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A Deep Learning-Based Method for Rapid Generation of Spot Weights in Single Field Optimization for Proton Therapy in Prostate Cancer

Authors: Yu Chang, Mei Chen

Affiliation: Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spot weights optimization, as a critical step in the proton therapy, is often time-consuming and labor-intensive. Deep learning, with its powerful learning and computational efficiency, can e...

A Novel Semi-Analytic Approach for Dose Calculation in Proton Minibeam Radiotherapy

Authors: Hao Gao, Wangyao Li, Yuting Lin, Chao Wang, Wei Wu

Affiliation: Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton minibeam radiation therapy (pMBRT) delivers a unique peak-and-valley dose pattern using collimators with narrow slits, offering improved normal tissue sparing compared to conventional ...

Automated Tool for Radiotherapy Initial Patient Setup: A Robust Approach Based on Vertebral Identification

Authors: Hailun Pan, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang, Yibin Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, , Shanghai Jiaotong University School Of Medicine, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate patient positioning is critical in radiotherapy (RT) to ensure effective treatment delivery and minimize harming surrounding healthy tissues. Vertebral misalignment during RT setup h...

Could Synthetic CTs Simulating Patient Anatomical Changes Help Improve the Robustness of Head-and-Neck Proton Plans?

Authors: Nrusingh C. Biswal, Matthew J Ferris, Michael J. MacFarlane, Jason K Molitoris, Byong Yong Yi, Mark J. Zakhary

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton head-and-neck treatment plans often struggle to maintain plan quality over the course of treatment due to tumor response, weight-loss, and setup variability. Plan robustness to these c...

Deployable Twin-Calorimeter System for Absolute Dose Measurements By Clinical Physicists

Authors: Jean Dessureault, Malcolm R. McEwen, Bryan R. Muir, James Renaud

Affiliation: National Research Council

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and commission a mailable calorimeter that enables clinical medical physicists to quickly and efficiently address innovative dosimetry challenges directly at the point of use.
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Enhancing Robustness in Proton Therapy through Online Adaptive Workflow: An in-Silico Study

Authors: Robbie Beckert, Weiren Liu, Thomas R. Mazur, Allen Mo, Stephanie Perkins, Hailei Zhang, Tianyu Zhao

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online adaptation may mitigate uncertainties in proton therapy arising from interfractional anatomical changes. While robust optimization accounts for setup and range uncertainties during pla...

Foundation Model Guidance for CBCT-CT Image Registration in Radiotherapy

Authors: Hacene Azizi, Abderaouf Behouch, Nabil Maalej, Aamir Raja, Mohamed Lamine Seghier

Affiliation: Khalifa University Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology, Laboratory of dosing, analysis and characterization in high resolution, Ferhat Abbas Setif 1 University, Khalifa University Physics Department, Khalifa University

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To ensure accurate alignment of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and computed tomography (CT) images for image-guided radiotherapy, this study evaluates a foundation model guidance fra...

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...

Inter-Patient Adaptive Radiotherapy (IPART): A CT Simulation and Planning Free Approach Enabling Immediate Treatment Access for Patients.

Authors: Bin Cai, Andrew R. Godley, Brian A. Hrycushko, Heejung Kim, Mu-han Lin, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak, Da Wang, Tingliang Zhuang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 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, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The standard radiation therapy workflow requires CT-simulation and planning, whether for initial treatments or re-planning due to significant anatomical changes. IPART instead uses one patien...

Optimizing PTV Coverage in VMAT Breast Plans: A Robust Evaluation of Motion and Flash Margins

Authors: William N. Duggar, John C. White

Affiliation: UMMC, University of Mississippi Medical Center

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To evaluate the impact of patient motion on PTV coverage for 95% and 90% target volumes in VMAT breast treatment plans and to determine the appropriate flash margins required to maintain r...

Quality and Performance Advantages of a Machine Learning-Assisted Framework for IMRT Fluence Map Optimization

Authors: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang

Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gradient-based optimization is the standard approach for IMRT fluence map optimization (FMO). Recently, a machine learning (ML)-assisted framework using a one-layer neural network was propose...

Surface Dose Distribution Analysis Using Cherenkov Imaging for Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET) with Scintillator and Osld Validation

Authors: Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to validate the feasibility of using Cherenkov imaging for surface dose distribution measurement during Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET) by developing a perspective-correcte...

Temporal Drift in Ir-192 Source Strength Measurements: A Braphyqs Multi-Center Analysis

Authors: Åsa K. Carlsson Tedgren, Taran Hellebust, Antonio Herreros, Jacob Johansen, Christian Kirisits, Panagiotis Papagiannis, Mark J. Rivard, Frank-Andre Siebert, Frank Verhaegen, Javier Vijande, Jan Wiersma, Marisol de Brabandere, Ruud van Leeuwen

Affiliation: UKSH, Campus Kiel, Klinik für Strahlentherapie (Radioonkologie), Department of Oncology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Radiation Physics, Department of Medicine and Health (IMH), Linköping University, Radiation Oncology Department, Hospital Clínic-Universitat de Barcelona, IDIBAPS, IFIC-UV, Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Radiation Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics Laboratory, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Radiation Oncology (MAASTRO), GROW – School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Department of Radiation Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study, which was carried out by the GEC-ESTRO BRAPHYQS working group, reports the increasing divergence between clinical reference air kerma rate (RAKR) measurements and vendor-provided ...