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...
Authors: Sara Endo, Takeshi Fujisawa, Hidehiro Hojo, Masaki Nakamura, Hidenobu Tachibana
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital East
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the clinical feasibility of deep learning (DL)-based automated contouring through qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Methods: Sixty cases were chosen, including 3 OARs...
Authors: Chase Cochran, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Currently, intraocular disease is primarily treated via COMS-plaques brachytherapy. Various stereotactic approaches via photons/proton beam have also been implemented (CyberKnife/GammaKnife/p...
Authors: Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Dusica Cvetkovic, Troy A. Dos Santos, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Dae-Myoung Yang
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pulsed low-dose-rate radiotherapy (PLDR) has been proposed to reduce normal tissue toxicity while maintaining tumor control comparable to conventional radiotherapy (CRT). This study assess...
Authors: Ana Laura Burin, Ilca Marli Moitinho Amaral Medeiros, Priscila Santos Rodrigues, Maria Elisa Chuery Martins Rostelato, Sabrina Spigaroli Sgrignoli, Ana Catarina Koka de Souza Silva, Carla Daruich Souza, Cristhian Ferreira Talacimon, Lara El Hajj Teodoro, Carlos Alberto Zeituni
Affiliation: IPEN - USP, IPEN - Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The uniform distribution of phosphorus-32 (32P) in beta sources is essential to ensure the accuracy of radiotherapy treatments, such as those for paravertebral cancer. This study evaluated th...
Authors: Rafael Carballeira, David J. Gladstone, Philippe Liger, Rongxiao Zhang
Affiliation: TheryQ, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a FLASH electron beam system (FLASHLAB) via first principle Monte Carlo methods, navigating installation configurations, shielding and regulatory radiation safety considerations for ...