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Wang P, O'Grady FT, Janson M, Kim D, Choe KS, Grayden M, Bamberger CK, Fan J. The impact of the titanium cranial hardware in proton single-field uniform dose plans. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024:e14374. [PMID: 38865585 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Neurosurgical cranial titanium mesh and screws are commonly encountered in postoperative radiation therapy. However, only a limited number of reports are available in the context of proton therapy, resulting in a lack of consensus among the proton centers regarding the protocol for handling the hardware. PURPOSE This study is to examine the impact of the hardware in proton plans. The results serve as evidence for proton centers to generate standard operating procedures to manage the hardware in proton treatment. METHODS Plans with different gantry angles and material overrides are generated on the CT images of a phantom made of the hardware. The dose distributions of the plans with and without material override, at different depths are compared. Films and ionization chambers are used to measure the plans and the measurements are compared to the treatment planning system (TPS) calculations by gamma analysis. RESULTS There are some overdose and underdose regions downstream of the hardware. The overdose and underdose values are within a few percent of the prescribed dose when multiple fields with large hinge angles are used. The gamma analysis results show that the measurements agree with the TPS calculations within limits that are clinically relevant. CONCLUSION The study has demonstrated the influence of the hardware on proton plans. Based on the result of this study, a standard operating procedure of managing the hardware has been implemented in our clinic.
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- Peng Wang
- Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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Tozuka R, Kadoya N, Arai K, Sato K, Jingu K. Assessment of the deep learning-based gamma passing rate prediction system for 1.5 T magnetic resonance-guided linear accelerator. Radiol Phys Technol 2024; 17:451-457. [PMID: 38687457 DOI: 10.1007/s12194-024-00800-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Measurement-based verification is impossible for the patient-specific quality assurance (QA) of online adaptive magnetic resonance imaging-guided radiotherapy (oMRgRT) because the patient remains on the couch throughout the session. We assessed a deep learning (DL) system for oMRgRT to predict the gamma passing rate (GPR). This study collected 125 verification plans [reference plan (RP), 100; adapted plan (AP), 25] from patients with prostate cancer treated using Elekta Unity. Based on our previous study, we employed a convolutional neural network that predicted the GPRs of nine pairs of gamma criteria from 1%/1 mm to 3%/3 mm. First, we trained and tested the DL model using RPs (n = 75 and n = 25 for training and testing, respectively) for its optimization. Second, we tested the GPR prediction accuracy using APs to determine whether the DL model could be applied to APs. The mean absolute error (MAE) and correlation coefficient (r) of the RPs were 1.22 ± 0.27% and 0.29 ± 0.10 in 3%/2 mm, 1.35 ± 0.16% and 0.37 ± 0.15 in 2%/2 mm, and 3.62 ± 0.55% and 0.32 ± 0.14 in 1%/1 mm, respectively. The MAE and r of the APs were 1.13 ± 0.33% and 0.35 ± 0.22 in 3%/2 mm, 1.68 ± 0.47% and 0.30 ± 0.11 in 2%/2 mm, and 5.08 ± 0.29% and 0.15 ± 0.10 in 1%/1 mm, respectively. The time cost was within 3 s for the prediction. The results suggest the DL-based model has the potential for rapid GPR prediction in Elekta Unity.
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- Ryota Tozuka
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Technology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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Li C, Yu S, Shen J, Liang B, Fu X, Hua L, Hu H, Jiang P, Lei R, Guan Y, Li T, Li Q, Shi A, Zhang Y. Clinical association between plan complexity and the local-recurrence-free-survival of non-small-cell lung cancer patients receiving stereotactic body radiation therapy. Phys Med 2024; 122:103377. [PMID: 38838467 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2024.103377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the clinical impact of plan complexity on the local recurrence-free survival (LRFS) of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). METHODS Data from 123 treatment plans for 113 NSCLC patients were analyzed. Plan-averaged beam modulation (PM), plan beam irregularity (PI), monitor unit/Gy (MU/Gy) and spherical disproportion (SD) were calculated. The γ passing rates (GPR) were measured using ArcCHECK 3D phantom with 2 %/2mm criteria. High complexity (HC) and low complexity (LC) groups were statistically stratified based on the aforementioned metrics, using cutoffs determined by their significance in correlation with survival time, as calculated using the R-3.6.1 packages. Kaplan-Meier analysis, Cox regression, and Random Survival Forest (RSF) models were employed for the analysis of local recurrence-free survival (LRFS). Propensity-score-matched pairs were generated to minimize bias in the analysis. RESULTS The median follow-up time for all patients was 25.5 months (interquartile range 13.4-41.2). The prognostic capacity of PM was suggested using RSF, based on Variable Importance and Minimal Depth methods. The 1-, 2-, and 3-year LRFS rates in the HC group were significantly lower than those in the LC group (p = 0.023), when plan complexity was defined by PM. However, no significant difference was observed between the HC and LC groups when defined by other metrics (p > 0.05). All γ passing rates exceeded 90.5 %. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed a significant association between higher PM and worse LRFS in NSCLC patients treated with SBRT. This finding offers additional clinical evidence supporting the potential optimization of pre-treatment quality assurance protocols.
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- Chenguang Li
- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, 6224 Agricultural Road, Vancouver, BC V6T1Z1, Canada; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Beijing United Family Hospital, Beijing 100015, China
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- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ordos Central Hospital, Ordos 017000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
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Yan B, Shi J, Xue X, Peng H, Wu A, Wang X, Ma C. Error detection using a multi-channel hybrid network with a low-resolution detector in patient-specific quality assurance. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14327. [PMID: 38488663 PMCID: PMC11163496 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to develop a hybrid multi-channel network to detect multileaf collimator (MLC) positional errors using dose difference (DD) maps and gamma maps generated from low-resolution detectors in patient-specific quality assurance (QA) for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). METHODS A total of 68 plans with 358 beams of IMRT were included in this study. The MLC leaf positions of all control points in the original IMRT plans were modified to simulate four types of errors: shift error, opening error, closing error, and random error. These modified plans were imported into the treatment planning system (TPS) to calculate the predicted dose, while the PTW seven29 phantom was utilized to obtain the measured dose distributions. Based on the measured and predicted dose, DD maps and gamma maps, both with and without errors, were generated, resulting in a dataset with 3222 samples. The network's performance was evaluated using various metrics, including accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, precision, F1-score, ROC curves, and normalized confusion matrix. Besides, other baseline methods, such as single-channel hybrid network, ResNet-18, and Swin-Transformer, were also evaluated as a comparison. RESULTS The experimental results showed that the multi-channel hybrid network outperformed other methods, demonstrating higher average precision, accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and F1-scores, with values of 0.87, 0.89, 0.85, 0.97, and 0.85, respectively. The multi-channel hybrid network also achieved higher AUC values in the random errors (0.964) and the error-free (0.946) categories. Although the average accuracy of the multi-channel hybrid network was only marginally better than that of ResNet-18 and Swin Transformer, it significantly outperformed them regarding precision in the error-free category. CONCLUSION The proposed multi-channel hybrid network exhibits a high level of accuracy in identifying MLC errors using low-resolution detectors. The method offers an effective and reliable solution for promoting quality and safety of IMRT QA.
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- Bing Yan
- School of Instrument Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringHefei University of TechnologyHefeiChina
- Department of Radiation OncologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiChina
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- School of Computer Science and TechnologyUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiChina
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- Department of Radiation OncologyHubei Cancer Hospital, TongJi Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- School of Instrument Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringHefei University of TechnologyHefeiChina
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- Department of Radiation OncologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiChina
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- Department of Radiation OncologyRutgers‐Cancer Institute of New JerseyRutgers‐Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolNew BrunswickNew JerseyUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyRutgers‐Cancer Institute of New JerseyRutgers‐Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolNew BrunswickNew JerseyUSA
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Large MJ, Bashiri A, Dookie Y, McNamara J, Antognini L, Aziz S, Calcagnile L, Caricato AP, Catalano R, Chila D, Cirrone GAP, Croci T, Cuttone G, Dunand S, Fabi M, Frontini L, Grimani C, Ionica M, Kanxheri K, Liberali V, Maurizio M, Maruccio G, Mazza G, Menichelli M, Monteduro AG, Morozzi A, Moscatelli F, Pallotta S, Passeri D, Pedio M, Petringa G, Peverini F, Piccolo L, Placidi P, Quarta G, Rizzato S, Sabbatini F, Servoli L, Stabile A, Talamonti C, Thomet JE, Tosti L, Villani M, Wheadon RJ, Wyrsch N, Zema N, Petasecca M. Characterization of a flexible a-Si:H detector for in vivo dosimetry in therapeutic x-ray beams. Med Phys 2024; 51:4489-4503. [PMID: 38432192 DOI: 10.1002/mp.17013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The increasing use of complex and high dose-rate treatments in radiation therapy necessitates advanced detectors to provide accurate dosimetry. Rather than relying on pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) measurements alone, many countries are now mandating the use of in vivo dosimetry, whereby a dosimeter is placed on the surface of the patient during treatment. Ideally, in vivo detectors should be flexible to conform to a patient's irregular surfaces. PURPOSE This study aims to characterize a novel hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) radiation detector for the dosimetry of therapeutic x-ray beams. The detectors are flexible as they are fabricated directly on a flexible polyimide (Kapton) substrate. METHODS The potential of this technology for application as a real-time flexible detector is investigated through a combined dosimetric and flexibility study. Measurements of fundamental dosimetric quantities were obtained including output factor (OF), dose rate dependence (DPP), energy dependence, percentage depth dose (PDD), and angular dependence. The response of the a-Si:H detectors investigated in this study are benchmarked directly against commercially available ionization chambers and solid-state diodes currently employed for QA practices. RESULTS The a-Si:H detectors exhibit remarkable dose linearities in the direct detection of kV and MV therapeutic x-rays, with calibrated sensitivities ranging from (0.580 ± 0.002) pC/cGy to (19.36 ± 0.10) pC/cGy as a function of detector thickness, area, and applied bias. Regarding dosimetry, the a-Si:H detectors accurately obtained OF measurements that parallel commercially available detector solutions. The PDD response closely matched the expected profile as predicted via Geant4 simulations, a PTW Farmer ionization chamber and a PTW ROOS chamber. The most significant variation in the PDD performance was 5.67%, observed at a depth of 3 mm for detectors operated unbiased. With an external bias, the discrepancy in PDD response from reference data was confined to ± 2.92% for all depths (surface to 250 mm) in water-equivalent plastic. Very little angular dependence is displayed between irradiations at angles of 0° and 180°, with the most significant variation being a 7.71% decrease in collected charge at a 110° relative angle of incidence. Energy dependence and dose per pulse dependence are also reported, with results in agreement with the literature. Most notably, the flexibility of a-Si:H detectors was quantified for sample bending up to a radius of curvature of 7.98 mm, where the recorded photosensitivity degraded by (-4.9 ± 0.6)% of the initial device response when flat. It is essential to mention that this small bending radius is unlikely during in vivo patient dosimetry. In a more realistic scenario, with a bending radius of 15-20 mm, the variation in detector response remained within ± 4%. After substantial bending, the detector's photosensitivity when returned to a flat condition was (99.1 ± 0.5)% of the original response. CONCLUSIONS This work successfully characterizes a flexible detector based on thin-film a-Si:H deposited on a Kapton substrate for applications in therapeutic x-ray dosimetry. The detectors exhibit dosimetric performances that parallel commercially available dosimeters, while also demonstrating excellent flexibility results.
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- Matthew James Large
- Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Physics, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre, Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
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- Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre, Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
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- Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab), Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- INFN Sezione di Lecce, via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
- Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio de Giorgi", University of Salento, Via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Lecce, via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
- Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio de Giorgi", University of Salento, Via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Lecce, via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
- Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio de Giorgi", University of Salento, Via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Firenze, Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Biomedical Clinical Science "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab), Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- INFN Sezione di Firenze, Florence, Italy
- DiSPeA, Università di Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Milano, Via Celoria 16, Milan, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Firenze, Florence, Italy
- DiSPeA, Università di Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
- Dip. di Fisica e Geologia dell'Università degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Lecce, via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
- Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio de Giorgi", University of Salento, Via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Lecce, via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
- Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio de Giorgi", University of Salento, Via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Lecce, via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
- Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio de Giorgi", University of Salento, Via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Firenze, Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Biomedical Clinical Science "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
- Dip. di Ingegneria dell'Università degli studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
- CNR-IOM, Perugia, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
- Dip. di Fisica e Geologia dell'Università degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
- Dip. di Ingegneria dell'Università degli studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Lecce, via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
- Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio de Giorgi", University of Salento, Via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Lecce, via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
- Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio de Giorgi", University of Salento, Via per Arnesano, Lecce, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Firenze, Florence, Italy
- DiSPeA, Università di Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Firenze, Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Biomedical Clinical Science "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab), Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- INFN Sezione di Firenze, Florence, Italy
- DiSPeA, Università di Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy
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- Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab), Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- INFN Sezione di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
- CNR Istituto struttura della Materia, Rome, Italy
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- Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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Berk K, Kron T, Hardcastle N, Yeo AU. Efficacious patient-specific QA for Vertebra SBRT using a high-resolution detector array SRS MapCHECK: AAPM TG-218 analysis. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14276. [PMID: 38414322 PMCID: PMC11163485 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) for vertebra stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) presents challenges due to highly modulated small fields with high-dose gradients between the target and spinal cord. This study aims to explore the use of the SRS MapCHECK® (SRSMC) for vertebra SBRT PSQA. METHODS Twenty vertebra SBRT treatment plans including prescriptions 20 Gy/1 fraction and 24 Gy/2 fractions were selected for each of Millennium (M)-Multileaf Collimator (MLC), and high-definition (HD)-MLC. All 40 plans were measured using Gafchromic EBT3 film (film) and SRSMC, using the StereoPHAN phantom. Plan complexity was assessed using modulation complexity score (MCS), edge metric (EM) (mm-1), modulation factor (MU/cGy), and average leaf pair opening (ALPO) (mm) and its correlation with gamma-pass rate was investigated. The high dose gradient between the target and the spinal cord was analyzed for film and SRSMC and compared against the treatment planning system (TPS). Applying the methodology proposed by AAPM TG-218, action and tolerance values specific to the SRSMC for vertebra SBRT were determined for β values ranging from 5 to 8. RESULTS Film and SRSMC gamma-pass rates showed no correlation (p > 0.05). A moderate negative correlation (R = -0.57, p = 0.01) is present between EM and SRSMC 3%/1 mm gamma-pass rate for HD-MLC plans. Both film and SRSMC accurately measured high dose gradients between the target and the spinal cord (R2 > 0.86, p ≤ 0.05). Notably, dose-gradient of HD-MLC plans is 22% steeper and has a smaller standard deviation to M-MLC plans (p ≤ 0.05). Applying TG-218, the film tolerance limit was 96% with action limit 95% for 5%/1 mm (β = 6) and for the SRSMC tolerance limit was 97% with an action limit of 96% for 4%/1 mm (β = 6). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that universal TG-218 limits may not be suitable for vertebra SBRT PSQA. This study demonstrates that SRSMC is a viable tool for vertebra SBRT PSQA, supported by TG-218 implementation of process-based tolerance and action limits.
