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A Beagle Dog Mesh-Type Phantom for Application to Nuclear Medicine and Internal Dosimetry

Authors: Wesley E. Bolch, Natalia Estefania Carrasco-Rojas, Chansoo Choi, Robert Joseph Dawson, Aitor Gallastegui Menoyo, Rowan James Milner, Bangho Shin, Maria M. Von Chamier

Affiliation: University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a tetrahedralizable mesh-type phantom of a male beagle dog to later perform Monte Carlo radiation transport simulations and calculate organ doses using monoenergetic photons, elect...

A Dosimetric Investigation into the Potential of Aperture-Based Techniques to Improve the Clinical Outcomes of Single-Energy Proton Bragg Peak Flash Therapy for Ocular Cancers

Authors: Arpit M. Chhabra, J Isabelle Choi, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin, Hang Qi, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Irini Yacoub, Francis Yu, Xingyi Zhao, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy effectively treats ocular cancer by minimizing exit doses to normal tissues. However, challenges remain in sparing nearby organs-at-risk(OARs). Ul...

A Practical Experimental Software Validation Method for Voxel-Based Personalised Dosimetry in Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Authors: Thomas Gee, Sofia Michopoulou, Amit Nautiyal

Affiliation: University Hospital Southampton

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetry software that is accessible to departments offers new opportunities to improve patient-specific dosimetry. Prior to clinical decision-making, it is essential to validate dosimetry s...

A Refined Model of Reference Mesh-Type Female Breast Model Vasculature and Glandular Structures for Internal Circulating Lymphocyte Dosimetry

Authors: Wesley E. Bolch, Carlos G. Colon-Ortiz, Robert Joseph Dawson, Lazaro Fuentes Alfonso, Shreya P. Pathak, Julia D. Withrow

Affiliation: University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop tetrahedral mesh-based tissue models within the breasts of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) adult female mesh-type reference computational phantom (AF...

A Robust Quantitative Metric for Optimal Beam Selection in Radiotherapy of the Peripheral Lung Lesions: A Crucial Step in Standardization of Lung SBRT

Authors: Leslie Bell, Kai Ding, Reza Farjam, Russell K Hales, Sarah Han-Oh, Hamed Hooshangnejad, Jina Lee, K. Ranh Voong

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimal beam arrangement is crucial in automation and standardization of thorax radiotherapy where substantial tissue heterogeneity and several critical organs at risks (OARs) exist. Here, we...

A Self-Supervised Deep Learning Approach for Automatic Identification and Metal Artifact Reduction in Cone-Beam CT for Brachytherapy

Authors: Rani Anne', Wenchao Cao, Yingxuan Chen, Wookjin Choi, Firas Mourtada, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In-room mobile cone-beam CT (CBCT) is emerging to enhance high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy workflow using on-demand imaging. However, metal artifacts from X-ray markers inside gynecological...

AI Auto-Contouring for CT-Based High-Dose-Rate Interstitial Brachytherapy of Cervical Cancer: Implications for Organ-at-Risk (OAR) Contouring and Dosimetric Analysis

Authors: Indrin J. Chetty, Jing Cui, Mitchell Kamrava, Tiffany M. Phillips, Jennifer M. Steers, Brad Stiehl

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Auto-contouring for HDR interstitial brachytherapy can be confounded by large deformation in anatomy and image quality. Here we evaluated the performance of an AI-based auto-contouring softwa...

AI-Based Registration-Free 3T T2-Weighted MRI Synthesis Using Truefisp MRI Acquired on a 0.35T MR-Linac System

Authors: Hilary P Bagshaw, Mark K Buyyounouski, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Yu Gao, Dimitre Hristov, Lianli Liu, Lawrie Skinner, Lei Xing

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
MR-guided radiation therapy has introduced a significant leap in cancer treatment by allowing adaptive treatment. The low-field MR-guided system predominantly uses the TrueFISP sequence, w...

