Hemal Ariyaratne1, Hayley Chesham2, John Pettingell3, Roberto Alonzi4. 1. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, United Kingdom. Electronic address: hemal.ariyaratne@nhs.net. 2. Radiation Oncology Centres Maroochydore, Australia. 3. Proton Partners International, Newport, United Kingdom. 4. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, United Kingdom.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study assesses the effect of frequency of cone beam CT (CBCT) verification imaging on dose-volume parameters during image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for prostate cancer. It also investigates the dosimetric impact of reducing the planning target volume (PTV) margin, when daily imaging is used. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 844 CBCT images from 20 patients undergoing radical prostate radiotherapy were included. Patients received a dose of 74Gy in 37 fractions using 7-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). Clinical target volume (CTV) and organs at risk were contoured manually on each slice of every CBCT image. A daily online CBCT verification schedule was compared with a protocol of verification on days 1-3 followed by weekly online imaging. PTV margins of 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm were compared for the daily imaging protocol. RESULTS: 90% of patients had improved target coverage with daily online in comparison to weekly online imaging. A median of 37 fractions per treatment course achieved CTV coverage with daily imaging compared to 34 fractions with a weekly online protocol. 80% of patients had a reduction in rectal dose with the daily protocol. PTV margin reduction to 5mm with adequate target coverage was feasible with daily imaging. CONCLUSIONS: Daily online CBCT verification improves CTV coverage and reduces rectal dose during IGRT for prostate cancer. Tighter PTV margins could be considered with daily CBCT use.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study assesses the effect of frequency of cone beam CT (CBCT) verification imaging on dose-volume parameters during image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for prostate cancer. It also investigates the dosimetric impact of reducing the planning target volume (PTV) margin, when daily imaging is used. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 844 CBCT images from 20 patients undergoing radical prostate radiotherapy were included. Patients received a dose of 74Gy in 37 fractions using 7-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). Clinical target volume (CTV) and organs at risk were contoured manually on each slice of every CBCT image. A daily online CBCT verification schedule was compared with a protocol of verification on days 1-3 followed by weekly online imaging. PTV margins of 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm were compared for the daily imaging protocol. RESULTS: 90% of patients had improved target coverage with daily online in comparison to weekly online imaging. A median of 37 fractions per treatment course achieved CTV coverage with daily imaging compared to 34 fractions with a weekly online protocol. 80% of patients had a reduction in rectal dose with the daily protocol. PTV margin reduction to 5mm with adequate target coverage was feasible with daily imaging. CONCLUSIONS: Daily online CBCT verification improves CTV coverage and reduces rectal dose during IGRT for prostate cancer. Tighter PTV margins could be considered with daily CBCT use.
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