Dosimetric comparison of peripheral NSCLC SBRT using Acuros XB and AAA calculation algorithms

This study compares the quality of treatment plans of peripheral non –small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) using 2 calculation algorithms, namely, Eclipse Anisotropic Analytical Algorithm (AAA) and Acuros External Beam (AXB), for 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) and volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT). Four- dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) data from 20 anonymized patients were studied using Varian Eclipse planning system, AXB, and AAA version 10.0.28.

Source: Medical Dosimetry - July 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Chloe C.H. Ong, Khong Wei Ang, Roger C.X. Soh, Kah Ming Tin, Jerome H.H. Yap, James C.L. Lee, Christopher M. Bragg Tags: Medical Physics Contribution: Source Type: research