Abdomen CT Multi-Organ Segmentation Using Multi-Granularity Feature Extraction

Authors: Zilei Fu, Yi Guo, Wanli Huo, Hongdong Liu, Laishui Lyu, Zhao Peng, Yaping Qi, Senting Wang

Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, cancer center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Division of lonizing Radiation Metrology, National Institute of Metrology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, China Jiliang University, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical image boundaries are commonly characterized by smooth gray-level transitions, resulting in pixel-level segmentation errors near these blurred boundaries. To address this, we developed...

Advancing Flash Radiotherapy: Intercomparison of Parameters between Two Institutions to Optimize Clinical Applications.

Authors: Amir Abdollahi, Celine Karle, Michele M. Kim, Constantinos Koumenis, Andrea Mairani, Erato Stylianou Markidou

Affiliation: Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center - Department of Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Centre(DKFZ), University of Pennsylvania, Physics Dep. University of Cyprus

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim is to compare FLASH dose-rate RT generated with protons and carbon (HIT) and compare to protons (UPenn) to provide evidence for equipotency of FLASH vs. standard RT to tumor growth co...

An Energy Layer Optimization Approach for Spot Scanning Proton Arc Therapy

Authors: Wenhua Cao, Hadis Moazami Goudarzi, Madison Emily Grayson, Zongsheng Hu, Gino Lim, Steven Hsesheng Lin, Radhe Mohan

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Houston, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton Arc Therapy (PAT) offers significant potential in treating complex cancer cases by delivering a continuous radiation dose as the gantry rotates. This study aims to investigate the pote...

An Integrated Optimization Method for Joint Lattice Positioning and Dose Planning in Lattice Therapy

Authors: Hao Gao, Xue Hong, Harold Li, Yuting Lin, Jufri Setianegara, Xin Tong, Chao Wang, Weijie Zhang, Ya-Nan Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lattice radiotherapy (LATTICE) is a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) designed to deliver high radiation doses to specific tumor regions (vertices) while sparing surroun...

Analysis of Structure Errors in Region of Interest Contouring for Radiotherapy Planning: A Study Using the RT-Contour QA Platform

Authors: Sijuan Huang, Zi LIU, Jing MA, Xin Yang

Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To reduce the pressure of manual review of abnormal situations in manually/automatically delineated regions of interest (ROI), improve its accuracy and basis.
Methods: 220 radiotherapy pat...

Analysis of the Accuracy of Avatar-Based Patient Positioning Technique for Radiation Therapy

Authors: Danna Gurari, Moyed Miften, Sarah Milgrom, Atharva Rajesh Peshkar, Willem Schreuder, David H. Thomas

Affiliation: University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz, Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of a novel avatar-based patient positioning technique.

Methods: We developed a modified surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) technique, 'Avatar-Guided Radia...

Assessing the Potential of Remote Navigation Systems to Mitigate GI Toxicity in Abdominal SBRT

Authors: Justus Adamson, Wesley Andrew Cunningham, Caleb Logan Smith

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation induced bowel toxicity is a persistent issue for abdominal Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). Remote magnetic navigation systems (RMNS) have been developed for use in magne...

Cloud Workflow AI Apps for Radiotherapy Image Analysis Using Pycerr and Seven Bridges-Cancer Genomics Cloud

Authors: Aditya P. Apte, Joseph O. Deasy, Sharif F. Elguindi, Aditi Iyer, Jue Jiang, Eve Marie LoCastro, Jung Hun Oh, Amita Shukla-Dave, Harini Veeraraghavan

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present publicly shareable applications (apps) for AI-based radiotherapy segmentation workflows with pyCERR on Seven Bridges Cancer Genomics Cloud-based platform (CGC-SB)
Methods: Runni...

Comparison of Respiratory Motion between 4D-MR and 4D-CT in Compression Belt Patients

Authors: Morgan Aire, Krystal M. Kirby, Olivia Magneson, David E. Solis, Hamlet Spears

Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the range of motion of abdominal organs using 4D stack-of-stars magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and 4D computed tomography (CT), the current clinical standard. Accurate o...

