Authors: Gabriel Lucas Andrade de Sousa, Einsley-Marie Janowski, Cam Nguyen, Krishni Wijesooriya
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia, Department of Physics, University of Virginia
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimizing radiation therapy (RT) to spare the immune system may improve Overall Survival (OS) in cancer patients. This study develops a computational algorithm to identify optimal dose-volum...
Authors: Laura Bennett, Wesley S. Culberson, Albert Du, Kevin J. Erhart, Ryan T. Flynn, Ryan Gardner, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Eric Jensen, Kaustubh A. Patwardhan, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care, .decimal
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and experimentally validate a novel Monte Carlo (MC) framework designed to enable calculation-based quality assurance (QA) for collimated intensity modulated proton therapy treatme...
Authors: Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Strahinja Stojadinovic, Aaron Thomlinson, You Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Design and develop an automated verification and validation platform for the Elekta Leksell Gamma Knife (GK) Icon/Esprit High-Definition Motion Management (HDMM) system.
Methods: The H...
Authors: Christopher J. Mart, Inna V. McGowin
Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electron treatments are prone to setup variations and uncertainties due to absence of imaging or surface guided alignment. Patient setup relies on daily marking and visual verification. A 3D-...
Authors: Marios Myronakis, Kyriaki Theodorou
Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The development of an integrated application framework for rapid, seamless, and automated calculation of absorbed organ dose for individual patients undergoing kV CBCT imaging over the course...
Authors: Deshan Yang, Zhendong Zhang
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The evaluation of deformable image registration (DIR) algorithms is crucial for improving accuracy and clinical adoption. However, reliable benchmarks, especially for inter-modality regist...
Authors: Paul L. Carson, Sander Dekker, Stephen Z Pinter, Megan K. Russ
Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, University of Michigan, Cablon Medical B.V., Univ of Michigan, Dept. of Radiology
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To promote a simplified, inexpensive, but rigorous set of ultrasound QA tests and to evaluate their potential using a Randomly-placed very Hypoechoic Sphere Phantom (RHSP) in comparison to...
Authors: Lili Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Chang Ming Charlie Ma
Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Specialized adaptive radiotherapy (ART) systems have been developed and clinically implemented, which are either cost-ineffective such as MR-linacs or inflexible in workflow such as the Ethos...
Authors: Laurence Edward Court, Raphael Douglas, David Fuentes, Anuja Jhingran, Barbara Marquez, Raymond Mumme, Christine Peterson, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin, Surendra Prajapati, Dong Joo Rhee, Thomas J. Whitaker
Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Safe deployment of auto-contouring models requires the inclusion of automated quality assurance (QA). One approach is to use an independent auto-contouring model and compare the contours geom...
Authors: Zahra Ahmadi Ganjeh, Stefan Both, Peter Dendooven, Jeffrey Free, Brian Zapien Campos
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Particle Therapy Research Center (PARTREC), Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Positron emission tomography (PET) has been investigated for range monitoring in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), but real-time feedback been limited due to the focus on long-lived ...
Authors: Evan Calabrese, Edward Robert Criscuolo, Deshan Yang
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. Deformable image registration (DIR) is a powerful tool to compute anatomical changes in longitudinal MRI scans, whic...
Authors: Sam Beddar, Jason Michael Holmes, Daniel G. Robertson, James J. Sohn, Ethan D. Stolen
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Camera-based scintillation dosimetry incorporating large volumes have shown promise for fast and comprehensive evaluation of external beam treatment fields. While some efforts have been made ...
Authors: E Courtney Henry, Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, Armeen Mahvash
Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Characterization of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor responses for single-arm single-center prospective 90Y-radioembolization clinical trial (n=40) that used patient-specific voxel-dos...
Authors: Carla D. Bradford, Linda Ding, Yansong Geng, Alan Hartford, I-Lin Kuo, Salvatore LaRosa, Joshua N Wancura
Affiliation: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Abstract Preview: Purpose: When treating nasal skin cancers, electron beam radiotherapy dose distributions can be improved by using custom bolus to compensate for uneven surfaces. Here we describe our experience commis...
