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A Deep Learning-Based Approach for Rapid Prediction of IMRT/VMAT Patient-Specific Quality Assurance for Online Adaptive Plans Generated with a 0.35T MR-Linac

Authors: Suman Gautam, Tianjun Ma, William Song

Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose an artificial intelligence (AI)-based method to rapidly predict the patient-speciïŹc quality assurance (PSQA) results for magnetic resonance (MR)-guided online adaptive radiation th...

A Plan Complexity Comparison between Monaco and Eclipse - Meta Analysis of 17,000 Plans and 30,000 Beams

Authors: Christopher Colyer, Leon F Dunn, Jonathan Dunning, Simon Goodall, Andy Schofield

Affiliation: GenesisCare

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern radiotherapy is characterized by complex treatment plans utilizing dynamic MLCs, gantry positions and recently, collimator rotations. The purpose of this work was to compare the plan c...

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 Tool to Quantitatively Assess Dose after Patient Motion

Authors: Asma Amjad, Renae Conlin, Beth A. Erickson, William Hall, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The adapt-to-shape (ATS) workflow on the MR-Linac involves manual contour edits followed by treatment plan reoptimization on daily pre-beam MRIs. A verification image is acquired after plan o...

Automated Treatment Planning Script for Bone Metastases Using Eclipse TPS

Authors: Maria Jose Almada, Bruno Forti, Andres Lima, Carlos Daniel Venencia

Affiliation: Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To automate the planning of radiotherapy treatments for bone metastases using a script in the ECLIPSE planning system version 15.6 with a graphical interface.
Methods:
A script was d...

Characterisation of Breathing Volumes and Surface Motion for Upright and Supine Treatment Positions

Authors: Sophie Boisbouvier, David Cobben, Anthony L Criscuolo, Michael W. Kissick, Mark Ramtohul, Gordon Sands, Tracy Underwood

Affiliation: University of Surrey, Department of Medical Physics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lung Cancer and Sarcoma Radiotherapy, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Leo Cancer Care, Radiotherapy department, Centre Léon Bérard

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) help assess treatment options for lung cancer patients. Conventionally, these are undertaken upright, whereas radiotherapy is administered supine. This stud...

Clinical Factors Associated with Urinary Morbidity in Men Undergoing Combination Prostate Radiation Therapy

Authors: James Benton, Andrew Dewar, Benjamin C Lee, Ryan Y Lee

Affiliation: Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia, Urology of Greater Atlanta

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The purpose of our investigation was to determine if pre-treatment factors could predict urinary morbidity after combination radiation treatment for localized prostate cancer.
Methods:<...

Clinical Implementation of a Film Based Psqa System for SBRT on a 1.5T MR-Linac

Authors: Dylan Yamabe Breitkreutz, Lee Chin, Brige P. Chugh, Mark D'Souza, Brian M. Keller, Anthony Kim, Michelle K. Nielsen, Arjun Sahgal

Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Elekta Unity MR-linac delivers highly conformal SBRT treatments using IMRT. These treatment plans require patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) measurements to detect discrepancies be...

Commissioning Radcalc v7.3 with a Collapsed Cone Calculation Algorithm for 6X FFF and 10X FFF Energies

Authors: Maria Jose Almada, Carlos Bohorquez, Maximiliano Musso, Rosa Petit, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Lucy D. Wolfsberger

Affiliation: LAP, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PSQA is crucial in maintaining patient safety, typically depending on dosimetric measurements. However, advancements in computational technology have highlighted the growing significance o...

Commissioning, Validation and Pilot Study of New Rpld System for Dosimetry Audits in Bulgaria

Authors: Gueorgui Gueorguiev, Katia Sergieva, Filip Simeonov, Tsvetelina Todorova, Bozhidar Vladimirov

Affiliation: National Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Protection, Queen Giovanna University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetry audit is an essential tool enhancing confidence in the accuracy of treatment delivery and in prevention of radiation treatment incidents. Current work depicts how novel nationwide r...

Comprehensive Commissioning of an O-Ring-Shaped Image-Guided Radiotherapy System with a Gimbal-Mounted Linear Accelerator

Authors: Tetsuo Fukuda, Hideaki Hirashima, Kohei Kawata, Yukako Kishigami, Takashi Mizowaki, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Yohei Sawada, Maika Urago

Affiliation: Kyoto University, kyotoUnivercity, Hitachi high-tech, Department of Radiation Oncology and Image-applied Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present the comprehensive commissioning results of the O-ring shaped linac, OXRAY.
Materials and Methods: OXRAY enables a novel three-dimensional unicursal noncoplanar irradiation metho...