Comprehensive Evaluation of High-Performance Cone-Beam Computed Tomography on C-Arm and Ring-Gantry Linacs for Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Laura I. Cervino, Karen Episcopia, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Sangkyu Lee, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Grace Tang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the performance of the HyperSight Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) system on a TrueBeam C-arm LINAC (TB) and two Ethos ring-gantry LINACs (ES) for adaptive radiation ...

Conformal Flash for Large Treatment Fields

Authors: Julien Forthomme, Carolina Llina Fuentes, Valentin Hamaide, Lucian Hotoiu, Rudi Labarbe, Rasmus Nilsson, Arnaud Pin, Francois Vander Stappen, Erik Traneus

Affiliation: RaySearch Laboratories AB, Ion Beam Applications SA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conformal FLASH achieves ultra-high-dose-rate (UHDR) proton therapy (>40 Gy/sec) by scanning a mono-energetic pencil beam through accessories (range shifter, Conformal Energy Modulator, apert...

Correlated Pharmacokinetic Models in Targeted Alpha Therapy

Authors: Lars R Furenlid, Chiao Huang, Matthew A. Kupinski, Brian W. Miller

Affiliation: University of Arizona, Departments of Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging, University of Arizona

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To sample correlated k-constants in tissue-compartment model for pharmacokinetic study in targeted alpha therapy.
Methods: This work simulated the biodistribution of PSMA-11 tracers labele...

Data-Driven Gating in Ga-68 PET/CT: Impacts on Patient Selection and Dosimetry Predictions in Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Authors: Zhuo Chen, Tinsu Pan, Allan Thomas

Affiliation: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Misregistration between data-driven gated (DDG)-PET and CT can limit the benefits of motion correction and improved localization and quantitation. DDG-CT offers a solution to these issues. He...

Deep Learning-Based Segmentation for Precision Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancertreatment

Authors: Hamdah Alanazi, Silvia Pella

Affiliation: FAU, Florida Atlantic University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The appearance of breast cancer in the global list of most common cancers worldwide requires
research for ultimate treatment approaches including radiation therapy to reduce deaths from br...

Deep-Dive Comparative Assessment between Digitally Reconstructed Radiographs and X-Ray Digital Radiographs from Lung CT Scans

Authors: Xinyi Fu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) are easy to generate and widely used to establish research protocols in pulmonary diagnosis and image-guided radiotherapy tasks. A question remai...

Developing and Evaluating the First Pre-Treatment Physics Plan Checklist for Error Detection in Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT)

Authors: Michael Burke, David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Vanessa Hill, Ann-Teresa Jasman, John Kim, Svetlana Kuznetsova, MinYoung Lee, Daniel Longo, Henry S. Park, Adam Shulman, Lauren Tressel, Weili Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The complexity of biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT), particularly with systems like RefleXion X1, necessitates robust pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) to ensure patient safety, treatm...

Development of Preclinical Multiscale Dosimetry for Beta-Particle Emitting Radionuclide in Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Authors: Adedamola Adeniyi, Bryan Bednarz, Malick Bio Idrissou, Reinier Hernandez, Ohyun Kwon, Brian W. Miller, Zachary S Morris, Maya Takashima, Jamey Weichert

Affiliation: Departments of Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging, University of Arizona, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Human Oncology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: As radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) becomes more prevalent in clinical applications, understanding dose-response relationships in the tumor microenvironment (TME) and normal tissues is essen...

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...

Differential Hole-Size Lattice Patterns for Escalating SFRT Dose to Large, Deep-Seated, and Unresectable Masses

Authors: Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of a novel spatially fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT) lattice deployment method featuring a large high-dose sphere at the tumor’s center, surrounded by smaller diameter spheres. W...

Dosimetric Analysis of Plans Using X-Ray and X-Îł-Ray Combination Strategy for Advanced Cervical Cancer Patients with Pelvic Lymph Node Metastasis

Authors: Yi Li

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advances in radiotherapy technology are crucial for improving cervical cancer (CC) treatment. This study explores a novel X-ray and Îł-ray dual-modality radiation (TaiChiB) system, comparing i...