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- Kemal Berk
- Department of Physical SciencesPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of Physical SciencesPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncologythe University of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Centre for Medical Radiation PhysicsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSWAustralia
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- Department of Physical SciencesPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncologythe University of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Centre for Medical Radiation PhysicsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSWAustralia
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- Department of Physical SciencesPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncologythe University of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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Bertholet J, Mackeprang PH, Loebner HA, Mueller S, Guyer G, Frei D, Volken W, Elicin O, Aebersold DM, Fix MK, Manser P. Organs-at-risk dose and normal tissue complication probability with dynamic trajectory radiotherapy (DTRT) for head and neck cancer. Radiother Oncol 2024; 195:110237. [PMID: 38513960 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2024.110237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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We compared dynamic trajectory radiotherapy (DTRT) to state-of-the-art volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for 46 head and neck cancer cases. DTRT had lower dose to salivary glands and swallowing structure, resulting in lower predicted xerostomia and dysphagia compared to VMAT. DTRT is deliverable on C-arm linacs with high dosimetric accuracy.
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- Jenny Bertholet
- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Erickson B, Cui Y, Alber M, Wang C, Fang Yin F, Kirkpatrick J, Adamson J. Independent Monte Carlo dose calculation identifies single isocenter multi-target radiosurgery targets most likely to fail pre-treatment measurement. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14290. [PMID: 38289874 PMCID: PMC11163499 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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PURPOSE For individual targets of single isocenter multi-target (SIMT) Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), we assess dose difference between the treatment planning system (TPS) and independent Monte Carlo (MC), and demonstrate persistence into the pre-treatment Quality Assurance (QA) measurement. METHODS Treatment plans from 31 SIMT SRS patients were recalculated in a series of scenarios designed to investigate sources of discrepancy between TPS and independent MC. Targets with > 5% discrepancy in DMean[Gy] after progressing through all scenarios were measured with SRS MapCHECK. A matched pair analysis was performed comparing SRS MapCHECK results for these targets with matched targets having similar characteristics (volume & distance from isocenter) but no such MC dose discrepancy. RESULTS Of 217 targets analyzed, individual target mean dose (DMean[Gy]) fell outside a 5% threshold for 28 and 24 targets before and after removing tissue heterogeneity effects, respectively, while only 5 exceeded the threshold after removing effect of patient geometry (via calculation on StereoPHAN geometry). Significant factors affecting agreement between the TPS and MC included target distance from isocenter (0.83% decrease in DMean[Gy] per 2 cm), volume (0.15% increase per cc), and degree of plan modulation (0.37% increase per 0.01 increase in modulation complexity score). SRS MapCHECK measurement had better agreement with MC than with TPS (2%/1 mm / 10% threshold gamma pass rate (GPR) = 99.4 ± 1.9% vs. 93.1 ± 13.9%, respectively). In the matched pair analysis, targets exceeding 5% for MC versus TPS also had larger discrepancies between TPS and measurement with no GPR (2%/1 mm / 10% threshold) exceeding 90% (71.5% ± 16.1%); whereas GPR was high for matched targets with no such MC versus TPS difference (96.5% ± 3.3%, p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Independent MC complements pre-treatment QA measurement for SIMT SRS by identifying problematic individual targets prior to pre-treatment measurement, thus enabling plan modifications earlier in the planning process and guiding selection of targets for pre-treatment QA measurement.
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- Brett Erickson
- Department of Radiation OncologyDuke University Medical CenterDurhamNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyDuke University Medical CenterDurhamNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyDuke University Medical CenterDurhamNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyDuke University Medical CenterDurhamNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyDuke University Medical CenterDurhamNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyDuke University Medical CenterDurhamNorth CarolinaUSA
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Russo S, Saez J, Esposito M, Bruschi A, Ghirelli A, Pini S, Scoccianti S, Hernandez V. Incorporating plan complexity into the statistical process control of volumetric modulated arc therapy pre-treatment verifications. Med Phys 2024; 51:3961-3971. [PMID: 38630979 DOI: 10.1002/mp.17081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Statistical process control (SPC) is a powerful statistical tool for process monitoring that has been highly recommended in healthcare applications, including radiation therapy quality assurance (QA). The AAPM TG-218 report described the clinical implementation of SPC for Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) pre-treatment verifications, pointing out the need to adjust tolerance limits based on plan complexity. However, the quantification of plan complexity and its integration into SPC remains an unresolved challenge. PURPOSE The primary aim of this study is to investigate the incorporation of plan complexity into the SPC framework for VMAT pre-treatment verifications. The study explores and evaluates various strategies for this incorporation, discussing their merits and limitations, and provides recommendations for clinical application. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 309 VMAT plans from diverse anatomical sites using the PTW OCTAVIUS 4D device for QA measurements. Gamma Passing Rates (GPR) were obtained, and lower control limits were computed using both the conventional Shewhart method and three heuristic methods (scaled weighted variance, weighted standard deviations, and skewness correction) to accommodate non-normal data distributions. The 'Identify-Eliminate-Recalculate' method was employed for robust analysis. Eight complexity metrics were analyzed and two distinct strategies for incorporating plan complexity into SPC were assessed. The first strategy focused on establishing control limits for different treatment sites, while the second was based on the determination of control limits as a function of individual plan complexity. The study extensively examines the correlation between control limits and plan complexity and assesses the impact of complexity metrics on the control process. RESULTS The control limits established using SPC were strongly influenced by the complexity of treatment plans. In the first strategy, a clear correlation was found between control limits and average plan complexity for each site. The second approach derived control limits based on individual plan complexity metrics, enabling tailored tolerance limits. In both strategies, tolerance limits inversely correlated with plan complexity, resulting in all highly complex plans being classified as in control. In contrast, when plans were collectively analyzed without considering complexity, all the out-of-control plans were highly complex. CONCLUSIONS Incorporating plan complexity into SPC for VMAT verifications requires meticulous and comprehensive analysis. To ensure overall process control, we advocate for stringent control and minimization of plan complexity during treatment planning, especially when control limits are adjusted based on plan complexity.
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- Serenella Russo
- Medical Physics Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Physics Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy
- Medical Physics Program, The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics Trieste-Italy, Trieste, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Medical Physics, Hospital Sant Joan de Reus, IISPV, Reus, Spain
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
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Radici L, Petrucci E, Casanova Borca V, Cante D, Piva C, Pasquino M. Impact of beam complexity on plan delivery accuracy verification of a transmission detector in volumetric modulated arc therapy. Phys Med 2024; 122:103387. [PMID: 38797025 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2024.103387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To study the effect of beam complexity on VMAT delivery accuracy evaluated by means of a transmission detector, together with the possibility of scoring plan complexity. METHODS 43 clinical VMAT plans delivered by a TrueBeam linear accelerator to both Delta4 Discover and Delta4 Phantom+ for patient-specific quality assurance were evaluated. Global Dose-γ analysis, MLC-γ analysis, percentage of leaves with a deviation between planned and measured leaf tip position lower than 1 mm (LD) were computed. Modulation complexity score (MCSv), average leaf travel (LT), a multiplicative combination of LT and MCSv (LTMCS), percentage of leaves with speed lower than 5 mm/s (LS), from 5 to 20 mm/s (MS), higher than 20 mm/s (HS) and the average value of leaf speed (MLCSav) were evaluated by means of an home-made Matlab script. RESULTS Dose-γ passing rate showed a moderate correlation with MCSv, LT, MLCSav, LS and HS, while a stronger positive correlation was found with LTMCS. A strong correlation was observed between LD and both LT and leaves speed, while a weak correlation was observed with MCSv. A correlation between MLC-γ pass rate and plan complexity parameters was found except for MCSv; a moderate correlation with LS was observed, while all other parameters showed weak correlations. CONCLUSIONS The study confirmed the possibility to establish correlations between plan complexity indices versus dose distribution and MLC parameters measured by a transmissive detector. Further investigation is necessary to define specific values of the complexity indices to evaluate whether a VMAT plan is deliverable as intended.
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Hajare R, K K S, Kumar A, Kalita R, Kaginelli S, Mahantshetty U. Commissioning and dosimetric verification of volumetric modulated arc therapy for multiple modalities using electronic portal imaging device-based 3D dosimetry system: a novel approach. Radiol Phys Technol 2024; 17:412-424. [PMID: 38492203 DOI: 10.1007/s12194-024-00792-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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The purpose of this study was to validate an electronic portal imaging device (EPID) based 3-dimensional (3D) dosimetry system for the commissioning of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) delivery for flattening filter (FF) and flattening filter free (FFF) modalities based on test suites developed according to American Association of Physicists in Medicine Task Group 119 (AAPM TG 119) and pre-treatment patient specific quality assurance (PSQA).With ionisation chamber, multiple-point measurement in various planes becomes extremely difficult and time-consuming, necessitating repeated exposure of the plan. The average agreement between measured and planned doses for TG plans is recommended to be within 3%, and both the ionisation chamber and PerFRACTION™ measurement were well within this prescribed limit. Both point dose differences with the planned dose and gamma passing rates are comparable with TG reported multi-institution results. From our study, we found that no significant differences were found between FF and FFF beams for measurements using PerFRACTION™ and ion chamber. Overall, PerFRACTION™ produces acceptable results to be used for commissioning and validating VMAT and for performing PSQA. The findings support the feasibility of integrating PerFRACTION™ into routine quality assurance procedures for VMAT delivery. Further multi-institutional studies are recommended to establish global baseline values and enhance the understanding of PerFRACTION™'s capabilities in diverse clinical settings.
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- Raghavendra Hajare
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, India.
- Division of Medical Physics, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, India.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tezpur Cancer Centre, Bihuguri, India
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- Division of Medical Physics, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, India
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Deng J, Liu S, Huang Y, Li X, Wu X. Evaluating AAPM-TG-218 recommendations: Gamma index tolerance and action limits in IMRT and VMAT quality assurance using SunCHECK. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14277. [PMID: 38243604 PMCID: PMC11163510 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to improve the safety and accuracy of radiotherapy by establishing tolerance (TL) and action (AL) limits for the gamma index in patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) using SunCHECK software, as per AAPM TG-218 report recommendations. METHODS The study included 125 patients divided into six groups by treatment regions (H&N, thoracic and pelvic) and techniques (VMAT, IMRT). SunCHECK was used to calculate the gamma passing rate (%GP) and dose error (%DE) for each patient, for the planning target volume and organs at risk (OARs). The TL and AL were then determined for each group according to TG-218 recommendations. We conducted a comprehensive analysis to compare %DE among different groups and examined the relationship between %GP and %DE. RESULTS The TL and AL of all groups were more stringent than the common standard as defined by the TG218 report. The TL and AL values of the groups differed significantly, and the values for the thoracic groups were lower for both VMAT and IMRT. The %DE of the parameters D95%, D90%, and Dmean in the planning target volume, and Dmean and Dmax in OARs were significantly different. The dose deviation of VMAT was larger than IMRT, especially in the thoracic group. A %GP and %DE correlation analysis showed a strong correlation for the planning target volume, but a weak correlation for the OARs. Additionally, a significant correlation existed between %GP of SunCHECK and Delta4. CONCLUSION The study established TL and AL values tailored to various anatomical regions and treatment techniques at our institution. Establishing PSQA workflows for VMAT and IMRT offers valuable clinical insights and guidance. We also suggest developing a standard combining clinically relevant metrics with %GP to evaluate PSQA results comprehensively.
