Authors: Kellin M De Jesus, Leon Dunn, Les Sztandera, David H. Thomas
Affiliation: IsoAnalytics Pty. Ltd., Thomas Jefferson University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Machine accuracy and performance are critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT and VMAT). This study aims to analyze a large and diverse set of l...
Authors: Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Lyu Huang
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the treatment delivery efficiency and workflow of two advanced linear accelerator systems—Varian’s TrueBeam (C-arm) and Halcyon (O-ring)—for prostate Stereotactic Body Ra...
Authors: Evan Barber, Gloria P. Beyer, Callum Hartley, Jordi Saez, Philip Wheeler
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Department of Radiotherapy Physics, Velindre University NHS Trust, Medical Physics Services, LLC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the Enhanced Leaf Model (ELM) in Eclipse v18 to the standard leaf model for the Halcyon multileaf collimator (MLC) using a measurement-based method.
Methods: The Halcyon’s doub...
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...
Authors: Xinyuan Chen
Affiliation: Washington University School of 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...
Authors: Evan Barber, Gloria P. Beyer, Matthew J. Daniels, Callum Hartley, Jordi Saez, Philip Wheeler
Affiliation: TrueNorth Medical Physics, Department of Radiotherapy Physics, Velindre University NHS Trust, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Medical Physics Services, LLC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify inter-system and inter-layer dosimetric leaf gap (DLG) variations in Halcyon/Ethos multileaf collimators (MLCs) using custom sweeping gap tests, and to evaluate implications for c...