Authors: Hamid Aghdam, DJ Chen, Heather Chen, Sharad Goyal, Yonas Solomon Mekuria, Martin Ojong-Ntui, Yuan James Rao
Affiliation: The George Washington University, The George Washington University Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Elekta Leipzig and Valencia Skin applicators are designed to treat skin lesions. The applicators limit the irradiation to the required treatment area using a densimet shielding. Valencia uses...
Authors: Mostafa Cham, Matthias K Gobbert, Zhuoran Jiang, Sina Mossahebi, Ruth Obe, Stephen W. Peterson, Jerimy C. Polf, Lei Ren, Ehsan Shakeri, Vijay Raj Sharma
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, UMBC, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Stanford University, University of Maryland, School of Medine, Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, M3D, Inc, Department of Infomation Systems, UMBC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Compton camera (CC)-based prompt gamma imaging (PGI) offers real-time proton range verification. However, its limited-angle measurements cause severe distortions in PGI, affecting its clinica...
Authors: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Joseph Harms, Anthony E. Mascia, Brian W Pogue, Roman Vasyltsiv, Zhiyan Xiao, Rongxiao Zhang, Yongbin Zhang
Affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Proton Therapy Center, University of Missouri, Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With developing FLASH trials requiring diligent delivery monitoring, current proton therapy in-vivo dosimetry (IVD) cannot provide comprehensive verification, including dose and dose-rate vol...
Authors: Guang-Pei Chen, Nitish Chopra, Juan A. Garcia-Alvarez, Mi Huang, Slade J. Klawikowski, Haidy G. Nasief, George A. Noid, Abdul Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Christina M. Sarosiek, Christopher Schultz
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Abstract Preview: Purpose: During routine delivery of mask-based Gamma Knife (GK) SRS, motion is tracked via the position of a reflective sticker placed on the patient’s nose relative to two stationary reflectors on th...
Authors: Julia Bauer, Tianxue Du, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Thomas Tessonnier
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center (HIT), Department of Radiation Oncology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich)
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Carbon ion therapy could benefit from range verification due to its sensitivity to range uncertainties. Positron emission tomography (PET) aids in this and comparing irradiation-induced PE...
Authors: Dr. Sheaka Alobaidli, Anju K V, Dr. Chiranjib Konar, Sreejesh MS, Dr. Vijayaprabhu N, Dr. Deepti Sharma, Dr. Hanuman Prasad Yadav
Affiliation: Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Amity institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences(ILBS)
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The accuracy of dose delivery in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is critical for effectively treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aims to develop patient-specific 3D-p...
Authors: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Austin Sloop, Rongxiao Zhang
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: UHDR-specific probes are becoming available on the market but often demand high costs and long order times. The reduced sensitivity of these probes often imposes challenges when measuring con...
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: Min Su
Affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric impact of patient setup yaw error to target coverage for pelvis/prostate radiation external beam IMRT-VMAT treatment.
Methods: 9 Pelvis/prostate IMRT-VMAT treatment ...
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: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Daphna Gelblum, Wendy B. Harris, Xiuxiu He, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Boris Mueller, Huiqiao Xie, Mitchell Yu, Hao Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gating ablative radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer accounts for tumor movement due to respiration and typically requires 5, 15, or 25 fractions. Pretreatment imaging verification is essential...
Authors: Kristina Bjegovic, Yong Chen, Lucia Rodriguez Gonzalez, Marti Roper, Liangzhong Xiang
Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, University of California Irvine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is an increasingly popular cancer treatment due to its precision, enabled by the Bragg Peak (BP), which minimizes side effects. This profile necessitates in-patient localizatio...
Authors: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Natasha Mulenga, Kevin J. Willy
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of this work was to use Cherenkov emission imaging to verify patient position, accessory block positioning and dose delivery in Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET).
Methods: A ...
Authors: Chloe DiTusa, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Christopher W. Schneider, Sotirios Stathakis
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, University of North Carolina
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate and compare dose calculation differences between Monaco and AdaptBox by TheraPanacea on AI-generated pseudo-CTs (pCTs) from a CBCT.
Methods: Dose calculations in water phan...
Authors: Edwin Quashie, Yun Wang
Affiliation: Indiana University Medical School, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To provide a formal evaluation for the TrueBeam linac matching process before, during and after the commission of the newly installed TrueBeam linac which we want to match to an existing True...
