University of Toledo

Setup variability in routine linear accelerator quality assurance (QA), such as daily and monthly output checks, can introduce undesirable measurement uncertainty and reduce the accuracy of QA testing. This work aims to design and evaluate 3D-printed, couch-i...

FLASH radiotherapy (FLASH-RT), utilizing ultra-high dose rates (UHDR), orders of magnitude above those of conventional RT, is unique by its significantly reduced damage to healthy tissues (sparing effect) that do not compromise the anti-tumor effectiveness. T...

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer, excluding skin cancer, and results in significant genitourinary toxicity. Rectal gas buildup has exacerbated this by changing simulated patient anatomy and introducing tissue inhomogeneity. We are investigati...

In a typical radiation therapy treatment planning workflow, a CT simulation scan is acquired. This scan is an anatomical mapping of the patient, allowing for the delineation of both the tumor and organs that should be avoided during the treatment. Simulation...

To develop and clinically implement a Python-based RayStation scripting tool that automates three-dimensional radiotherapy planning for osteoarthritis (OA) in a single execution.

While Optically Stimulated Luminescent Dosimeters (OSLDs) are widely used in clinical radiotherapy, their utility is typically limited to an accumulated dose of 10 Gy due to the filling of deep electron traps that causes sensitivity changes. This study evalua...

A single institution clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of structured patient education and individualized CBCT-based visual feedback on the consistency and magnitude of bladder volume relative to the planning simulation baseline for prostate EBRT patients.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disorder affecting over 30 million Americans. OA is the second-most costly health condition in the US responsible for over 4% of all total hospitalization costs. OA results from the degeneration of articular cartilage betw...