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- Jia Deng
- Department of Radiation OncologyShaanxi Provincial Tumor HospitalXianShaanxiChina
- School of Nuclear Science and TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxiChina
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- Department of Radiation OncologyYulin Xingyuan HospitalXi'anChina
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- Department of OncologySecond Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese MedicineGuiyang CityGuizhou ProvinceChina
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- Department of OncologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Radiation OncologyShaanxi Provincial Tumor HospitalXianShaanxiChina
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Kappadath SC, Henry EC, Lopez BP, Mahvash A. Quantitative evaluation of 90Y-PET/CT and 90Y-SPECT/CT-based dosimetry following Yttrium-90 radioembolization. Med Phys 2024. [PMID: 38781554 DOI: 10.1002/mp.17175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Following yttrium-90 radioembolization (90Y-RE), 90Y-PET/CT and 90Y-SPECT/CT imaging provide the means to calculate the voxelized absorbed dose distribution. Given the widespread use of the two imaging modalities and lack of well-established standardized dosimetry protocols for 90Y-RE, there is a clinical need to systematically investigate and evaluate differences in the performance of voxel-based dosimetry between 90Y-PET/CT and 90Y-SPECT/CT. PURPOSE To quantitatively analyze and compare 90Y-PET/CT and 90Y-SPECT/CT-based dosimetry following 90Y-RE. METHODS 90Y-PET/CT and 90Y-SPECT/CT imaging was acquired for 35 patients following 90Y-RE with TheraSphere for the treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Dosimetry was performed using the local deposition method with known activity and the mean dose (Dmean) was calculated for perfused liver volumes (PV), tumors (T), and perfused normal livers (NL). Additionally, the absorbed dose to x% of the volume (Dx, x ∈ $ \in $ [5%, 10%, …, 90%, 95%]) and the volume receiving y Gy (Vy, y ∈ $ \in $ [10 Gy, 20 Gy, …, 190 Gy, 200 Gy]) were calculated for T and NL, respectively. Dose metrics were compared using linear regression, Bland-Altman analysis, and statistical testing. RESULTS Both 90Y-SPECT/CT and 90Y-PET/CT-based tumor Dmean were strongly correlated (R2 ≥ 0.90) with Dx, excluding metrics on the extrema. Intra-modality comparisons of various Dx and Vy metrics yielded statistically significant differences (ANOVA, p < 0.001) for both90Y-PET/CT and 90Y-SPECT/CT. Based on statistical testing, only Dx metrics separated by greater than 20%-30% coverage, and only Vy metrics separated by greater than 40-70 Gy, reported significant differences. For PV, there was a strong correlation (R2 ≥ 0.99) between Dmean derived separately from 90Y-PET/CT and 90Y-SPECT/CT imaging. The strength of the correlation was slightly reduced for T and NL with R2 = 0.91 and R2 = 0.95, respectively. For PV, the mean bias ± standard error (SE) and 95% limits of agreement (LOA) between Dmean from the two modalities was effectively zero with -0.8 ± 0.4% (± 2.5%). For T and NL, the mean bias ± SE (± LOA) was -14.5 ± 3.7% (± 24%) and 9.4 ± 4.7% (± 27%), respectively. CONCLUSION The strong correlation between Dmean and Dx suggests information from multiple dose metrics (e.g., D70 and Dmean) is largely redundant when establishing dose-response relationships in 90Y-RE. Dmean is highly correlated between 90Y-PET/CT and 90Y-SPECT/CT-based dosimetry, for all liver VOIs. Relative to 90Y-SPECT/CT, 90Y-PET/CT, on average, yielded higher Dmean to tumors (14%) and lower Dmean to perfused normal livers (9%). Absorbed dose differences for perfused liver volumes between 90Y-SPECT/CT and 90Y-PET/CT were negligible.
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- Department of Imaging Physics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Imaging Physics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Dreindl R, Bolsa‐Ferruz M, Fayos‐Sola R, Padilla Cabal F, Scheuchenpflug L, Elia A, Amico A, Carlino A, Stock M, Grevillot L. Commissioning and clinical implementation of an independent dose calculation system for scanned proton beams. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14328. [PMID: 38553788 PMCID: PMC11087175 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Experimental patient-specific QA (PSQA) is a time and resource-intensive process, with a poor sensitivity in detecting errors. Radiation therapy facilities aim to substitute it by means of independent dose calculation (IDC) in combination with a comprehensive beam delivery QA program. This paper reports on the commissioning of the IDC software tool myQA iON (IBA Dosimetry) for proton therapy and its clinical implementation at the MedAustron Ion Therapy Center. METHODS The IDC commissioning work included the validation of the beam model, the implementation and validation of clinical CT protocols, and the evaluation of patient treatment data. Dose difference maps, gamma index distributions, and pass rates (GPR) have been reviewed. The performance of the IDC tool has been assessed and clinical workflows, simulation settings, and GPR tolerances have been defined. RESULTS Beam model validation showed agreement of ranges within ± 0.2 mm, Bragg-Peak widths within ± 0.1 mm, and spot sizes at various air gaps within ± 5% compared to physical measurements. Simulated dose in 2D reference fields deviated by -0.3% ± 0.5%, while 3D dose distributions differed by 1.8% on average to measurements. Validation of the CT calibration resulted in systematic differences of 2.0% between IDC and experimental data for tissue like samples. GPRs of 99.4 ± 0.6% were found for head, head and neck, and pediatric CT protocols on a 2%/2 mm gamma criterion. GPRs for the adult abdomen protocol were at 98.9% on average with 3%/3 mm. Root causes of GPR outliers, for example, implants were identified and evaluated. CONCLUSION IDC has been successfully commissioned and integrated into the MedAustron clinical workflow for protons in 2021. IDC has been stepwise and safely substituting experimental PSQA since February 2021. The initial reduction of proton experimental PSQA was about 25% and reached up to 90% after 1 year.
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- Ralf Dreindl
- MedAustron Ion Therapy CenterWiener NeustadtAustria
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- MedAustron Ion Therapy CenterWiener NeustadtAustria
- Department of Medical Physics and Radiation ProtectionHospital Universitario La PrincesaMadridSpain
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- MedAustron Ion Therapy CenterWiener NeustadtAustria
- Division Medical Radiation PhysicsDepartment of Radiation OncologyMedical University of Vienna/AKH WienViennaAustria
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- MedAustron Ion Therapy CenterWiener NeustadtAustria
- Department of Isotope PhysicsFaculty of PhysicsUniversity of ViennaViennaAustria
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- MedAustron Ion Therapy CenterWiener NeustadtAustria
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- MedAustron Ion Therapy CenterWiener NeustadtAustria
- Medical Physics DepartmentVeneto Institute of Oncology IOV ‐ IRCCSPaduaItaly
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- MedAustron Ion Therapy CenterWiener NeustadtAustria
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Kosaka T, Takatsu J, Inoue T, Iijima K, Suzuki M, Murakami N, Shikama N. Dosimetric evaluation in Helical TomoTherapy for lung SBRT using Monte Carlo-based independent dose verification software. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14305. [PMID: 38368607 PMCID: PMC11087163 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To elucidate the dosimetric errors caused by a model-based algorithm in lung stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with Helical TomoTherapy (HT) using Monte Carlo (MC)-based dose verification software. METHODS For 38 plans of lung SBRT, the dose calculation accuracy of a treatment planning system (TPS) of HT was compared with the results of DoseCHECK, the commercial MC-based independent verification software. The following indices were extracted to evaluate the correlation of dosimetric errors: (1) target volume, (2) average computed tomography (CT) value of the planning target volume (PTV) margin, and (3) average CT value of surrounding 2-mm area of the PTV (PTV ring). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses determined the threshold for 5% of differences in PTV D95%. Then, the 38 plans were classified into two groups using the cutoff values of ROC analysis for these three indices. Dosimetric differences between groups were statistically compared using the Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS TPS of HT overestimated by more than 5% in the PTV D95% in 16 of 38 plans. The PTV ring showed the strongest correlation with dosimetric differences. The cutoff value for the target volume, the PTV margin, and the PTV ring was 14.7 cc, -754 HU, and -708 HU, respectively. The area under the curve (AUC) for the target volume, the PTV margin, and the PTV ring were 0.835, 0.878, and 0.932, respectively. Dosimetric errors more than 5% were observed when the PTV volume was less than 15 cc or when the CT value around the target was less than -700 HU. CONCLUSION The TPS of HT might overestimate the PTV dose by more than 5% if any the three indices in this study were below threshold. Therefore, independent verification with an MC-based algorithm should be strongly recommended for lung SBRT in HT.
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- Takahiro Kosaka
- Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Urayasu-shi, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Urayasu-shi, Chiba, Japan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Urayasu-shi, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Chinnaiya D, Mudhana G. Assessment of stereotactic high-resolution detectors for stereotactic body radiotherapy: comparative analysis between myQA® SRS and Gafchromic EBT-XD films. RADIATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOPHYSICS 2024; 63:203-214. [PMID: 38683360 DOI: 10.1007/s00411-024-01071-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The study aimed to evaluate dosimetry systems used for stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), specifically 2D array dosimetry and film dosimetry systems, for exploring their characteristics and clinical suitability. For this, high-resolution myQA SRS detectors and Gafchromic EBT-XD films were employed. Film analysis included net optical density (OD) values depending on energy, dose rate, scanner orientation, scanning side, and post-exposure growth. For myQA SRS, signal values were evaluated in terms of dose rate (400-1400 MU/min) and angular dependence (0-180° at 30° intervals) along with couch angles of 0°, 45°, and 90°. Pre-treatment verification included 32 SBRT patients for whom myQA SRS results were compared with those obtained with Gafchromic EBT-XD films. Analysis revealed less than 1% deviation in net OD for energy and dose rate dependence. Scanner orientation caused 2.5% net OD variation, with minimal differences between film front and back scan orientations (variance < 1.0%). A rapid OD rise occurred within six hours post-exposure, followed by gradual increase. The myQA SRS detector showed - 3.7% dose rate dependence (400 MU/min), while the angular dependence at 90° was - 26.7%. A correction factor effectively reduced these differences to < 1%. For myQA SRS, gamma passing rates were-93.6% (2%/1 mm), while those for EBT-XD films were-92.8%. Improved rates were observed with 3%/1 mm: for myQA SRS-97.9%, and for EBT-XD film-98.16%. In contrast, for 2%/2 mm with 10% threshold, for myQA SRS-97.7% and for EBT-XD film-98.97% were obtained. It is concluded that both myQA SRS detectors and EBT-XD films are suitable for SBRT pre-treatment verification, ensuring accuracy and reliability. However, myQA SRS detectors are preferred over EBT-XD film due to the fact that they offer real-time measurements and user-friendly features.
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- Dinesan Chinnaiya
- Department of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, 6000127, India
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, 6000127, India.
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Ji M, Li Z, Tian Y, Zhang K, Li M, Chen Y. A virtual phantom for patient-specific QA On A 1.5T MR-linac. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14264. [PMID: 38252813 PMCID: PMC11087164 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Create a virtual ArcCHECK-MR phantom, customized for a 1.5T MR-linac, with consideration of the different density regions within the quality assurance (QA) phantom, aiming to streamline the utilization of this specialized QA device. A virtual phantom was constructed in the treatment planning system (TPS) to replicate the ArcCHECK-MR's composition, consisting of five distinct layers: "Outer" (representing the outer PMMA ring), "Complex" (simulating the printed circuit boards), "Detectors" (encompassing the detector area), "Inner" (signifying the inner PMMA ring) and "Insert" (representing the PMMA insert). These layers were defined based on geometric data and represented as contour points on a set of dummy CT images. Additionally, a setup platform was integrated as contoured structures. To determine the relative electron density (RED) values of the external and internal PMMA components, measurements were taken at 25 points in the insert using an ion chamber. A novel method for establishing the exit/entrance dose ratio (EEDR) for ArcCHECK-MR was introduced. The RED of higher density region was derived by evaluating the local gamma index passing rate results with criteria of 2% dose difference and 2 mm distance-to-agreement. The performance of the virtual phantom was assessed for Unity 7 FFF beams with a 1.5T magnetic field. The radii of the five ring structures within the virtual phantom measured 133.0 mm, 110.0 mm, 103.4 mm, 100.0 mm, and 75.0 mm for the "Outer," "Complex," "Detectors," "Inner" and "Insert" regions, respectively. The RED values were as follows: ArcCHECK-MR PMMA had a RED of 1.130, "Detectors" were assumed to have a RED of 1.000, "Complex" had a RED of 1.200, and the setup QA phantom justified a RED of 1.350. Early validation results demonstrate that the 5-layer virtual phantom, when compared to the commonly used bulk overridden phantom, offers improved capability in MR-linac environments. This enhancement led to an increase in passing rates for the local gamma index by approximately 5 ∼ 6%, when applying the criteria of 2%, 2 mm. We have successfully generated a virtual representation of the distinct regions within the ArcCHECK-MR using a TPS, addressing the challenges associated with its use in conjunction with a 1.5T MR-linac. We consistently observed favorable local gamma index passing rates across two 1.5T MR-linac and ArcCHECK-MR unit combinations. This approach has the potential to minimize uncertainties in the creation of the QA phantom for ArcCHECK-MR across various institutions.
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- Department of Radiation OncologyShandong Cancer Hospital and InstituteShandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences (SDCH)JinanChina
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- Department of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Center/NationalClinical Research Center for CancerCancer Hospital Chinese Academy of, Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, (CAMS)BeijingBeijingChina
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- Department of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Center/NationalClinical Research Center for CancerCancer Hospital Chinese Academy of, Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, (CAMS)BeijingBeijingChina
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- Department of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Center/NationalClinical Research Center for CancerCancer Hospital Chinese Academy of, Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, (CAMS)BeijingBeijingChina
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- Elekta Ltd. Asia PacificHongkongChina
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Dunn L, Tamborriello A, Subramanian B, Xu X, Ruruku TT. Assessing the sensitivity and suitability of a range of detectors for SIMT PSQA. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14343. [PMID: 38569013 PMCID: PMC11087180 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Single-isocenter multi-target intracranial stereotactic radiotherapy (SIMT) is an effective treatment for brain metastases with complex treatment plans and delivery optimization necessitating rigorous quality assurance. This work aims to assess five methods for quality assurance of SIMT treatment plans in terms of their suitability and sensitivity to delivery errors. METHODS Sun Nuclear ArcCHECK and SRS MapCHECK, GafChromic EBT Radiochromic Film, machine log files, and Varian Portal Dosimetry were all used to measure 15 variations of a single SIMT plan. Variations of the original plan were created with Python. They comprised various degrees of systematic MLC offsets per leaf up to 2 mm, random per-leaf variations with differing minimum and maximum magnitudes, simulated collimator, and dose miscalibrations (MU scaling). The erroneous plans were re-imported into Eclipse and plan-quality degradation was assessed by comparing each plan variation to the original clinical plan in terms of the percentage of clinical goals passing relative to the original plan. Each erroneous plan could be then ranked by the plan-quality degradation percentage following recalculation in the TPS so that the effects of each variation could be correlated with γ pass rates and detector suitability. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS It was found that 2%/1 mm is a good starting point for the ArcCHECK, Portal Dosimetry, and the SRS MapCHECK methods, respectively, and provides clinically relevant error detection sensitivity. Looser dose criteria of 5%/1 mm or 5%/1.5 mm are suitable for film dosimetry and log-file-based methods. The statistical methods explored can be expanded to other areas of patient-specific QA and detector assessment.
