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Feasibility and con...
Feasibility and constraints of Bragg peak FLASH proton therapy treatment planning
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- Lövgren, Nathalie (author)
- University of Oxford
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- Fagerström Kristensen, Ingrid (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,LUCC: Lunds universitets cancercentrum,Övriga starka forskningsmiljöer,Strålterapi,Sektion I,Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Lund,Medicinska fakulteten,LUCC: Lund University Cancer Centre,Other Strong Research Environments,Radiation therapy,Section I,Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund,Faculty of Medicine,Skåne University Hospital
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- Petersson, Kristoffer (author)
- University of Oxford,Skåne University Hospital
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- 2024
- 2024
- English.
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In: Frontiers in Oncology. - 2234-943X. ; 14
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- Introduction: FLASH proton therapy (FLASH-PT) requires ultra-high dose rate (≥ 40 Gy/s) protons to be delivered in a short timescale whilst conforming to a patient-specific target. This study investigates the feasibility and constraints of Bragg peak FLASH-PT treatment planning, and compares the in silico results produced to plans for intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT). Materials and method: Bragg peak FLASH-PT and IMPT treatment plans were generated for bone (n=3), brain (n=3), and lung (n=4) targets using the MIROpt research treatment planning system and the Conformal FLASH library developed by Applications SA from the open-source version of UCLouvain. FLASH-PT beams were simulated using monoenergetic spot-scanned protons traversing through a conformal energy modulator, a range shifter, and an aperture. A dose rate constraint of ≥ 40 Gy/s was included in each FLASH-PT plan optimisation. Results: Space limitations in the FLASH-PT adapted beam nozzle imposed a maximum target width constraint, excluding 4 cases from the study. FLASH-PT plans did not satisfy the imposed target dose constraints (D95% ≥ 95% and D2%≤ 105%) but achieved clinically acceptable doses to organs at risk (OARs). IMPT plans adhered to all target and OAR dose constraints. FLASH-PT plans showed a reduction in both target homogeneity (p < 0.001) and dose conformity (non-significant) compared to IMPT. Conclusion: Without accounting for a sparing effect, IMPT plans were superior in target coverage, dose conformity, target homogeneity, and OAR sparing compared to FLASH-PT. Further research is warranted in treatment planning optimisation and beam delivery for clinical implementation of Bragg peak FLASH-PT.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Radiologi och bildbehandling (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Bragg peak
- feasibility studies
- FLASH radiotherapy
- intensity-modulated proton therapy
- proton therapy
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