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A Foundational Model for Medical Imaging Modality Translation in Head and Neck Radiotherapy

Authors: Jie Deng, Yunxiang Li, Xiao Liang, Weiguo Lu, Jiacheng Xie, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recently, foundational models trained on large datasets have shown remarkable performance across various tasks. Developing a foundational model for medical image modality translation in head-...

A Framework for Automated Selection of Dose-Volume Objectives to Improve Radiation-Induced Immune Suppression (RIIS)-Related Overall Survival (OS) Following Chemo-Radiotherapy

Authors: Gabriel Lucas Andrade de Sousa, Einsley-Marie Janowski, Cam Nguyen, Krishni Wijesooriya

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia, Department of Physics, University of Virginia

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimizing radiation therapy (RT) to spare the immune system may improve Overall Survival (OS) in cancer patients. This study develops a computational algorithm to identify optimal dose-volum...

A Novel Lattice Technique Based Spot Scanning Proton Arc Therapy Via Spot Sparsity Optimization and LET Optimization

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๏ผŒ 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...

A Predictive Tool for Optimizing Treatment System Allocation in Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiotherapy

Authors: Zhenzhen Dai, Anthony J. Doemer, Ryan Hall, Kenneth Levin, Bing Luo, Benjamin Movsas, Karen C. Snyder, Kundan S Thind, Eleanor Walker

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health, HFHS

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of a predictive tool for efficient allocation of hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation patients between Varian Truebeam and Ethos systems.
Methods: A ful...

Addressing Missing MRI Sequences: A DL-Based Region-Focused Multi-Sequence Framework for Synthetic Image Generation

Authors: Amir Abdollahi, Oliver Jรคkel, Maxmillian Knoll, Rakshana Murugan, Adithya Raman, Patrick Salome

Affiliation: UKHD & DKFZ, Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), German Cancer Research Centre(DKFZ), DKFZ, MGH

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Missing MRI sequences, due to technical issues in data handling or clinical constraints like contrast agent intolerance, limit the use of medical imaging datasets in computational analysis...

An OAR Margin Recipe Based on Clinical Data and Including Radio-Sensitivity Variation

Authors: Carlo Greco, Joep Stroom, Sandra Vieira

Affiliation: Champalimaud Center for the Unknown

Abstract Preview: Purpose: RTP safety margins are generally based on geometrical uncertainties alone and not directly on clinical outcome. Here we use clinical dose-constraint data to generate dosimetric margins for OA...

Assessing an Improvement to Hyperarc SRS Planning: Comparing the Efficiency Index of Hyperarc Alone Vs Hyperarc + Surface Area Informed Optimization

Authors: Ivan L. Cordrey, Dharmin D. Desai, Ellis Lee Johnson

Affiliation: Cumberland Medical Center - Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Varian Advanced Oncology Solutions

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperArc (HA) is known to produce a high quality SRS plan. Adding Surface Area Informed Optimization (SAIO) to HA has been shown to improve plan quality metrics R50% and the Conformality Inde...

Enhancing T2-Weighted Brain MRI Resolution across Orientations Using AI-Based Volumetric Reconstruction

Authors: Mengqi Shen, Meghna Trivedi, Tony J.C. Wang, Andy (Yuanguang) Xu, Yading Yuan

Affiliation: Columbia University Medical Center, Dept of Med Hematology & Oncology, Data Science Institute at Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: T2-weighted (T2w) images are critical for identifying pathological changes due to their superior contrast in differentiating tissue types. However, they often lack detailed anatomical resolut...

Equivalent Uniform Dose and Duodenal Toxicity Correlation in Pancreatic Cancer Irradiation

Authors: Samira Dabaghmanesh, Beth A. Erickson, William Hall, Jason Hirshberg, An Tai

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment plan evaluation for minimizing duodenal toxicity often involves multiple dose-volume constraints that vary based on fractionation. The Equivalent Uniform Dose (EUD) has emerged as a...

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 ...

First Phantom Testing of Biology-Guided Radiotherapy for Sequential Integrated Boost Radiotherapy

Authors: Girish Bal, David J. Carlson, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Henry S. Park

Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study explores the feasibility, accuracy, and dosimetric performance of hybrid biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) combined with image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for delivering sequential...

Impact of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Image Characteristics on Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) Treatment Accuracy

Authors: Angela J Da Silva, Andrew Groll, Manoj Narayanan, Jeffrey Schmall, Sanchit Sharma, Timothy Pok Chi Yeung

Affiliation: Reflexion Medical Inc,, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: PET-based biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) is a radiation therapy technique that uses PET imaging to deliver tracked dose to the tumor in real-time. We characterized the delivery accuracy o...

Influence of the ฮฑ/รŸ Ratio on Dose Constraints in Radiotherapy of Prostate Cancer

Authors: Marwa Y. Abdel Tawwab, Amin E Amin, Abdullah M. ElSharif, Somaia Metwally Elsayed, Magdy M. Khalil

Affiliation: School of Applied Health Science, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt, Medical Physics, Radiation Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Medical Biophysics, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Helwan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer radiotherapy typically employs conventional fractionation schedules over approximately eight weeks. This study investigates the effect of variations in the ฮฑ/ฮฒ ratio on dose c...

Optimization of Impulsed Acquisition Protocols on 1.5T MRI Using Simulation-Based Bayesian Experimental Design for Cell Size Imaging

Authors: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Xun Jia, Wen Li, Junzhong Xu

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cell size is a vital parameter in evaluating the tumor microenvironment, including cell apoptosis and radiotherapy(RT)-induced immune cell infiltration. The IMPULSED(Imaging Microstructural P...

Preplanning Physics Consultation with Voxelized EQD2: A Proactive Approach for Streamlined Dose Management in High-Risk Re-Irradiation Patients

Authors: Katja M. Langen, Mark McDonald, Bill Stokes, Yinan Wang, Suk Whan (Paul) Yoon

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Effective dose management in high-risk re-irradiation (ReRT) patients entails early, detailed special physics consultation (SPC) to mitigate risks from cumulative radiation dose. SPCs have tr...