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Wolthaus JWH, Sonke JJ, van Herk M, Damen EMF. Reconstruction of a time-averaged midposition CT scan for radiotherapy planning of lung cancer patients using deformable registrationa). Med Phys 2008; 35:3998-4011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2966347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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McDermott LN, Mans A, Wendling M, Stroom J, van Herk M, Mijnheer BJ. TU-FF-A1-02: IMRT Verification with 3 Min/plan, 50 Plans/week, 1 Therapist and Only EPID Dosimetry. Med Phys 2008. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2962639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Belderbos J, van Beek S, van Kranen S, Rasch C, van Herk M, Sonke J. Anatomical Changes During Radiotherapy of Lung Cancer Patients. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2007.07.1727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Rasch C, Steenbakkers R, Duppen J, van Herk M. 3-Dimensional Observer Variation in International Guideline Based Delination of Neck Lymph Node Levels. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2007.07.370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Vanobbergen J, Nuytens P, van Herk M, De Visschere L. Dental students' attitude towards anti-smoking programmes: a study in Flanders, Belgium. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2007; 11:177-83. [PMID: 17640262 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0579.2007.00456.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to assess the dental students' attitude towards tobacco cessation counselling in the dental setting and to explore the influence of knowledge, belief in effectiveness, smoking status, gender and curriculum. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study group consisted of all undergraduate students from the 2002-2003 classes of the Ghent University (n = 96). A validated questionnaire was administered to all students involving four different sections: demographic characteristics, attitude related to tobacco cessation programmes in the dental setting, belief in their effectiveness and knowledge concerning tobacco health effects. Statistical analysis included simple univariate nonparametric tests for evaluating differences in attitude towards tobacco cessation programmes, belief in effectiveness of tobacco cessation programmes in the dental setting and knowledge of students concerning tobacco health effects by year of graduation, smoking status and gender. Multiple logistic regression was chosen to calculate adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Students view willingness to advise individual patients to quit using tobacco. Yet only 51.3% are willing to co-operate in anti-tobacco programmes at the community level, and the perception of students of the effectiveness of smoking cessation counselling in the dental setting is low. The variance of attitude towards tobacco cessation programmes was significantly affected by knowledge and the belief in effectiveness of tobacco cessation programmes in the dental setting. Better knowledge and belief in effectiveness of tobacco cessation counselling was associated with an increasing positive attitude towards tobacco cessation programmes expressed by an odds ratio of 3.12 (95% CI 1.00-9.67) and 1.17 (95% CI 1.00-1.37) respectively. CONCLUSION Belief in effectiveness and knowledge seem to influence the attitude of students towards tobacco cessation counselling. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Besides imparting knowledge, the attitude of newly graduated dentists could be improved by stressing the effectiveness of smoking cessation activities during lectures and integrated training modules in the undergraduate education.
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Mans A, McDermott L, Wendling M, Stroom J, Sonke JJ, Buijs M, Tielenburg R, Vijlbrief R, van Herk M, Mijnheer B. WE-D-AUD-06: In Vivo EPID Dosimetry for Large Scale Clinical IMRT Verification. Med Phys 2007. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2761559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Witte M, Schneider C, Heemsbergen W, Lebesque J, van Herk M. WE-C-BRA-03: TCP Model Parameters - Extracting These From Clinical Data on ‘Movable’ Patients. Med Phys 2007. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2761534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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van Herk M, Wolthaus J, Sonke JJ, Remeijer P, Damen E, Lebesque JV. MO-E-M100J-04: Planning Target Volume Determination. Med Phys 2007. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2761277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Hoebers F, Kartachova M, van den Brekel M, de Bois J, van Herk M, Rasch C, Valdés Olmos R, Verheij M. 99MTC hynic-RH-annexin V scintigraphy for in vivo imaging of apoptosis in patients with advanced head and neck cancer treated with concurrent cisplatin and radiotherapy. Radiother Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(07)80101-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Pos F, Nuver T, Smitsmans M, Nijkamp J, de Jong R, Remeijer P, van Herk M, Lebesque J. 137. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.07.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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McDermott LN, Wendling M, van Asselen B, Stroom J, Sonke JJ, van Herk M, Mijnheer BJ. Clinical experience with EPID dosimetry for prostate IMRT pre-treatment dose verification. Med Phys 2006; 33:3921-30. [PMID: 17089854 DOI: 10.1118/1.2230810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to demonstrate how dosimetry with an amorphous silicon electronic portal imaging device (a-Si EPID) replaced film and ionization chamber measurements for routine pre-treatment dosimetry in our clinic. Furthermore, we described how EPID dosimetry was used to solve a clinical problem. IMRT prostate plans were delivered to a homogeneous slab phantom. EPID transit images were acquired for each segment. A previously developed in-house back-projection algorithm was used to reconstruct the dose distribution in the phantom mid-plane (intersecting the isocenter). Segment dose images were summed to obtain an EPID mid-plane dose image for each field. Fields were compared using profiles and in two dimensions with the y evaluation (criteria: 3%/3 mm). To quantify results, the average gamma (gamma avg), maximum gamma (gamma max), and the percentage of points with gamma < 1(P gamma < 1) were calculated within the 20% isodose line of each field. For 10 patient plans, all fields were measured with EPID and film at gantry set to 0 degrees. The film was located in the phantom coronal mid-plane (10 cm depth), and compared with the back-projected EPID mid-plane absolute dose. EPID and film measurements agreed well for all 50 fields, with (gamma avg) =0.16, (gamma max)=1.00, and (P gamma < 1)= 100%. Based on these results, film measurements were discontinued for verification of prostate IMRT plans. For 20 patient plans, the dose distribution was re-calculated with the phantom CT scan and delivered to the phantom with the original gantry angles. The planned isocenter dose (plan(iso)) was verified with the EPID (EPID(iso)) and an ionization chamber (IC(iso)). The average ratio, (EPID(iso)/IC(iso)), was 1.00 (0.01 SD). Both measurements were systematically lower than planned, with (EPID(iso)/plan(iso)) and (IC(iso)/plan(iso))=0.99 (0.01 SD). EPID mid-plane dose images for each field were also compared with the corresponding plane derived from the three dimensional (3D) dose grid calculated with the phantom CT scan. Comparisons of 100 fields yielded (gamma avg)=0.39, gamma max=2.52, and (P gamma < 1)=98.7%. Seven plans revealed under-dosage in individual fields ranging from 5% to 16%, occurring at small regions of overlapping segments or along the junction of abutting segments (tongue-and-groove side). Test fields were designed to simulate errors and gave similar results. The agreement was improved after adjusting an incorrectly set tongue-and-groove width parameter in the treatment planning system (TPS), reducing (gamma max) from 2.19 to 0.80 for the test field. Mid-plane dose distributions determined with the EPID were consistent with film measurements in a slab phantom for all IMRT fields. Isocenter doses of the total plan measured with an EPID and an ionization chamber also agreed. The EPID can therefore replace these dosimetry devices for field-by-field and isocenter IMRT pre-treatment verification. Systematic errors were detected using EPID dosimetry, resulting in the adjustment of a TPS parameter and alteration of two clinical patient plans. One set of EPID measurements (i.e., one open and transit image acquired for each segment of the plan) is sufficient to check each IMRT plan field-by-field and at the isocenter, making it a useful, efficient, and accurate dosimetric tool.
