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Can We Use Smaller Margin for the Planned Target Volume with Adaptive Radiotherapy?

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...

Comparison Study of Shift Frequency and Magnitude By Prostate Fiducial Tracking System: Triggered Image and Calypso

Authors: David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Hyosung Cho, Dae Yup Han, MinYoung Lee, Weili Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yonsei University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare the intra-fractional motion tracking sensitivity of prostate fiducial markers using triggered imaging and calypso tracking for prostate cancer cases.
Methods:
This study w...

Improved Setup Accuracy for Dibh Whole Breast Radiotherapy with Surface-Guided Radiation Therapy

Authors: CheukKai Becket Hui, Goldie M. Klein, Yildirim D. Mutaf, Amir Pourmoghaddas

Affiliation: UC Health, Kaiser Permanente

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In this study, we investigated the effect of SGRT (Align-RT) implementation on patient setup accuracy for DIBH breast radiotherapy treatments.
Methods:
We extracted vertical post-ima...

Minimizing Positioning Errors in Intracranial SRS: The Role of Verification Imaging after 6-Dof Corrections

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...

Objective Verification of Mechanical and Radiation Isocenters Independent of Setup

Authors: Jonathan Dowell, Wei Luo, Shane McCarthy, Janelle A. Molloy, Markus Murphy

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, Iridesce Solutions, Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The novel machine quality assurance (QA) device nΓΌFilm (Iridesce Solutions, Lexington KY) allows for an objective assessment of light and radiation fields independent of setup. Herein, the ab...

Technical Feasibility and Accuracy of Dynamic Longitudinal Couch Motion during Beam Delivery

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...