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A Hybrid 4ฯ€-Proton Arc Robust Optimization

Authors: Wenhua Cao, Xianjin Dai, PhD, Hadis Moazami Goudarzi, Gino Lim, Miaolan Xie, Lei Xing, Lewei Zhao

Affiliation: University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Houston, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton Arc Therapy (PAT) delivers a continuous dose of radiation during gantry rotation. 4ฯ€ is a non-coplanar technique used for advanced proton therapy delivery. This work proposes a hybrid ...

An Integrated Optimization Method for Joint Lattice Positioning and Dose Planning in Lattice Therapy

Authors: Hao Gao, Xue Hong, Harold Li, Yuting Lin, Jufri Setianegara, Xin Tong, Chao Wang, Weijie Zhang, Ya-Nan Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lattice radiotherapy (LATTICE) is a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) designed to deliver high radiation doses to specific tumor regions (vertices) while sparing surroun...

Best- and Worst-Case Scenario: Uncertainty Bounds Informed By Daily Scanning in Weekly CBCT-Based Accumulated Dose for Head and Neck Cancer

Authors: Peter Balter, Kristy K. Brock, Clifton David Fuller, Tze Yee Lim, James Long, Brigid A. McDonald, Androniki Mitrou, Andrew J. Schaefer, Stina Svensson

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, RaySearch Laboratories, Rice University, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT-based accumulated dose can provide up-to-date dose information on responding anatomy. To optimize resources, it is necessary to determine how many scans provide adequate information for ...

Detection of the Linac Jaw Face Angle Misalignment: Case Studies

Authors: Peter Balter, Andres V Cibrian, Song Gao

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to demonstrate a means of detecting misaligned jaw face angles on the Varian TrueBeam based on a beam symmetry metric for electron beam profiles.
Methods: Duri...

Direct-to-Unit Dose Calculations for Stereotactic Radiosurgery on a C-Arm Linac with Modern on-Board Imaging Solutions

Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Haley K Perlow, Alex T. Price, Atefeh Rezaei, Prashant Vempati, Runyon C. Woods

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The HyperSight imaging feature on C-arm linacs(HS-CBCT) offers increased CT number accuracy over conventional on-board imaging. The C-arm geometry allows for noncoplanar treatments common to ...

Evaluating the Impact of Spot Spacing on Dosimetric Outcomes in Dynamic Arc Proton Therapy for Prostate SBRT

Authors: Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Umesh Rana, Hina Saeed, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny

Affiliation: Florida Atlantic University, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: DynamicARC is a novel pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy technique with the potential to provide more conformal dose distributions and reduce treatment time. This study investigates th...

Evaluation of the Inverse Planning Optimization with Leksell Gammaplanยฎ

Authors: Nina Burbure, Tawfik G. Giaddui, Shidong Li, Curtis Miyamoto, Jeremy Price, Bin Wang

Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our GammaKnife(GK) has been upgraded from 4C to ICON recently. In this study we evaluated the performance of Lightning IPO for ICON.
Methods: 10 cases with single brain metastasis previous...

Impact of Lung Density on Plan Quality and Delivery Parameters in Lung Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Plans

Authors: David Chighvinadze, Indra J. Das, Jeremy D. Donaghue, Kevin Stephans, Gregory Videtic, Sugandima Weragoda, Ping Xia

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Sandusky, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Fairview

Abstract Preview: Purpose:: Evaluate the impact of lung density variations on plan quality and delivery parameters in lung SBRT Plans.
Methods: For a hypothetical case with a real patient anatomy, three GTVs with vo...

Investigations on Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy Robust-Optimization Strategies and Their Dosimetric Effects on Head and Neck Cancers

Authors: Shen Fu, Zhangmin LI, Zuofeng LI, Yuanshui Zheng

Affiliation: GuangZhou Concord Cancer Center, Guangzhou Concord Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the influence of different robustness optimization strategies and parameters in proton therapy plans for head and neck tumors on target coverage and OAR (organ at risk) sparing...

Mitigating Discrepancies in Radiology Reports: A Robust LLM Approach for Generating Consistent Impressions

Authors: Junwen Liu, Mengzhen Wang, Ning Wen, Jifeng Xiao, Fuhua Yan, Yanzhao Yang, Xuekun Zhang, Zheyu Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, The SJTU-Ruijin-UIH Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University Schoo of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:This study aims to develop and evaluate a large language model (LLM) fine-tuned to generate consistent and accurate impressions from imaging findings. Additionally, the study investigates the ...

Optimizing Minimum Monitor Unit Thresholds for Proton Breast Therapy on the Iba Proteusone

Authors: Chia-Lung Chien, Wen C. Hsi, Faraz Kalantari, Pouya Sabouri, Man Yam

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Reducing treatment delivery time is critical to improving patient throughput and minimizing the risk of intrafraction motion, which can compromise treatment accuracy. This study identifies...

Optimizing PTV Coverage in VMAT Breast Plans: A Robust Evaluation of Motion and Flash Margins

Authors: William N. Duggar, John C. White

Affiliation: UMMC, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate the impact of patient motion on PTV coverage for 95% and 90% target volumes in VMAT breast treatment plans and to determine the appropriate flash margins required to maintain r...

Robust Evaluation of Rotational Uncertainties on Single-Isocenter Multi-Target Stereotactic Radiosurgery Hyperarc Treatment

Authors: Albert Admasu, Kayla Alfonso, Maria de la Luz De Ornelas, Nesrin Dogan, Eric Mellon, Yunze Yang

Affiliation: University of Miami, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Rotational uncertainties in single-isocenter multi-target (SIMT) stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) HyperArc treatments can cause additional target displacement, potentially degrading overall pl...

Robust Evaluation of the Pronumbra Immobilization System for Proton Therapy HN Treatment

Authors: Laura Buchanan, Samantha G. Hedrick, Stephen L. Mahan, Isabella Pfeiffer, Chester R. Ramsey

Affiliation: Thompson Proton Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The CQ Medical kVue Pronumbra Head & Neck (HN) System is a new immobilization device for proton therapy. The mask includes 4 large knobs that attach to the board with built-in shims. These kn...

Robustness Evaluation of Dynamic Arc Proton Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Small and Large Spot Sizes in Lung and Prostate Cancer Planning

Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Hina Saeed, Gagandeep Saini, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny

Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the robustness of DynamicARC proton therapy plans for lung and prostate cancer, comparing small spot size (SS) and large spot size (LS) plans under nominal and worst-case...

Water-Equivalent Thickness Mapping (WET-MAP) โ€“ a Potential Alternative to 4D Robust Optimization for Motion Management in Proton Treatment Planning

Authors: Duncan Henry Bohannon, Pretesh Patel, Sibo Tian, Yinan Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Ahmal Jawad Zafar, Jun Zhou

Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
4D robust optimization, incorporating additional images (e.g., maximum inhale/exhale phases), is commonly used to account for target motion in proton treatment planning. However, the incre...