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- Leon Dunn
- GenesisCare BerwickSt John of God Berwick Specialist CentreBerwickVictoriaAustralia
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- GenesisCare RingwoodRingwood Private HospitalRingwood EastVictoriaAustralia
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- GenesisCare BerwickSt John of God Berwick Specialist CentreBerwickVictoriaAustralia
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Rayn K, Clark R, Hoxha K, Magliari A, Neylon J, Xiang MH, O'Connell DP. An IMRT planning technique for treating whole breast or chest wall with regional lymph nodes on Halcyon and Ethos. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14295. [PMID: 38335253 PMCID: PMC11087171 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE Field size limitations on Halcyon and Ethos treatment machines largely preclude use of the conventional monoisocentric three-field technique for breast/chest wall and regional lymph nodes. We present an alternative, IMRT-based planning approach that facilitates treatment on Halcyon and Ethos while preserving plan quality. MATERIALS/METHODS Eight breast and regional node cases (four left-sided, four right-sided) were planned for an Ethos machine using a 15-17 field IMRT technique. Institutional plan quality metrics for CTV and PTV coverage and OAR sparing were assessed. Five plans (four right-sided, one left-sided) were also planned using a hybrid 3D multisocenter technique. CTV coverage and OAR sparing were compared to the IMRT plans. Eclipse scripting tools were developed to aid in beam placement and plan evaluation through a set of dosimetric scorecards, and both are shared publicly. RESULTS On average, the IMRT plans achieved breast CTV and PTV coverage at 50 Gy of 97.9% and 95.7%, respectively. Supraclavicular CTV and PTV coverages at 45 Gy were 100% and 95.5%. Axillary lymph node CTV and PTV coverages at 45 Gy were 100% and 97.1%, and IMN CTV coverage at 45 Gy was 99.2%. Mean ipsilateral lung V20 Gy was 19.3%, and average mean heart dose was 1.6 Gy for right-sided cases and 3.0 Gy for left-sided. In comparison to the hybrid 3D plans, IMRT plans achieved higher breast and supraclavicular CTV coverage (99.9% vs. 98.6% and 99.9% vs. 93.4%), higher IMN coverage (99.6% vs. 78.2%), and lower ipsilateral lung V20 Gy (19.6% vs. 28.2%). CONCLUSION Institutional plan quality benchmarks were achieved for all eight cases using the IMRT-based planning approach. The IMRT-based planning approach offered superior conformity and OAR sparing than a competing hybrid 3D approach.
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- Kareem Rayn
- Varian Medical AffairsPalo AltoCaliforniaUSA
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- Varian Medical AffairsPalo AltoCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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Mizoguchi T, Tameshige Y, Kaneda T, Ogawa Y, Muranaka Y, Tamamura H. [Estimation of Uncertainty of the VMAT Absolute Dose Measurement Due to the Phantom Setup Error Using a Treatment Planning System]. Nihon Hoshasen Gijutsu Gakkai Zasshi 2024; 80:345-353. [PMID: 38447969 DOI: 10.6009/jjrt.2024-1371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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PURPOSE When performing single-point dose verification in VMAT, it is necessary to avoid the regions with steep dose gradient. We propose a method to obtain the estimated value ( Uplan) of uncertainty of the absolute dose measurement due to the phantom setup error by using dose gradient calculated from treatment planning system (TPS), for evaluating the appropriate measurement points. METHODS The dose gradient was calculated from the planned dose values in the vicinity of the isocenter point using TPS. The phantom setup error was estimated. The Uplan was calculated using the proposed formula after estimating the phantom setup error. Then, the dose gradient was calculated from the measured dose values in the vicinity of the isocenter point specified by TPS using the Tough water phantom with ionization chamber (IC), and Umeas was calculated as in Uplan. RESULTS The correlation coefficient between Uplan and Umeas was 0.984, which indicates a high correlation. The average of the difference between Umeas and Uplan was -0.24%. We considered that this result was caused by the influence of volume averaging effect of IC. CONCLUSION The Uplan obtained from this proposed method reflects the uncertainty of the absolute dose measurement due to the phantom setup error and is useful for evaluating the appropriate measurement points for absolute dose measurement.
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- Division of Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine Department, Fukui, Prefectural Hospital
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Fukui Prefectural Hospital
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Fukui Prefectural Hospital
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Xie L, Zhang L, Hu T, Li G, Yi Z. Neural Network Model Based on Branch Architecture for the Quality Assurance of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:362. [PMID: 38671783 PMCID: PMC11048630 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11040362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Radiation therapy relies on quality assurance (QA) to verify dose delivery accuracy. However, current QA methods suffer from operation lag as well as inaccurate performance. Hence, to address these shortcomings, this paper proposes a QA neural network model based on branch architecture, which is based on the analysis of the category features of the QA complexity metrics. The designed branch network focuses on category features, which effectively improves the feature extraction capability for complexity metrics. The branch features extracted by the model are fused to predict the GPR for more accurate QA. The performance of the proposed method was validated on the collected dataset. The experiments show that the prediction performance of the model outperforms other QA methods; the average prediction errors for the test set are 2.12% (2%/2 mm), 1.69% (3%/2 mm), and 1.30% (3%/3 mm). Moreover, the results indicate that two-thirds of the validation samples' model predictions perform better than the clinical evaluation results, suggesting that the proposed model can assist physicists in the clinic.
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- Lizhang Xie
- Machine Intelligence Laboratory, College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China (Z.Y.)
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- Machine Intelligence Laboratory, College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China (Z.Y.)
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- Machine Intelligence Laboratory, College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China (Z.Y.)
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- Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of Radiation Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Machine Intelligence Laboratory, College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China (Z.Y.)
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Kraan AC, Moglioni M, Battistoni G, Bersani D, Berti A, Carra P, Cerello P, Ciocca M, Ferrero V, Fiorina E, Mazzoni E, Morrocchi M, Muraro S, Orlandi E, Pennazio F, Retico A, Rosso V, Sportelli G, Vischioni B, Vitolo V, Bisogni MG. Using the gamma-index analysis for inter-fractional comparison of in-beam PET images for head-and-neck treatment monitoring in proton therapy: A Monte Carlo simulation study. Phys Med 2024; 120:103329. [PMID: 38492331 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2024.103329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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GOAL In-beam Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a technique for in-vivo non-invasive treatment monitoring for proton therapy. To detect anatomical changes in patients with PET, various analysis methods exist, but their clinical interpretation is problematic. The goal of this work is to investigate whether the gamma-index analysis, widely used for dose comparisons, is an appropriate tool for comparing in-beam PET distributions. Focusing on a head-and-neck patient, we investigate whether the gamma-index map and the passing rate are sensitive to progressive anatomical changes. METHODS/MATERIALS We simulated a treatment course of a proton therapy patient using FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations. Gradual emptying of the sinonasal cavity was modeled through a series of artificially modified CT scans. The in-beam PET activity distributions from three fields were evaluated, simulating a planar dual head geometry. We applied the 3D-gamma evaluation method to compare the PET images with a reference image without changes. Various tolerance criteria and parameters were tested, and results were compared to the CT-scans. RESULTS Based on 210 MC simulations we identified appropriate parameters for the gamma-index analysis. Tolerance values of 3 mm/3% and 2 mm/2% were suited for comparison of simulated in-beam PET distributions. The gamma passing rate decreased with increasing volume change for all fields. CONCLUSION The gamma-index analysis was found to be a useful tool for comparing simulated in-beam PET images, sensitive to sinonasal cavity emptying. Monitoring the gamma passing rate behavior over the treatment course is useful to detect anatomical changes occurring during the treatment course.
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- Aafke Christine Kraan
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy.
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Milano, Via Giovanni Celoria 16, Milano, 20133, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Torino, Via Pietro Giuria 1, Torino, 10125, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Torino, Via Pietro Giuria 1, Torino, 10125, Italy
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- Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica, Strada Privata Campeggi 53, Pavia, 27100, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Torino, Via Pietro Giuria 1, Torino, 10125, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Torino, Via Pietro Giuria 1, Torino, 10125, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Milano, Via Giovanni Celoria 16, Milano, 20133, Italy
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- Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica, Strada Privata Campeggi 53, Pavia, 27100, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Torino, Via Pietro Giuria 1, Torino, 10125, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica, Strada Privata Campeggi 53, Pavia, 27100, Italy
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- Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica, Strada Privata Campeggi 53, Pavia, 27100, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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Zhou Y, Liu Y, Chen M, Fang J, Xiao L, Huang S, Qi Z, Deng X, Zhang J, Peng Y. Commissioning and clinical evaluation of a novel high-resolution quality assurance digital detector array for SRS and SBRT. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14258. [PMID: 38175960 PMCID: PMC11005972 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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PURPOSE We aimed to perform the commissioning and clinical evaluation of myQA SRS detector array for patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)/ stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) plans. METHODS To perform the commissioning of myQA SRS, its dose linearity, dose-rate dependence, angular dependence, and field-size dependence were investigated. Ten SBRT plans were selected for clinical evaluation: 1) Common clinical deviations based on the original SBRT plan (Plan0), including multileaf collimator (MLC) positioning deviation and treatment positioning deviation were introduced. 2) Compared the performance of the myQA SRS and a high-resolution EPID dosimetry system in PSQA measurement for the SBRT plans. Evaluation parameters include gamma passing rate (GPR) and distance-to-agreement (DTA) pass rate (DPR). RESULTS The dose linearity, angle dependence, and field-size dependence of myQA SRS system exhibit excellent performance. The myQA SRS is highly sensitive in the detection of MLC deviations. The GPR of (3%/1 mm) decreases from 90.4% of the original plan to 72.7%/62.9% with an MLC outward/inward deviation of 3 mm. Additionally, when the setup error deviates by 1 mm in the X, Y, and Z directions with the GPR of (3%/1 mm) decreasing by an average of -20.9%, -25.7%, and -24.7%, respectively, and DPR (1 mm) decreasing by an average of -33.7%, -32.9%, and -29.8%. Additionally, the myQA SRS has a slightly higher GPR than EPID for PSQA, However, the difference is not statistically significant with the GPR of (3%/1 mm) of (average 90.4%% vs. 90.1%, p = 0.414). CONCLUSION Dosimetry characteristics of the myQA SRS device meets the accuracy and sensitivity requirement of PSQA for SRS/SBRT treatment. The dose rate dependence should be adequately calibrated before its application and a more stringent GPR (3%/1 mm) evaluation criterion is suggested when it is used for SRS/SBRT QA.
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- Yang Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhuzhou Hospital Affiliated to Xiangya School of MedicineCentral South UniversityZhuzhouP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerSun Yat‐sen University Cancer CenterGuangzhouP. R. China
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Ferris WS, Smith BR, Hyer DE, St‐Aubin JJ. Technical note: A simple method for patient-specific quality assurance for lateral targets on a 1.5 T MR-Linac. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14323. [PMID: 38426612 PMCID: PMC11005970 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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The Elekta Unity magnetic resonance (MR) linac is limited to longitudinal couch motion and a sagittal-only laser, which restricts the ability to perform patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) measurements for very lateral targets. This work introduces a simple method to perform PSQA using the Sun Nuclear ArcCheck-MR phantom at left and right lateral positions without additional equipment or in-house construction. The proposed setup places the center of the phantom 1.3 cm vertical and 12.9 cm lateral to isocenter in either the left or right direction. Computed tomography (CT) scans are used to simulate the setup and create a QA plan template in the Monaco treatment planning system (TPS). The workflow is demonstrated for four patients, with an average axial distance from the center of the bore to the planning target volume (PTV) of 12.4 cm. Gamma pass rates were above 94% for all plans using global 3%/2 mm gamma criterion with a 10% threshold. Setup uncertainties are slightly larger for the proposed lateral setup compared to the centered setup on the Elekta platform (∼1 mm compared to ∼0.5 mm), but acceptable pass rates are achievable without optimizing shifts in the gamma analysis software. In general, adding the left and right lateral positions increases the axial area in the bore encompassed by the cylindrical measurement array by 147%, substantially increasing the flexibility of measurements for offset targets. Based on this work, we propose using the lateral QA setup if the closest distance to the PTV edge from isocenter is larger than the array radius (10.5 cm) or the percent of the PTV encompassed by the diode array would be increased with the lateral setup compared to the centered setup.
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of IowaIowa CityIowaUSA
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De Saint-Hubert M, Caprioli M, de Freitas Nascimento L, Delombaerde L, Himschoot K, Vandenbroucke D, Leblans P, Crijns W. New optically stimulated luminescence dosimetry film optimized for energy dependence guided by Monte Carlo simulations. Phys Med Biol 2024; 69:075005. [PMID: 38394683 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ad2ca2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) film dosimeters, based on BaFBr:Eu2+phosphor material, have major dosimetric advantages such as dose linearity, high spatial resolution, film re-usability, and immediate film readout. However, they exhibit an energy-dependent over-response at low photon energies because they are not made of tissue-equivalent materials. In this work, the OSL energy-dependent response was optimized by lowering the phosphor grain size and seeking an optimal choice of phosphor concentration and film thickness to achieve sufficient signal sensitivity. This optimization process combines measurement-based assessments of energy response in narrow x-ray beams with various energy response calculation methods applied to different film metrics. Theoretical approaches and MC dose simulations were used for homogeneous phosphor distributions and for isolated phosphor grains of different dimensions, where the dose in the phosphor grain was calculated. In total 8 OSL films were manufactured with different BaFBr:Eu2+median particle diameters (D50): 3.2μm, 1.5μm and 230 nm and different phosphor concentrations (1.6%, 5.3% and 21.3 %) and thicknesses (from 5.2 to 49μm). Films were irradiated in narrow x-ray spectra (N60, N80, N-150 and N-300) and the signal intensity relative to the nominal dose-to-water value was normalized to Co-60. Finally, we experimentally tested the response of several films in Varian 6MV TrueBeam STx linear accelerator using the following settings: 10 × 10 cm2field, 0deggantry angle, 90 cm SSD, 10 cm depth. The x-ray irradiation experiment reported a reduced energy response for the smallest grain size with an inverse correlation between response and grain size. The N-60 irradiation showed a 43% reduction in the energy over-response when going from 3μm to 230 nm grain size for the 5% phosphor concentration. Energy response calculation using a homogeneous dispersion of the phosphor underestimated the experimental response and was not able to obtain the experimental correlation between grain size and energy response. Isolated grain size modeling combined with MC dose simulations allowed to establish a good agreement with experimental data, and enabled steering the production of optimized OSL-films. The clinical 6 MV beam test confirmed a reduction in energy dependence, which is visible in small-grain films where a decrease in out-of-field over-response was observed.
