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A Hybrid 4π-Proton Arc Robust Optimization

Authors: Wenhua Cao, Xianjin Dai, PhD, Hadis Moazami Goudarzi, Gino Lim, Miaolan Xie, Lei Xing, Lewei Zhao

Affiliation: University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Houston, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton Arc Therapy (PAT) delivers a continuous dose of radiation during gantry rotation. 4π is a non-coplanar technique used for advanced proton therapy delivery. This work proposes a hybrid ...

Accuracy Analysis of "Sphere-Mask" Optical Positioning System in Radiotherapy of Breast Cancer

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 ...

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 Mlc Errors and Their Dosimetric Impact Delivered on Elekta Linear Accelerator from Two TPS Systems

Authors: Richard Lesieur, Olivia Magneson, David E. Solis, Sotirios Stathakis

Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the deliverability and precision of multileaf collimator (MLC) positioning in treatment plans generated by two different Treatment Planning Systems (TPS), Monaco and Pinn...

Automated Tool for Radiotherapy Initial Patient Setup: A Robust Approach Based on Vertebral Identification

Authors: Hailun Pan, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang, Yibin Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, , Shanghai Jiaotong University School Of Medicine, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate patient positioning is critical in radiotherapy (RT) to ensure effective treatment delivery and minimize harming surrounding healthy tissues. Vertebral misalignment during RT setup h...

Construction and Application Study of a Deep Learning-Based Iscout-Guided Precision Radiotherapy Positioning Error Prediction Model for Breast Cancer

Authors: Fangfen Dong, Jiaming Li, Xiaobo Li, Weipei Wang, Zhixin Wang, Bing Wu, Benhua Xu, Yong Yang, Yifa Zhao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital/Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors/Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematologi, Zhangpu County Hospital, School of Medical Imaging, Fujian Medical University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the construction and clinical application value of a deep learning-based positioning error prediction model, providing a reference for optimizing iSCOUT system-guided precision rad...

Dosimetric Effect of Patient Positioning Errors in Dual-Isocenter VMAT for Bilateral Breast Cancer Treatment: A Quantitative Assessment

Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Haley Park, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the dosimetric effects of patient positioning errors, including setup inaccuracies and yaw deviations, on dual-isocenter volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans for...

Enhancing Radiation Therapy Precision and Safety: The Role of Cherenkov Imaging in Clinical Practice.

Authors: Adi Robinson, Michael J. Tallhamer

Affiliation: Centura Health, AdventHealth Orlando

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the integration of Cherenkov imaging into radiation therapy practices, focusing on its utility in enhancing treatment precision, patient safety, and clinical decis...

Evaluation of Daily Respiratory Pattern from a Single Free-Breathing Cone Beam CT Scan

Authors: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Xiuxiu He, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Hao Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This work aims to develop an innovative technique to evaluate patients’ daily respiratory pattern using three-dimensional (3D) deformation vector fields (DVF) derived from a free-breathing...

Image Guidance for Mitigating the Impact of Table Walkout on Delivered Dose in Non-Coplanar Stereotactic Radiotherapy

Authors: William E Burrell, Philip F. Durham, Anne N Hubbard, Yohan Akeakamai Walter, Hsinshun Terry Wu

Affiliation: Willis Knighton Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Linear accelerator (LINAC)-based single-isocenter, multi-target (SIMT) treatment has streamlined the stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) workflow. However, off-isocenter treatment carries multipl...

Improving Operational Efficiency in Head and Neck Proton Therapy through Adaptation Analysis

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

Affiliation: Thompson Proton Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy plans can be highly sensitive to both anatomical changes and positional errors, making the acquisition of Quality Assurance CT (QACT) images a routine clinical practice during ...

Improving Patient Safety with MRI Visible Laterality Markers

Authors: Ndey Badjan, Chris Beasley, Issack Boru, Josh Joyner, Erica Owenby, Scott H. Robertson, Nicholas Said

Affiliation: Duke University Health System

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To design MRI-visible laterality markers to boost patient safety by minimizing errors in laterality and subsequent procedures.
Methods:
The markers were made using commercially avail...

Mask-Less Adaptable Headrest for Head-and-Neck Radiotherapy

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...

Minimizing Positioning Errors in Intracranial SRS: The Role of Verification Imaging after 6-Dof Corrections

Authors: Anthony J. Doemer, Yimei Huang, Benjamin Movsas, Ellen Park, Mira Shah, Salim Siddiqui, Karen C. Snyder, Kundan S Thind, Bo Zhao

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The 6 degrees-of-freedom (6-DoF) robotic couch is considered essential for linac-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), particularly for irregularly shaped targets adjacent to critical organs...

Photon-Counting CT for Estimation of Quantitative Information for Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning: Assessment of Scanning Conditions and Phantom Sizes

Authors: Carina Gassner, Guyue Hu, Thomas Kröncke, Christopher Kurz, Guillaume Landry, Katharina Niepel, Katia Parodi, Franka Risch, Florian Schwarz

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Augsburg, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of a clinical photon-counting CT (PCCT) scanner in terms of proton relative stopping power (RSP) estimation using PCCT data and to compare the impact of different ...

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...

Refining the in-House Modified COMS Eye Plaque Workflow

Authors: Vishruta A. Dumane, Andrew Lukban, Kiran Pant, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Ren-Dih Sheu, Nadia M. Vassell

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work introduces a refined in-house modified COMS eye plaque management system to streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and enhance usability.
Methods: A web-based application wit...

Reproducibility of a Unique Prone Head and Neck Setup Evaluated with In Vivo Epid Dosimetry System

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...

Universal MR-to-Synthetic CT: A Streamlined Framework for MR-Only Radiotherapy Planning

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Converting MR images to synthetic CT (MR2sCT) is highly desirable as it streamlines the radiotherapy treatment planning workflow. This approach leverages the superior soft tissue visibilit...