Dosimetric Assessment of Simultaneous Multi-Energy and Fluence Optimization for IMRT and VMAT

Authors: Aliasghar Rohani, Rui Zhang

Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of simultaneous optimization of multi-photon beam energy and fluence on IMRT and VMAT treatment planning.
Methods: An Elekta linear accelerator (lin...

Dosimetric Assessment of Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy on Prostate Cancer Cases: Our Experience in Nsia-Luth Cancer Center, Lagos

Authors: Adebayo Abe, Samuel Olaolu Adeneye, Bidemi I. Akinlade, Inioluwa Damilola Ariyo, Sylvester Entonu, Muhammad Habeebu, Adedayo O. Joseph, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Oluwadara Ojediran, Margaret Dideolu Taiwo

Affiliation: University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Purdue University, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) is an advanced radiotherapy technique designed to deliver highly heterogeneous radiation doses, aiming to optimize tumor control while minim...

Dosimetric Evaluation of Clinical Venezia Hybrid Applicator Plans Using a TG-186 Model-Based Dose Calculation Algorithm

Authors: Davide Brivio, Ivan M. Buzurovic, Thomas C. Harris, Desmond A. O'Farrell

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cervical cancer can be treated with a brachytherapy boost following external beam radiotherapy. One applicator option is the Advanced Gynecological Applicator "Venezia" (Elekta) hybrid, consi...

Dosinme: A 3D Visualization Platform for Internal Dosimetry and Radionuclide Behavior in Computational Human Phantoms

Authors: Lotem Buchbinder Shadur, Shaheen Dewji, Martin Graffigna, Alejandro Rafael Martinez, Emmanuel Mate-Kole, Antonio McClain, Samuel Taylor, Jeffrey Wang

Affiliation: Student, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Programs, Georgia Institute of Technology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: DosInMe is an internal dosimetry visualization tool developed by the Radiological Engineering, Detection, and Dosimetry Laboratory at Georgia Tech to assist researchers and professionals in v...

Evaluating the Radiological Safety of 64Cu-Macrin in PET/MRI Studies through Radiopharmaceutical Dosimetry

Authors: Alejandro Bertolet, Mislav Bobić, Carlos Huesa-Berral, Aileen O'Shea, Ralph Weissleder

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a pipeline for estimating the absorbed dose to various organs from positron emission tomography (PET) combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We use this pipeline to evalua...

Evaluation of Proton Therapy Robustness for Thoracic Cancer Patients

Authors: Lordina Owusuwaa Oheneferewoo Asibey, Rachel B. Ger, Heng Li

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Howard University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment of cancer patients with proton therapy requires robust optimization applications to be able to provide adequate target coverage whiles sparing healthy tissues. Our goal was to evalu...

Four-Dimensional on-Beam Computed Tomography Reconstruction from Projection Image Differences Representing Motion Change

Authors: Kwang-Ho Cheong, Seungryong Cho, Joonil Hwang, Jae Won Jung, Hoyeon Lee, Raymond Hyunwoo Moon, Inhwan Yeo, Jihyung Yoon

Affiliation: East Carolina University, INOVA Schar Cancer Institute, University of Hong Kong, Hanllym University, KAIST, University of Rochester

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monitoring a target and neighboring organs during beam delivery is crucial for successful radiotherapy (RT). Conventional transit imaging methods lack volumetric reconstruction capabilities, ...

From Supine to Upright: A Geometric Shift in Perspective

Authors: Ben Durkee, Renata Farrell, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Colin Harari, Alex Singleton Kuo, Chase Ruff, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advances in upright CT and patient positioning system now enables high quality daily CT imaging and treatment delivery in the upright position, providing benefits including reduced internal m...

Generalizable 7T T1 Map Synthesis from 1.5T and 3T T1W MRI for High-Resolution MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy

Authors: Zachary Buchwald, Chih-Wei Chang, Zach Eidex, Hui Mao, Richard L.J. Qiu, Justin R. Roper, Mojtaba Safari, Hui-Kuo Shu, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) benefits significantly from enhanced soft-tissue contrast and spatial resolution, which aid in accurately delineating tumors and organs at risk. Although ...

