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Area of Science:

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  • Radiation Dosimetry
  • Radiotherapy Quality Assurance

Background:

  • Gafchromic film is a valuable tool for radiation dosimetry.
  • Accurate dosimetry is critical for Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) Quality Assurance (QA).
  • Access to specialized scanning equipment can be a barrier for widespread Gafchromic film use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of using commercially available, non-specialized scanners for Gafchromic film dosimetry.
  • To demonstrate a practical and cost-effective method for Gafchromic film dosimetry suitable for IMRT QA.
  • To assess the performance of various scanners, including entry-level and multi-function office devices.

Main Methods:

  • Gafchromic film dosimeters were scanned using Epson (V800, V700, V370) and Canon multi-function scanners.
  • Scanners with varying resolutions (16-bit RGB, 8-bit RGB) and light sources (LED, CCFL) were utilized.
  • Image analysis was performed using the freely available ImageJ software (v1.48).

Main Results:

  • The study successfully demonstrated that common commercial scanners can be effectively used for Gafchromic film dosimetry.
  • Both high-resolution (Epson V800/V700) and lower-resolution (Canon 8-bit RGB) scanners yielded practical dosimetry results.
  • The method proved suitable for IMRT QA, even with large format films that are difficult to divide for measurement.

Conclusions:

  • A practical and cost-effective method for Gafchromic film dosimetry using readily available commercial scanners and ImageJ software has been established.
  • This approach significantly lowers the investment barrier for departments seeking to implement Gafchromic film dosimetry for IMRT QA.
  • The findings support the broader adoption of Gafchromic film as a dosimeter in clinical settings with limited resources.