflow requiring significant time and effort required from clinicians, particularly for the online evaluation of plan quality....

Can We Use Smaller Margin for the Planned Target Volume with Adaptive Radiotherapy?

Authors: Mahmoud H Abdelgawad, Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price

Affiliation: Physics department, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Many modern radiotherapy clinics are moving to online adaptive radiotherapy. A recent upgrade of the CBCT-based adaptive radiotherapy system introduced ultra-high-speed image acquisition. Thi...

Characterizing the Stability of Upright CT for Proton Therapy

Authors: Brian Burger, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, John W. Hayes, Carson Hoffman, Minglei Kang, Jessica R. Miller, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan

Affiliation: Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Leo Cancer Care

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The combination of upright CT and patient positioner for particle therapy present tremendous potential for high precision IGRT and online adaptive radiation therapy (ART), where reliable CT p...

Clinical aspects of online adaptive radiotherapy

Authors: Eric Laugeman

Affiliation: WashU Medicine

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Decision Support for Adaptive Vs Non-Adaptive SBRT for Left-Sided Adrenal Tumors

Authors: Robbie Beckert, Austen N. Curcuru, Farnoush Forghani, Yi Huang, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Hyun Kim, Eric Laugeman, Luke Christian Marut, Thomas R. Mazur, Allen Mo, Emily Sigmund

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, WashU Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Wash U Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive SBRT is resource intensive, requiring additional personnel for online planning, and should be reserved for cases where it is most beneficial. The purpose of this research is to creat...

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 Novel Deformable Pelvis Phantom to Support Upright Applications

Authors: Adam P. Berdusco, Matthew R. Ceelen, Renata Farrell, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Will Martin, Charles F. Maysack-Landry, Morgan A. McGauley, James Rice, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan

Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Upright radiotherapy (RT) is now available although this novel vertical CT and positioner presents unique challenges for quality assurance and testing methodologies. We have designed and buil...

Dosimetric Comparison for Bladder Cancer Patients Treated with Adaptive Planning

Authors: Ahmad Amoush, Adam C. Riegel

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the dosimetric differences between the reference CT plan, the scheduled plan, and the adaptive plan for a bladder cancer patient treated with Varian Ethos system.
Methods: A...

Dual-Domain Neural Network Cone-Beam CT Correction for Online Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Daniel H. Bushe, Arthur Lalonde, Hoyeon Lee, Harald Paganetti, Brian Winey

Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, University of Hong Kong

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Improving the precision and fidelity of daily volumetric imaging is essential for enabling adaptive proton therapy (APT). While cone-beam CT (CBCT) provides daily volumetric imaging, their ut...

Efficient Denoising of Low-Statistic Influence Matrices Using a Diffusion Transformer-Based Framework for Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Yuzhen Ding, Hongying Feng, Jason Michael Holmes, Baoxin Li, Wei Liu, Daniel Ma, Lisa McGee, Samir H. Patel, Jean Claude M. Rwigema, Sujay A. Vora

Affiliation: Arizona State University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) is a preferred treatment modality for head and neck (H&N) cancer patients, offering precise tumor targeting while sparing surrounding organs at ri...

Efficient FAST-Forward Planning Strategy for X-Ray Based Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Prasanna Alluri, Mona Arbab, Xingzhe Li, Chang-Shiun Lin, Mu-han Lin, David D.M. Parsons, Asal Rahimi, Justin D. Visak, Narine Wandrey

Affiliation: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intelligence-Optimization-Engine (IOE) v1.0 relied heavily on planner expertise and patient-specific IMRT beam arrangements, requiring frequent revisions. While VMAT workflows offered potenti...

Enhancing Adaptive Radiotherapy Segmentation with a 3D Unet Framework and Prior Fraction Information

Authors: Jennifer L. Dolan, Chengyin Li, Parag Parikh, Doris N. Rusu, Kundan S Thind

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The time and resource demands of online Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART) can limit its widespread clinical adoption and potentially impact patient throughput. To address this, we developed a ...

Enhancing Robustness in Proton Therapy through Online Adaptive Workflow: An in-Silico Study

Authors: Robbie Beckert, Weiren Liu, Thomas R. Mazur, Allen Mo, Stephanie Perkins, Hailei Zhang, Tianyu Zhao

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, University of South Florida, WashU Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online adaptation may mitigate uncertainties in proton therapy arising from interfractional anatomical changes. While robust optimization accounts for setup and range uncertainties during pla...

Evaluating Necessity of Patient-Specific Deep Learning-Based Auto-Segmentation for Improved Adaptation for Abdominal Tumors

Authors: Asma Amjad, Renae Conlin, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In an effort to improve contouring accuracy for abdominal MR guided online adaptive radiotherapy (MRgOART), patient-specific deep learning-based auto-segmentation (PS-DLAS) has been proposed....

