Dosimetric comparison of MR-linac-based IMRT and conventional VMAT treatment plans for prostate cancer

V Da Silva Mendes, L Nierer, M Li, S Corradini… - Radiation …, 2021 - Springer
Background The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the performance of intensity
modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) plans, planned for low-field strength magnetic …

Analysis of different evaluation indexes for prostate stereotactic body radiation therapy plans: conformity index, homogeneity index and gradient index

T Cao, Z Dai, Z Ding, W Li… - Precision Radiation …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Objective This study analyzed different definitions of the conformity index (CI), homogeneity
index (HI), and gradient index (GI) used in evaluation of prostate cancer stereotactic body …

Commissioning and dosimetric validation of a novel compensator‐based Co‐60 IMRT system for evaluating suitability to automated treatment planning

K Oh, B Sengupta, A Olanrewaju, L Zhang… - Medical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose A novel compensator‐based system has been proposed which delivers intensity‐
modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with cobalt‐60 beams. This could improve access to …

Evaluation of different planning methods of 3DCRT, IMRT, and RapidArc for localized prostate cancer patients: planning and dosimetric study

AS Shawata, MF Akl, KM Elshahat, NA Baker… - Egyptian Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Background Different planning methods of IMRT planning techniques (IMRT (DMLC) and
RapidArc) vs. stander techniques (three-dimensional radiation therapy (3DCRT)) will be …

Dosimetric study for breathing‐induced motion effects in an abdominal pancreas phantom for carbon ion mini‐beam radiotherapy

C Stengl, ID Muñoz, E Arbes, E Rauth… - Medical …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Particle mini‐beam therapy exhibits promise in sparing healthy tissue through
spatial fractionation, particularly notable for heavy ions, further enhancing the already …

A planning-based feasibility study of MR-Linac treatment for anal cancer radiation therapy

D Smith, K Knight, J Sim, DL Joon, F Foroudi, V Khoo - Medical Dosimetry, 2023 - Elsevier
The hybrid magnetic resonance image (MRI) scanner and radiation therapy linear
accelerator (MR-Linac) has the potential to enhance clinical outcomes for anal cancer (AC) …

Analysis of geometric and dosimetric effects of bra application to support large or pendulous breasts during radiotherapy planning: a retrospective single-center study

SH Park, J Choi - Technology in Cancer Research & …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Purpose: To evaluate geometric and dosimetric effects of bra application during
radiotherapy planning for breast cancer patients with large and pendulous breasts. Materials …

[HTML][HTML] Short course irradiation in rectal cancer: Dosimetry study comparing 3D conformal radiotherapy versus intensity-modulated radiotherapy versus volumetric …

MA Algaoud, N Al-Dhaibani, AH Alomari… - Journal of Radiation …, 2024 - Elsevier
The standard radiotherapy planning technique for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC)
was 3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT). Modern radiation delivery techniques, including …

Tumor Control Probability (TCP) and Normal Tissue Complication Probability (NTCP) in Mono and Dual-isocentric Techniques of Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy

KST Abi, S Habibian, M Salimi… - Archives of Breast …, 2021 - archbreastcancer.com
Background: Nowadays, radiation therapy plays an important role in the treatment of breast
cancer. The important point is the optimal control of the tumor along with the protection of …

[HTML][HTML] Air variability in maxillary sinus during radiotherapy for sinonasal carcinoma

MB Sharma, RA Perez, AIS Holm, SS Korreman… - Clinical and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction The aim was to characterise patterns and predictability of aeration changes in
the ipsilateral maxillary sinus during intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for sinonasal …