Dosimetric Evaluation of Comprehensive Motion Management in 1.5T MR-Linac for Real-Time Gated Radiotherapy

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 ...

Dosimetric Feasibility of Dominant Intraprostatic Lesion Dose Escalation in HDR Prostate Brachytherapy

Authors: Abby E. Besemer, Carolyn Eckrich, John M. Floberg, Michael J. Lawless, Jessica R. Miller, Joseph B. Schulz, Jordan M. Slagowski, Autumn E. Walter-Denzin

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Human Oncology, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim of this treatment planning study was to evaluate the feasibility of escalating dose with HDR prostate brachytherapy to imaging-identified intraprostatic macroscopic lesions while mode...

Evolution of Log File-Based Patient-Specific QA across Multiple Linac Replacements

Authors: Gweneth Andersen, Colleen M. Foote, David (Bo) McClatchy, Hannah McFarland

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the impact of MLC model differences and LINAC age on treatment plan evaluation by log file-based patient-specific QA (PSQA) through the lifetime of the machines.
Methods: 3D ga...

Feasibility of Using 68ga-PSMA for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) Treatment

Authors: Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Neil Desai, Aurelie Garant, Orhan Oz, Elizeva Phillips, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Robert Timmerman

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study reports findings from the first-in-human imaging-only trial evaluating the feasibility of using the novel PET tracer 68Ga-PSMA-11 (Illuccix) to guide external beam radiotherapy on ...

Feasibility of Using a Dynamic-Platform with High-Resolution Patient-Specific QA Device for Periodic and Patient-Specific-QA in Respiratory-Gated Radiotherapy Lung SBRT Treatment

Authors: Tae Kyu Lee

Affiliation: Allina Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the feasibility of a dynamic-platform integrated with high-resolution patient-specific-quality-assurance (PSQ device for periodic quality assurance (PQA) and PSQA in respiratory-gat...

First in-Vivo Proton Radiography Experiments for an Image-Guided Small Animal Irradiation Platform with a TimePix3-Based Detector Setup

Authors: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Carlos Granja, Guyue Hu, Margarita Kozak, Julie Lascaud, Kirsten Lauber, Grigory Liubchenko, Jasper Nijkamp, Cristina Oancea, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Marco Riboldi, Brita Singers SĂžrensen, Matthias WĂŒrl

Affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-UniversitĂ€t MĂŒnchen (LMU Munich), Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-UniversitĂ€t (LMU) MĂŒnchen, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Advacam

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To apply in-vivo proton radiography (pRad) to aid image registration and treatment plan refinement for a novel precision image-guided small animal proton irradiation platform.

Methods:...

High-Fidelity Treatment Optimization for Online Adaptive Stereotactic Partial Breast Irradiation: Integrating Dose and Treatment Time Considerations

Authors: Drexell Hunter Boggs, Carlos E. Cardenas, Jingwei Duan, Joseph Harms, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Courtney Bosse Stanley, Dennis N. Stanley, Sean Xavier Sullivan, Natalie N. Viscariello

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT-guided online adaptive radiation therapy (OART) with Ethos for stereotactic accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) can mitigate inter-fraction variation, leading to dosimetric adv...

Impact of Mlc and Collimator Errors in Psqa Techniques for VMAT Breast Treatment Plans

Authors: Maria Jose Almada, Oscar Apaza, Carlos Bohorquez, Ezequiel Cabrera, Rogelio Diaz Moreno, Maximiliano Musso, Rosa Petit, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Lucy D. Wolfsberger

Affiliation: LAP, FaMAF, UNC, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PSQA employs gamma analysis to verify the planned versus delivered dose. Evaluating the effectiveness of PSQA techniques in identifying errors is crucial. This study aims to incorporate ML...

Impact of Source-to-Imager Distance on Patient-Specific Quality Assurance Using Epid

Authors: Hajee Reyaz Ali Sahib, Sangeeta Hazarika, Muthukumaran Manavalan, Jaswin Raj, Daya Nand Sharma, Seema Sharma, Subramani Vellaiyan

Affiliation: AIIMS NCI Jhajjar, PTW North America Corporation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Purpose is to investigate the effect of extended source-to-imager distances (SID) on the resolution of VMAT patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) in portal dosimetry (PD).
Methods:<...

Incorporating Physicians’ Contouring Style into Auto-Segmentation of Clinical Target Volume for Post-Operative Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Using a Language Encoder

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Chien-Yi Liao, Dan Nguyen, Daniel Yang, Hengrui Zhao

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Post-operative radiotherapy for prostate cancer requires precise contouring of the clinical target volume (CTV) to account for microscopic disease that is invisible in the image. However, ...

