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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Dosimetry

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  • Accurate calculation of electron beam dose distribution is essential for effective radiation therapy.
  • Irregular beam shapes pose challenges in precise dose determination at maximum depth (zmax).
  • Existing methods require refinement for complex geometries in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the planar dose distribution of irregularly-shaped electron beams at zmax.
  • To validate modified lateral build-up ratio (LBR) and curve-fitting methods for irregular electron beam dosimetry.
  • To improve the accuracy of dose calculations in electron therapy for non-standard field shapes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Cerrobend alloy for creating circular and irregular cutouts in a 14x14 cm2 applicator.
  • Measured Percentage Depth Dose (PDD) and point doses at various Source-Surface Distances (SSD).
  • Employed modified LBR and curve-fitting models, validated against EDR2 film measurements in solid water.

Main Results:

  • Calculated planar dose distributions for irregular electron beams at zmax.
  • Achieved agreement within 3% between calculated and measured dose profiles.
  • Demonstrated a gamma passing rate exceeding 96% (3%/3 mm, 10% threshold).

Conclusions:

  • The improved LBR method and curve-fitting model accurately predict electron beam planar dose distributions for irregular cutouts at zmax.
  • This approach offers a reliable tool for enhancing dose calculation accuracy in electron therapy.
  • The findings support the clinical implementation of these methods for precise treatment planning.