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A GPU-based finite-size pencil beam algorithm with 3D-density correction for radiotherapy dose calculation

, 2011
Targeting at the development of an accurate and efficient dose calculation engine for online adaptive radiotherapy, we have implemented a finite size pencil beam (FSPB) algorithm with a 3D-density correction method on GPU.
Court L E, Fippel M, Fu W H, Gu X J, Gu X J, Gu X J, Jelen U, Jelen U, Jia X, Jiang S B, Jinsheng Li, Lu W G, Lu W G, Lu W G, Ma C-M, Men C H, Men C H, NVIDIA, Sharp G C, Steve B Jiang, Urszula Jelen, Wu C, Wu Q J, Xuejun Gu, Xun Jia   +24 more
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A systematic review of methods to immobilise breast tissue during adjuvant breast irradiation [PDF]

, 2013
Greater use of 3D conformal, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and external beam partial breast irradiation following local excision (LE) for breast cancer has necessitated a review of the effectiveness of immobilisation methods to stabilise breast
Barrett-Lennard, Becker, Bentel, Bentzen, Canney, Carter, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, Chen, Chopra, Christopher Bragg, Clarke, Creutzberg, Croog, Cross, David Dodwell, David Green, Fisher, Fisher, Fisher, Gierga, Goldsworthy, Graham, Grann, Hector, Heidi Probst, Hurkmans, Jagsi, John Hart, Keller, Kirby, Latimer, Mahe, Mitchell, Morrow, Munshi, Nalder, Office for National Statistics, Probst, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Stegman, Strydhorst, The Royal College of Radiologists, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, Society and College of Radiographers, Thilmann, Valdagni, Varga, Veldeman, Veldeman, Veronesi, Zierhut   +48 more
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Advances and Prospects of Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy: Evolving Paradigms in Precision Oncology

Med Research, EarlyView.
The graphical abstract outlines the progressive development and impact of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). Technological Evolution illustrates the transition from brachytherapy with single‐dose, LDR/HDR schedules to fractionated radiotherapy, three‐dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and Gamma Knife ...
Jing Zhang, Wenhao Xu, Weiqing Lu, Yingxuan Lin, Luoxi He, Zonglin Lv, Yiliyaer Nuerrula, Zouting, Zhen Zhang, Hailiang Zhang, Xuejun Ma   +10 more
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Dosimetric Advantage of Combined IMRT for Whole Lung and Abdomen Irradiation for Wilms Tumor

Advances in Radiation Oncology
Purpose: In patients with Wilms tumor with lung metastases, a cardiac-sparing intensity modulated radiation therapy (CS-IMRT) technique is increasingly being adopted for whole lung irradiation.
Basil H. Chaballout, BA, Kyra N. McComas, MD, Mohamed Khattab, MD, Gabrielle P. Seymore, MS, DABR, Stephen K. Martinez, PhD, Guozhen Luo, MS, Austin Kirschner, MD, PhD, Leo Y. Luo, MD   +7 more
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Performance Comparison of Knowledge-Based Dose Prediction Techniques Based on Limited Patient Data. [PDF]

, 2018
PurposeThe accuracy of dose prediction is essential for knowledge-based planning and automated planning techniques. We compare the dose prediction accuracy of 3 prediction methods including statistical voxel dose learning, spectral regression, and ...
Landers, Angelia, Neph, Ryan, Ruan, Dan, Scalzo, Fabien, Sheng, Ke   +4 more
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Spatially fractionated radiotherapy versus conventional radiotherapy in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma: A multicenter, prospective, phase II, randomized controlled clinical trial protocol

Precision Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.
The first randomized controlled trial comparing spatially fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT) with conventional radiotherapy (CRT) for soft tissue sarcoma (STS) will evaluate efficacy and safety, offering critical evidence to optimize treatment strategies.
Peng Shang, Minghao Li, Xiang Zhang, Dongyuan Zhu, Jinbo Yue   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A multi-institutional survey evaluating patient related QA – phase II

Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 2017
In phase I of the survey a planning intercomparison of patient-related QA was performed at 12 institutions. The participating clinics created phantom based IMRT and VMAT plans which were measured utilizing the ArcCheck diode array.
Teichmann Tobias, Salz Henning, Schwedas Michael, Howitz Simon, Wiezorek Tilo   +4 more
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Postoperative conformal radiotherapy of locally advanced squamous-cell oropharyngeal cancer

Опухоли головы и шеи, 2019
The study objective is to demonstrate the necessity of individual selection of radiation plan in patients with locally advanced squamous-cell oropharyngeal cancer after multicomponent operation to decrease radioreactions and radiation injuries.Materials ...
N. V. Kanishcheva, D. V. Sikorsky, D. V. Skamnitsky, К. V. Bazanov, A. V. Maslennikova, S. О. Podvyaznikov   +5 more
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IMRT for head and neck cancer: reducing xerostomia and dysphagia

Journal of Radiation Research, 2016
Dysphagia and xerostomia are the main sequellae of chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer, and the main factors in reducing long-term patient quality of life.
Xiaoshen Wang, A. Eisbruch
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Engineering Dosimetric Excellence In Total Body Irradiation: Tomotherapy‐Driven Protocols for Precision and Reproducibility

Precision Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.
• Objective: Assess helical Tomotherapy‐based TBI for clinical feasibility, dosimetric reproducibility, and in‐vivo accuracy using dual‐orientation simulation and patient‐specific QA. • Methodology: Implementation of ArcCHECK 3D diode array, ionization chamber verification, and in‐vivo dosimetry with OSLDs at 16 anatomical sites to ensure precise dose ...
Sandeep Singh, Dipesh, Supratik Sen, Abhay Kumar Singh, Mahipal, Manindra Bhushan, Jaskaran Singh Sethi, David K. Simson, Munish Gairola   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source