Generation of Patient-Specific Phantom for Head & Neck Proton Therapy Based on Xcat

Authors: Cheng-En Hsieh, Shen-Hao Li, Hsin-Hon Lin, Shu-Wei Wu, An-Ci Yang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The aim of this study is to develop a framework of generating patient-specific phantom tailored for head and neck proton therapy. From these phantoms, digital reference objects based on th...

HypersightÂź Offline Adaptive Workflow

Authors: Doris Dimitriadis/Dimitriadou, Denisa R. Goia, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Noor Mail, Adam Olson, Tyler Wilhite

Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of the HyperSightÂź offline adaptive-workflow is to create a methodical approach to adaptive-radiotherapy (ART) that considers modifications in patient setup and anatomy. Through effi...

Impac of Respiratory Motion on Dosimetric and Biological Outcomes in Lung Cancer SIB-SBRT: A 4D Dose Calculation Approach

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Lingling Liu

Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Respiratory motion introduces substantial dose uncertainties in lung cancer radiotherapy, particularly affecting dose distribution in Simultaneous Integrated Boost-Stereotactic Body Radiot...

Impact of Physics Modeling on Monte Carlo Normal Tissue Dose Reconstructions for Passive Scattering Proton Therapy Patients

Authors: Caroline Esposito, Keith T Griffin, Jae Won Jung, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Matthew Mille, Harald Paganetti, Sergio Morato Rafet, Jan PO Schuemann, Jungwook Shin, Torunn I Yock

Affiliation: East Carolina University, University of Michigan, Massachusetts General Hospital, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The National Cancer Institute’s Pediatric Proton and Photon Therapy Comparison Cohort aims to collect and analyze data from cancer centers across the United States and Canada to quantify diff...

Impact of Proton Beam Arrangements on LETd and RBE in Organs at Risk for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Authors: Mauricio Acosta, Zachary Fellows, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Kristen A. McConnell, Rob Rohe, Andrew J. Wroe, Sreenija A Yarlagadda

Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Beam selection is crucial in proton therapy to ensure optimal physical and biological dose conformity to the target while maximizing sparing of normal tissue. This work investigates the im...

Improvements from Monte Carlo Simulations over Pencil Beam Algorithms for Normal Tissue Dose Reconstruction in Proton Therapy Patients

Authors: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, Keith T Griffin, Jae Won Jung, Cari M Kitahara, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Aimee L McNamara, Matthew Mille, Harald Paganetti, Sergio Morato Rafet, Jan PO Schuemann, Jungwook Shin, Torunn I Yock

Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Massachusetts General Hospital, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Institute of Cancer Research

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy dose reconstruction enables retrospective epidemiological studies that connect late health effects to the organ-absorbed radiation doses received during treatment. Though clinica...

Influence of the α/ß Ratio on Dose Constraints in Radiotherapy of Prostate Cancer

Authors: Marwa Y. Abdel Tawwab, Amin E Amin, Abdullah M. ElSharif, Somaia Metwally Elsayed, Magdy M. Khalil

Affiliation: School of Applied Health Science, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt, Medical Physics, Radiation Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Medical Biophysics, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Helwan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer radiotherapy typically employs conventional fractionation schedules over approximately eight weeks. This study investigates the effect of variations in the α/ÎČ ratio on dose c...

Investigations on Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy Robust-Optimization Strategies and Their Dosimetric Effects on Head and Neck Cancers

Authors: Shen Fu, Zhangmin LI, Zuofeng LI, Yuanshui Zheng

Affiliation: GuangZhou Concord Cancer Center, Guangzhou Concord Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the influence of different robustness optimization strategies and parameters in proton therapy plans for head and neck tumors on target coverage and OAR (organ at risk) sparing...

