Physics·Biology·Technique
Application of ArcCHECK system in the verification of tomotherapy plan for esophageal cancer
Wang Zhenli, Zheng Anping, Zhu Jian, Du Hongling, Sun Xiaodong, Wang Dong, Wang Huitao, Zhang Yaowen, Zhu Qingshan, Cui Zhenhua
Published 2020-04-15
Cite as Chin J Radiat Oncol, 2020,29(04): 273-277. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn113030-20181221-00005
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the application of ArcCheck system in the validation of Helical and Direct tomotherapy plans for esophageal cancer and summarize relevant experience.
MethodsThe Helical and Direct tomotherapy verification plans were established for 32 patients with esophageal cancer at different positions according to the doctor′s instructions, which were verified by the ArcCHECK system to compare the passing rate of the results.The correlation between the volume of the target area and the passing rate of the planned verification was analyzed. The therapeutic verification plan with a small target volume was made. The target area was placed at the center of ArcCHECK phantom and the area of detectors to statistically compare the verification passing rates.
ResultsHelical plan showed a significantly higher passing rate than the Direct plan (P<0.01). The correlation coefficients between the target volume and the passing rate of the Helical and Direct plans were -0.364 and -0.042, and the P values were 0.041 and 0.819, respectively. For the Helical plan, when the 3%/2mm criterion was adopted, there was significant difference between placing the high-dose area at the center of the phantom and the area of detectors (P=0.005), and the passing rate of the latter was higher. There was no significant difference in the other cases (all P>0.05).
ConclusionsThe passing rate of the Helical plan is generally higher than that of the Direct plan, which may be related to the angular response of the ArcCHECK detector and the fact that more reference points are not included for calculation due to low-dose radiation. In addition, it may also be related to the higher requirements of Direct plan for tomotherapy dose control system. In the Helical verification plan, when the 3%/3mm criterion is adopted, the larger the target volume, the higher the possibility of lower passing rate, whereas the correlation coefficient between them is relatively low. The high-dose area can be verified by the plans at the center of the phantom or the detection point. With the comprehensive consideration, we suggest putting it at the center of the phantom.
Key words:
Esophageal neoplasm/helical tomotherapy; ArcCHECK system; Plan verification; Quality assurance
Contributor Information
Wang Zhenli
Department of Radiation Oncology, Anyang Tumor Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
Zheng Anping
Department of Radiation Oncology, Anyang Tumor Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
Zhu Jian
Department of Radiation Oncology Physic and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Ji'nan 250117, China
Du Hongling
Department of Radiation Oncology, Anyang Tumor Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
Sun Xiaodong
Department of Radiation Oncology, Anyang Tumor Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
Wang Dong
Department of Radiation Oncology, Anyang Tumor Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
Wang Huitao
Department of Radiation Oncology, Anyang Tumor Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
Zhang Yaowen
Department of Radiation Oncology, Anyang Tumor Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
Zhu Qingshan
Department of Radiation Oncology, Anyang Tumor Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
Cui Zhenhua
Department of Radiology, Anyang Tumor Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
