TU‐A‐350‐01: Electron Monte Carlo: Clinical Impact
This presentation will facilitate participants with the clinical application of Monte Carlodose calculation algorithms in radiotherapytreatment planning and dosimetry verification. Following a brief introduction to the clinical implementation and commissioning of the Monte Carlodose calculation software detailed discussions will be given on the actual and potential impact of Monte Carlodose calculation algorithms on conventional electron beam therapy and advanced mixed beam treatments. Comparisons of patient treatment plans generated using conventional dose calculation algorithms and Monte Carlo methods will be made with an emphasis on the causes of the dose discrepancies. Further discussions will be conducted on the use of Monte Carlodose calculation as a radiotherapy treatment QA tool to validate individual patient plans and as an investigation tool to improve target dose conformity and normal tissue sparing using novel treatment techniques. Educational Objectives: 1. To describe clinical implement and commissioning of Monte Carlodose calculation algorithms for radiotherapytreatment planning. 2. To discuss the impact of Monte Carlodose calculation in electron therapy and advanced mixed beam therapy treatment planning. 3. To describe the applications of Monte Carlodose calculation in treatment planning and beam delivery QA for advanced radiotherapy treatments.