Development of a flattening filter free multiple source model for use as an independent, Monte Carlo, dose calculation, quality assurance tool for clinical trials

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 4952-4960
Author(s):  
Austin M. Faught ◽  
Scott. E. Davidson ◽  
Richard Popple ◽  
Stephen F. Kry ◽  
Carol Etzel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Dose Calculation ◽  
Source Model ◽  
Multiple Source ◽  
Flattening Filter Free ◽  
Flattening Filter ◽  
Monte Carlo Dose Calculation

SU-E-T-110: Development of An Independent, Monte Carlo, Dose Calculation, Quality Assurance Tool for Clinical Trials

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (6Part12) ◽  
pp. 247-247
Author(s):  
A Faught ◽  
S Davidson ◽  
S Kry ◽  
J Fontenot ◽  
C Etzel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Dose Calculation ◽  
Monte Carlo Dose Calculation

SU-E-T-159: Development of An Independent, Monte Carlo, Dose Calculation, Quality Assurance Tool for Clinical Trials

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (6Part13) ◽  
pp. 240-240
Author(s):  
A Faught ◽  
S Davidson ◽  
J Fontenot ◽  
S Kry ◽  
C Etzel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Dose Calculation ◽  
Monte Carlo Dose Calculation

TH-EF-BRD-02: An Analytic Linear Accelerator Source Model and Automatic Source Commissioning for GPU-Based Fast Monte Carlo Dose Calculation

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (6Part44) ◽  
pp. 3739-3740
Author(s):  
Z Tian ◽  
M Folkerts ◽  
Y Li ◽  
F Shi ◽  
S Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Linear Accelerator ◽  
Dose Calculation ◽  
Source Model ◽  
Monte Carlo Dose Calculation

scholarly journals A single-source photon source model of a linear accelerator for Monte Carlo dose calculation

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. e0183486
Author(s):  
Obioma Nwankwo ◽  
Gerhard Glatting ◽  
Frederik Wenz ◽  
Jens Fleckenstein
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Linear Accelerator ◽  
Dose Calculation ◽  
Source Model ◽  
Single Source ◽  
Photon Source ◽  
Monte Carlo Dose Calculation

scholarly journals Patient-Specific Quality Assurance Using Monte Carlo Dose Calculation and Elekta Log Files for Prostate Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1220-1225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiyuki Katsuta ◽  
Noriyuki Kadoya ◽  
Yukio Fujita ◽  
Eiji Shimizu ◽  
Kenichi Matsunaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy ◽  
Dose Calculation ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Log Files ◽  
Arc Therapy ◽  
Monte Carlo Dose Calculation

scholarly journals 4089 Clinical Implementation of Monte Carlo Dose Calculation for Patient-Specific Radiotherapy Quality Assurance

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 106-106
Author(s):  
Holly Marie Parenica ◽  
Christopher Kabat ◽  
Pamela Myers ◽  
Neil Kirby ◽  
Pavlos Papaconstadopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Monte Carlo Model ◽  
Dose Calculation ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Dose Calculations ◽  
Linear Accelerators ◽  
Log Files ◽  
Dosimetric Data ◽  
Monte Carlo Dose Calculation

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The Monte Carlo dose calculation method is often considered the “gold standard” for patient dose calculations and can be as radiation dose measurements. Our study aims to develop a true Monte Carlo model that can be implemented in our clinic as part of our routine patient-specific quality assurance. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We have configured and validated a model of one of our linear accelerators used for radiation therapy treatments using the EGSnrc Monte Carlo simulation software. Measured dosimetric data was obtained from the linear accelerator and was used as the standard to compare the doses calculated with our model in EGSnrc. We will compare dose calculations between commercial treatment planning systems, the EGSnrc Monte Carlo model, and patient-specific measurements. We will implement the Monte Carlo model in our clinic for routine second-checks of patient plans, and to recalculate plans delivered to patients using machine log files. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Our Monte Carlo model is within 1% agreement with our measured dosimetric data, and is an accurate representation of our linear accelerators used for patient treatments. With this high level of accuracy, we have begun simulating more complex patient treatment geometries, and expect the level of accuracy to be within 1% of measured data. We believe the Monte Carlo calculation based on machine log files will correlate with patient-specific QA analysis and results. The Monte Carlo model will be a useful tool in improving our patient-specific quality assurance protocol and can be utilized in further research. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: This work can be implemented directly in clinical practice to ensure patient doses are calculated as accurately as possible. These methods can be used by clinics who do not have access to more advanced dose calculation software, ensuring accuracy for all patients undergoing radiotherapy treatments.

A Simple Source Model for 6 MV Flattening Filter Free Photon Beams Monte Carlo Dose Calculations

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 791-798
Author(s):  
Ahad Ollah Ezzati ◽  
Matthew T. Studenski ◽  
Negin Jamshidi
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Source Model ◽  
Dose Calculations ◽  
Photon Beams ◽  
Flattening Filter Free ◽  
Flattening Filter

scholarly journals Development of a Monte Carlo multiple source model for inclusion in a dose calculation auditing tool

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 4943-4951 ◽  
Author(s):  
Austin M. Faught ◽  
Scott. E. Davidson ◽  
Jonas Fontenot ◽  
Stephen F. Kry ◽  
Carol Etzel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Dose Calculation ◽  
Source Model ◽  
Multiple Source

scholarly journals Evaluation of 4‐Hz log files and secondary Monte Carlo dose calculation as patient‐specific quality assurance for VMAT prostate plans

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Szeverinski ◽  
Matthias Kowatsch ◽  
Thomas Künzler ◽  
Marco Meinschad ◽  
Patrick Clemens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Dose Calculation ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Log Files ◽  
Monte Carlo Dose Calculation
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