Authors: Lindsay Hammons, Lisa Baumann Kreuziger, Haidy G. Nasief, Matthew Scheidt, Farrell Sean, Antonio Sosa Lozano
Affiliation: Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Medical college of wisconsin, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Venous thromboembolism, which includes pulmonary embolism (PE), is the third leading cause of acute cardiovascular syndrome behind myocardial infarction and stroke. Current research categoriz...
Authors: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Francesco Evangelista, Giulio Lovatti, Jasper Nijkamp, Rasmus Nilsson, Munetaka Nitta, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Brita Singers Sørensen, Peter Thirolf, Erik Traneus, Taiga Yamaya
Affiliation: RaySearch Laboratories AB, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Ludwig-Maximilians Universität, Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Within the SIRMIO project (Small Animal Proton Irradiator for Research in Molecular Image-Guided Radiation Oncology), we aimed to perform the first in vivo proton beam treatment with a dedica...
Authors: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Carlos Granja, Guyue Hu, Margarita Kozak, Julie Lascaud, Kirsten Lauber, Grigory Liubchenko, Jasper Nijkamp, Cristina Oancea, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Marco Riboldi, Brita Singers Sørensen, Matthias Würl
Affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Advacam
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To apply in-vivo proton radiography (pRad) to aid image registration and treatment plan refinement for a novel precision image-guided small animal proton irradiation platform.
Methods:...
Authors: ChangSeon Kim, Andrew Lukban, Mario Serrano-Sosa, Nadia M. Vassell
Affiliation: Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Commissioning of Flexitron HDR horizontal Leipzig applicators typically includes indirect or direct output verification, using a well chamber specific Revised Correspondence Factor (CFrev) or...
Authors: Emily Y. Hirata, Xiaoyu Sherry Liu, Evan Porter, Manju Sharma
Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, University of California, San Francisco, University of California
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Introduced in 2018, the Varian Halcyon platform has increased in popularity due to its reduced cost, user-friendly design, and operational efficiency. As this platform ages, major repairs, in...
Authors: Liu Hong, Zhong Su
Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Abstract Preview: Purpose: During treatment delivery on TrueBeam platform 2.7, Triggered Imaging (TI) enables kV images acquisition at regular intervals and Auto Beam Hold (ABH) provides beam pausing if the target is m...
Authors: Mojtaba Behzadipour, Suman Gautam, Tianjun Ma, Ikchit Singh Sangha, Bongyong Song, William Song, Kumari Sunidhi
Affiliation: UC San Diego, Virginia Commonwealth University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop a knowledge-based voxel-wise dose prediction system using a convolutional neural network (CNN) for high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy and to evaluate its p...
Authors: Anthony J. Doemer, Yimei Huang, Benjamin Movsas, Ellen Park, Mira Shah, Salim Siddiqui, Karen C. Snyder, Kundan S Thind, Bo Zhao
Affiliation: Henry Ford Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The 6 degrees-of-freedom (6-DoF) robotic couch is considered essential for linac-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), particularly for irregularly shaped targets adjacent to critical organs...
Authors: Michael M Folkerts, Miriam Krieger, Pierre Lansonneur, Gerard Paquet, Petar Penchev, Christoph Schuy, Yuri Simeonov, Uli Weber, Klemens Zink
Affiliation: GSI Helmholtzzentrum fuer Schwerionenforschung, Institute of Medical Physics and Radiation Protection (IMPS), University of Applied Sciences, Varian Medical Systems
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Ultra-high dose-rate proton irradiation may spare the healthy tissue (FLASH-effect). The 3D-range-modulator (3D-RM) method reduces the treatment time compared to conventional IMPT and can ...
Authors: Hulya Ozdemir Buss, Jeffrey Geiger, Kim Howard, Julius G. Ojwang, Neelu Soni
Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Radixact Synchrony system integrates real-time motion tracking and compensates to improve treatment accuracy for moving targets. This study presents a streamlined and efficient quality as...
Authors: Mark W. Geurts, Bridget Ann Melke
Affiliation: Aspirus Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a tool that streamlines and standardizes the process of positioning the SRS MapCHECK detector for intersecting multiple metastases during SRS QA of Single-Isocenter, Multiple Ta...
