Assessment of CBCT–based synthetic CT generation accuracy for adaptive radiotherapy planning
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13737
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Cone‐beam CT (CBCT)–based synthetic CT (sCT) dose calculation has the potential to make the adaptive radiotherapy (ART) pathway more efficient while removing subjectivity. This study assessed four sCT generation methods using 15 head‐and‐neck… read more here.
Keywords: cbct; generation; adaptive radiotherapy; cbct based ... See more keywords
Potential utility of cone‐beam CT‐guided adaptive radiotherapy under end‐exhalation breath‐hold conditions for pancreatic cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13827
Abstract: Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the potential utility of cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT)‐guided online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) under end‐exhalation breath‐hold (EE‐BH) conditions for pancreatic cancer (PC). Methods Eleven PC patients… read more here.
Keywords: end exhalation; cone beam; adaptive radiotherapy; utility cone ... See more keywords
Development of a multi-layer quality assurance program to evaluate the uncertainty of deformable dose accumulation in adaptive radiotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.16137
Abstract: PURPOSE Deformable dose accumulation (DDA) has uncertainties which impede the implementation of DDA-based adaptive radiotherapy (ART) in clinic. The purpose of this study is to develop a multi-layer quality assurance (MLQA) program to evaluate uncertainties… read more here.
Keywords: pseudo inverse; multi layer; deformable dose; program ... See more keywords
Adaptive radiotherapy: The Elekta Unity MR-linac concept
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2019.04.001
Abstract: Highlights • The Elekta Unity MR-linac adaptive radiotherapy concept is explained.• The adapt to shape and adapt to position workflows are compared.• Different methods for dose re-calculation and optimization are discussed.• Full online re-planning is… read more here.
Keywords: adaptive radiotherapy; elekta unity; concept; unity linac ... See more keywords
Daily adaptive radiotherapy for patients with prostate cancer using a high field MR-linac: Initial clinical experiences and assessment of delivered doses compared to a C-arm linac
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2020.04.011
Abstract: Highlights • MR-guided radiotherapy for prostate cancer can be delivered using a high filed MR-linac.• Comparison of estimated delivered dose between MR-guided adapted radiotherapy and conventional C-arm techniques.• MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy demonstrates improved target coverage… read more here.
Keywords: radiotherapy; daily adaptive; prostate cancer; adaptive radiotherapy ... See more keywords
138. Toward adaptive radiotherapy: Morphological and setup variability in head and neck TomoTherapy treatments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.04.149
Abstract: Abstract Purpose In head and neck (H&N) radiotherapy, an essential requirement is the reproducibility of the relative position of head and neck during the whole treatment. Moreover, adaptive radiotherapy for H&N cancer would benefit from… read more here.
Keywords: head; adaptive radiotherapy; treatment; head neck ... See more keywords
Adaptive radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
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DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2018.1505053
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Large anatomical variations can be observed during the treatment course intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for head and neck cancer (HNC), leading to potential dose variations. Adaptive radiotherapy (ART) uses one or several replanning sessions… read more here.
Keywords: neck cancer; adaptive radiotherapy; head neck; art ... See more keywords
Practical guidelines of online MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrac048
Abstract: Abstract The first magnetic resonance (MR)-guided radiotherapy system in Japan was installed in May 2017. Implementation of online MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgART) began in February 2018. Online MRgART offers greater treatment accuracy owing to the… read more here.
Keywords: online mrgart; guided adaptive; radiotherapy; society ... See more keywords
Early experience with MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy using a 1.5 T MR-Linac: First 6 months of operation using adapt to shape workflow.
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DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13336
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The magnetic resonance linear accelerator (MRL) offers improved soft tissue visualization to guide daily adaptive radiotherapy treatment. This manuscript aims to report initial experience using a 1.5 T MRL in the first 6 months of operation,… read more here.
Keywords: first months; months operation; treatment; adaptive radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Protocol for hypofractionated adaptive radiotherapy to the bladder within a multicentre phase II randomised trial: radiotherapy planning and delivery guidance
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037134
Abstract: Introduction Patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who are unfit and unsuitable for standard radical treatment with cystectomy or daily radiotherapy present a large unmet clinical need. Untreated, they suffer high cancer specific mortality… read more here.
Keywords: trial; bladder; delivery; radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Adaptive radiotherapy in locally advanced esophageal cancer with atelectasis: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12885-019-6505-4
Abstract: BackgroundTo the best of our knowledge, no study has reported mediastinal shift accompanied with obstructive atelectasis due to bulky primary esophageal tumor components treated with adaptive radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy.Case presentationHere we report the case… read more here.
Keywords: shift; mediastinal shift; chemoradiotherapy; atelectasis ... See more keywords