• 제목/요약/키워드: Intensity-modulated

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두경부암의 양성자치료: 현재의 임상 적용 및 발전 방향 (Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer: Current Clinical Applications and Future Direction)

  • 오동렬
    • 대한두경부종양학회지
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    • 제37권1호
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2021
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) using X-rays is a standard technique implemented for treating head and neck cancer (HN C). Compared to 3D conformal RT, IMRT can significantly reduce the radiation dose to surrounding normal tissues by using a highly conformal dose to the tumor. Proton therapy is a type of RT that uses positively charged particles named protons. Proton therapy has a unique energy deposit (i.e., Bragg peak) and greater biological effectiveness than that of therapy using X-rays. These inherent properties of proton therapy make the technique advantageous for HNC treatment. Recently, advanced techniques such as intensity-modulated proton therapy have further decreased the dose to normal organs with a higher conformal dose to the tumor. The usage of proton therapy for HNC is becoming widespread as the number of operational proton therapy centers has increased worldwide. This paper aims to present the current clinical evidence of proton therapy utility to HNC clinicians through a literature review. It also discusses the challenges associated with proton therapy and prospective development of the technique.

Comparison of Dose Statistics of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Plan from Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System with Novel Python-Based Indigenously Developed Software

  • Sougoumarane Dashnamoorthy;Karthick Rajamanickam;Ebenezar Jeyasingh;Vindhyavasini Prasad Pandey;Kathiresan Nachimuthu;Imtiaz Ahmed;Pitchaikannu Venkatraman
    • 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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    • 제33권3호
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    • pp.25-35
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: Planning for radiotherapy relies on implicit estimation of the probability of tumor control and the probability of complications in adjacent normal tissues for a given dose distribution. Methods: The aim of this pilot study was to reconstruct dose-volume histograms (DVHs) from text files generated by the Eclipse treatment planning system developed by Varian Medical Systems and to verify the integrity and accuracy of the dose statistics. Results: We further compared dose statistics for intensity-modulated radiotherapy of the head and neck between the Eclipse software and software developed in-house. The dose statistics data obtained from the Python software were consistent, with deviations from the Eclipse treatment planning system found to be within acceptable limits. Conclusions: The in-house software was able to provide indices of hotness and coldness for treatment planning and store statistical data generated by the software in Oracle databases. We believe the findings of this pilot study may lead to more accurate evaluations in planning for radiotherapy.

Planning Aspects of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy and Intensity Modulated Radio therapy in Carcinoma Left Breast - A Comparative Study

  • Ekambaram, Varadharajan;Velayudham, Ramasubramanian;Swaminathan, Shiyama;Loganathan, Padmanabhan;Swaminathan, Vijaya
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제16권4호
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    • pp.1633-1636
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    • 2015
  • Background: The advantages of Rapid Arc plans versus Intensity modulated radiotherapy plans for Carcinoma left breast were analyzed. Materials and Methods: In this study 20 Post mastectomy carcinoma left breast patients were analyzed. Both Intensity modulated Radiotherapy and Rapid Arc plans were generated for these patients. IMRT plans with 7 beams in an arc fashion and VMAT plans with two semi arcs were made to achieve 95% dose coverage to 100% volume. The plans were evaluated using Dose volume Histograms. Results: The mean Conformity and Homogeneity index in VMAT is found to be 1.05 and 0.065 respectively whereas in IMRT it was 1.07 and 0.069. The 20% volume of Heart received a mean dose of 960cGy in VMAT and 1300cGy in IMRT. The mean dose was 1236cGy in VMAT and 1870cGy in IMRT. The ipsilateral Lung received 3395cGy to 5% volume and 1840cGy to 20% volume on an average and the mean dose was 1205cGy in VMAT, while the same were found to be 3525cGy, 2012cGy and 1435cGy respectively in IMRT. The Contralateral Lung received a mean dose of 505cGy in VMAT and 553cGy in IMRT. The mean Monitor units in VMAT were 512MU and 1170MU in IMRT. The NTID in VMAT is $108.8{\times}10^5Gycm^3$ and $110.1{\times}10^5Gycm^3$ in IMRT. Conclusions: The target coverage, homogeneity and Conformity index were better in VMAT plans. The Ipsilateral Lung and heart dose were very less in VMAT plans. The Contralateral Lung dose and the Normal Tissue Integral Dose were also lesser in VMAT plans however the difference is not very appreciable. The MU in VMAT plans is almost 50% that of the IMRT plans which results in the reduction of treatment time. On the whole VMAT proves to be a better modality for treating Ca. Left Breast Patients.

방사선수술 시 다엽 콜리메이터를 기초로 한 IMAT의 선량분포 (Dosimetric Characteristics of Multileaf Collimator-based Intensity-modulated Arc Therapy for Stereotactic Radiosurgery)

  • 윤상모;김성규
    • 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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    • 제18권2호
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    • pp.93-97
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    • 2007
  • 본 연구는 세기 변조된 multiple noncoplanar arc를 이용한 방사선수술 기법을 평가하기 위해 고안되었다. 정위적 방사선수술은 0.5 cm resolution의 MLC가 장착된 6-MV X-ray beam을 사용하였다. 본 연구에서는 단일 중심점(single isocenter)으로 5 gantry-couch 조합을 이용한 intensity modulated arc therapy (IMAT)를 응용하였다. 저자들은 2 cm의 구형 표적용적에 대하여 $25{\times}25cm$ 아크릴 팬톰으로 선량분포 특성을 조사하였다. 단일 중심점을 이용한 방사선조사에서 구형의 표적에 대하여 비교적 적절한 선량분포를 얻을 수 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 80%의 선량 곡선이 frontal, saglttal, transverse planes에서 표적 용적을 적절히 포함하였으며, 40%와 80% 선량곡선 사이는 $4.0{\sim}4.5mm$이었다. 이것은 cylindrical cone을 이용한 다른 연구자들의 선량분포와 유사한 결과였다. 따라서, 본 연구에서 사용한 방사선수술 기법을 비정형적 모양의 뇌내 표적에 대한 방사선수술시에 이용이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

