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Evaluating Three Practical Approaches to Managing Dose Accumulation in Normal Tissues during Radiation Re-Treatments

Authors: Derek A. Fiedler, Nixon Gutierrez, Quyen L. Jones, Zejian Liu, Tatsiana Reynolds

Affiliation: Texas Oncology, Minnesota Oncology, US Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimize patient safety and treatment efficacy during radiation re-treatment planning. Provide a comprehensive comparison of the methods by focusing on their applicability, accuracy, and limi...

On Dosimetric Water Equivalency of 3D Printed Materials

Authors: Emily Helen Hayes, Luke Maloney

Affiliation: University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the dosimetric water equivalency of polylactic acid (PLA) and commercial 3D printing resin using electron stopping power as a surrogate, for use in radiochromic film calibration ...

Physician-Centered Decision-Making Tool for Individualized Outcome-Based Treatment Planning

Authors: Soren Bentzen, Arezoo Modiri, Zaker Rana, Amit Sawant, Lena Specht, Ivan Vogelius

Affiliation: University of Maryland, University of Maryland in Baltimore, Dept. Of Oncology Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet, Maryland University Baltimore, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: There is wide inter-physician radiotherapy planning variability for lymphomas and no systematic way to individualize a plan with respect to patient-specific outcome risks. In response to this...

Reconstructing Radiopharmaceutical Distributions Using Coded Aperture Tomography with Photon Counting Detector

Authors: David P. Adam, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuncheng Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiopharmaceutical therapy is experiencing a resurgence in interest due to its potential of treating widespread metastatic disease in a patient-specific manner. Accurately measuring and desc...

Spectral CT Assessment of 3D Printing Techniques for Improving the Uniformity and Reproducibility of Models Applied in Medical Imaging

Authors: Izabella L. Barreto, Benjamin Taylor Heggie, Stephanie M. Leon

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Filament deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers may utilize proprietary calibration methods inadequate for medical imaging. Proper techniques are necessary to achieve imaging uniformity standa...

Utilizing All Acquired Images from Fluoroscopically-Guided Interventions: Test Application with Event-By-Event Patient Dosimetry Calculations

Authors: Sagine Berry-Tony, Lasya Daggumati, James R Duncan, Melak Senay, Allan Thomas

Affiliation: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Most acquired images in FGIs are not permanently archived. In the context of modern computational prowess, novel improvements to FGI practice likely sit just under the surface of large-scale ...

Variance and Estimation of Patient Specific S-Values for I-131 Administration.

Authors: Jae Won Jung, Choonsik Lee, Jason C. Mace, Sergio Morato Rafet

Affiliation: East Carolina University, Carilion Clinic, National Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Dosimetry for radionuclides used in nuclear medicine can be accurately calculated if sufficient data is available. However, in most cases crucial information cannot or will not be known a pri...