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A Patient-Specific Approach to Surface Guided-DIBH SBRT Candidacy Using Surface Deformation Maps

Authors: Savannah Decker, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Laura Padilla

Affiliation: UC San Diego, University of California San Diego

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The success of surface-guided deep-inspiration breath-hold (SG-DIBH) treatments depends on accurate identification of suitable candidates. Sub-optimal patient selection can result in prolonge...

A Quantitative Metric for Evaluating Treatment Plan Robustness in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy

Authors: Grant Evans, Maxwell Arthur Kassel, Charles Shang, Stephen Shang

Affiliation: South Florida Proton Therapy Institute, SFPRF

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton pencil beam scanning therapy is particularly sensitive to field translational shifts and beam range variations, which can degradation of dose distribution and compromise the treatment....

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...

Assessment of Plan Quality Metrics for Iroc Houston SRS Phantom Performance Evaluation

Authors: Derek Matthew Garcia, Mallory Glenn, Stephen F. Kry, Ruitao Lin, Dennis S. Mackin, Tucker J. Netherton

Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas’ MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing clinically relevant quality metrics for evaluating IROC SRS phantom plans, including conformity index (CI) and homogeneity index...

Assessment of Practice Consistency for Management of Target Exposure Indices in Digital Radiography

Authors: Zachary Carr, Katie W. Hulme, Zaiyang Long, Nathan A. Quails, Ashley Tao

Affiliation: Gundersen Health System, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, The Cleveland Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Meaningful interpretation of deviation index (DI) in clinical practice relies on appropriately set target exposure indices (EIT). EIT values for a given exam-view can be derived from the medi...

Characterization, Commissioning, and Clinical Evaluation of a Commercial Beo Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) System

Authors: Brett G Erickson, Joseph P. Kowalski, Xinyi Li, Qiuwen Wu, Sua Yoo

Affiliation: Duke University, Mayo Clinic - Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Characterization and commissioning of the BeO-based myOSLchip system was performed (per TG191) to assess its feasibility as a full replacement for the recalled Landauer aluminum oxide OSL in ...

Checking of Sensitivity of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Quality Assurance System with a Cavity Generation Method

Authors: Kaile Li, Esmail Parsai

Affiliation: Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Alexander T. Augusta Miliary Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the sensitivity of the portal dosimetry system with the Arc CHECK system at identical Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) setup
Methods: An Arc CHECK system from Sun Nuclea...

Comparison of Multispectral Singlet Oxygen Luminescent Dosimetry (MSOLD) and Singlet Oxygen Explicit Dosimetry (SOED) in BPD-Mediated PDT for Mice

Authors: Robert H Hadfield, Madelyn Johnson, Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Vikas Vikas, Brian C. Wilson, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu

Affiliation: University of Glasgow, University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Multispectral Singlet Oxygen Luminescent Dosimetry (MSOLD) has been developed as a real-time in vivo dosimetry technique for Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). This study investigates the feasibi...

Design and Testing of an External Control System for Beam Control and Pre-Delivery Optimization for Conventional- and Ultra-High-Dose-per-Pulse Flash Irradiations

Authors: Alexander Baikalov, Luke Connell, Nicholas Coupey, Nolan M. Esplen, Rebecca Lim, Chinh Nguyen, Emil Schueler

Affiliation: Northwell, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy delivered using electron linear accelerators (LINAC) requires precise control and minimal variation of dose rate and We developed a robust external beam control system (EBC...

Diffusion-Weighted MRI: An Early Biomarker for Treatment Response in MR-Guided Treatment of Rectal Cancer

Authors: Huiming Dong, Jonathan Pham, X. Sharon Qi, Ann Raldow

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study aimed to investigate longitudinal apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) as an early biomarker of treatment response in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) undergoing ...

Evaluation of the Hyperscint RP-200 Plastic Scintillation Dosimetry System for Reference Dosimetry in Ultra-High Dose Rate Electron Beam Therapy: A Comparative Study

Authors: Julie Colnot, Eric Deutsch, Christelle Huet, Danahé LeBlanc, Pauline Maury, Charlotte Robert, Imane Saïd Mansour, Cathyanne Schott, Francois Therriault-Proulx

Affiliation: INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, LDRI, IRSN, Medscint, THERYQ / INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Gustave Roussy, Inserm U1030, Radiothérapie Moléculaire et Innovation Thérapeutique

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy, using ultra-high dose rates (UHDR, >100 Gy/s), spares healthy tissues while maintaining tumor control compared to conventional radiotherapy (CONV). However, UHDR dosimetry...

Explainable AI with Attention Gates for Transparent and Interpretable Lung Radiotherapy Plan Evaluation

Authors: Jeffrey D. Bradley, Steven J. Feigenberg, Cole Friedes, Yin Gao, Xun Jia, Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Understanding how physicians evaluate plans is critical for automatic planning and ensuring consistent, high-quality care. While deep-learning models excel in complex decision-making, the lac...

Financial Viability Analysis of on-Table Simulation Enabled Halcyon Using Time Driven Activity-Based Costing

Authors: Xinyuan Chen, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Alex T. Price, Pamela Samson, Tianyu Zhao

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the financial viability of on-table simulation (CBCTp) enabled Halcyon system in radiation therapy. By leveraging Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC), the analysis...

Free Radical Irradiation Emergent (FIRE) MRI: Real-Time MR-Based Quantification of Radiation-Produced Free Radical Generation on a Clinical MR-Linac

Authors: Claire Keun Sun Park, Atchar Sudhyadhom, Veena Venkatachalam, Noah Warner

Affiliation: Harvard–MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern radiotherapy achieves sub-millimeter spatial accuracy but fails to account for patient- and spatially-specific variations in biological response. Free radical generation (FRG), particu...