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15 MV를 이용한 전립샘암 세기조절 방사선치료 시 빔의 개수에 따른 부작용 발생률에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Incidence of Side Effects according to the Number of Beams in Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer using 15 MV)

  • 이주아
    • 한국방사선학회논문지
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    • 제17권3호
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    • pp.481-487
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    • 2023
  • 본 연구에서는 15 MV를 이용한 전립샘암의 세기조절방사선치료 시 빔의 개수에 따른 광중성자선량의 부작용 발생률을 분석하고자 한다. 전립샘암 세기조절방사선치료의 방사선치료계획설계는 1회 처방선량 220 cGy, 전체 치료 횟수는 33회로 총 7260 cGy로 수립하였다. 실험에 사용된 선형가속기는 Varian의 True Beam STx(Varian, USA)이며, 계획용 표적체적(Planning target volume; PTV)에 15 MV로 광중성자 선량이 발생되도록 하였다. 치료계획의 설계는 Eclipse System (Varian Ver 10.0, USA)을 사용하여 세기조절방사선치료 5, 7, 9 portals로 하였다. 광중성자 선량 측정을 위해 광자극발광선량계 (Optically stimulated luminescence albedo neutron dosimeter, Landauer Inc., USA)를 사용하였다. 세기조절방사선치료 5 portals 시 1,000명당 1.7명, 7 portals 시 1,000명당 1.8명, 9 portals 시 1,000명당 2.0명이 광중성자 선량으로 인하여, 갑상샘에 부작용을 나타낼 확률임을 산출하였다. 본 연구는 세기조절방사선치료 시 2차 피폭선량의 위험성을 연구하여, 향후 방사선의 확률적 영향과 관련된 의미 있는 자료로 활용될 수 있기를 기대한다.

혈관내 방사선치료를 위한 이론적 선원 설계 및 선량적 관점에서의 적합성 연구: 출력변조를 이용한 근접치료에 대한 제안 (Conceptual Source Design and Dosimetric Feasibility Study for Intravascular Treatment: A Proposal for Intensity Modulated Brachytherapy)

  • 김시용;한은영;;하성환
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.158-166
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    • 2003
  • 목적: 본 연구는 새로운 근접치료선원의 이론적 설계를 통해 출력변조를 이용한 혈관내 방사선치료를 제안한다. 대상 및 방법: 제시된 이론적 선원은 기존의 선원과는 달리 선원물질과 차폐물질(스테인리스 스틸, 또는 텅스텐) 둘 다로 구성되며 이는 방위방향으로 비대칭적 방사선량을 제공할 수 있게 한다. 따라서, 방위방향으로 선원의 방향과 체류시간을 조절함으로써 출력변조를 통한 근접치료가 가능해진다. Novoste Beta-Cath system에서 사용하는 Sr-90/Y 전자방출 선원과 유사한 모양의 두 가지 단순화한 선원을 연구의 대상으로 고려하였다. 첫 번째 선원은 선원물질과 차폐물질이 각각 반씩 차지하며, 두 번째 선원은 1/4은 선원물질로, 나머지 3/4은 차폐물질로 구성된다. 두 선원에 대해 방위 및 방사방향으로의 선량분포를 MCNP 몬테 카를로 코드를 이용하여 계산하였다. 결과: 선원이 혈관내의 중심에 위치하지 않게 되는 가상조건에서의 선량 최적화 계산을 시도한 결과, 혈관내벽에 미치는 선량의 최고치와 최저치의 차이가 87$\%$에서 7$\%$까지 줄어들 수 있음을 보였다. 결론: 본 연구에서 제시된 이론적 선원은 선량적 관점에서의 적합성 여부에 관해 매우 고무적인 결과를 보여 줌으로써 출력변조를 통한 혈관내 근접방사선치료의 가능성을 나타내었다. 본 과제의 다음 단계는 굵기가 가는 맥관 내에서 선원의 위치를 파악하여 그를 방위방향으로 정확하게 회전시킬 수 있는 방사선 전달 체계의 개발이라 할 수 있다.

Comparison of Three Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Low Radiation Exposure of Normal Tissue in Patients with Prostate Cancer

  • Cakir, Aydin;Akgun, Zuleyha;Fayda, Merdan;Agaoglu, Fulya
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제16권8호
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    • pp.3365-3370
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    • 2015
  • Radiotherapy has an important role in the treatment of prostate cancer. Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) techniques are all applied for this purpose. However, the risk of secondary radiation-induced bladder cancer is significantly elevated in irradiated patients compared surgery-only or watchful waiting groups. There are also reports of risk of secondary cancer with low doses to normal tissues. This study was designed to compare received volumes of low doses among 3D-CRT, IMRT and VMAT techniques for prostate patients. Ten prostate cancer patients were selected retrospectively for this planning study. Treatment plans were generated using 3D-CRT, IMRT and VMAT techniques. Conformity index (CI), homogenity index (HI), receiving 5 Gy of the volume (V5%), receiving 2 Gy of the volume (V2%), receiving 1 Gy of the volume (V1%) and monitor units (MUs) were compared. This study confirms that VMAT has slightly better CI while thev olume of low doses was higher. VMAT had lower MUs than IMRT. 3D-CRT had the lowest MU, CI and HI. If target coverage and normal tissue sparing are comparable between different treatment techniques, the risk of second malignancy should be a important factor in the selection of treatment.