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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-specific quality assurance (PSQA) results for magnetic resonance (MR)-guided online adaptive radiation th...

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...

Automatic Breast VMAT Planning Using Script and Rapidplan on Eclipse

Authors: Maria Jose Almada, Bruno Forti, Patricia Murina, Carlos Daniel Venencia

Affiliation: Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie, Dra.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The use of VMAT for the breast requires duplication of the patient's CT, several planning structures, and patient-specific dose-volume constraints depending on the patient's anatomy, fraction...

Clinical Implementation of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with Off-the-Shelf Tools

Authors: Kai-Cheng Chuang, Oana I. Craciunescu, Christopher Kelsey, Joseph Kowalski, Nicole Larrier, Xinyi Li, Sheridan G. Meltsner, Anna E. Rodrigues, Yang Sheng, Qiuwen Wu

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To clinically implement a Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) procedure for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with off-the-shelf tools.
Methods: Patient is treated on linac couch with a hyb...

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...

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...

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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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 ...

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 (...