Evaluating the Capabilities of Hypersight CBCT for Advanced Dual-Energy CBCT Imaging in Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Yi-Fang Wang, Yading Yuan

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight, the latest CBCT technology from Varian Medical Systems, integrates rapid 6-second data acquisition with advanced iterative reconstruction and upgraded hardware. Previous studies h...

Evaluation of Fast Monte Carlo Secondary Dose Calculation for Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy in Heterogeneous Materials

Authors: Ergun E. Ahunbay, Abdul Kareem Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Ilaria Rinaldi, Angelo Schiavi, Li Zhao

Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW School for Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Secondary dose calculations (SDC) facilitate patient-specific quality assurance for online adaptive intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT). However, there is currently a lack of commercial...

Evaluation of Hypersight CBCT Scanning Techniques for Motion Management in Online Adaptive Radiotherapy: A Comparative Study of Slow, Fast, and Averaged Scans

Authors: Fan Liu, Adam C. Riegel, Yi-Fang Wang

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight, Varian Medical Systems' latest CBCT technology, integrates rapid 6-second data acquisition with advanced iterative reconstruction, enabling precise real-time contouring and dose c...

Exploring the Potential of Digital Twins for Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Xiaofeng Yang

Affiliation: Emory University

Abstract Preview: N/A...

FMEA for Direct to Unit Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Haleem Azmy, Robbie Beckert, Farnoush Forghani, Dean Hobbis, Dan Hong, Hyun Kim, Eric Laugeman, Silpa Raju-Salicki, Domenic Sievert

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, WashU Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Wash U Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel radiation therapy (RT) workflow has recently emerged with the advent of online adaptive RT systems, direct-to-unit (DTU). DTU utilizes online adaptive platforms (MR and CT based) to o...

Fast Synthetic-CT-Free Dose Calculation in MR Guided RT

Authors: Claus Belka, Stefanie Corradini, George Dedes, Nikolaos Delopoulos, Christopher Kurz, Guillaume Landry, Ahmad Neishabouri, Domagoj Radonic, Adrian Thummerer, Niklas Wahl, Fan Xiao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Medical Physics, LMU Munich, Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), National Center for Radiation Oncology (NCRO), Heidelberg Institute for Radiation Oncology (HIRO)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In MR-guided online adaptive radiotherapy, MRI lacks tissue attenuation information necessary for accurate dose calculations. Instead of using deep learning methods to generate synthetic CT i...

Feasibility Study of Ethos Artificial-Intelligence Online Adaptive Prostate SBRT

Authors: Miguel Albaladejo, Ana Corbalan, Aitor Ortega, Vicente Puchades, David Ramos, Alfredo Serna-Berna, Jonattan Suarez

Affiliation: Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucia

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Prostate SBRT treatments are frequently delivered using standard VMAT IGRT technique. The aim of this study is to test the feasibility of Ethos Artificial Intelligence (AI) prostate SBRT b...

Feasibility of X-Ray Based Online Adaptive Dynamic Optimization with Integrated Knowledge-Based Planning for Head and Neck Cancer

Authors: Jacob S. Buatti, Mu-Han Lin, Dominic Moon, David D.M. Parsons, David Sher, Justin D. Visak, Hui Ju Wang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Most current adaptive treatment planning systems (TPS) natively utilize static planning goals from the reference plan for online adaptive re-optimization. In complex head-and-neck cancer (HNC...

High-Fidelity Treatment Optimization for Online Adaptive Stereotactic Partial Breast Irradiation: Integrating Dose and Treatment Time Considerations

Authors: Drexell Hunter Boggs, Carlos E. Cardenas, Jingwei Duan, Joseph Harms, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Courtney Bosse Stanley, Dennis N. Stanley, Sean Xavier Sullivan, Natalie N. Viscariello

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT-guided online adaptive radiation therapy (OART) with Ethos for stereotactic accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) can mitigate inter-fraction variation, leading to dosimetric adv...

Image-Guided Adaptive Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Using a Novel Gantry-Less System

Authors: Philip Blumenfeld, Jon Feldman, Yair Hillman, Michael Marash, Aron Popovtzer, Alexander Pryanichnikov, Shimshon Winograd, Marc Wygoda, Vered Zivan

Affiliation: Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P-Cure Ltd./Inc., Sharett Institute of Oncology, Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Image-guided adaptive proton therapy (IGAPT) allows tailored dose adjustments to account for anatomical and physiological changes during treatment. Recent efforts have developed a cost-eff...

Implementation of a Virtual Quality Assurance System Using Raystation for Online MR-Linac Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Min-Sig Hwang, Danny K. Lee, Daniel C. Pavord, Kyung Lim Yun

Affiliation: Allegheny Health Network

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ensuring the quality of treatment plans through patient-specific pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) is essential. However, the use of physical phantom-based QA devices is not feasible for o...