Initial Phantom Studies Towards Implementation of Sequential Dual Energy CBCT on an Adaptive Radiotherapy Linac Platform

Authors: James M. Balter, Alexander Moncion, Ikechi S Ozoemelam

Affiliation: University of Michigan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sequential dual-energy cone beam computed tomography (DE-CBCT) integrated with an online adaptive platform could potentially improve soft tissue visualization for more accurate anatomical del...

Integrated Catheter Position and Dwell Time Optimization for Focal Dose Escalation in Prostate HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Bryan Bednarz, John M. Floberg, Joseph B. Schulz, Jordan M. Slagowski

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Catheter placement for high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR BT) is clinician dependent and potentially suboptimal for delivering simultaneous integrated boosts to intraprostatic gross tumor volu...

Interpretable Deep Learning Predicts Metastasis-Free Survival (MFS) from Conventional Imaging for Oligometastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (omCSPC) Using Multi-Modality PSMA PET and CT Imaging.

Authors: Yufeng Cao, Luigi Marchionni, William Silva Mendes, Cem Onal, Lei Ren, Amit Sawant, Nicole L Simone, Philip Sutera, Phuoc Tran

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, 9Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore, 8Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to predict 2-yr Metastasis-free survival (MFS) for oligometastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (omCSPC) patients treated by metastasis-directed therapy (MDT) by devel...

Investigating Racial Differences in 68ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT Imaging for Patients with Biochemical Recurrence after Radical Prostatectomy: Preliminary Findings

Authors: Maya Ataya, Clint Bahler, Ramotallah Dami Jubril, Michael Koch, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Mark Tann

Affiliation: Purdue University, epartment of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To investigate racial differences in the detection of biochemical recurrence (BCR) using 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT, known for its improved sensitivity and specificity in patients after radical p...

Investigating the Multimodal Fusion Techniques to Improve Prediction Accuracy of Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

Authors: Clint Bahler, Ruchika Reddy Chimmula, Harrison Louis Love, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Courtney Yong

Affiliation: Purdue University, Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Advanced Molecular Imaging in Radiotherapy (AdMIRe) Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, Purdue University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common malignancy in men, and predicting biochemical recurrence (BCR) is crucial for guiding treatment decisions. Integrating multimodal data, including clinical, i...

Learning from Failures – Case Studies into Failing Patient Specific Quality Assurance Plans

Authors: Christopher S. Melhus, Elizabeth Meyer, Cassandra Stambaugh

Affiliation: Tufts Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical treatment planning parameters that impact patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) passing rates for hippocampal avoidance whole brain (HAWB) treatment plans.
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Log File-Based Patient-Specific QA As a Viable Alternative to Measurement-Based QA in IMPT

Authors: Sina Mossahebi, Pouya Sabouri, Kayla Schneider, James W Snider

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Proton International, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Conventional patient-specific QA (PSQA) for intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) requires extensive measurements, straining resources in single-room proton centers. This study evaluat...

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...

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...

Monte Carlo Simulation and Dosimetric Verification of 3D Range Modulators for a Multi-Field-Optimization Flash-IMPT Plan

Authors: Michael M Folkerts, Miriam Krieger, Pierre Lansonneur, Gerard Paquet, Petar Penchev, Christoph Schuy, Yuri Simeonov, Uli Weber, Klemens Zink

Affiliation: GSI Helmholtzzentrum fuer Schwerionenforschung, Institute of Medical Physics and Radiation Protection (IMPS), University of Applied Sciences, Varian Medical Systems

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Ultra-high dose-rate proton irradiation may spare the healthy tissue (FLASH-effect). The 3D-range-modulator (3D-RM) method reduces the treatment time compared to conventional IMPT and can ...

Moving Away from Measuring Everything - Implementing 3D Recalculation in a Large Networked Radiotherapy Institution to Replace Routine IMRT / VMAT QA

Authors: Eujin Chan, Christopher Colyer, Leon F Dunn, Jonathan Dunning, Michael Grace, Onno Kamst, Alex Livingstone, Thulani Nyathi, Vladimir Sashin, Philip Satory, Hilmar Schachenmayr, Brindha Subramanian, Lindsay J. Tremethick, Luke Webb

Affiliation: GenesisCare

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this work is to outline the methodology and results from the implementation of a 3D recalculation software to replace IMRT/VMAT PSQA measurement across a large, networked radio...

Pancrea-Seg-Net: A Semi-Supervised Deep Learning Framework for Pancreatic Tumor and Vessel Segmentation

Authors: Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Fuhua Yan, Yanzhao Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Haoran Zhang, Lei Zhang, Yajiao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive malignancy where precise segmentation of tumors and adjacent vessels is crucial for effective treatment planning. This study dev...

