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Characterisation of Breathing Volumes and Surface Motion for Upright and Supine Treatment Positions

Authors: Sophie Boisbouvier, David Cobben, Anthony L Criscuolo, Michael W. Kissick, Mark Ramtohul, Gordon Sands, Tracy Underwood

Affiliation: University of Surrey, Department of Medical Physics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lung Cancer and Sarcoma Radiotherapy, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Leo Cancer Care, Radiotherapy department, Centre LΓ©on BΓ©rard

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Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) help assess treatment options for lung cancer patients. Conventionally, these are undertaken upright, whereas radiotherapy is administered supine. This stud...

From Supine to Upright: A Geometric Shift in Perspective

Authors: Ben Durkee, Renata Farrell, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Colin Harari, Alex Singleton Kuo, Chase Ruff, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advances in upright CT and patient positioning system now enables high quality daily CT imaging and treatment delivery in the upright position, providing benefits including reduced internal m...

Towards More Accessible, More Effective Particle Therapy With Upright Patient Positioning

Authors: Lennart Volz

Affiliation: GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research GmbH

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