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  • Particle Therapy
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • 3D range modulators (RM) offer ultra-fast dose delivery in particle therapy.
  • Optimized for single energy and specific target shapes, their clinical viability depends on precise alignment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of potential beam and modulator misalignments on dose distribution.
  • To validate a FLUKA Monte Carlo model for simulating 3D RMs in proton therapy.

Main Methods:

  • A 3D RM was designed for a rotated cube target using Eclipse treatment planning software.
  • FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations were performed for a Varian ProBeam system (250 MeV protons).
  • Simulations included deviations from ideal alignment; results were compared to baseline and validated with experimental data from HollandPTC.

Main Results:

  • The FLUKA model demonstrated good agreement with measured dose distributions.
  • Modulator shifts primarily affected distal dose, while tilts significantly altered depth and lateral dose profiles.
  • A rotated cube 3D RM with high aspect ratio pins showed robustness against 0.5° rotation or 1.5 mm shift.

Conclusions:

  • 3D RMs are viable for ultra-fast dose delivery but require precise alignment (<1° accuracy) to maintain dose accuracy.
  • Modulator geometry and positioning accuracy are critical for mitigating uncertainties in clinical applications.
  • With robust quality assurance, 3D RMs can be integrated into clinical routines despite potential alignment challenges.