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We developed a Monte Carlo (MC) platform for proton therapy dose calculations, independent of treatment planning systems. This versatile framework enables accurate dose verification and supports scientific research in particle therapy.

Keywords:
Monte Carlo (MC) framePencil beam scanningProton therapyTOPAS MC

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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Computational Science

Background:

  • Monte Carlo (MC) simulations are crucial for accurate dose calculation in particle therapy.
  • Existing MC platforms often rely on specific treatment planning systems (TPS), limiting their versatility.
  • Developing an independent MC platform enhances flexibility and applicability in research and clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a versatile Monte Carlo (MC) dose calculation platform independent of treatment planning systems (TPS).
  • To create a comprehensive methodology for building such a platform for proton therapy.
  • To enable accurate dose verification and support scientific research in particle therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Optimized phase space parameters and beam source models in the source emission plane.
  • Developed an automated method to convert patient plans into executable MC scripts for TOPAS MC software.
  • Established a library of source model parameters for reproducible simulations.

Main Results:

  • Achieved excellent agreement between simulated and measured beam spot sizes (<0.3 mm).
  • Demonstrated high accuracy in depth-dose curve falloff (<0.1 mm) and point-to-point dose differences (<0.7%).
  • Attained 100% 3D gamma passing rates for spread-out Bragg peaks and high rates for patient plans (99.96%-100%).

Conclusions:

  • Successfully developed a comprehensive MC framework for pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy.
  • The framework utilizes a well-defined beam source model for accurate dose calculations.
  • This methodology facilitates the development of dose verification tools and advances scientific research in particle therapy.