Purpose/ObjectivesMagnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) is increasingly used in a variety of adult cancers. To date, published experience regarding the use of MRgRT in pediatric patients is limited to two case reports.
Matthew D. Hall +20 more
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Evaluation of T2-Weighted MRI for Visualization and Sparing of Urethra with MR-Guided Radiation Therapy (MRgRT) On-Board MRI [PDF]
To evaluate urethral contours from two optimized urethral MRI sequences with an MR-guided radiotherapy system (MRgRT). Eleven prostate cancer patients were scanned on a MRgRT system using optimized urethral 3D HASTE and 3D TSE.
Cao, Minsong +9 more
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MR-Guided Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer: Current Perspective on Organ Preservation
Online MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) is one of the most recent technological advances in radiotherapy. MRgRT permits the visualization of tumorous and healthy tissue while the patient is on the treatment table and online daily plan adaptations ...
Luca Boldrini +7 more
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Initial Clinical Experience of MR-Guided Radiotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Curative-intent radiotherapy plays an integral role in the treatment of lung cancer and therefore improving its therapeutic index is vital. MR guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) systems are the latest technological advance which may help with achieving this aim.
Cathryn B. Crockett +18 more
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MOSFET dosimeter characterization in MR‐guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) Linac [PDF]
AbstractPurposeWith the increasing use of MR‐guided radiation therapy (MRgRT), it becomes important to understand and explore accuracy of medical dosimeters in the presence of magnetic field. The purpose of this work is to characterize metal‐oxide‐semiconductor field‐effect transistors (MOSFETs) in MRgRT systems at 0.345 T magnetic field strength ...
Yadav, Poonam +4 more
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Two abdominal patients were treated with Lattice stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) using magnetic resonance guided radiation therapy (MRgRT). This is one of the first reported treatments of Lattice SBRT with the use of MRgRT.
Alex T. Price +9 more
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Comparison of MR‐guided radiotherapy accumulated doses for central lung tumors with non‐adaptive and online adaptive proton therapy [PDF]
Background Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) of central lung tumors with photon or proton therapy has a risk of increased toxicity. Treatment planning studies comparing accumulated doses for state-of-the-art treatment techniques, such as MR ...
Belka, Claus +8 more
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Assessment of a novel commercial large field of view phantom for comprehensive MR imaging quality assurance of a 0.35T MRgRT system [PDF]
Consistent quality assurance (QA) programs are vital to MR-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT), for ensuring treatment is delivered accurately and the onboard MRI system is providing the expected image quality.
Barberi, Enzo +8 more
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Comprehensive MR imaging QA of 0.35 T MR-Linac using a multi-purpose large FOV phantom: A single-institution experience [PDF]
PURPOSE: Magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) is desired for the treatment of diseases in the abdominothoracic region, which has a broad imaging area and continuous motion.
Cole, Mike +8 more
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MR-Guided Radiotherapy: The Perfect Partner for Immunotherapy?
During the last years, preclinical and clinical studies have emerged supporting the rationale to integrate radiotherapy and immunotherapy. Radiotherapy may enhance the effects of immunotherapy by improving tumor antigen release, antigen presentation, and
Juliane Hörner-Rieber +15 more
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