Knowledge-Based Planning for Chest Wall with Lymph Nodes Irradiation VMAT

Authors: Nesrin Dogan, Panagiota Galanakou, Robert Kaderka

Affiliation: University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop knowledge-based treatment planning (KBP) for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) in chest wall treatments with regional nodal involvement. Given the challenges posed due to ...

Lu-PSMA-Dose, a French Retrospective Multicentric Dosimetry Study of 177Lu-PSMA Treatments for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Authors: NadÚge Anizan, Jean-Noël Badel, Thomas Baudier, David Broggio, Désirée Deandreis, Ludovic Ferrer, Didier Franck, Camilo Garcia, Jean Gasteuil, Anne-Laure Giraudet, Olivier Humbert, Laetitia Imbert, Malick Koulibaly, Stéphanie Lamart, Sébastien Leygnac, Alexandre Pignard, Caroline Rousseau, Guido Rovera, David Sarrut, Paul Schwartz, Nicolas Varmenot

Affiliation: Institut de CancĂ©rologie de l’Ouest, Service de MĂ©decine NuclĂ©aire, Gustave Roussy, Service de Physique MĂ©dicale, Institut BergoniĂ©, Service de Physique MĂ©dicale, CHRU de Nancy Brabois, Service de MĂ©decine NuclĂ©aire, Centre de lutte contre le cancer LĂ©on BĂ©rard, UniversitĂ© de Lyon, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Service de MĂ©decine NuclĂ©aire, UniversitĂ© Nice CĂŽte d’Azur, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Service de MĂ©decine NuclĂ©aire, Gustave Roussy, Service de MĂ©decine NuclĂ©aire, Institut de CancĂ©rologie de l’Ouest, Service de Physique MĂ©dicale, Service de MĂ©decine NuclĂ©aire, AutoritĂ© de SĂ»retĂ© NuclĂ©aire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS/LEDI, AutoritĂ© de SĂ»retĂ© NuclĂ©aire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS, CREATIS CNRS UMR 5220; INSERM U 1044; UniversitĂ© de Lyon; INSA‑Lyon, CREATIS CNRS UMR 5220; INSERM U 1044; UniversitĂ© de Lyon; INSA‑Lyon; Centre de lutte contre le cancer LĂ©on BĂ©rard, Institut BergoniĂ©, Service de MĂ©decine NuclĂ©aire

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The main objective of the Lu-PSMA-Dose study, sponsored by ASNR, is to estimate retrospectively the individual absorbed dose delivered to patients treated with 177Lu-PSMA for metastatic castr...

Mask-Based Synthetic Contrast-Enhanced CT Generation for Advancing Data Limited Segmentation on Cardiac Substructure

Authors: Jin Sung Kim, Chanwoong Lee, Young Hun Yoon

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Chest contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) serves as a valuable tool for cardiac imaging, but its lack of detailed anatomical visualization limits its utility in segmentation tasks. While CECT offers ...

Maximum Conformity IMPT Planning with the Dynamic Collimation System

Authors: Wesley S. Culberson, Albert Du, Ryan T. Flynn, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Kaustubh A. Patwardhan, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To perform end-to-end treatment planning and delivery verification of energy-specific collimated treatments optimized to achieve the maximum obtainable high-dose conformity using the dynam...

Multi-Variat, Multi-Model, and Multi-Patient: From Pure Feasibility to Generalizability in Machine Learning Outcome Prediction Model-Based Treatment Plan Optimization

Authors: Martin Frank, Oliver JĂ€kel, Niklas Wahl

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Machine learning (ML) models on normal tissue complication and tumor control probability ((N)TCP) exploiting e.g. dosiomic and radiomic features are playing an increasingly important role in ...

Multi-Vendor Validation of a Deep Learning-Based Synthetic CT Generation Model for MR-Only Radiotherapy Planning in the Pelvis

Authors: Gregory Bolard, Rabten Datsang, Sarah Ghandour, Timo Kiljunen, Pauliina Paavilainen, Sami Suilamo, Katlin Tiigi

Affiliation: Turku University Hospital, Virginia Commonwealth University, MVision AI, North Estonia Medical Centre, Docrates Cancer Center, Hopital Riviera-Chablais

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To verify the performance of a vendor-neutral deep learning model for synthetic CT generation from T2-weighted and balanced steady-state MR sequences to support both MR-only simulation and MR...

