Re: Effect of beam profile measurement on arc therapy plan quality assurance: A case study
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12133
Abstract: We present an example when profile measurement and modeling of an Elekta Agility multileaf collimator (MLC) had a large effect specifically on arc therapy plan quality assurance (QA) results using ArcCheck. ArcCheck absolute dose measurements… read more here.
Keywords: effect; profile measurement; measurement; therapy plan ... See more keywords
Quality and mechanical efficiency of automated knowledge‐based planning for volumetric‐modulated arc therapy in head and neck cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14588
Abstract: Abstract Objectives This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the automated RapidPlan in assessing plan quality and to explore how beam complexity affects the mechanical performance of volumetric modulated arc therapy for head and… read more here.
Keywords: quality; arc therapy; therapy head; modulated arc ... See more keywords
Hypofractionated volumetric‐modulated arc therapy for breast cancer: A propensity‐score‐weighted comparison of radiation‐related toxicity
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DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33525
Abstract: We assessed the clinical benefit of combining volumetric‐modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and hypofractionated radiotherapy (HF‐RT) considering the incidence of radiation‐related toxicities. After a retrospective review for breast cancer patients treated with adjuvant RT between 2005… read more here.
Keywords: modulated arc; radiation related; cancer; vmat ... See more keywords
Two‐step beam geometry optimization for volumetric modulated arc therapy gantry angles in breast treatments
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.17788
Abstract: In partial arc volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for treating breast cancer, setting up the limiting gantry positions of the treatment machine is a nontrivial yet repetitive and time‐consuming task during planning. Templatized solutions exist… read more here.
Keywords: modulated arc; arc therapy; geometry; volumetric modulated ... See more keywords
A novel adaptive energy switching algorithm for proton arc therapy based on the machine‐specific delivery characteristics
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.70011
Abstract: One of the main challenges of utilizing spot‐scanning proton arc therapy (SPArc) is treatment delivery efficiency. Previous studies focus on reducing the number of energy layers by ascending switching to shorten the beam delivery time.… read more here.
Keywords: proton; energy; delivery; arc therapy ... See more keywords
Solution of Lagrange's equation of motion form the first principle for volumetric modulated arc therapy delivery
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DOI: 10.1007/s12553-021-00545-7
Abstract: To calculate the Lagrange’s equation of motion from first principle for volumetric modulated arc therapy delivery. The delivery of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is based on a rotational co-ordinate system. This delivery technique differs… read more here.
Keywords: lagrange equation; delivery; arc therapy; equation motion ... See more keywords
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy, coplanar volumetric-modulated arc, therapy, and noncoplanar volumetric-modulated arc therapy in, glioblastoma: A dosimetric comparison
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.105573
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Advanced techniques such as volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) may reduce radiation damage and improve the quality of life for patients.We performed a study comparing dose distributions to the planning target volumes(PTVs) and other organs… read more here.
Keywords: vmat; arc therapy; modulated arc; volumetric modulated ... See more keywords
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy and 3-Dimensional Printed Bolus in the Treatment of Refractory Primary Cutaneous Gamma Delta Lymphoma of the Bilateral Legs.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2019.02.016
Abstract: Patients with extensive dermal and subcutaneous disease present a technical challenge for treatment with radiation therapy (RT). Volumetric arc therapy (VMAT) can effectively treat disease on circumferential surfaces while minimizing dose to the core structures.… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; gamma delta; primary cutaneous; therapy ... See more keywords
Dosimetric comparison of the helical tomotherapy, volumetric-modulated arc therapy and fixed-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy for stage IIB-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-14629-w
Abstract: The study aimed to compare the dosimetric parameters to target dose coverage and the critical structures in the treatment planning of helical tomotherapy (TOMO), volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT), and fixed-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for NSCLC… read more here.
Keywords: fixed field; modulated arc; arc therapy; helical tomotherapy ... See more keywords
Clinical Experience with Machine Log File Software for Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy Techniques
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2017.11929614
Abstract: Mobius FX, an add-on software module from Mobius Medical Systems” for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) quality assurance (QA), uses linac treatment logs to efficiently calculate and verify the 3D dose delivered to patients. An advantage… read more here.
Keywords: modulated arc; traditional methods; mobius; therapy ... See more keywords
Clinical outcomes of hypofractionated image-guided multifocal irradiation using volumetric-modulated arc therapy for brain metastases
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DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rry091
Abstract: Abstract Volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) can be used to design hypofractionated radiotherapy treatment plans for multiple brain metastases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate treatment outcomes of hypofractionated image-guided multifocal irradiation using VMAT… read more here.
Keywords: brain metastases; modulated arc; arc therapy; brain ... See more keywords