Initial Phantom Studies Towards Implementation of Sequential Dual Energy CBCT on an Adaptive Radiotherapy Linac Platform

Authors: James M. Balter, Alexander Moncion, Ikechi S Ozoemelam

Affiliation: University of Michigan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sequential dual-energy cone beam computed tomography (DE-CBCT) integrated with an online adaptive platform could potentially improve soft tissue visualization for more accurate anatomical del...

Insights into Deep Learning Auto-Segmentation for Abdominal Organs in MR-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy: A Single-Institution CT-MR Comparison

Authors: Asma Amjad, Renae Conlin, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy (MRgART) is transforming clinical workflows, requiring fast, accurate organs-at-risk (OARs) contouring. While deep learning auto-segmentation (DLAS) of...

Integrating Knowledge-Based Planning with Ethos 2.0 for High-Quality Online Adaptive Lung SABR

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Chien-Yi Liao, Mu-Han Lin, Dan Nguyen, Justin D. Visak, Hui Ju Wang, Brien Timothy Washington, Kenneth Westover, Yuanyuan Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Knowledge-based planning (KBP) plays a crucial role in improving treatment plans by leveraging previous clinical data to guide new cases. KBP is applied to the Ethos 2.0 Intelligent Optimizat...

Inter-Patient Adaptive Radiotherapy (IPART): A CT Simulation and Planning Free Approach Enabling Immediate Treatment Access for Patients.

Authors: Bin Cai, Andrew R. Godley, Brian A. Hrycushko, Heejung Kim, Mu-han Lin, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak, Da Wang, Tingliang Zhuang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The standard radiation therapy workflow requires CT-simulation and planning, whether for initial treatments or re-planning due to significant anatomical changes. IPART instead uses one patien...

Investigating the Dosimetric Impact of Margin Reduction for Head and Neck Sequential Boost Treatments with Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Jimmy Caudell, Eduardo G. Moros, Nour Nasser, Gage H. Redler, George Yang

Affiliation: Moffitt Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetric evaluation of PTV margin reduction for Head and Neck(H&N) sequential boost plans using the Ethos online adaptive radiotherapy(oART) system to investigate the tradeoff in decreased ...

Knowledge-Based Online Adaptive Proton Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) for Localized Prostate Cancer Using Gaussian Process Regression

Authors: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Duncan Henry Bohannon, Chih-Wei Chang, Anees H. Dhabaan, Vishal Dhere, H Scott McGinnis, Pretesh Patel, Sagar Patel, Keyur Shah, Xiaofeng Yang, Jun Zhou

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Two-fraction proton SABR is an attractive alternative to brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer. However, potential interfractional anatomical changes necessitate online adaptation, espe...

Liver Tumor Auto-Contouring Using Recurrent Neural Networks on MRI-Linac for Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Christopher Kabat, Weiguo Lu, Ying Zhang, Hengrui Zhao

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgART) using MR-LINAC systems offers significant advantages for liver cancer, enabling superior tumor delineation and online plan adaptation. However, ma...

Novel Fast Cone-Beam CT for Adaptive Radiotherapy: Assessment of Image Distortion, Auto-Contouring, and Dose Delivery Accuracy in the Presence of Periodic Subject Motion

Authors: David P. Adam, William T. Hrinivich, Taoran Li, Alexander Lu, Michael Salerno, Alejandro Sisniega, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone beam CT (CBCT)-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) is of growing interest, with recent improvements in image quality provided through larger detector panels and fast gantry rotatio...

Patient-Specific Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Automatic Replanning in Proton Therapy for Head-and-Neck Cancer

Authors: Malvern Madondo, Mark McDonald, Zhen Tian, Christopher Valdes, Ralph Weichselbaum, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Jun Zhou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Chicago, Emory University, Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Head-and-neck (HN) cancer patients often experience significant anatomical changes during treatment course. Proton therapy, particularly intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), is sensitiv...

Personalized Anisotropic Margin Strategy for Cervical Cancer Online Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Jian Chen, Qiufen Guo, Aihua Li, Jing Liu, Junjie MA, Qian WU, Haonan Xiao, Peng Xie, Xiaohui Yan, Yong Yin, Zhe Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology and Physics, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Liao Cheng People’s Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) has been an effective technique to manage patient’s inter-fractional anatomical changes and therefore reduces planning target volume (PTV). However, on...

Preliminary Clinical Experience with MRI-Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy for Esophageal Cancer Patients

Authors: Ali Hosni, Oleksii Semeniuk, Andrea Shessel, Teo Stanescu

Affiliation: Princess Margaret Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Brown University Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To report on early clinical experience with a two-phase radiotherapy approach for esophageal cancer patients, utilizing CBCT-based conventional C-arm linear accelerator radiotherapy and MR-gu...