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- Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, Leuven, B-3000, Belgium
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- Corporate Innovation Office, Agfa N.V., Septestraat 27, Mortsel, B-2640, Belgium
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- Corporate Innovation Office, Agfa N.V., Septestraat 27, Mortsel, B-2640, Belgium
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- Corporate Innovation Office, Agfa N.V., Septestraat 27, Mortsel, B-2640, Belgium
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, Leuven, B-3000, Belgium
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Karger CP, Elter A, Dorsch S, Mann P, Pappas E, Oldham M. Validation of complex radiotherapy techniques using polymer gel dosimetry. Phys Med Biol 2024; 69:06TR01. [PMID: 38330494 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ad278f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Modern radiotherapy delivers highly conformal dose distributions to irregularly shaped target volumes while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Due to the complex planning and delivery techniques, dose verification and validation of the whole treatment workflow by end-to-end tests became much more important and polymer gel dosimeters are one of the few possibilities to capture the delivered dose distribution in 3D. The basic principles and formulations of gel dosimetry and its evaluation methods are described and the available studies validating device-specific geometrical parameters as well as the dose delivery by advanced radiotherapy techniques, such as 3D-CRT/IMRT and stereotactic radiosurgery treatments, the treatment of moving targets, online-adaptive magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy as well as proton and ion beam treatments, are reviewed. The present status and limitations as well as future challenges of polymer gel dosimetry for the validation of complex radiotherapy techniques are discussed.
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- Christian P Karger
- Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology (NCRO), Heidelberg Institute for Radiation Oncology (HIRO), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology (NCRO), Heidelberg Institute for Radiation Oncology (HIRO), Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology (NCRO), Heidelberg Institute for Radiation Oncology (HIRO), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology (NCRO), Heidelberg Institute for Radiation Oncology (HIRO), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Radiology & Radiotherapy Sector, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States of America
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Calvo-Ortega JF. Optimization of a commercial portal dose image prediction algorithm for pre-treatment verifications of plans using unflattened photon beams. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2024; 29:62-68. [PMID: 39165597 PMCID: PMC11333071 DOI: 10.5603/rpor.99027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Background The aim was to improve the portal dosimetry-based quality assurance results of conventional treatment plans by adjusting the multileaf collimator (MLC) dosimetric leaf gap (DLG) and transmission (T) values of the anisotropic analytic algorithm (AAA) used for portal dose image prediction (PDIP). Materials and methods The AAA-based PDIP v. 16.1 algorithm (PDIP-AAA) of the Eclipse TPS was configured for 6 MV FFF energy. Optimal DLG and T values were achieved for this algorithm by comparing predicted versus measured portal images of the Chair pattern. Twenty clinical plans using 6 MV FFF beams were verified using the optimal PDIP-AAA algorithm and the standard PDIP v. 16 algorithm (PDIP-vE), configured using the van Esch package. The 3% global/2 mm gamma passing rates (GPRs) and average gamma indexes (AGIs) were computed for each acquired image. For each plan, the mean GPR (GPRmean) and mean GAI (GAImean) were compared for both algorithms. A 2-tailed Student t-test (α = 0.05) was used to evaluate whether there was a statistically significant difference. Results Optimal values of DLG = 0.1 mm and T = 0.01 were found for the PDIP-AAA algorithm, providing significantly better values of GPRmean and AGImean than PDIP-vE (p < 0.001). All plans verified with PIDP-AAA showed GPRmean ≥ 95%. In contrast, only 45% of the plans reported GPRmean ≥ 95% with the PDIP-vE algorithm. Conclusions The MLC parameters available in the PDIP-AAA model must be tuned to improve the accuracy of the predicted dose image. This work-around is not possible using the standard PDIP algorithm. The adjusted PDIP-AAA resulted in significantly better results than PDIP-vE.
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- Juan-Francisco Calvo-Ortega
- Oncología Radioterápica, Hospital Quirónsalud Málaga, Malaga, Spain
- Oncología Radioterápica, Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Fog LS, Webb LK, Barber J, Jennings M, Towns S, Olivera S, Shakeshaft J. ACPSEM position paper: pre-treatment patient specific plan checks and quality assurance in radiation oncology. Phys Eng Sci Med 2024; 47:7-15. [PMID: 38315415 DOI: 10.1007/s13246-023-01367-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) has not previously made recommendations outlining the requirements for physics plan checks in Australia and New Zealand. A recent workforce modelling exercise, undertaken by the ACPSEM, revealed that the workload of a clinical radiation oncology medical physicist can comprise of up to 50% patient specific quality assurance activities. Therefore, in 2022 the ACPSEM Radiation Oncology Specialty Group (ROSG) set up a working group to address this issue. This position paper authored by ROSG endorses the recommendations of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Task Group 218, 219 and 275 reports with some contextualisation for the Australia and New Zealand settings. A few recommendations from other sources are also endorsed to complete the position.
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- Lotte S Fog
- Alfred Health Radiation Oncology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Sydney West Radiation Oncology Network, Blacktown Hospital, Blacktown, NSW, 2148, Australia
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- ICON Cancer Care, Cordelia St, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
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- Alfred Health Radiation Oncology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- ICON Cancer Care, Liz Plummer Cancer Centre, Cairns, QLD, 4870, Australia
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- ICON Cancer Care, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia
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Fujimoto D, Takatsu J, Hara N, Oshima M, Tomihara J, Segawa E, Inoue T, Shikama N. Dosimetric comparison of four-dimensional computed tomography based internal target volume against variations in respiratory motion during treatment between volumetric modulated arc therapy and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy in lung stereotactic body radiotherapy. Radiol Phys Technol 2024; 17:143-152. [PMID: 37930563 DOI: 10.1007/s12194-023-00757-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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This study focused on the dosimetric impact of variations in respiratory motion during lung stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). Dosimetric comparisons between volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) were performed using four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT)-based internal target volumes (ITV). We created retrospective plans for ten patients with lung cancer who underwent SBRT using 3DCRT and VMAT techniques. A Delta4 Phantom + (ScandiDos, Uppsala, Sweden) was used to evaluate the dosimetric robustness of 4DCT-based ITV against variations in respiratory motion during treatment. We analyzed respiratory motion during treatment. Dose-volume histogram parameters were evaluated for the 95% dose (D95%) to the planning target volume (PTV) contoured on CT images obtained under free breathing. The correlations between patient respiratory parameters and dosimetric errors were also evaluated. In the phantom study, the average PTV D95% dose differences for all fractions were - 2.9 ± 4.4% (- 16.0 - 1.2%) and - 2.0 ± 2.8% (- 11.2 - 0.7%) for 3DCRT and VMAT, respectively. The average dose difference was < 3% for both 3DCRT and VMAT; however, in 5 out of 42 fractions in 3DCRT, the difference in PTV D95% was > 10%. Dosimetric errors were correlated with respiratory amplitude and velocity, and differences in respiratory amplitude between 4DCT and treatment days were the main factors causing dosimetric errors. The overall average dose error of the PTV D95% was small; however, both 3DCRT and VMAT cases exceeding 10% error were observed. Larger errors occurred with amplitude variation or baseline drift, indicating limited robustness of 4DCT-based ITV.
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- Daimu Fujimoto
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Hospital, 3-1-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8431, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Hospital, 3-1-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8431, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Hospital, 3-1-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8431, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, 2-1-1 Tomioka, Urayasu-shi, Chiba, 279-0021, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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Ceberg S, Olding T, Baldock C. Gel dosimetry has a viable future for dosimetry in the radiation oncology clinic. Phys Eng Sci Med 2024; 47:1-5. [PMID: 38112936 DOI: 10.1007/s13246-023-01365-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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- Sofie Ceberg
- Department of Medical Radiation Physics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Canada
- Department of Physics, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
- Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Graduate Research School, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2747, Australia.
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Buddhavarapu A. A comparison of three-film analysis software for stereotactic radiotherapy patient-specific quality assurance. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14203. [PMID: 37937814 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the suitability of three radiochromic film analysis software for stereotactic radiotherapy patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA): FilmQA Pro v5.0, SNC Patient v6.2, and eFilmQA v5.0. METHODS Film calibration was conducted for each software followed by three sets of measurements. The first set assessed calibration accuracy by comparing measured and delivered doses at increments different from those used for calibration. The second set used each software to conduct PSQA through gamma analysis on 10 stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) patients. The third set utilized SNC Patient and eFilmQA to carry out gamma analysis on a collection of four digital test images, eliminating delivery and scanning uncertainties from impacting the analysis. Key supporting features within each software for conducting gamma analysis were identified. RESULTS Overall, FilmQA Pro and eFilmQA were deemed comparable and favoured over SNC Patient due to the presence of key features such as triple-channel dosimetry, auto-optimization, and dose scaling. FilmQA Pro has a substantial user base and established reputation. eFilmQA, having been introduced more recently, serves as a viable alternative to FilmQA Pro, having been further refined for stereotactic radiotherapy PSQA. CONCLUSION This study investigated the suitability of three film analysis software (FilmQA Pro, eFilmQA, and SNC Patient) for stereotactic radiotherapy PSQA. Results from the investigation indicated that both FilmQA Pro and eFilmQA are comparably suitable and are preferred over SNC Patient. Both FilmQA Pro and eFilmQA are recommended for radiotherapy clinics.
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Belikhin M, Shemyakov A, Chernyaev A, Pryanichnikov A. Dosimetric Evaluation of Target Motion Effects in Spot-Scanning Proton Therapy: A Phantom Study. Int J Part Ther 2024; 11:100013. [PMID: 38757083 PMCID: PMC11095096 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpt.2024.100013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Purpose To evaluate intrafractional motion effects as a function of peak-to-peak motion and period during single-field, single-fraction and single-field, multifraction irradiation of the moving target in spot-scanning proton therapy. Materials and Methods An in-house dynamic phantom was used to simulate peak-to-peak motion of 5, 10, and 20 mm with periods of 2, 4, and 8 seconds. The dose distribution in the moving target was measured using radiochromic films. During the perpendicular motion, the film was fixed and moved perpendicular to the beam direction without changing the water equivalent thickness (WET). During longitudinal motion, the film was fixed and moved along the beam direction, causing a change in WET. Gamma index analysis was used with criteria of 3%/3 mm and 3%/2 mm to analyze the dose distributions. Results For single-fraction irradiation, varying the period did not result in a significant difference in any of the metrics used (P > .05), except for the local dose within the planning target volume (P < .001). In contrast, varying peak-to-peak motion was significant (P < .001) for all metrics except for the mean planning target volume dose (P ≈ .88) and the local dose (P ≈ .47). The perpendicular motion caused a greater decrease in gamma passing rate (3%/3 mm) than WET variations (65% ± 5% vs 85% ± 4%) at 20 mm peak-to-peak motion. Conclusion The implementation of multifraction irradiation allowed to reduce hot and cold spots but did not reduce dose blurring. The motion threshold varied from 7 to 11 mm and depended on the number of fractions, the type of motion, the acceptance criteria, and the calculation method used.
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- Mikhail Belikhin
- JSC Protom, Protvino, Russian Federation
- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Division of Biomedical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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Krishnan MPA, Momeen MU. Verifying institutionally developed hybrid 3D-printed coaxial cylindrical phantom for patient-specific quality assurance in stereotactic body radiation therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma. Radiol Phys Technol 2024; 17:230-237. [PMID: 38170346 DOI: 10.1007/s12194-023-00769-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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An accurate and reliable patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) is crucial to ensure the safety and precision of Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in treating Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study examines the effectiveness of a novel hybrid 3D-printed hybrid coaxial cylindrical phantom for PSQA in the SBRT of HCC. The study compared three different point dose verification techniques for PSQA: a traditional solid water phantom, two dimensional detector array I'MatriXX, and a newly developed hybrid 3D-printed phantom. Thirty SBRT HCC liver cases were examined using these techniques, and point doses were measured and compared to planned doses using the perpendicular composite method with solid water and I'MatriXX phantoms. Unlike the other two methods, the point dose was compared in true composite geometry using the hybrid 3D-printed phantom, which enhanced the accuracy and consistency of PSQA. The study aims to assess the statistical significance and accuracy of the hybrid 3D-printed phantom compared to other methods. The results showed all techniques complied with the institutional threshold criteria of within ± 3% for point-dose measurement discrepancies. The hybrid 3D-printed phantom was found to have better consistency with a lower standard deviation than traditional methods. Statistical analysis using Student's t-test revealed the statistical significance of the hybrid 3D-printed phantom technique in patient-specific point-dose assessments with a p-value < 0.01. The hybrid 3D-printed phantom developed institutionally is cost-effective and easy to handle. It has been proven to be a valuable tool for PSQA in SBRT for the treatment of HCC and has demonstrated its practicality and reliability.
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- M P Arun Krishnan
- School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632014, India
- MVR Cancer Centre and Research Institute, Kozhikode, 693601, India
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- School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632014, India.
