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  • Radiation Oncology
  • Computational Dosimetry

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  • Accurate modeling of electron beams in radiotherapy is crucial for effective cancer treatment.
  • Challenges arise in treatment planning systems (TPS) when simulating heterogeneous and non-rectangular patient geometries.
  • Electron treatments are widely used but require precise dose calculation for optimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the accuracy of the RayStation treatment planning system's electron Monte Carlo algorithm.
  • To compare algorithm-generated data against measured data in clinically relevant scenarios.
  • To determine the suitability of the RayStation TPS for electron beam radiotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Measured percentage depth dose (PDD), profiles, and output factors for electron beams (6-18 MeV) on a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator.
  • Included measurements with normal and oblique incidence, and heterogeneous geometries.
  • Replicated measured geometries in RayStation and compared TPS Monte Carlo calculations (VMC++) with experimental data.

Main Results:

  • Excellent agreement between measured and calculated PDDs and profiles for all electron energies.
  • Acceptable agreement for oblique incidence profiles, with deviations increasing at higher angles.
  • Generally good agreement for profiles under inhomogeneities, though dose overestimation and broader penumbra were noted.
  • 141 out of 170 output factors were within ±3% of measured values.

Conclusions:

  • The RayStation TPS electron Monte Carlo algorithm demonstrates good agreement with measured dosimetric data across various clinical scenarios.
  • The algorithm's accuracy supports its use in clinical practice for electron beam radiotherapy planning.
  • Further investigation into specific scenarios like high-energy beams with close cut-out edges may be beneficial.