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A Clarification on the Bandwidth Difference Method for MRI B0 Homogeneity Assessment

Authors: Christina Brunnquell, Daniel Vergara, Joseph Everett Wishart

Affiliation: University of Minnesota, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To propose and validate a correction to the bandwidth difference method presented in Task Group Report No. 325 for quantifying static magnetic field homogeneity (ΔB0).
Methods: A clarifica...

A Modified VMAT Technique for the Treatment of Diffuse and Extensive Involvement of the Skull By Various Malignancies

Authors: Edward D. Brandner, Weihua Fu, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Kiran Mehta, Hima Bindu Musunuru, Yongqian Zhang

Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman CancerCenter

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment of diffuse and extensive involvement of the skull by malignancy presents a difficult challenge for radiation therapy. This study reports preliminary experience of a modified volumet...

A Pilot Survey on Medical Physics Residency Education in External Beam Special Procedures

Authors: Courtney R. Buckey, Jay W. Burmeister, Minsong Cao, Grace Chang, Yu Kuang, Yixiang Liao, Yi Rong, Dandan Zheng

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Physics Program, University of Nevada, Rush University Medical Center, University of Rochester

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Investigate the adequacy of training for therapeutic medical physics residents in select special procedures.
Methods: After a review of existing literature, a multi-institutional group dev...

Advanced Daily Imaging Technology Improves Tracking of Soft Tissue Decomposition for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy

Authors: Robert K Chin, Klea Hoxha, Erika Jank, Jesus Juarez, Eulanca Yuka Liu, Dylan P. O'Connell, X. Sharon Qi, Ricky R Savjani

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Daily cone beam CT (CBCT) images are acquired prior to each radiotherapy treatment for verifying patient positioning. HyperSight is an advanced imaging solution that replaces standard CBCT...

An Alpha Irradiation System for Radiobiological Studies with Versatile Dose Rate Control

Authors: Harsh Arya, Yan Chang, Yujie Chi, Varghese Anto Chirayath, Joshua Rajan, Pan Zui

Affiliation: University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In targeted alpha therapy (TAT), absorbed dose rates can vary significantly spatially and temporally, impacting therapeutic efficacy as well as carcinogenic potential. This study reports the ...

An Automated Notification System for Identifying Patients Eligible for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Bin Cai, Tu Dan, Michael Dohopolski, Steve B. Jiang, Deepkumar Mistry, Arnold Pompos, Robert Timmerman, Jing Wang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BGRT) offers significant potential for personalized and adaptive cancer treatment, with clinically available systems such as SCINTIX from Reflexion now being intr...

Analysis of Structure Errors in Region of Interest Contouring for Radiotherapy Planning: A Study Using the RT-Contour QA Platform

Authors: Sijuan Huang, Zi LIU, Jing MA, Xin Yang

Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To reduce the pressure of manual review of abnormal situations in manually/automatically delineated regions of interest (ROI), improve its accuracy and basis.
Methods: 220 radiotherapy pat...

Clinical Outcomes of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Treatments for Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations & Fistulas: A Single Institutional Retrospective Study

Authors: Madeleine Arbogast, David Dorndos, Denise E Foltz, Justin Fraser, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: For stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatments of intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVM) and fistulas (AVF), same-day Leksell Gamma Knife (GK) is the preferred modality. Long-term cli...

First Beam Characterization of the Radiabeam FLEX-9 Electron Flash Linac

Authors: Robert Berry, John Buatti, Nathan Burger, Ryan T. Flynn, Greg Johns, Maksim Kravchenko, Sergey Kutsaev, Yen-Po Lee, Marcos Ruelas, Joel J. St-Aubin, Timothy J. Waldron

Affiliation: RadiaBeam Technologies, University of Iowa

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To report the factory acceptance tests of a preclinical linear accelerator, the FLEX-9 electron FLASH linac from RadiaBeam Technologies.
Methods: The FLEX-9 FLASH electron linac is designe...

Global Needs Assessment of Medical Physicists Working in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries

Authors: Stephen M. Avery, Izabella L. Barreto, Oi-Wai Chau, Cesar Della Biancia, Beata Gontova Bernat, Amanda M. Jackson, Rao Khan, Eugene P. Lief, Osama R. Mawlawi, Wilfred F. Ngwa, Christopher F. Njeh, Peter Allan Sandwall, William Swanson, Joseph Weygand, Afua A. Yorke

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, VA Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, Mayo Clinic, Champion Cancer Center, Howard University, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, University of Washington, University of Florida College of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, Emory University, University of Pennsylvania, OhioHealth, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess needs of medical physicists working in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs)
Methods: A survey was developed by AAPM’s Global Needs Assessment Committee (GNAC) in partnership w...

Inspiring the Next Generation: A 4-Year Review of a Successful Medical Physics Undergraduate Internship Program

Authors: Manuel M. Arreola, Izabella L. Barreto, Amanda Schwarz

Affiliation: University of Florida, University of Florida College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In 2020, a medical physics undergraduate internship program was developed to attract competitive students to the field of medical physics.
Methods: The program offered a unique, immersive ...

Predicting Hormone Receptor Status in Breast Cancer Using Mammographic and Sonographic Data and Machine Learning Models

Authors: Zahra Bagherpour, Manijeh Beigi, Pedram Fadavi, Faraz Kalantari, Moghadaseh Khaleghibizaki, Hengameh Nazari, Mojtaba Safari, Sepideh Soltani

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Emory University and Winship Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas for medical sciences, Department of Radiation physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate whether readily available mammographic and sonographic data, combined with machine learning (ML) models, can predict critical molecular factors (ER, PR, HER2) in b...

Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery for Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia: Presenting Efficient Clinic Workflow, Dosimetric Analysis and Patients Reported Clinical Results

Authors: Karam Ayoub, Aaron B Hesselson, Ronald C McGarry, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Department of Cardiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Noninvasive stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRS) is emerging treatment option for advanced heart failure patients with refractory-ventricular tachycardia (rVT) who experienced recurrent impl...

Year-Long Evaluation of Online Dwell Position Corrections on a Remote Afterloader with Automatic Length Measurements for HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Michael B. Altman, Sharbacha Edward, Jose L. Garcia Ramirez, Anamaria Guta, Elizabeth Gaines Jeong, Justin K. Mikell, Phillip D. H. Wall, Jacqueline Esthappan Zoberi

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern HDR remote afterloaders (RAL) are equipped with enhanced safety features for accurate source positioning. However, little guidance is provided on the use of these features. We have cli...