Patient-Specific Quality Assurance in SBRT Treatments Using 3D Polymer Gel Dosimetry

Authors: Esteban Arzaga-Barajas, Paola Jazmin Guadarrama Huerta, Jose Alejandro Jimenez, Guerda Massillon-JL, Maria Adela Poitevin-ChacĂłn, Alejandro Rodriguez-Laguna

Affiliation: UNAM, Medica Sur

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) tests for four SBRT treatments of patients diagnosed with vertebral, ilium, pelvic lymph node and lung tumors.
Methods: MAGIC gel consi...

Personalized Dosimetric Workflow for 177Lu-PSMA Treatments Considering the Cross-Irradiation from Bone Metastases to Red Bone Marrow

Authors: NadÚge Anizan, David Broggio, Désirée Deandreis, Didier Franck, Camilo Garcia, Stéphanie Lamart, Sébastien Leygnac, Alexandre Pignard

Affiliation: Gustave Roussy, Service de Physique Médicale, Institut Bergonié, Service de Physique Médicale, Gustave Roussy, Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS/LEDI, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work aimed at developing an innovative workflow for 177Lu-PSMA personalized dosimetry to lesions and organs at risk (OAR) simultaneously, considering the cross-irradiation from bone meta...

Prediction of Metastasis-Free Survival in Patients with Prostate Adenocarcinoma Using Primary Tumor and Lymph Node Radiomics from Pre-Treatment PSMA PET/CT Scans.

Authors: Ozan Cem Guler, William Silva Mendes, Sangbo Oh, Cem Onal, Lei Ren, Apurva Singh, Phuoc Tran

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To predict metastasis-free survival (MFS) for patients with prostate adenocarcinoma treated with androgen deprivation therapy and external radiotherapy using clinical factors and radiomics ex...

Ratoguide: Evaluation of AI-Driven Fully Automated Treatment Planning Support System for Lung SBRT

Authors: Keiichi Jingu, Noriyuki Kadoya, Takafumi Komiyama, Takeru Nakajima, Hikaru Nemoto, Hiroshi Onishi, Masahide Saito, Ryota Tozuka

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Yamanashi, Department of Radiation Oncology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Advanced Biomedical Imaging, University of Yamanashi

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We evaluated the accuracy of a new AI-based fully automated planning software in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for early-stage lung cancer.
Methods: We collected data from 125 pati...

Salvage High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy for Locally Recurrent Prostate Cancer Treating Whole Gland with Focal Boost in Two Fractions

Authors: Elizabeth K. Butker, Cara Cimmino, Jenna L. Fair, David Matthew Giles, Bruce Hershatter, Shadab Momin, Sagar Patel, John Pattaras, Kamran Salari Salari, Aaron Weiss

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer patients may experience a local-only failure after radiation. While high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy may have more favorable toxicity profile and cancer control compared to ...

Streamlined Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Commissioning Experience with a 6FFF Beam for an Elekta Versa: A Clinical Overview for Increased Precision.

Authors: Asma Amjad, Slade J. Klawikowski, Natalya V. Morrow, Haidy G. Nasief, Eric S. Paulson, An Tai, Hualiang Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate and precise linac-based SRS commissioning can be very challenging. Thus, it is important to increase the confidence in the measurement at each step prior to end-to-end testing. The p...

Study of PSMA-PET/MR Biomarkers for Prostate Stereotactic Radiotherapy Planning

Authors: Guillermo Daniel Alvarez, Daniel Fino, Rocio Luz Gilli, Dorian Alexander Romero

Affiliation: School Foundation of Nuclear Medicine, INTECNUS Foundation, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Center of Southern Patagonia

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the anatomical, functional, and molecular information from PET/MR images with F18-PSMA to identify intraprostatic lesions and delineate a boost in stereotactic body radiotherapy (...

Using Multi-Peak Reconstructions for Dosimetry of Fast and Quantitative Lutetium-177 SPECT/CT

Authors: Julia Brosch-Lenz, Munir Ghesani, Francesc Massanes, Michael Morris, Babak Saboury, Eliot Siegel, Alexander Hans Vija

Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., Molecular Imaging

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative imaging of the radiopharmaceutical distribution is crucial for treatment evaluation and dosimetry. However, as patient numbers for Lutetium-177-(177Lu)-labelled therapies continu...

Utilization of Log File Analysis to Determine Deliverability of VMAT Plans As a Function of Plan Complexity

Authors: Jameson T. Baker, Sean T Grace, Cindy Pham, Michael A. Trager

Affiliation: Northwell

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In VMAT planning, increasing complexity in MLC motion and modulation may improve dose distributions and OAR sparing while maintaining PTV coverage. However, increasing complexity can creat...