Authors: Kyle J. Lafata, Casey Y. Lee, Xiang Li, Megan K. Russ, Zion Sheng
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Traditional deep learning-based cell segmentation models face limitations, such as the need for extensive training data and retraining when encountering new cell types or domains. This stu...
Authors: Mark E Artz, Julie Bradley, Hardev Singh Grewal, Perry B. Johnson, Christina Klassen, Raymond Mailhot Vega, Nancy Mendenhall, Jiyeon Park, Emma V. Viviers, Yawei Zhang
Affiliation: UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, University of Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Verification CTs (VFCT) are used in radiotherapy to assess patient dose during treatment. However, they are time-consuming and contribute additional radiation exposure to the patient. This st...
Authors: Laura A. Doyle, Amy S. Harrison, Allyson P Koecher, Jackson D Reeves, Lindsay B Romak
Affiliation: Christiana Care
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) is increasingly utilized in radiation oncology, allowing for transition away from permanent skin marks to SGRT-based daily treatment setup. Following i...
Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Haley Park, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny
Affiliation: Florida Atlantic University, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the dosimetric effects of patient positioning errors, including setup inaccuracies and yaw deviations, on dual-isocenter volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans for...
Authors: Dylan Richeson, Dorin A. Todor
Affiliation: Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: High dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is prone to errors that can lead to incorrect dose delivery and potential medical events. One common issue is applicator length discrepancies, either due to...
Authors: Min Su
Affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric impact of target coverage and organ at risk (OARs) sparing for whole breast patient setup roll/yaw change in 3D-conformal radiotherapy.
Methods: 8 whole breast cases...
Authors: Adi Robinson, Michael J. Tallhamer
Affiliation: Centura Health, AdventHealth Orlando
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the integration of Cherenkov imaging into radiation therapy practices, focusing on its utility in enhancing treatment precision, patient safety, and clinical decis...
Authors: Stephen R. Bowen, Richard Cheng, Kylie Kang, Janice Kim, Ana Paula Santos Lima, Dominic A. Maes, Juergen Meyer, Karen Ordovas, Kerry Reding
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Division of Cardiology, University of Washington, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, School of Nursing, University of Washington
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI)-based auto-segmentation tools can increase the efficacy and reproducibility of radiotherapy (RT) treatment planning. This study evaluates the quality of AI-genera...
Authors: Yao Chen, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous, Rongxiao Zhang
Affiliation: Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Precise patient positioning is critical in accelerated partial breast irradiation (aPBI) to ensure accurate dose delivery to the tumor bed while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tis...
Authors: Petr Bruza, Yao Chen, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Brian W Pogue, Kimberley S Samkoe, Yucheng Tang, Shiru Wang, Rongxiao Zhang
Affiliation: NVIDIA Corp, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, University of Missouri, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov imaging provides real-time visualization of megavoltage radiation beam delivery during radiotherapy. Patient-specific bio-morphological features, such as vasculature, captured in th...