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van Herk M, Witte M. TU-C-ValB-02: Patient Specific Differences in Setup Error Variability and Its Effect On Treatment Margins in Fractioned Radiotherapy. Med Phys 2006. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2241514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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McDermott LN, Nijsten SMJJG, Sonke JJ, Partridge M, van Herk M, Mijnheer BJ. Comparison of ghosting effects for three commercial a-Si EPIDs. Med Phys 2006; 33:2448-51. [PMID: 16898447 DOI: 10.1118/1.2207318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Many studies have reported dosimetric characteristics of amorphous silicon electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs). Some studies ascribed a non-linear signal to gain ghosting and image lag. Other reports, however, state the effect is negligible. This study compares the signal-to-monitor unit (MU) ratio for three different brands of EPID systems. The signal was measured for a wide range of monitor units (5-1000), dose-rates, and beam energies. All EPIDs exhibited a relative under-response for beams of few MUs; giving 4 to 10% lower signal-to-MU ratios relative to that of 1000 MUs. This under-response is consistent with ghosting effects due to charge trapping.
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Wolthaus J, Schneider C, Sonke JJ, van Herk M, Belderbos J, Rossi M, Lebesque J, Damen E. SU-DD-A2-04: A Simple Method to Reconstruct a Representative Mid-Ventilation CT Scan From 4D Respiration Correlated CT Scans for Radiotherapy Treatment Planning of Lung Cancer Patients. Med Phys 2006. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2240138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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van Herk M, Sonke J, Remeijer P, Lebesque J. TU-D-ValB-02: KV Tomographic Image Guided Radiotherapy. Med Phys 2006. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2241556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Nuver T, Nijkamp J, Lakeman A, Smitsmans M, van Herk M, Pos F, Lebesque J. SU-FF-J-68: First Clinical Results of An Adaptive Off-Line Radiation Scheme Using Cone-Beam CT Scans for Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Med Phys 2006. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2240846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Witte M, van der Geer J, Schneider C, Lebesque J, Alber M, van Herk M. TU-C-ValB-04: Margin-Less Prostate IMRT Plans, Directly Optimized for TCP and NTCP Including Geometric Uncertainties. Med Phys 2006. [DOI: 10.1118/1.2241516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Smitsmans M, de Bois J, Sonke J, Betgen A, Zijp L, Jaffray D, Lebesque J, van Herk M. 109 Improved procedure for automatic prostate localization on cone-beam CT scans. Radiother Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(05)81086-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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McDermott L, Wendling M, Stroom J, van Asselen B, van Herk M, Mijnheer B. 126 Using EPID pre-treatment dosimetry to solve a clinical problem. Radiother Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(05)81102-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Remeiier P, Betgen A, de Jong R, Sonke J, Pos F, Lotz H, Lebesque J, van Herk M. 138 Online corrections for radiotherapy of bladder cancer. Radiother Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(05)81114-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Damen E, Wolthaus J, Schneider C, Rossi M, Belderbos J, van Herk M, Lebesque J. 508 A simple method to reconstruct a representative CT scan from a 4D CT data set for use in treatment planning of lung cancer. Radiother Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(05)81484-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sonke J, Remeijer P, Betgen A, Lebesque J, van Herk M. 134 Varian Physics Award Kilo-voltage cone-beam CT for image-guided radiation therapy. Radiother Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(05)81110-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Pimentel Serra N, van Asselen B, Steenbakkers R, Duppen J, van de Geer J, van Herk M, Rasch C. 15 Impact of Observer Delineation Variation on Target Coverage and Dose to Organs at Risk in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients. Radiother Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(05)80969-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sonke JJ, Wolthaus J, Damen E, Belderbos J, Lebesque J, van Herk M. 167 In room measurement of 3D motion in lung. Radiother Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(05)81144-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Schwarz M, van der Geer J, van Herk M, Lebesque J, Mijnheer B, Damen E. 236 Impact of geometrical uncertainties on 3D-CRT and IMRT dose distributions for lung cancer treatment. Radiother Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(05)81213-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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