The influence of Acuros XB on dose volume histogram metrics and tumour control probability modelling in locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 295-301
Author(s):  
Cathy Fleming ◽  
Serena O'Keeffe ◽  
Ronan McDermott ◽  
Mary Dunne ◽  
Brendan McClean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Dose Volume Histogram ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Tumour Control ◽  
Tumour Control Probability ◽  
Acuros Xb ◽  
Dose Volume ◽  
Probability Modelling

Dose volume histogram metrics and tumour control probability modelling in locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: average intensity dataset versus individual four-dimensional CT phases

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Cathy Fleming ◽  
Ronan McDermott ◽  
Serena O’Keeffe ◽  
Mary Dunne ◽  
John G. Armstrong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Target Volume ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Average Intensity ◽  
Dose Volume Histogram ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Tumour Control ◽  
Dose Volume

Abstract Aim: This work compares dose-volume constraints (DVCs) and tumour control predictions based on the average intensity projection (AVIP) to those on each phase of the four-dimensional computed tomography. Materials and methods: In this prospective study plans generated on an AVIP for nine patients with locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer were recalculated on each phase. Dose-volume histogram (DVH) metrics extracted and tumour control probabilities (TCP) were calculated. These were evaluated by Bland–Altman analysis and Pearson Correlation. Results: The largest difference between clinical target volume (CTV) on the individual phases and the internal CTV (iCTV) on the AVIP was seen for the smallest volume. For the planning target volume, the mean of each metric across all phases is well represented by the AVIP value. For most patients, TCPs from individual phases are representative of that on the AVIP. Organ at risk metrics from the AVIP are similar to those seen across all phases. Findings: Utilising traditional DVH metrics on an AVIP is generally valid, however, additional investigation may be required for small target volumes in combination with large motion as the differences between the values on the AVIP and any given phase may be significant.

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