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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Preclinical Research

Background:

  • Preclinical radiation therapy models are crucial for translating research into clinical practice.
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a standard clinical technique.
  • Oxygenation levels significantly impact radiation therapy efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a method for oxygen-guided dose-painting in small animals using 3D-printed compensators for IMRT.
  • To enable preclinical studies that mimic clinical IMRT techniques for translatable data.
  • To investigate the feasibility of personalized radiation therapy based on tumor oxygenation.

Main Methods:

  • Treatment plans were created using inverse-planned IMRT for small animal models.
  • 3D-printed compensators made of copper/polylactic-acid were used to achieve spatially varying beam intensities.
  • Electron paramagnetic resonance imaging guided simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) plans based on tumor oxygenation.
  • Methodology was validated using phantoms and radiochromic film with gamma analysis.

Main Results:

  • Practical printer resolution of approximately 0.7 mm was achieved.
  • Successful dose coverage and organ sparing were demonstrated for miniaturized targets.
  • Oxygen-guided SIB plans showed effective dose escalation to hypoxic tumor regions (e.g., 91.6% V95% for Rx2).
  • High gamma passing rates (e.g., 98.8% ± 2.8% for 3%/1.0 mm) confirmed accuracy and precision.

Conclusions:

  • 3D-printed compensators offer a simple, cost-effective method for preclinical IMRT in small animals.
  • This methodology facilitates preclinical studies directly translatable to clinical applications.
  • Oxygen-guided dose-painting advances personalized radiation therapy, potentially improving patient outcomes.