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Junis I, Yousif Y, Stensmyr R, Barber J. Comprehensive characterisation of the IBA myQA SRS for SRS and SBRT patient specific quality assurance. Phys Eng Sci Med 2024; 47:327-337. [PMID: 38236315 DOI: 10.1007/s13246-023-01370-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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The myQA SRS (IBA) is a new to market 2D complementary metal oxide semiconductor detector array with an active area 140 × 120 mm2 and 0.4 mm resolution, making it a potential real-time dosimetry alternative to radiochromic film for stereotactic plan verification. Characterisation of the device was completed to assess performance. The dosimetric properties of the device were assessed for 6FF and 6FFF beams from a Varian TrueBeam STx with high definition multileaf collimator. Clinical suitability of the device for Patient Specific Quality Assurance was verified using ten SRS/SBRT plans, compared against other detectors, as well as multi leaf collimator (MLC) tests including picket fence and chair. Gamma analysis was performed using myQA software with criteria of 4%/1 mm. The device demonstrated compliance with recommended specifications for basic tests. After the required warm-up period, the maximum deviation in detector signal from initial readings was 0.2%. Short-term and long-term reproducibility was 0.1% (6FF) and 1.0% (6FFF), respectively. Dose linearity was within 0.3% (6FF) and 0.7% (6FFF) and dose-rate dependence within 1.7% (6FF) and 2.9% (6FFF) and were verified with a Farmer type ionization chamber (PTW 30013). Angular dependence was quantified for coplanar and non-coplanar situations. Output factors and beam profiles measured on the device showed agreement within 1% of baseline RAZOR diode (IBA) and CC04 ionisation chamber (IBA) measurements for field sizes 1 × 1 to 10 × 10 cm2. The minimum gamma (4%/1 mm) pass rates for MLC-pattern tests were 96.5% and 98.1% for the myQA SRS and film, respectively. The average gamma (4%/1 mm) pass rates for SBRT and SRS plans were 98.8% and 99.8% respectively. This work represents one of the first studies performed on the commissioning and performance characterisation of this novel device, demonstrating its accuracy and reliability, making it highly useful as a film alternative in stereotactic treatment plan verification.
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- Izabela Junis
- Sydney West Radiation Oncology Network, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia.
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- Sydney West Radiation Oncology Network, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney West Radiation Oncology Network, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney West Radiation Oncology Network, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
- Institute of Medical Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Xu Q, Vinogradskiy Y, Grimm J, Nie W, Dupre P, Chawla AK, Bajaj G, Yang H, LaCouture T, Fan J. Evaluation of a novel patient-specific quality assurance phantom for robotic single-isocentre, multiple-target stereotactic radiosurgery, and stereotactic radiotherapy. Br J Radiol 2024; 97:660-667. [PMID: 38401536 PMCID: PMC11027335 DOI: 10.1093/bjr/tqae011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) of 3 targets in a single delivery using a novel film-based phantom. METHODS The phantom was designed to rotate freely as a sphere and could measure 3 targets with film in a single delivery. After identifying the coordinates of 3 targets in the skull, the rotation angles about the equator and meridian were computed for optimal phantom setup, ensuring the film plane intersected the 3 targets. The plans were delivered on the CyberKnife system using fiducial tracking. The irradiated films were scanned and processed. All films were analysed using 3 gamma criteria. RESULTS Fifteen CyberKnife test plans with 3 different modalities were delivered on the phantom. Both automatic and marker-based registration methods were applied when registering the irradiated film and dose plane. Gamma analysis was performed using a 3%/1 mm, 2%/1 mm, and 1%/1 mm criteria with a 10% threshold. For the automatic registration method, the passing rates were 98.2% ± 1.9%, 94.2% ± 3.7%, and 80.9% ± 6.3%, respectively. For the marker-based registration approach, the passing rates were 96.4% ± 2.7%, 91.7% ± 4.3%, and 78.4% ± 6.2%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS A novel spherical phantom was evaluated for the CyberKnife system and achieved acceptable PSQA passing rates using TG218 recommendations. The phantom can measure true-composite dose and offers high-resolution results for PSQA, making it a valuable device for robotic radiosurgery. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE This is the first study on PSQA of 3 targets concurrently on the CyberKnife system.
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- Qianyi Xu
- Department of Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Wellstar Health System, Marietta, GA 30060, United States
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- Department of Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States
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- Department of Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States
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- Department of Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States
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- Department of Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Taizhou Hospital, Zhejiang 317000, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
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- Department of Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States
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Okamoto H, Wakita A, Tani K, Kito S, Kurooka M, Kodama T, Tohyama N, Fujita Y, Nakamura S, Iijima K, Chiba T, Nakayama H, Murata M, Goka T, Igaki H. Plan complexity metrics for head and neck VMAT competition plans. Med Dosim 2024; 49:244-253. [PMID: 38368182 DOI: 10.1016/j.meddos.2024.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Previous plan competitions have largely focused on dose metric assessments. However, whether the submitted plans were realistic and reasonable from a quality assurance (QA) perspective remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between aperture-based plan complexity metrics (PCM) in volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) competition plans and clinical treatment plans verified through patient-specific QA (PSQA). In addition, the association of PCMs with plan quality was examined. A head and neck (HN) plan competition was held for Japanese institutions from June 2019 to July 2019, in which 210 competition plans were submitted. Dose distribution quality was quantified based on dose-volume histogram (DVH) metrics by calculating the dose distribution plan score (DDPS). Differences in PCMs between the two VMAT treatment plan groups (HN plan competitions held in Japan and clinically accepted HN VMAT plans through PSQA) were investigated. The mean (± standard deviation) DDPS for the 98 HN competition plans was 158.5 ± 20.6 (maximum DDPS: 200). DDPS showed a weak correlation with PCMs with a maximum r of 0.45 for monitor unit (MU); its correlation with some PCMs was "very weak." Significant differences were found in some PCMs between plans with the highest 20% DDPSs and the remaining plans. The clinical VMAT and competition plans revealed similar distributions for some PCMs. Deviations in PCMs for the two groups were comparable, indicating considerable variability among planners regarding planning skills. The plan complexity for HN VMAT competition plans increased for high-quality plans, as shown by the dose distribution. Direct comparison of PCMs between competition plans and clinically accepted plans showed that the submitted HN VMAT competition plans were realistic and reasonable from the QA perspective. This evaluation may provide a set of criteria for evaluating plan quality in plan competitions.
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- Hiroyuki Okamoto
- Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan.
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- Division of Medical Physics, EuroMediTech Co., LTD., 2-20-4 higashigotanda, shinagawa-ku Tokyo, 141-0022, Japan
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- Division of Medical Physics, EuroMediTech Co., LTD., 2-20-4 higashigotanda, shinagawa-ku Tokyo, 141-0022, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo,113-8677, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Therapy, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Cancer Center, 780 Ooazakomuro, Inamachi, Kitaadachi-gun Saitama 362-0806, Japan
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- Division of Medical Physics, Tokyo Bay Makuhari Clinic for Advanced Imaging, Cancer Screening, and High-Precision Radiotherapy, 1-17 Toyosuna, Mihama-ku Chiba, Chiba, 261-0024, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Sciences, Komazawa University, 1-23-1, komazawa, setagaya-ku Tokyo, 154-8525, Japan
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- Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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Tarek I, Hafez A, Fathy MM, Fahmy HM, Abdelaziz DM. Efficacy of flattening filter-free beams with the acuros XB algorithm in thoracic spine stereotactic body radiation therapy. Med Dosim 2024; 49:232-238. [PMID: 38336567 DOI: 10.1016/j.meddos.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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This study aimed to determine the dosimetric value of flattening filter-free (FFF) beams compared to flattening filter (FF) beams using different algorithms in the treatment planning of thoracic spine stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). A total of 120 plans were created for 15 patients using the Anisotropic Analytical Algorithm (AAA) and the Acuros External Beam (AXB) algorithm with FF and FFF beams at 6 MV and 10 MV energies. Various dosimetric parameters were evaluated, including target coverage, dose spillage, and organs-at-risk sparing of the spinal cord and esophagus. Treatment delivery parameters, such as the monitor units (MUs), modulation factors (MFs), beam-on time (BOT), and dose calculation time (DCT), were also collected. Significant differences were observed in the dosimetric parameters when AXB was used for all energies (P < 0.05). 6 XFFF energy was the best option for target coverage, dose spillage, and organs-at-risk sparing. In contrast, dosimetric parameters had no significant difference when using the AAA. The AAA and AXB calculations showed that the 6 XFFF beam had the shortest DCT. The treatment delivery parameters indicated that 10 XFF beam required the fewest MUs and MFs. In addition, the 10 XFFF beam demonstrated the shortest BOT. For effective treatment of the thoracic spine using SBRT, it is recommended to use the 10 XFFF beam because of the short BOT. Moreover, the AXB algorithm should be used because of its accurate dose calculation in regions with tissue heterogeneity.
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- Islam Tarek
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Department of Radiotherapy, Baheya center for early detection and treatment of breast cancer, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Baheya center for early detection and treatment of breast cancer, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Baheya center for early detection and treatment of breast cancer, Giza, Egypt; Department of Radiotherapy, National cancer institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Li F, Price M. Commissioning of Mobius3D/FX for patient-specific quality assurance: The CUIMC-NewYork Presbyterian Hospital experience. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14183. [PMID: 37849358 PMCID: PMC10860561 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To present the process undertaken by our institute in commissioning Mobius3D (M3D) for patient-specific quality assurance. METHOD 168 plans were randomly selected to compare dose distribution measured with ArcCheck and dose calculated from M3D, both compared against the treatment planning system (TPS). The gamma criteria for measurement and M3D are 3%/2 mm with 10% and 50% dose thresholds, respectively. The effect of tissue inhomogeneity was investigated on 11 plans by recalculating the dose in M3D on a homogeneous phantom. Tolerance and action limits were established following the AAPM Task Group 218 recommendations. RESULTS The M3D showed high variability in gamma passing rate compared to the measurement. Twenty-three out of 168 plans had false negative dose comparisons. These plans fall under high tissue inhomogeneity like lung and metal implants, small field targets, and breast plans planned with high energy. One false negative case (0.6%) was observed. A single tolerance limit of 91% and 92% gamma passing rate for the M3D and measurement-based PSQA were established, respectively. Against the expectation, recalculating plans on the homogeneous phantom in M3D did not necessarily increase the gamma passing rate. These plans have a duty cycle >4.2, and the small field sizes combined with differences in slice thickness contributed to observed dose differences in the homogeneous phantom comparisons. CONCLUSION Following the commissioning, M3D is adopted in our institute. Currently, the gamma criteria used for measurement and M3D are 3%/2 mm, 40% dose threshold, with gamma passing rates of 92% and 95%, respectively. A higher passing rate for M3D is adopted until more data is available. The combined effect of plan modulation, the field sizes, the tissue inhomogeneity, the dose algorithm, and the volume averaging effect from differences in slice thickness can contribute to the differences in dose in M3D and TPS.
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- Fiona Li
- Department of Radiation OncologyColumbia University Irving Medical CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyColumbia University Irving Medical CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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Tan HQ, Lew KS, Wong YM, Chong WC, Koh CWY, Chua CGA, Yeap PL, Ang KW, Lee JCL, Park SY. Detecting outliers beyond tolerance limits derived from statistical process control in patient-specific quality assurance. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14154. [PMID: 37683120 PMCID: PMC10860546 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tolerance limit is defined on pre-treatment patient specific quality assurance results to identify "out of the norm" dose discrepancy in plan. An out-of-tolerance plan during measurement can often cause treatment delays especially if replanning is required. In this study, we aim to develop an outlier detection model to identify out-of-tolerance plan early during treatment planning phase to mitigate the above-mentioned risks. METHODS Patient-specific quality assurance results with portal dosimetry for stereotactic body radiotherapy measured between January 2020 and December 2021 were used in this study. Data were divided into thorax and pelvis sites and gamma passing rates were recorded using 2%/2 mm, 2%/1 mm, and 1%/1 mm gamma criteria. Statistical process control method was used to determine six different site and criterion-specific tolerance and action limits. Using only the inliers identified with our determined tolerance limits, we trained three different outlier detection models using the plan complexity metrics extracted from each treatment field-robust covariance, isolation forest, and one class support vector machine. The hyperparameters were optimized using the F1-score calculated from both the inliers and validation outliers' data. RESULTS 308 pelvis and 200 thorax fields were used in this study. The tolerance (action) limits for 2%/2 mm, 2%/1 mm, and 1%/1 mm gamma criteria in the pelvis site are 99.1% (98.1%), 95.8% (91.1%), and 91.7% (86.1%), respectively. The tolerance (action) limits in the thorax site are 99.0% (98.7%), 97.0% (96.2%), and 91.5% (87.2%). One class support vector machine performs the best among all the algorithms. The best performing model in the thorax (pelvis) site achieves a precision of 0.56 (0.54), recall of 1.0 (1.0), and F1-score of 0.72 (0.70) when using the 2%/2 mm (2%/1 mm) criterion. CONCLUSION The model will help the planner to identify an out-of-tolerance plan early so that they can refine the plan further during the planning stage without risking late discovery during measurement.
