Authors: Javier Chiasson, Dominique Guillet, Arthur Lalonde, Karim Zerouali
Affiliation: Universite de Montreal, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal
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To validate a Monte Carlo (MC) model of a Ultra-High dose rate (UHDR) electron beam using a prototype flashdiamond (fD) detector coupled to an electrostatically shielded beam current trans...
Authors: Mahmoud H Abdelgawad, Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price
Affiliation: Physics department, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Many modern radiotherapy clinics are moving to online adaptive radiotherapy. A recent upgrade of the CBCT-based adaptive radiotherapy system introduced ultra-high-speed image acquisition. Thi...
Authors: Jeremy Eric Hallett, Aubrey Parks, Brian W Pogue
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov imaging visualizes radiotherapy beams, assuming emission is proportional to deposited dose. However, attempts for Cherenkov as a quantitative dose estimation have been unsuccessful ...
Authors: Serdar Charyyev, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Veng Jean Heng, Lianli Liu, Lei Xing, Yong Yang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To replace large finite-size photon phase space files with a compact neural network capable of generating an infinite number of particles.
Methods: Three separate models were developed to ...
Authors: Aditya P. Apte, Joseph O. Deasy, Jue Jiang, Nancy Lee, Sudharsan Madhavan, Nishant Nadkarni, Lopamudra Nayak, Harini Veeraraghavan, Wei Zhao
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To track early response to radiotherapy using digital twins, it is crucial to quantify tumor volume and mass changes. Traditional tumor detection methods, particularly in image registration, ...
Authors: Md. Jobairul Islam
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Speciality Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electron radiotherapy is an effective treatment for superficial tumors but requires field-shaping devices like electron applicators, which are labor-intensive to produce. This study aimed to ...
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...
Authors: Ruirui Dong, Gernot Echner, Peter Haering, Clarence King, Carlos Murillo, Gavin Poludniowski, Nicholas Sammut, Joao Seco, Steffen Seeber, Maria Francesca Spadea, Elpida Theodoridou
Affiliation: KIT, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Heidelberg University, Karolinska Institutet, DKFZ, University of Malta
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The goal is to develop the first benchtop X-ray FLASH system based on a conventional small animal irradiator. The small animal irradiator will be modeled using a Monte Carlo toolkit for bo...
Authors: Nellie Brovold, Wenbo Gu, Huan Amanda Liu, Lin Ma
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a low-cost comprehensive QA phantom and software for single-iso multi-target SRS Linac machines. This phantom can perform 1) Winston-Lutz QA test for on-axis and off-axis targets, ...
Authors: Sunil Mani, Ilakiya Raghavendiran, Vasanthan Sakthivel, Skanda Kabilan Swamy
Affiliation: Edmond Santa Fe High School, Edmnd Deer Creek High, Cancer Specialists of North Florida, Advanced Medical Physics
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Purpose/Objective(s): To evaluate and validate the dose calculation and delivery accuracy for patients planned using diagnostic CT
Methods: A total of forty-two patients with palliative sp...
Authors: Jingxi Weng, Jian Wu
Affiliation: University of Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern brachytherapy treatment planning software includes pre-defined applicator models. However, previous studies have shown significant discrepancies between actual and model-based first dw...
Authors: Ashley Cetnar, Emily Y. Hirata, Cassandra Stambaugh
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, Tufts Medical Center, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To provide results from the first four years of the Medical Physics Leadership Academy (MPLA) Fundamental of Leadership Cohort program
Methods: The MPLA Cohorts program began with the Fund...
Authors: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wah Kong, Ka Ki Lau, Pei-Xiong Li, Darren M. C. Poon, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Jing Yuan, Chi To Yung, Shang Peng Felix Yung
Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Research Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates optimal treatment strategies utilizing MR-linac for extremity lesions, with a specific focus on a 0.6 cm deep lesion in the right palm. The magnetic field-induced dose...
Authors: Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang, Ruizhi Zuo
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
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone-beam CT (CBCT) provides on-board patient anatomy for image guidance and treatment adaptation in radiotherapy. However, to compensate for respiration-induced anatomical motion, motion-res...
Authors: Jack Neylon
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning surface applicators is notoriously laborious. In addition, when commissioning Varian surface applicators with vertically positioned source, we found limited data and resources a...
Authors: Casey E. Bojechko, Tricia Chinnery, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Xenia Ray
Affiliation: University of California San Diego
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the use of a calibration curve generated from the CT simulator for direct dose calculation on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images taken with the on-board imaging system. T...
Authors: Jean-Pierre Bissonnette, Catherine Coolens, Laura Dawson, Ryan A Kuhn, Michael Maddalena, Teo Stanescu
Affiliation: Princess Margaret Hospital, The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre - UHN, University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the generation and reproducibility of 3D hypoxia maps in liver hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients using data derived from an Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) MR sequenc...