Authors: Christopher J. Mart, Daniel G. McDonald, Inna V. McGowin, Sean A. Roles
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To improve the efficiency and accuracy of the positioning process for electron treatments by providing a pointer system for patient alignment to central axis (CAX) of the field at the correct...
Authors: Xiu tong Lin, Tao Sun
Affiliation: Department of Radiation physics and technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation physics and technology, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the positioning accuracy and time efficiency of "Sphere-Mask" Optical Positioning System (OPS) and traditional laser light positioning method in breast cancer radiotherapy, and to ...
Authors: Wenbo Gu, Chenhui Qiu, Ke Sheng, Liyan Sun, Weiyuan Sun, Lei Xing
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University,
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The small animal radio-neuromodulation platform developed in our previous work utilized focused kV x-ray beams rotating and translating in predefined trajectories to irradiate small, mm si...
Authors: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Natasha Mulenga, Kevin J. Willy
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of this work was to use Cherenkov emission imaging to verify patient position, accessory block positioning and dose delivery in Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET).
Methods: A ...
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: Alyssa Capizzi, John J Dombrowski, Nabil N. Khater
Affiliation: Saint Louis University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate a mask-less adaptable headrest (MAHR) prototype for head-and-neck IMRT designed to reduce random and systematic shifts of patients’ setups. MAHR complements current image-guidance...
Authors: Mark W. Geurts, Bridget Ann Melke
Affiliation: Aspirus Health
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To develop a tool that streamlines and standardizes the process of positioning the SRS MapCHECK detector for intersecting multiple metastases during SRS QA of Single-Isocenter, Multiple Ta...
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
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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: Salim Balik, Eric Chang, Kristine Garcia, Andrew Islas, Lijun Ma, Zhilei Liu Shen, Elizabeth Zhang-Velten
Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: NRG protocols recommend simulating and treating head and neck (HN) cancer patients in a supine position for optimal setup reproducibility. However, certain patients cannot tolerate the supine...
Authors: Joke Binst, Hilde TC Bosmans, Niki Fitousi, Bram Miseur, Dimitar Petrov, Kwinten Torfs, Janne Vignero
Affiliation: Qaelum NV, Department of radiology, UZLeuven, Department of imaging and pathology, KULeuven
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Routine quality monitoring in CT abdomen is crucial for ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety, but the simultaneous evaluation of all aspects of importance is challenging. The pur...
Authors: Kim Creach, Kim Howard, Julius G. Ojwang, Richard A. Shaw, Neelu Soni
Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present a standardized MRI-CT hybrid workflow for High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy (IGBT) in cervical cancer, aligned with AAPM TG-303, as a model to assist with im...
Authors: Brook Byrd, Lisha Chen, Michael LaRiviere, Baozhu Lu, John Plastaras, Brian W Pogue, Emily Xiong, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For total skin electron therapy (TSET), achieving optimal dose distribution depends on precise patient positioning, which is often influenced by daily variability. Cherenkov imaging offers a ...