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Monte Carlo modeling of radiation dose from radiation therapy with superficial x‐rays

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Superficial x‐rays (50–100 kVp) are used for treating non‐melanoma skin cancer and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). At these energies, the photoelectric effect significantly increases absorbed dose to bone compared to soft tissue.
Reham Barghash, Tiffany W. Martin, Amber R. Prebble, Del Leary   +3 more
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Practical experience in commissioning ring applicators using ring applicator component type with bravos control software v1.2

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The Bravos v1.2 control software introduces a ring applicator component type (ACT) with channel length verification to address geometric characteristics and dosimetric discrepancies caused by source positioning inaccuracies. This study aims to commission the ring applicator and investigate the new ring ACT in Bravos 1.2.
Xiuxiu He, Michael A. Trager, Gil'ad N. Cohen, Antonio L. Damato, David Aramburu Núñez   +4 more
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Stereotactic radiosurgery for multiple small brain metastases using gamma knife versus single‐isocenter VMAT: Normal brain dose based on lesion number and size

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The study evaluates rapid linear accelerator (Linac) single isocenter stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) with Hyperarc for large target numbers. We compared to Gamma Knife (GK), which suffers from long treatment times and investigated causes of differences. Methods Linac SRS and GK treatment plans for patients receiving 18 Gy to the gross
Abram Abdou, Timoteo Almeida, Elizabeth Bossart, Irene Monterroso, Eric A. Mellon   +4 more
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Geometric and dosimetric evaluation of a commercial AI auto‐contouring tool on multiple anatomical sites in CT scans

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Current radiotherapy practices rely on manual contouring of CT scans, which is time‐consuming, prone to variability, and requires highly trained experts. There is a need for more efficient and consistent contouring methods. This study evaluated the performance of the Varian Ethos AI auto‐contouring tool to assess its potential integration into
Robert N. Finnegan, Alexandra Quinn, Patrick Horsley, Joseph Chan, Maegan Stewart, Regina Bromley, Jeremy Booth   +6 more
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Dosimetric effect of silicone‐based gel on skin surface during volumetric modulated arc therapy for breast cancer

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study aims to quantify and compare the dosimetric effects of varying thicknesses of StrataXRT, a silicone‐based gel, and other topical agents on the skin surface during volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for breast cancer.
Tenyoh Suzuki, Shingo Ohira, Mami Ogita, Takeshi Ohta, Yuki Nozawa, Masanari Minamitani, Takuya Hayashi, Shigeki Saegusa, Toshikazu Imae, Tsuyoshi Ueyama, Atsuto Katano, Hideomi Yamashita, Weishan Chang, Keiichi Nakagawa   +13 more
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Toward a human‐centric co‐design methodology for AI detection of differences between planned and delivered dose in radiotherapy

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Many artificial intelligence (AI) solutions have been proposed to enhance the radiotherapy (RT) workflow, but limited applications have been implemented to date, suggesting an implementation gap. One contributing factor to this gap is a misalignment between AI systems and their users.
Luca M. Heising, Frank Verhaegen, Stefan G. Scheib, Maria J. G. Jacobs, Carol X. J. Ou, Viola Mottarella, Yin‐Ho Chong, Mariangela Zamburlini, Sebastiaan M. J. J. G. Nijsten, Ans Swinnen, Michel Öllers, Cecile J. A. Wolfs   +11 more
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Quantification and dosimetric impact of intra‐fractional bladder changes during CBCT‐guided online adaptive radiotherapy for pelvic cancer treatments

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study quantitatively evaluates bladder changes and their dosimetric impact during the on‐couch adaptive process on a commercial CBCT‐based online adaptive radiotherapy (CT‐gART) platform. Methods Data from 183 fractions of ten patients receiving online ART for pelvic cancers were analyzed retrospectively.
Ingrid Valencia Lozano, Elizabeth Buss, Catherine S. Spina, David P. Horowitz, Lisa A. Kachnic, Michael Price, Yi‐Fang Wang, Reshma Munbodh   +7 more
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Diagnostic image‐based treatment planning for online adaptive ultra‐hypofractionated prostate cancer radiotherapy with MR‐Linac

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose A new workflow was investigated for Elekta Unity MR‐Linac by removing the computed tomography (CT)‐simulation step and using diagnostic CT (DCT) for reference plan generation. Materials and methods Ten patients with ultra‐hypofractionated prostate cancer treated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)‐guided adaptive radiotherapy were ...
Yuan Xu, Ningning Lu, Qiao Li, Kuo Men, Xinming Zhao, Jianrong Dai   +5 more
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Semi‐automated hippocampal avoidance whole‐brain radiotherapy planning

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hippocampal avoidance whole‐brain radiotherapy (HA‐WBRT) is designed to spare cognitive function by reducing radiation dose to the hippocampus during the treatment of brain metastases. Current manual planning methods can be time‐consuming and may vary in quality, necessitating the development of automated approaches to streamline ...
Dong Joo Rhee, Subha Perni, Kelly J. Perrin, Kevin E. Casey, Alexandra O. Leone, Callistus M. Nguyen, Laurence E. Court, He Wang, Xin Wang, Eun Young Han   +9 more
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Position‐dependent offset corrections for ring applicator reconstruction in cervical cancer brachytherapy

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Due to the tight curvature in their design, ring applicators are usually associated with large positioning errors. The standard practice to correct for these deviations based on global offsets may not be sufficient to comply with the recommended tolerance.
Leon G. Aldrovandi, Matthias E. T. Dessein, Shelley M. Pearson, Shelley M. Bulling   +3 more
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