Authors: Aaron Conard, Victoria Croog, Marie Gurka, Lan Lin
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates the utility of the Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) and Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) techniques in implementing Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for le...
Authors: Zhitao Dai, Riao Dao, Xuanfeng Ding, Qingkun Fan, Yajun Jia, Gang Liu, Gang Peng, Yujia Qian, Hong Quan, Kunyu Yang, Sheng Zhang, Lewei Zhao
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Wuhan University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital Shenzhen Hospital, School of Physics and Technology,Wuhan University, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital， Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lattice radiation therapy (LRT) is an innovative three-dimensional(3D) implementation type of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT). This study aims to develop a novel spot-scanning...
Authors: Ryan Clark, Anthony Magliari, Luis Felipe Oliveira E Silva, Yang Sheng, Jason R Vickress, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Giulianne Rivelli Rodrigues Zaratim
Affiliation: Verspeeten Family Cancer Center, Office of Medical Affairs, Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company, Confiar Radioterapia, Duke University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a toolset to replace several of the tedious steps required to manually generate 3D breast treatment plans using static gantry forward planned tangent beams.
Methods: Eclipse Sc...
Authors: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wah Kong, Ka Ki Lau, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Mei Yan Tse, Jierong Wang, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Jing Yuan, Chi To Yung, Shang Peng Felix Yung
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Research Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intrafraction motion management remains a major challenge in magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT). The recent clinical release of an active motion management system aims to enhance ...
Authors: Enzo Charles Aucca, Roger Challco, Andres M. Gonzales Galvez, Carmen SANDRA Guzman Calcina, Jimmy Hernandez-Bello, Modesto Montoya, Renzo Aaron Ocampo, Erick Paniagua, Miguel Alberto Risco-Castillo, Dante E. Roa, Renzo E. Romero, William Souza Santos, Mirko Salomón Alva Sánchez
Affiliation: Graduate Program in Information Technologies and Health Management, University of Porto AlegreFederal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Universidad Tecnologica del Peru, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, Electronic Engineering Department, Leonard Cancer Institute - Radiation Oncology, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Electronic Engineering Department, Federal University of Sergipe, HRS Oncology International, Universidad Nacional Federico Villareal
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Provide Monte Carlo (MC) and experimental dosimetric assessments of a 3D cubic electronic detector array based on percent depth doses (PDDs), profiles, linearity, and dose rate response of ph...
Authors: Cem Altunbas, Farhang Bayat, Roy Bliley, Brian Kavanagh, Uttam Pyakurel, Tyler Robin, Ryan Sabounchi
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The use of image features extracted from serial CBCT images to assess radiotherapy response and toxicity is an active research area. However, poor image quality often compromises reliability ...
Authors: Andreea Dimofte, Maksym Sharma, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To assess the effectiveness and dosimetric impact of utilizing a knowledge-based planning model for GI site-specific plans.
Methods:
Six knowledge-based planning models were develope...
Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Gagandeep Saini, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny
Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study examined the impact of varying the pitch factor in hippocampal-avoidance whole-brain (HP-WB) radiotherapy treatments, utilizing the newly introduced VOLO Ultra optimization for Hel...
Authors: Mary Gronberg, Kelly Kisling, Ana Maria Marques da Silva
Affiliation: University of California, San Diego, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the current status of online teaching in medical physics and identify effective active learning strategies for global medical physics education.
Methods: A scoping review was c...
Authors: Sarah Dumont, Trevor Ketcherside, An Liu, William T. Watkins, Qiuyun Xu
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The RefleXion X1 SCINTIX algorithm convolves beam fluence with real-time PET distributions for tracking and plan adaptation, but radiotherapy Planning Target Volumes (PTVs) are often signi...
Authors: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Austin Sloop, Kevin J. Willy, Rongxiao Zhang
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Active beam monitoring and output-gated dosimetry are essential systems for safe and accurate radiation delivery. UHDR irradiators such as the Mobetron rely on pre-programmed regimes and t...
Authors: Tommaso Frigerio, Joshua Genender, John M. Hoffman, Catherine (Caffi) Meyer
Affiliation: UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate bone marrow segmentation is required for bone marrow dosimetry to monitor for dangers in PSMA-Lu177 radioligand therapy. We introduce a hybrid (AI/semantic knowledge) segmentation pi...
Authors: Alejandro Bertolet, Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, Bruce A. Faddegon, Thongchai Masilela, Isaac Meyer, Victor V. Onecha, Harald Paganetti, Jose A. Ramos-Mendez, Jan PO Schuemann, Wook-Geun Shin
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present the results of 15 years of developments of the TOPAS TOol for PArticle Simulation framework, and to highlight recent and new developments.
Methods: Fundamental understanding...