Normal Tissue Dosimetry during Intra-Cavitary HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Palanisamy Karunanithi, Karthikeyan Perumal, Siva Subramanian Vadivel

Affiliation: Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Recent advancements in high dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy include the image guidance, new applicators, and dose calculation algorithms. Brachytherapy has steep dose gradient, hence relativ...

On Estimating Effective Doses Associated with Different Imaging Protocols for Weight-Bearing Imaging of the Hip with a Dedicated Cone Beam CT (CBCT) Scanner

Authors: Jeff Boob, Jaydev K. Dave, Tim Minch, Bhavyata Tanna

Affiliation: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Mayo Clinic, CurveBeam AI

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate effective doses associated with different imaging protocols for hip imaging with a cone beam CT (CBCT) scanner specifically designed for weight-bearing acquisitions.
Methods: A...

Parameterized Dosimetric Models of the Lumbar Vertebrae for Patient-Informed Active Marrow Dosimetry in Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Authors: Wesley E. Bolch, Chansoo Choi, Robert Joseph Dawson, Michael Lassmann, Maikol Salas-Ramirez, Bangho Shin, Johannes Tran-Gia, Yitian Wang

Affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital WĂŒrzburg, University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Conduct a parameterized library of mesh-type skeletal models across the lumbar vertebrae. In radiopharmaceutical dosimetry, the hematopoietic active bone marrow is typically a dose-limiting n...

Performance Comparison of Artificial Intelligence-Based Auto-Segmentation Software on Pediatric CT Image Datasets for the Creation of Patient Specific Computational Phantoms

Authors: Wesley E. Bolch, Emily L. Marshall, Dhanashree Rajderkar, Wyatt Smither

Affiliation: University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the accuracy of TotalSegmentator, an AI-based automatic segmentation toolkit, on pediatric CT scans as the original software was trained on adult image datasets with a mean patie...

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...

Poisson Decay in Pharmacokinetics with Imaging in Targeted Alpha Therapy

Authors: Lars R Furenlid, Chiao Huang, Matthew A. Kupinski, Brian W. Miller

Affiliation: University of Arizona, Departments of Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging, University of Arizona

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To sample random numbers of decay of radiotracers in a pharmacokinetic compartment model for Monte-Carlo simulation of imaging in targeted alpha therapy.
Methods: Time-activity curves (TAC...

Population Level Robustness Evaluation for Establishment of Benchmarks for Optimized Plans for Prostate Proton Therapy

Authors: Laura Buchanan, Samantha G. Hedrick, Stephen L. Mahan, Isabella Pfeiffer, Chester R. Ramsey, Taylor Ransom

Affiliation: Thompson Proton Center, University of Tennessee

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton pencil beam scanning can reduce normal tissue dose but is highly sensitive to setup, anatomical changes, and range variations. These uncertainties may compromise target coverage and or...

Preclinical Assessment of Novel Targeted Chelate-Based Radiopharmaceuticals for Aggressive Cancer Detection

Authors: David Alcorta, Joseph Farina, Timothy Haystead, Yiping He, Philip Hughes, David Loiselle, Marybeth Nedrud, Victoria J. P. Radosova, Jianpeng Yu

Affiliation: Duke University Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke University, Duke University Department of Medicine, Duke University, Duke University Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Targeted radiopharmaceuticals have become of widespread interest in the scientific community given their ability to detect and treat metastatic disease. We aim to validate the use of novel ch...

Proton Therapy Treatment Planning for Thoracic Cancer: A Comparative Analysis of Single and Multi-Field Plans

Authors: Gueorgui Gueorguiev, Kavya Thaniyarasu

Affiliation: University of Bologna, National Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Protection

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the clinical viability of double scattering proton therapy treatment planning for thoracic malignancies using single or multiple treatment fields. The aim of this stud...

