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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 SAM-Guided and Match-Based Semi-Supervised Segmentation Framework for Medical Imaging

Authors: Weiguo Lu, Jax Luo, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, Guoping Xu, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Semi-supervised segmentation leverages sparse annotation information to learn rich representations from combined labeled and label-less data for segmentation tasks. This study leverages th...

An Image Representation of Radiomics Data for Enhanced Deep Radiomics Analysis with Consideration of Feature Interactions

Authors: Xiaolong Fu, Runping Hou, Md Tauhidul Islam, Lei Xing

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To introduce a novel schematic image representation of radiomics data, called OmicsMap, for high-performance deep radiomics analysis. OmicsMap transforms tabular radiomics data into an image ...

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...

Automated Treatment Planning Script for Bone Metastases Using Eclipse TPS

Authors: Maria Jose Almada, Bruno Forti, Andres Lima, Carlos Daniel Venencia

Affiliation: Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To automate the planning of radiotherapy treatments for bone metastases using a script in the ECLIPSE planning system version 15.6 with a graphical interface.
Methods:
A script was d...

Biomechanically Informed Diagnostic-to-Synthetic CT Transformation for Expedited Radiation Therapy Planning

Authors: Liyuan Chen, Steve Jiang, Chenyang Shen

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Delays in radiation therapy (RT) initiation caused by conventional CT simulation processes can hinder timely treatment delivery and patient outcomes. This study proposes a Virtual Treatment S...

Breastplan-Helper: Publicly Shared Source Scripting Toolset to Assist in 3D Breast Planning

Authors: Ryan Clark, Anthony Magliari, Luis Felipe Oliveira E Silva, Yang Sheng, Jason R Vickress, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Giulianne Rivelli Rodrigues Zaratim

Affiliation: Verspeeten Family Cancer Center, Office of Medical Affairs, Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company, Confiar Radioterapia, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a toolset to replace several of the tedious steps required to manually generate 3D breast treatment plans using static gantry forward planned tangent beams.

Methods: Eclipse Sc...

Development of a Brain-like Digital Reference Object of Resting-State Functional MRI

Authors: Henry Szu-Meng Chen, Mu-Lan Jen, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Jian Ming Teo

Affiliation: School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Resting-state (rs-) fMRI detects functional networks by measuring synchronization of low-frequency oscillations in blood-oxygenation-level-dependent (BOLD) signals between brain regions. Stan...

Development of an Orthogonal X-Ray Projections-Guided Cascading Volumetric Reconstruction and Tumor-Tracking Model for Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Penghao Gao, Zejun Jiang, Huazhong Shu, Linlin Wang, Gongsen Zhang, Jian Zhu

Affiliation: Laboratory of Image Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Computer Network and Information Integration, Southeast University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose a cascading framework for time-varying anatomical volumetric reconstruction and tumor-tracking, guided by onboard orthogonal-view X-ray projections.
Methods: We employe multiple...

Evaluating Tumor Shrinkage Using Fractionated Radiotherapy: A Mixed Finite Element Method (FEM) for Free Boundary Problem

Authors: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Xiang Wan, Lei Xing, Qiuyun Xu, Lewei Zhao, Zeyu Zhou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine and quantify tumor shrinkage over time in response to fractionated radiotherapy. We seek to establish a predictive model that can provide a systematic ...

Mechanistical Modeling of Radiation Response of Parotid in Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Rachel B. Ger, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Todd R. McNutt, Xingyi Zhao

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy (RT) plays an essential role for head and neck (HN) cancer treatment but often results in xerostomia due to salivary gland damage. It is important to mechanistically model the ra...

Patient-Specific Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Automatic Replanning in Proton Therapy for Head-and-Neck Cancer

Authors: Malvern Madondo, Mark McDonald, Zhen Tian, Christopher Valdes, Ralph Weichselbaum, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Jun Zhou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Chicago, Emory University, Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Head-and-neck (HN) cancer patients often experience significant anatomical changes during treatment course. Proton therapy, particularly intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), is sensitiv...