Key Tumor Volume Zones for Advancing the Radiomics-Based Distant Recurrence Prediction

Authors: Ryan Alden, Tithi Biswas, Kaushik Halder, Felix Maria-Joseph, Michael Mix, Rihan Podder, Tarun Kanti Podder

Affiliation: SUNY Upstate Medical University, IIT-Roorkee, University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiomics feature-based model for predicting distant recurrence can potentially provide critical insight for clinical decision-making and assistance in treatment strategies. This study focuse...

Mitigating Data-Driven Uncertainty in Machine Learning-Based Radiotherapy Outcome Prediction

Authors: Ali Ajdari, Alice Bondi, Thomas R. Bortfeld, Gregory Buti, Xinru Chen, Zhongxing Liao, Antony John Lomax, Ting Xu

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Paul Scherrer Institut, ETH Zurich

Abstract Preview: Title: Addressing Imaging and Biomarker-driven Uncertainty in Machine Learning-based Radiotherapy Outcome Prediction
Alice Bondi, Gregory Buti, Antony Lomax, Thomas Bortfeld, Xinru Chen, Ting Xu, Z...

Multi-Sid Optimization for 4 Pi Robotic Radiotherapy

Authors: Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, Jingjie Yu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The robotic arm radiotherapy platform enables flexible delivery of non-coplanar and non-isocentric radiotherapy with variable Source-to-Isocenter Distances (SIDs). However, the high degrees o...

Non-Contact Blood Pressure Estimation Using Remote Photoplethysmography Signals Extracted from Facial Video: A Deep Learning Approach

Authors: Mavlonbek Khomidov, Jong-Ha Lee

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Keimyung University, Department of Computer Engineering, Keimyung University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In this research, we aim to estimate blood pressure using remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) signal extracted from facial video. This method provides non-invasive and contactless, continuous ...

Quantification of Global Dosimetry Audit Performance: Assessing the Sensitivity and Specificity of Dosimetry Audits to Establish Reciprocity Among Different International Clinical Trials Credentialing Organizations

Authors: Fre'Etta Brooks, Catharine H Clark, Patricia Diez, Peter B. Greer, Hideaki Hirashima, Rebecca M. Howell, Mohammad Hussein, Stephen F. Kry, Joerg Lehmann, Jessica Lye, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Christopher L. Nelson, Rushil Patel, Christine Peterson, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin

Affiliation: Kyoto University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance Group, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Metrology for Medical Physics, National Physical Laboratory, Austin Health, University of Washington Medical Center, University of Newcastle

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the consistency of end-to-end dosimetry audits currently used by different international clinical trial QA organizations with the goal of harmonizing audits and reducing audit overl...

Quantifying Respiratory Motion Effects in Lung Cancer Radiotherapy Using 4DCT Voxel Analysis

Authors: Chih-Chiang Chang, Chingyun Cheng, Ben Durkee, Minglei Kang, Elissa Khoudary, Yangguang Ma, Xuanqin Mou, YuFei Wang, Tengda Zhang, Wang Zhengda

Affiliation: Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, School of Software Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, School of information and communications engineering, Faculty of electronic and information engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Department of Medical Physics, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a voxel-based analysis method based on deformable image registration to accurately quantify respiratory-induced motion and deformation of both targets and organs at risk (...

Radiological Assessment of Radiochromic Film Models EBT3 and EBT4 in Proton Beams

Authors: Kuan Ling Chen, Jiajin Fan, Rao Khan, Robabeh Rahimi

Affiliation: University of Maryland, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Howard University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the dose response, energy dependency, sensitivity, reproducibility, temporal response, and LET dependency along and in the plane perpendicular to a clinical proton beam f...

Sensitivity of CT Ventilation Imaging to Image Acquisition and Reconstruction Parameters: A Phantom Study

Authors: Hilary Louisa Byrne, Paul J. Keall, John Kipritidis, Jeremy Lim

Affiliation: Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Non-contrast CT ventilation imaging (CTVI) has been developed as a cost-effective and accessible alternative to PET/SPECT V/Q imaging for visualizing lung function. However, the sensitivit...

Spatially Informed Auto-Segmentation of Cardiac Nodes for Radiotherapy Treatment Planning

Authors: Ming Dong, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Joshua Pan, Nicholas R. Summerfield

Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation dose to the cardiac nodes is more strongly associated with conduction disorders and arrythmias than whole heart (WH) metrics. However, node segmentation is challenging due to comple...

Uncertainty in Contralateral Breast Dose Reconstruction for Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Patients in the United States between 1990 and 2012

Authors: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, David Borrego, Rochelle Curtis, Gretchen L Gierach, Jae Won Jung, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Matthew Mille, Lene Veiga, Jacqueline Vo

Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Radiation Protection Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Cancer Institute, Institute of Cancer Research

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy is vital for treating breast cancer, but its long-term health effects remain a concern. Accurate dose reconstruction is crucial for evaluating risks in retrospective epidemiologi...

Unsupervised Task-Specific Histology Image Stain Standardization and Crypt Detection for Evaluating Normal Tissue Flash Irradiation Response

Authors: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Kerriann Casey, Suparna Dutt, Jie Fu, Edward Elliot Graves, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Brianna Caroline Lau, Billy W Loo, Weiguo Lu, Rakesh Manjappa, Stavros Melemenidis, Erinn Bruno Rankin, Lawrie Skinner, Luis Armando Soto, Murat Surucu, Vignesh Viswanathan, Zi Yang, Amy Shu-Jung Yu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Comparative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The intestine is a classical preclinical model for studying radiation injury, and histological quantification of intestinal crypts is a key assay for assessing this response. However, substan...