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- Hong Qi Tan
- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Centre SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Oncology Academic Clinical ProgrammeDuke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingaporeSingapore
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- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Centre SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Division of Physics and Applied PhysicsNanyang Technological UniversitySingaporeSingapore
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- Division of Physics and Applied PhysicsNanyang Technological UniversitySingaporeSingapore
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- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Centre SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Centre SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Centre SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Centre SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Centre SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Division of Physics and Applied PhysicsNanyang Technological UniversitySingaporeSingapore
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- Division of Radiation OncologyNational Cancer Centre SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Oncology Academic Clinical ProgrammeDuke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingaporeSingapore
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Sánchez‐Artuñedo D, Pié‐Padró S, Hermida‐López M, Duch‐Guillén MA, Beltran‐Vilagrasa M. Validation of an in vivo transit dosimetry algorithm using Monte Carlo simulations and ionization chamber measurements. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14187. [PMID: 37890864 PMCID: PMC10860462 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Transit dosimetry is a safety tool based on the transit images acquired during treatment. Forward-projection transit dosimetry software, as PerFRACTION, compares the transit images acquired with an expected image calculated from the DICOM plan, the CT, and the structure set. This work aims to validate PerFRACTION expected transit dose using PRIMO Monte Carlo simulations and ionization chamber measurements, and propose a methodology based on MPPG5a report. METHODS The validation process was divided into three groups of tests according to MPPG5a: basic dose validation, IMRT dose validation, and heterogeneity correction validation. For the basic dose validation, the fields used were the nine fields needed to calibrate PerFRACTION and three jaws-defined. For the IMRT dose validation, seven sweeping gaps fields, the MLC transmission and 29 IMRT fields from 10 breast treatment plans were measured. For the heterogeneity validation, the transit dose of these fields was studied using three phantoms: 10 , 30 , and a 3 cm cork slab placed between 10 cm of solid water. The PerFRACTION expected doses were compared with PRIMO Monte Carlo simulation results and ionization chamber measurements. RESULTS Using the 10 cm solid water phantom, for the basic validation fields, the root mean square (RMS) of the difference between PerFRACTION and PRIMO simulations was 0.6%. In the IMRT fields, the RMS of the difference was 1.2%. When comparing respect ionization chamber measurements, the RMS of the difference was 1.0% both for the basic and the IMRT validation. The average passing rate with a γ(2%/2 mm, TH = 20%) criterion between PRIMO dose distribution and PerFRACTION expected dose was 96.0% ± 5.8%. CONCLUSION We validated PerFRACTION calculated transit dose with PRIMO Monte Carlo and ionization chamber measurements adapting the methodology of the MMPG5a report. The methodology presented can be applied to validate other forward-projection transit dosimetry software.
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- David Sánchez‐Artuñedo
- Servei de Física i Protecció RadiològicaHospital Universitari Vall d'HebronBarcelonaSpain
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- Servei de Física i Protecció RadiològicaHospital Universitari Vall d'HebronBarcelonaSpain
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Zhang L, Holmes JM, Liu Z, Vora SA, Sio TT, Vargas CE, Yu NY, Keole SR, Schild SE, Bues M, Li S, Liu T, Shen J, Wong WW, Liu W. Beam mask and sliding window-facilitated deep learning-based accurate and efficient dose prediction for pencil beam scanning proton therapy. Med Phys 2024; 51:1484-1498. [PMID: 37748037 DOI: 10.1002/mp.16758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Accurate and efficient dose calculation is essential for on-line adaptive planning in proton therapy. Deep learning (DL) has shown promising dose prediction results in photon therapy. However, there is a scarcity of DL-based dose prediction methods specifically designed for proton therapy. Successful dose prediction method for proton therapy should account for more challenging dose prediction problems in pencil beam scanning proton therapy (PBSPT) due to its sensitivity to heterogeneities. PURPOSE To develop a DL-based PBSPT dose prediction workflow with high accuracy and balanced complexity to support on-line adaptive proton therapy clinical decision and subsequent replanning. METHODS PBSPT plans of 103 prostate cancer patients (93 for training and the other 10 for independent testing) and 83 lung cancer patients (73 for training and the other 10 for independent testing) previously treated at our institution were included in the study, each with computed tomography scans (CTs), structure sets, and plan doses calculated by the in-house developed Monte-Carlo dose engine (considered as the ground truth in the model training and testing). For the ablation study, we designed three experiments corresponding to the following three methods: (1) Experiment 1, the conventional region of interest (ROI) (composed of targets and organs-at-risk [OARs]) method. (2) Experiment 2, the beam mask (generated by raytracing of proton beams) method to improve proton dose prediction. (3) Experiment 3, the sliding window method for the model to focus on local details to further improve proton dose prediction. A fully connected 3D-Unet was adopted as the backbone. Dose volume histogram (DVH) indices, 3D Gamma passing rates with a criterion of 3%/3 mm/10%, and dice coefficients for the structures enclosed by the iso-dose lines between the predicted and the ground truth doses were used as the evaluation metrics. The calculation time for each proton dose prediction was recorded to evaluate the method's efficiency. RESULTS Compared to the conventional ROI method, the beam mask method improved the agreement of DVH indices for both targets and OARs and the sliding window method further improved the agreement of the DVH indices (for lung cancer, CTV D98 absolute deviation: 0.74 ± 0.18 vs. 0.57 ± 0.21 vs. 0.54 ± 0.15 Gy[RBE], ROI vs. beam mask vs. sliding window methods, respectively). For the 3D Gamma passing rates in the target, OARs, and BODY (outside target and OARs), the beam mask method improved the passing rates in these regions and the sliding window method further improved them (for prostate cancer, targets: 96.93% ± 0.53% vs. 98.88% ± 0.49% vs. 99.97% ± 0.07%, BODY: 86.88% ± 0.74% vs. 93.21% ± 0.56% vs. 95.17% ± 0.59%). A similar trend was also observed for the dice coefficients. This trend was especially remarkable for relatively low prescription isodose lines (for lung cancer, 10% isodose line dice: 0.871 ± 0.027 vs. 0.911 ± 0.023 vs. 0.927 ± 0.017). The dose predictions for all the testing cases were completed within 0.25 s. CONCLUSIONS An accurate and efficient deep learning-augmented proton dose prediction framework has been developed for PBSPT, which can predict accurate dose distributions not only inside but also outside ROI efficiently. The framework can potentially further reduce the initial planning and adaptive replanning workload in PBSPT.
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- Lian Zhang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- School of Computing, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- School of Data Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- School of Computing, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Bertholet J, Zhu C, Guyer G, Mueller S, Volken W, Mackeprang PH, Loebner HA, Stampanoni MFM, Aebersold DM, Fix MK, Manser P. Dosimetrically motivated beam-angle optimization for non-coplanar arc radiotherapy with and without dynamic collimator rotation. Med Phys 2024; 51:1326-1339. [PMID: 38131614 DOI: 10.1002/mp.16899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-coplanar techniques have shown to improve the achievable dose distribution compared to standard coplanar techniques for multiple treatment sites but finding optimal beam directions is challenging. Dynamic collimator trajectory radiotherapy (colli-DTRT) is a new intensity modulated radiotherapy technique that uses non-coplanar partial arcs and dynamic collimator rotation. PURPOSE To solve the beam angle optimization (BAO) problem for colli-DTRT and non-coplanar VMAT (NC-VMAT) by determining the table-angle and the gantry-angle ranges of the partial arcs through iterative 4π fluence map optimization (FMO) and beam direction elimination. METHODS BAO considers all available beam directions sampled on a gantry-table map with the collimator angle aligned to the superior-inferior axis (colli-DTRT) or static (NC-VMAT). First, FMO is performed, and beam directions are scored based on their contributions to the objective function. The map is thresholded to remove the least contributing beam directions, and arc candidates are formed by adjacent beam directions with the same table angle. Next, FMO and arc candidate trimming, based on objective function penalty score, is performed iteratively until a desired total gantry angle range is reached. Direct aperture optimization on the final set of colli-DTRT or NC-VMAT arcs generates deliverable plans. colli-DTRT and NC-VMAT plans were created for seven clinically-motivated cases with targets in the head and neck (two cases), brain, esophagus, lung, breast, and prostate. colli-DTRT and NC-VMAT were compared to coplanar VMAT plans as well as to class-solution non-coplanar VMAT plans for the brain and head and neck cases. Dosimetric validation was performed for one colli-DTRT (head and neck) and one NC-VMAT (breast) plan using film measurements. RESULTS Target coverage and conformity was similar for all techniques. colli-DTRT and NC-VMAT plans had improved dosimetric performance compared to coplanar VMAT for all treatment sites except prostate where all techniques were equivalent. For the head and neck and brain cases, mean dose reduction-in percentage of the prescription dose-to parallel organs was on average 0.7% (colli-DTRT), 0.8% (NC-VMAT) and 0.4% (class-solution) compared to VMAT. The reduction in D2% for the serial organs was on average 1.7% (colli-DTRT), 2.0% (NC-VMAT) and 0.9% (class-solution). For the esophagus, lung, and breast cases, mean dose reduction to parallel organs was on average 0.2% (colli-DTRT) and 0.3% (NC-VMAT) compared to VMAT. The reduction in D2% for the serial organs was on average 1.3% (colli-DTRT) and 0.9% (NC-VMAT). Estimated delivery times for colli-DTRT and NC-VMAT were below 4 min for a full gantry angle range of 720°, including transitions between arcs, except for the brain case where multiple arcs covered the whole table angle range. These times are in the same order as the class-solution for the head and neck and brain cases. Total optimization times were 25%-107% longer for colli-DTRT, including BAO, compared to VMAT. CONCLUSIONS We successfully developed dosimetrically motivated BAO for colli-DTRT and NC-VMAT treatment planning. colli-DTRT and NC-VMAT are applicable to multiple treatment sites, including body sites, with beneficial or equivalent dosimetric performances compared to coplanar VMAT and reasonable delivery times.
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- Jenny Bertholet
- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Noblet C, Maunet M, Duthy M, Coste F, Moreau M. A TPS integrated machine learning tool for predicting patient-specific quality assurance outcomes in volumetric-modulated arc therapy. Phys Med 2024; 118:103208. [PMID: 38211462 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2024.103208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Machine learning (ML) models have been demonstrated to be beneficial for optimizing the workload of patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA). Implementing them in clinical routine frequently requires third-party applications beyond the treatment planning system (TPS), slowing down the workflow. To address this issue, a PSQA outcomes predictive model was carefully selected and validated before being fully integrated into the TPS. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nine ML algorithms were evaluated using cross-validation. The learning database was built by calculating complexity metrics (CM) and binarizing PSQA results into "pass"/"fail" classes for 1767 VMAT arcs. The predictive performance was evaluated using area under the ROC curve (AUROC), sensitivity, and specificity. The ML model was integrated into the TPS via a C# script. Script-guided reoptimization impact on PSQA and dosimetric results was evaluated on ten VMAT plans with "fail"-predicted arcs. Workload reduction potential was also assessed. RESULTS The selected model exhibited an AUROC of 0.88, with a sensitivity and specificity exceeding 50 % and 90 %, respectively. The script-guided reoptimization of the ten evaluated plans led to an average improvement of 1.4 ± 0.9 percentage points in PSQA results, while preserving the quality of the dose distribution. A yearly savings of about 140 h with the use of the script was estimated. CONCLUSIONS The proposed script is a valuable complementary tool for PSQA measurement. It was efficiently integrated into the clinical workflow to enhance PSQA outcomes and reduce PSQA workload by decreasing the risk of failing QA and thereby, the need for repeated replanning and measurements.
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- Caroline Noblet
- Department of Medical Physics, Clinique Mutualiste de l'Estuaire, Cité Sanitaire, Saint-Nazaire, France.
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- Department of Medical Physics, Clinique Mutualiste de l'Estuaire, Cité Sanitaire, Saint-Nazaire, France
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- Department of Medical Physics, Clinique Mutualiste de l'Estuaire, Cité Sanitaire, Saint-Nazaire, France
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- Department of Medical Physics, Clinique Mutualiste de l'Estuaire, Cité Sanitaire, Saint-Nazaire, France
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- Department of Medical Physics, Clinique Mutualiste de l'Estuaire, Cité Sanitaire, Saint-Nazaire, France
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Cavalli N, Bonanno E, Borzì GR, D'Anna A, Pace M, Stella G, Zirone L, Marino C. Is it still necessary to perform measured based pre-treatment patient-specific QA for SRS HyperArc treatments? J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14156. [PMID: 37803884 PMCID: PMC10860540 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The Mobius3D system was validated as a modern secondary check dosimetry system. In particular, our objective has been to assess the suitability of the M3D as pre-treatment patient-specific Quality Assurance (QA) tool for Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) HyperArc (HA) treatments. We aimed to determine whether Mobius3D could safely replace the measurements-based patient-specific QA for this type of treatment. METHODS 30 SRS HA treatment plans for brain were selected. The dose distributions, calculated by Mobius and our routinely used algorithm (AcurosXB v.15.6), were compared using gamma analysis index and DVH parameters based on the patient's CT dataset. All 30 plans were then delivered across the ionization chamber in a homogeneous phantom and the measured dose was compared with both M3D and TPS calculated one. The plans were delivered and verified in terms of PSQA using the electronic portal imaging device (EPID) with Portal Dosimetry (PD) and myQA SRS (IBA Dosimetry) detector. Plans that achieved a global gamma passing rate (GPR) ≥ 97% based on 2%/2 mm criteria, with both Mobius3D and the conventional methods were evaluated acceptable. Finally, we assessed the capability of the M3D system to detect errors related to the position of the Multi-Leaf Collimator (MLC) in comparison to the analyzed measurement-based systems. RESULTS No relevant differences were observed in the comparison between the dose calculated on the CT-dataset by M3D and the TPS. Observed discrepancies are imputable to different used algorithms, but no discrepancies related to goodness of plans have been found. Average differences between calculated (M3D and TPS) vs measured dose with ionization chamber were 2.5% (from 0.41% to 3.2%) and 1.81% (from 0.66% to 2.65%), for M3D and TPS, respectively. All plans passed with a gamma passing rate > 97% using conventional PSQA methods with a gamma criterion of 2% dose difference and 2 mm distance-to-agreement. The average gamma passing rate for the M3D system was determined to be 99.4% (from 97.3% to 100%). Results from this study also demonstrated Mobius has better error detectability than conventional measurement-based systems. CONCLUSION Our study shows Mobius3D could be a suitable alternative to conventional measured based QA methods for SRS HyperArc treatments.