Patient-Specific Treatment Plan Optimization through Intentional Deep Overfit Learning As a Warm Start for Longitudinal Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Wouter Crijns, Frederik Maes, Loes Vandenbroucke, Liesbeth Vandewinckele

Affiliation: Department of Oncology, Laboratory of Experimental Radiotherapy, KU Leuven; Department of Radiation Oncology, UZ Leuven, Department ESAT/PSI, KU Leuven; Medical Imaging Research Center, UZ Leuven, Department of Oncology, Laboratory of Experimental Radiotherapy, KU Leuven

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore intentional deep overfit learning (IDOL) to exploit the initial treatment plan to predict an adaptive radiotherapy plan.
Methods: A conditional generative adversarial network is...

Precision Radiotherapy Dose Prediction Using Foundation Model-Augmented Learning

Authors: Hilary P Bagshaw, Mark K Buyyounouski, Xianjin Dai, PhD, Praveenbalaji Rajendran, Lei Xing, Yong Yang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven methods have transformed dose prediction, streamlining the automation of radiotherapy treatment planning. However, traditional approaches depend exclusivel...

Prompt Preset for Imaging Physics Education and Board Style Question Generation: Development and Validation

Authors: Rose Al Helo, Shengwen Deng, Sven L. Gallo, David W. Jordan

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Radiation Safety, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University; Department of Radiology, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: From an educator perspective, preparing test questions for trainees is time-consuming and requires a lot of quality verification steps (review of stems, distractors, referencing) that can pot...

Real Time Monte Carlo Dose Calculation for Clinical Cyberknife Radiation Therapy Based on Deep Learning Diffusion Model

Authors: Ruiyan Du, He Huang, Mingzhu Li, Ying Li, Hongyu Lin, Wei Liu, Shihuan Qin, Yiming Ren, Hui Xu, Lian Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zunhao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Medical AI Lab, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Engineering Research Center for AI-Based Cancer Treatment Decision-Making, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monte Carlo (MC) dose calculation is the gold standard in clinical CyberKnife radiation therapy (RT), considering its steep dose gradients and high-freedom non-coplanar beam angles, but extre...

Real-Time Fully Automated IMRT Planning without Optimization Process Using a Two-Step AI Framework

Authors: Daisuke Kawahara, Takaaki Matsuura, Yuji Murakami, Ryunosuke Yanagida

Affiliation: Hiroshima High-Precision Radiotherapy Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In recent years, automation in radiation therapy planning using AI has gained significant attention to reduce the workload of treatment planners. Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), as a new fo...

Reliable Markerless Lung Tumor Tracking with Built-in Patient-Specific Quality Assurance

Authors: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Qiyong Fan, Yabo Fu, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Hai Pham, Pengpeng Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: AAPM Task Group Report 273 emphasizes the importance of rigorous validation to ensure the generalizability and robustness of machine learning-based clinical tools before their implementation ...

Simulation Design of a Dedicated Head Coil for Enhanced EPT Imaging to Map the Electrical Properties of Tumor Tissues

Authors: Jingyao Chen, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic Resonance Electrical Properties Tomography (MR EPT) is a method to spatially mapping the conductivity and permittivity based on small B1 field changes after the imaged object was int...

Standardizing Hybrid Angio-CT Procedure Terminology: Mapping to Acr Common Lexicon for Future Drl Establishmen

Authors: Manuel M. Arreola, Hugh Davis, Daniella Fabri, Emily L. Marshall, BC Schwarz

Affiliation: University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to map procedure names, descriptions, and CPT codes from a Hybrid Angio-CT room to the American College of Radiology (ACR) Common Lexicon. This mapping will support expedit...

Towards Real-Time Marker-Less Prostate Tracking on Standard Radiation Therapy Systems

Authors: Freeman Jin, Paul J. Keall, Alistair MacDonald, Adam Mylonas, Chandrima Sengupta

Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Image X Institute, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney

Abstract Preview: Purpose: During radiation therapy, tumours in the prostate may move from the planned treatment position, leading to significant dose deviations above clinical tolerances Surveys have indicated the nee...

Treatment Planning System for Uhdr Mobetron: Refinement and Validation of Phase Space Data Input

Authors: Rafael Carballeira, Tianyuan Dai, David J. Gladstone, Philip Von Voigts-Rhetz, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Shandong Cancer Hospital, Dartmouth College, IntraOp, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze phase space (PHSP) data generated for Mobetron in FLASH radiotherapy and assess key dosimetric characteristics, including the energy spectrum, scattering angle distribution, and pe...