Quantifying the Impact of Tissue Inhomogeneities on Calculated Dosimetry within LDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Fatemeh Akbari, Deidre Batchelar, Luc Beaulieu, Nathan E. Becker, Juanita Crook, Dakota Mckeown, Matthew Jonathan Muscat, Rowan M. Thomson

Affiliation: Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval, BC Cancer Agency, UBC, Carleton University, BC Cancer - Kelowna, BC Cancer

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To study the effects of inter-seed attenuation and tissue inhomogeneities on dose-volume metrics of critical structures in prostate low-dose-rate (LDR) permanent seed implant brachytherapy...

Radiobiological Modeling of Tumor Control and Normal Tissue Response Following Mlc-Based Sfrt to Extensive Breast and Chest Wall Tumors

Authors: Ramesh Boggula, Yash Somnay, Hualin Zhang

Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Wayne State University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) allows delivery of therapeutic doses to bulky tumors otherwise limited by dose-volume effects that threaten organ-at-risk tolerances. For negle...

Robust and Radiobiologically Accurate Dose Summation Strategy for Multiple Courses of Stereotactic Re-Irradiation of Metastatic Brain Cancer Patients with Previous WBRT

Authors: Garrett Russell Hamilton, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recurrent brain metastasis is very common, and patients who previously received whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) may receive an additional course(s) of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to selec...

Standardized Immobilization and Setup Procedure Improves Accuracy of Multi-Time Point SPECT/CT Image Registration for Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) Dosimetry

Authors: Bryan Bednarz, Laura Bennett, Abby E. Besemer, Tyler J Bradshaw, Steve Y Cho, John M. Floberg, Joseph Grudzinski, Elissa Khoudary, Michael J. Lawless

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medical Physics, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Voximetry, Inc, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the impact of using a standardized immobilization setup for multi-time-point SPECT/CT imaging on radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) dosimetry image registration.

Methods: Ten ...

Standardized MRI-CT Hybrid Workflow for High-Dose-Rate Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy in Cervical Cancer: Aapm TG-303 Implementation

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...

Structure-Based Diffusion Model for CT Synthesis from MR Images for Radiotherapy Treatment Planning

Authors: Samuel Kadoury, Redha Touati

Affiliation: Polytechnique Montréal

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Generating synthetic CT images from MR acquisitions for radiotherapy planning allows to integrate soft tissue contrast alongside density information stemming from CT, thus improving tumor ...

The Impact of Implant Position and Different Radiotherapy Techniques on Dosimetry in Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction for Breast Cancer

Authors: Xiu tong Lin

Affiliation: Department of Radiation physics and technology, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the dosimetric differences between the photon and proton plans and between the different target according to the placement of the implants for patients undergoing radiotherapy afte...

Time-Resolved CBCT: A Novel Solution for Motion Management

Authors: Bulent Aydogan, Xiaochuan Pan, Erik Pearson, Zheng Zhang

Affiliation: The University of Chicago

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Motion management remains one of the significant challenges in external beam radiation therapy (RT). We are developing time-resolved cone-beam computed tomography (trCBCT) for imaging during ...

Variance and Estimation of Patient Specific S-Values for I-131 Administration.

Authors: Jae Won Jung, Choonsik Lee, Jason C. Mace, Sergio Morato Rafet

Affiliation: East Carolina University, Carilion Clinic, National Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetry for radionuclides used in nuclear medicine can be accurately calculated if sufficient data is available. However, in most cases crucial information cannot or will not be known a pri...

Voxel-Based Micro-Yucatan Minipig Phantoms for Use in Internal Dosimetry

Authors: John P. Aris, Wesley E. Bolch, Natalia Estefania Carrasco-Rojas, Ann M. Chan, Chansoo Choi, Aitor Gallastegui Menoyo, Rowan James Milner, Bangho Shin, Maria M. Von Chamier

Affiliation: University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In preclinical studies, minipigs serve as valuable experimental models for predicting absorbed doses due to their anatomical and physiological similarities to humans. However, minipig computa...