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: Esteban Arzaga-Barajas, Paola Jazmin Guadarrama Huerta, Jose Alejandro Jimenez, Guerda Massillon-JL, Maria Adela Poitevin-Chacón, Alejandro Rodriguez-Laguna
Affiliation: UNAM, Medica Sur
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) tests for four SBRT treatments of patients diagnosed with vertebral, ilium, pelvic lymph node and lung tumors.
Methods: MAGIC gel consi...
Authors: Issra Rashed, Jennie Wilder, Jingeng Zhu
Affiliation: Rush Riverside Cancer Institute, Advanced Oncology Solutions (AOS) Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a method to plan and deliver homogeneous dose to Craniospinal(CS) irradiation on Linear Accelerator.
Methods: Three treatment planning volumes (PTV) are created in sequence from su...
Authors: Petr Bruza, Alexander Geiersbach, David J. Gladstone
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov images are two-dimensional projections of the surface light emissions, and lack spatial information about the radiotherapy beam delivery. We implement the first fusion of Cherenkov ...
Authors: Chloe DiTusa, Panayiotis Mavroidis, Christopher W. Schneider, Sotirios Stathakis
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, University of North Carolina
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To calculate radiobiological metrics of daily dose delivered for head and neck (HN) patients using the daily cone beam CT (CBCT) to generate a pseudo CT (pCT). Moreover, this work compares...
Authors: Go Akamatsu, Han Gyu Kang, Chie Seki, Hitomi Sudo, Hideaki Tashima, Chie Toramatsu, Hidekatsu Wakizaka, Iwao Yamaya, Taiga Yamaya
Affiliation: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Tumor oxygen status, which provides important information to optimize particle therapy, may constantly change during a treatment period of several weeks. However, it is impractical to perf...
Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, You Zhang
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 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, The University of Texas at Dallas
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast dose verification is essential for the safety and efficiency of MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (ART) as patients anxiously waiting on the treatment couch. Conventional tools often requi...
Authors: Guang-Pei Chen, Renae Conlin, Juan A. Garcia-Alvarez, Kirk Morris, Haidy G. Nasief, Eenas A. Omari, Eric S. Paulson
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cumulative dose limits make replacing and calibrating Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect dosimeters (MOSFET-d) used for in-vivo dosimetry a common clinical task. Calibration protocols for...
Authors: Lori Buchholtz, Alison Garda, Chris L. Hallemeier, Kathryn L. Kolsky, Han Liu, Joseph John Lucido, Marisa Schinter, Andrew J. Veres, Sara Walerak
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The C_START initiative aims to streamline and simplify the Direct-to-Unit (DtU) clinical setup and treatment planning process for photon radiation therapy, particularly for emergent cases suc...
Authors: Petr Bruza, Alexander Geiersbach, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: During external beam radiation therapy, couch kicks are often necessary to achieve effective treatments, yet they make interpreting Cherenkov images much more challenging. We present a surfac...
Authors: Chonthicha Bunchuailuea, David Geeler, Martin Sabel, Claas Wessels
Affiliation: Varian Medical Systems
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Elongated treatment sites, such as craniospinal treatments, pose multiple challenges in today’s practices, requiring multiple CBCTs for position verifications per fraction, which might increa...
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...
Authors: Shifeng Chen, Yannick P. Poirier, Huijun Xu, Byong Yong Yi, Baoshe Zhang, Hong Zhang, Jinghao Zhou
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Shore Regional Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Capital Region Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To thoroughly assess the resilience of HyperArc VMAT plans for multiple brain metastases (MBT) in relation to (i) high-definition MLC leaf positional inaccuracies and (ii) patient rotational ...
Authors: Go Akamatsu, Hiroaki Ikawa, Yuma Iwao, Han Gyu Kang, Masashi Koto, Hideyuki Mizuno, Akram Mohammadi, Makoto Shinoto, Minoru Tajiri, Hideaki Tashima, Chie Toramatsu, Taiga Yamaya
Affiliation: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In-beam positron emission tomography (PET), in which positron emitters produced through fragmentation reactions are visualized, is a practical method for range verification in particle therap...