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- Nina Cavalli
- Medical Physics DepartmentHumanitas Istituto Clinico CataneseMisterbiancoCTItaly
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- Medical Physics DepartmentHumanitas Istituto Clinico CataneseMisterbiancoCTItaly
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- Medical Physics DepartmentHumanitas Istituto Clinico CataneseMisterbiancoCTItaly
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- Physics and Astronomy Department E. MajoranaUniversity of CataniaCataniaItaly
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- Medical Physics DepartmentHumanitas Istituto Clinico CataneseMisterbiancoCTItaly
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- Physics and Astronomy Department E. MajoranaUniversity of CataniaCataniaItaly
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- Medical Physics DepartmentHumanitas Istituto Clinico CataneseMisterbiancoCTItaly
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- Medical Physics DepartmentHumanitas Istituto Clinico CataneseMisterbiancoCTItaly
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Xu Y, Xia W, Ren W, Ma M, Men K, Dai J. Is it necessary to perform measurement-based patient-specific quality assurance for online adaptive radiotherapy with Elekta Unity MR-Linac? J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14175. [PMID: 37817407 PMCID: PMC10860411 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the necessity of measurement-based patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) for online adaptive radiotherapy by analyzing measurement-based PSQA results and calculation-based 3D independent dose verification results with Elekta Unity MR-Linac. There are two workflows for Elekta Unity enabled in the treatment planning system: adapt to position (ATP) and adapt to shape (ATS). ATP plans are those which have relatively slighter shifts from reference plans by adjusting beam shapes or weights, whereas ATS plans are the new plans optimized from the beginning with probable re-contouring targets and organs-at-risk. PSQA gamma passing rates were measured using an MR-compatible ArcCHECK diode array for 78 reference plans and corresponding 208 adaptive plans (129 ATP plans and 79 ATS plans) of Elekta Unity. Subsequently, the relationships between ATP, or ATS plans and reference plans were evaluated separately. The Pearson's r correlation coefficients between ATP or ATS adaptive plans and corresponding reference plans were also characterized using regression analysis. Moreover, the Bland-Altman plot method was used to describe the agreement of PSQA results between ATP or ATS adaptive plans and reference plans. Additionally, Monte Carlo-based independent dose verification software ArcherQA was used to perform secondary dose check for adaptive plans. For ArcCHECK measurements, the average gamma passing rates (ArcCHECK vs. TPS) of PSQA (3%/2 mm criterion) were 99.51% ± 0.88% and 99.43% ± 0.54% for ATP and ATS plans, respectively, which were higher than the corresponding reference plans 99.34% ± 1.04% (p < 0.05) and 99.20% ± 0.71% (p < 0.05), respectively. The Pearson's r correlation coefficients were 0.720 between ATP and reference plans and 0.300 between ATS and reference plans with ArcCHECK, respectively. Furthermore, >95% of data points of differences between both ATP and ATS plans and reference plans were within ±2σ (standard deviation) of the mean difference between adaptive and reference plans with ArcCHECK measurements. With ArcherQA calculation, the average gamma passing rates (ArcherQA vs. TPS) were 98.23% ± 1.64% and 98.15% ± 1.07% for ATP and ATS adaptive plans, separately. It might be unnecessary to perform measurement-based PSQA for both ATP and ATS adaptive plans for Unity if the gamma passing rates of both measurements of corresponding reference plans and independent dose verification of adaptive plans have high gamma passing rates. Periodic machine QA and verification of adaptive plans were recommended to ensure treatment safety.
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- Yuan Xu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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Stedem A, Tutty M, Chofor N, Langhans M, Kleefeld C, Schönfeld AA. Systematic evaluation of spatial resolution and gamma criteria for quality assurance with detector arrays in stereotactic radiosurgery. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2024; 25:e14274. [PMID: 38265979 PMCID: PMC10860444 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To characterize detector array spacing and gamma index for quality assurance (QA) of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) deliveries. Use the Nyquist theorem to determine the required detector spacing in SRS fields, and find optimal gamma indices to detect MLC errors using the SRS MapCHECK, ArcCHECK, and a portal imaging device (EPID). METHODS The required detector spacing was determined via Fourier analysis of small radiation fields and profiles of typical SRS treatment plans. The clinical impact of MLC errors of 0.5, 1, and 2 mm was evaluated. Global gamma (low-dose threshold 10%) was evaluated for the three detector systems using various combinations of the distance to agreement and the dose difference. RESULTS While MLC errors only slightly affected mean dose to PTV and a 2 mm thick surrounding structure (PTV_2 mm), significant PTV underdose incurred with increase in maximum dose to PTV_2 mm. Gamma indices with highest sensitivity to the introduced errors at 95% tolerance level for plans on target volumes of 3.2 cm3 (plan 3 cc) and 35.02 cm3 (plan 35 cc) were 2%/1 mm for the SRS MapCHECK and 2%/3 mm for the ArcCHECK, with 3%/1 mm (plan 3cc) and 2%/1 mm (plan 35cc) for the EPID. Drops in passing rates for a 2 mm MLC error were (46.2%, 41.6%) for the SRS MapCHECK and (12.2%, 4.2%) for the ArcCHECK for plan 3cc and plan 35cc, respectively. For Portal Dose, values were 4.5% (plan 3cc) and 7% (plan 35cc). The Nyquist frequency of two SRS dose distributions lie between 0.26 and 0.1 mm-1 , corresponding to detector spacings of 1.9 and 5 mm. Evaluation of SRS MapCHECK data with doubled detector density indicates that increased detector density may reduce the system's sensitivity to errors, necessitating a tighter gamma index. CONCLUSIONS The present results give insight on the performance of detector arrays and gamma indices for the investigated detectors during SRS QA.
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- Ann‐Kathrin Stedem
- Asklepios Klinik St. GeorgHermann‐Holthusen‐Institut für StrahlentherapieHamburgGermany
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- Radiotherapy DepartmentBeacon HospitalDublinIreland
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- Physics Research and OutreachSun NuclearA Mirion Medical CompanyNorderstedtGermany
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- National University of IrelandSchool of PhysicsUniversity RoadGalwayIreland
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- Physics Research and OutreachSun NuclearA Mirion Medical CompanyNorderstedtGermany
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Yorke AA, Williams VM, Elmore S, Alleyne-Mike K, Addison E, Kyeremeh PO, Tagoe SNA, Trauernicht CJ, Lazarus GL, Ford EC. Radiation Therapy Physics Quality Assurance and Management Practices in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: An Initial Pilot Survey in Six Countries and Validation Through a Site Visit. Adv Radiat Oncol 2024; 9:101335. [PMID: 38405318 PMCID: PMC10885564 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2023.101335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Purpose Our purpose was to assess physics quality assurance (QA) practices in less resourced radiation therapy (RT) centers to improve quality of care. Methods and Materials A preliminary study was conducted in 2020 of 13 select RT centers in 6 countries, and in 2021, our team conducted onsite visits to all the RT centers in Ghana, one of the countries from the initial survey. The RT centers included 1 private and 2 public institutions (denoted as Public-1 and Public-2). Follow-up surveys were sent to 17 medical physicists from the site visit. Questions centered on the topics of equipment, institutional practice, physics quality assurance, management, and safety practices. Qualitative and descriptive methods were used for data analysis. Questions regarding operational challenges (machine downtime, patient-related issues, power outages, and staffing) were asked on a 5-point Likert scale. Results The preliminary survey from 2020 had a 92% response rate. One key result showed that for RT centers in lower gross national income per capita countries there was a direct correlation between QA needs and the gross national income per capita of the country. The needs identified included film/array detectors, independent dose calculation software, calibration of ion chambers, diodes, thermoluminiscence diodes (TLDs), phantoms for verification, Treatment Planning System (TPS) test phantoms, imaging test phantoms and film dosimeters, education, and training. For the post survey after the site visit in 2021, we received a 100% response rate. The private and the Public-1 institutions each have computed tomography simulators located in their RT center. The average daily patient external beam workload for each clinic on a linear accelerator was: private = 25, Public-1 = 55, Public-2 = 40. The Co-60 workload was: Public-1 = 45, Public-2 = 25 (there was no Co-60 at the private hospital). Public-1 and -2 lacked the equipment necessary to conform to best practices in Task Group reports (TG) 142 and 198. Public-2 reported significant operational challenges. Notably, Public-1 and -2 have peer review chart rounds, which are attended by clinical oncologists, medical physicists, physicians, and physics trainees. All 17 physicists who responded to the post site visit survey indicated they had a system of documenting, tracking, and trending patient-related safety incidents, but only 1 physicist reported using International Atomic Energy Agency Safety in Radiation Oncology. Conclusions The preliminary study showed a direct correlation between QA needs and the development index of a country, and the follow-up survey examines operational and physics QA practices in the RT clinics in Ghana, one of the initial countries surveyed. This will form the basis of a planned continent-wide survey in Africa intended to spotlight QA practices in low- and middle-income countries, the challenges faced, and lessons learned to help understand the gaps and needs to support local physics QA and management programs. Audits during the site visit show education and training remain the most important needs in operating successful QA programs.
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- Afua A. Yorke
- Department of Radiation Oncology, UW Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center of Trinidad and Tobago, St. James Medical Complex, St. James, Trinidad, and Tobago
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- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Oncology Directorate, Kumasi, Ghana
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- University of Ghana and National Center for Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, UW Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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Xiao Q, Li G. Application and Challenges of Statistical Process Control in Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2024; 118:295-305. [PMID: 37604239 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Quality assurance (QA) is important for ensuring precision in radiation therapy. The complexity and resource-intensive nature of QA has increased with the continual evolution of equipment and techniques. An effective approach is to improve the process control technology and resource optimization. Statistical process control is an economical and efficient tool that has been widely used to monitor, control, and improve quality management processes and is now being increasingly used for radiation therapy QA. This article reviews the development and methodology of statistical process control technology, evaluates its suitability in radiation therapy QA practices, and assesses its importance and challenges in optimizing radiation therapy QA processes.
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- Qing Xiao
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Department of Radiotherapy Physics & Technology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Department of Radiotherapy Physics & Technology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Huang Y, Cai R, Pi Y, Ma K, Kong Q, Zhuo W, Kong Y. A feasibility study to predict 3D dose delivery accuracy for IMRT using DenseNet with log files. JOURNAL OF X-RAY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2024; 32:1199-1208. [PMID: 38701130 DOI: 10.3233/xst-230412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the feasibility of DenseNet in the establishment of a three-dimensional (3D) gamma prediction model of IMRT based on the actual parameters recorded in the log files during delivery. METHODS A total of 55 IMRT plans (including 367 fields) were randomly selected. The gamma analysis was performed using gamma criteria of 3% /3 mm (Dose Difference/Distance to Agreement), 3% /2 mm, 2% /3 mm, and 2% /2 mm with a 10% dose threshold. In addition, the log files that recorded the gantry angle, monitor units (MU), multi-leaf collimator (MLC), and jaws position during delivery were collected. These log files were then converted to MU-weighted fluence maps as the input of DenseNet, gamma passing rates (GPRs) under four different gamma criteria as the output, and mean square errors (MSEs) as the loss function of this model. RESULTS Under different gamma criteria, the accuracy of a 3D GPR prediction model decreased with the implementation of stricter gamma criteria. In the test set, the mean absolute error (MAE) of the prediction model under the gamma criteria of 3% /3 mm, 2% /3 mm, 3% /2 mm, and 2% /2 mm was 1.41, 1.44, 3.29, and 3.54, respectively; the root mean square error (RMSE) was 1.91, 1.85, 4.27, and 4.40, respectively; the Sr was 0.487, 0.554, 0.573, and 0.506, respectively. There was a correlation between predicted and measured GPRs (P < 0.01). Additionally, there was no significant difference in the accuracy between the validation set and the test set. The accuracy in the high GPR group was high, and the MAE in the high GPR group was smaller than that in the low GPR group under four different gamma criteria. CONCLUSIONS In this study, a 3D GPR prediction model of patient-specific QA using DenseNet was established based on log files. As an auxiliary tool for 3D dose verification in IMRT, this model is expected to improve the accuracy and efficiency of dose validation.
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- Ying Huang
- Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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- Varian Medical Systems, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, China
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Yan L, Xu Y, Dai J. Impact of 1.5 T Magnetic Field on Treatment Plan Quality in MR-Guided Radiotherapy: Typical Phantom Test Cases. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2024; 23:15330338241272038. [PMID: 39106410 PMCID: PMC11307342 DOI: 10.1177/15330338241272038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to investigate the influence of the magnetic field on treatment plan quality using typical phantom test cases, which encompass a circle target test case, AAPM TG119 test cases (prostate, head-and-neck, C-shape, multi-target test cases), and a lung test case. MATERIALS AND METHODS For the typical phantom test cases, two plans were formulated. The first plan underwent optimization in the presence of a 1.5 Tesla magnetic field (1.5 T plan). The second plan was re-optimized without a magnetic field (0 T plan), utilizing the same optimization conditions as the first plan. The two plans were compared based on various parameters, including con-formity index (CI), homogeneity index (HI), fit index (FI) and dose coverage of the planning target volume (PTV), dose delivered to organs at risk (OARs) and normal tissue (NT), monitor unit (MU). A plan-quality metric (PQM) scoring procedure was employed. For the 1.5 T plans, dose verifications were performed using an MR-compatible ArcCHECK phantom. RESULTS A smaller dose influence of the magnetic field was found for the circle target, prostate, head-and-neck, and C-shape test cases, compared with the multi-target and lung test cases. In the multi-target test case, the significant dose influence was on the inferior PTV, followed by the superior PTV. There was a relatively large dose influence on the PTV and OARs for lung test case. No statistically significant differences in PQM and MUs were observed. For the 1.5 T plans, gamma passing rates were all higher than 95% with criteria of 2 mm/3% and 2 mm/2%. CONCLUSION The presence of a 1.5 T magnetic field had a relatively large impact on dose parameters in the multi-target and lung test cases compared with other test cases. However, there were no significant influences on the plan-quality metric, MU and dose accuracy for all test cases.
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- Lingling Yan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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