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...
Authors: Gary Y. Ge, Azmul Siddique, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Virtual grid technology addresses scattered radiation without a physical grid, offering the potential to reduce patient radiation dose while maintaining image quality. However, this potential...
Authors: Amy Tien Yee Chang, Chi Wai Cheung, Tin Lok Chiu, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wa Kong, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu
Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces BrachyPlanCheck, an independent Monte Carlo (MC)-based dose calculation tool for 192Ir brachytherapy retrospective study or algorithm commissioning.
Methods: BrachyPl...
Authors: Chang Chang, Mohammad Kanber, Stephen Kenneth Northway
Affiliation: East Carolina University, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center, California Proton Cancer Therapy Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Proton therapy treatment planning involves the consideration of unique physical quantities such as Linear Energy Transfer (LET) and spot location maps that do not exist in photon treatment...
Authors: Kevin Barker, David Jeffrey Contella, Chandima Edirisinghe, Aaron Fenster, Douglas A Hoover, Elizabeth Huynh
Affiliation: Robarts Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London Health Sciences Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, London Health Sciences Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We aim to develop a system that integrates micro-ultrasound into focal prostate cancer radiotherapy. This requires developing a mechatronic stepper capable of performing motorized rotation of...
Authors: Frank F. Dong, Megan C. Jacobsen, Ke Li, Xinming Liu, John Rong
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We aimed to understand the physical performance of a CdTe PCD-based detector system within a whole-body PCD-CT scanner, with the goal of optimizing its clinical application. Instead of relyin...