JAPC - Real-time surface imaging in radiation therapy

Speaker: Prof. Laura I. Cerviño, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moores Cancer Center, University of California - San Diego

Topic: "Real-time surface imaging in radiation therapy"

Time: 2:00 PM, Friday, November 13th, 2009

Place: P-148 (refreshments will be served at 1:30 PM in P145A)

Abstract: Surface imaging is emerging as a new technology for patient setup in radiation therapy. In addition to setup, real-time surface imaging offers the possibility of monitoring patient's motion, including breathing motion. Two applications of surface imaging in radiation therapy are presented. The first one consists on monitoring breathing motion of left breast cancer patients for treatment at deep inspiration breath hold, and providing the patient with visual feedback for improving reproducibility and stability of the breath hold. The second application consists on monitoring the patient's head motion during stereotactic radiosurgery and stopping the treatment when head motion exceeds a prescribed tolerance; this procedure allows for a frame-less, mask-less, bite-blockless treatment that provides the patient with more comfort than current strategies.

Hosted by: Prof. Usha Sinha.

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