Proactive Quality Assurance for Adaptive Radiotherapy: Real-Time Mlc Verification with Myqa SRS

Authors: James L. Giltz, Michael J. Merrick

Affiliation: Alyzen Medical Physics, University of Kentucky

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the capability of MyQA SRS in performing high-resolution machine QA to verify multileaf collimator (MLC) behavior and integrity for adaptive radiotherapy (ART). This study demonst...

Real-Time 3D Dose Verification for MR-Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) Via Geometry-Encoded Deep Learning Framework

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast dose verification is essential for the safety and efficiency of MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (ART) as patients anxiously waiting on the treatment couch. Conventional tools often requi...

Segmentation in Online Adaptive Radiotherapy: Challenges and Innovations

Authors: X. Sharon Qi

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles

Abstract Preview: N/A...

The Development of Large Field MR Guided Radiotherapy for Pelvic Lymph Node SBRT and Its Dosimetry Improvement

Authors: David Byun, Ting Chen, Paulina E. Galavis, Allison McCarthy, Hesheng Wang, Michael J Zelefsky

Affiliation: NYU Langone Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To summarize a MR guided adaptive workflow developed for pelvic lymph nodes (PLN) stereotactic radiotherapy using large field size on Elekta Unity© MR Linac system, and to quantitatively anal...

The Development of a Novel Biomechanical Model for Accurate Contour Deformation during Online Adaptative Metastatic Bone Cancer Radiotherapy Planning.

Authors: Jeremy S. Bredfeldt, Benito De Celis Alonso, Braian Adair Maldonado Luna, Kevin M. Moerman, Gerardo Uriel Perez Rojas, René Eduardo Rodríguez-Pérez, Kamal Singhrao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Galway, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online adaptive radiotherapy replanning for single-isocenter bone cancer metastasis treatment reduces on-table treatment time and patient discomfort compared to the multi-isocenter standard-o...

Towards AI Decision-Support for Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (oART): A Preliminary Study on CBCT-Guided Post-Prostatectomy Oart

Authors: Michael Cummings, Olga M. Dona Lemus, Hana Mekdash, Tyler Moran, Alexander R Podgorsak, Sean M. Tanny, Matthew J. Webster, Lexiang Yang, Dandan Zheng, Yuwei Zhou, Xiaofeng Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester, University of Miami, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, University of Rochester

Abstract Preview: Purpose: oART is revolutionizing radiotherapy by allowing treatment plans to be adjusted based on daily imaging, improving targeting precision and potentially enhancing patient outcomes. However, its ...

Translating AI into Clinical Practice: Real-World Applications in CBCT or MR Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Bin Cai

Affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Unlocking Adaptive Radiotherapy Flexibility: Integrating Ethos Adaptive Therapy and Halcyon IGRT with Scripting Innovations

Authors: Min Geon Choi, Sean J. Domal, Ruiqi Li, Taoran Li, Mu-Han Lin, Yang Kyun Park, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ethos X-ray-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) enables precise, daily adaptive treatments but requires significant resources, limiting widespread adoption. Many treatment sites do not ...

Validating a Pre-Existing CT HU-to-Mass Density Curve for Direct Dose Calculation on High Quality Cbcts

Authors: Casey E. Bojechko, Tricia Chinnery, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Xenia Ray

Affiliation: University of California San Diego

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the use of a calibration curve generated from the CT simulator for direct dose calculation on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images taken with the on-board imaging system. T...

Validation of Synthetic CT-Based Online Monitoring for Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Ozgur Ates, Chin-Cheng Chen, Chia-Ho Hua, Matthew J. Krasin, Thomas E. Merchant

Affiliation: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the use of synthetic CTs generated from CBCT images for online monitoring, ensuring accurate and reliable daily plan quality assessments in adaptive proton therapy (APT).
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Validation of an Ivim Tool for Liver Hypoxia Assessment for an Online Adaptive MR-Linac System

Authors: Jean-Pierre Bissonnette, Catherine Coolens, Laura Dawson, Ryan A Kuhn, Michael Maddalena, Teo Stanescu

Affiliation: Princess Margaret Hospital, The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre - UHN, University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the generation and reproducibility of 3D hypoxia maps in liver hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients using data derived from an Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) MR sequenc...

Whole Heart Sparing Ethos Adaptive Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer

Authors: Ibrahim Aref, David Bergman, Justine M. Cunningham, Payton Dolan, Aharon Feldman, Yimei Huang, Joshua P. Kim, Brett M. Miller, Emily Moats, Benjamin Movsas, Kundan S Thind

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiac radiation dose is directly associated with adverse cardiac events which are predictive of mortality in lung cancer patients. In fractionated lung radiotherapy, studies have shown a hi...