Authors: Kai-Cheng Chuang, Oana I. Craciunescu, Christopher Kelsey, Joseph Kowalski, Nicole Larrier, Xinyi Li, Sheridan G. Meltsner, Anna E. Rodrigues, Yang Sheng, Qiuwen Wu
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To clinically implement a Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) procedure for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with off-the-shelf tools.
Methods: Patient is treated on linac couch with a hyb...
Authors: Alan H. Baydush, Sarah Cummings, Jeffrey Michael Fenoli, Christy Hickerson, Lalith Kumaraswamy, Philmo Oh, Sarah B. Wisnoskie
Affiliation: Novant Health Cancer Institute, Novant Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop, validate, and commission a VMAT Total Body Irradiation (TBI) workflow by integrating publicly available resources, commercial solutions, and in-house testing to enhance treatment ...
Authors: Eva Lee, R. Lee MacDonald, Alasdair Syme, Christopher G. Thomas
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, QE2 Cancer Centre, Nova Scotia Health, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Dynamic couch rotation in radiotherapy offers dosimetric benefits, however patient comfort remains a concern. This study investigates couch kinematics in trajectory-based radiotherapy plan...
Authors: Elizabeth M. Alves, Alistair K. Templeton, Julius V. Turian
Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To test the performance of two similar, but not beam-matched, linacs in interchangeably delivering IMRT and VMAT patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) tests.
Methods: Two TrueBeam lina...
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: Courtney R. Buckey, Quan Chen, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Edward L. Clouser, Yi Rong, Jun Tan, Jennifer Yan, Xiang Sheng Yan
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To identify planning techniques that consistently result in robust VMAT-TBI plans that allow for larger patient setup errors.
Methods:
Conventional planning method often results in p...
Authors: Kazi Towmim Afrin, Imad M. Ali, Jordan West
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To simulate total-body-irradiation (TBI) with field-in-field treatment planning techniques and test portal dosimetry for dose verification and quality assurance.
Methods: CT images of full...
Authors: Michael Armstrong, Courtney R. Buckey, Quan Chen, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Mirek Fatyga, Yi Rong, Jun Tan, Xiang Sheng Yan
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a commercial rotational table in treatment planning system (TPS) for accurate dose optimization and calculation.
Methods: A commercial rotational table (CDR Equilibrium®) is r...