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Accurate proton therapy requires validating pencil beam scanning models. This study validated treatment planning system calculations against measurements, ensuring safe and effective proton therapy delivery.

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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology

Background:

  • Accurate beam modeling is critical for safe and effective proton therapy.
  • Pencil beam scanning (PBS) systems need thorough validation before clinical use.
  • This study presents a practical approach for comprehensive PBS model validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline and implement a practical, efficient, and comprehensive validation process for a PBS beam model.
  • To compare dose distributions calculated by treatment planning system (TPS) algorithms with measured data.
  • To ensure the clinical readiness of the validated beam model.

Main Methods:

  • Configured PBS beam model in TPS using measured beam data (IDD, lateral profiles, output).
  • Performed validation tests per AAPM TG 185, TG 350 draft, and clinical insights.
  • Included rectangular fields, PDD, planar dose (DigiPhant, MatriXX PT), and end-to-end tests in water and animal tissue.
  • Compared TPS calculations (PCS, Acuros Protons) with measurements; peer review conducted.

Main Results:

  • TPS calculations showed good agreement with measurements: point dose difference < 3%, planar dose 3%/3mm > 95%.
  • Range differences in animal tissues were within 3%.
  • Independent peer measurements confirmed machine output agreement within 1%.

Conclusions:

  • Validated TPS beam models (PCS, Acuros PT) demonstrate good agreement between calculated and measured dose distributions.
  • The validated model is suitable for clinical implementation in proton therapy.
  • Practical considerations are key for efficient beam commissioning and validation.