2023
A generalizable new figure of merit for dose optimization in dual energy cone beam CT scanning protocols
Li C, Zhou L, Deng J, Wu H, Wang R, Wang F, Yao K, Chen C, Niu T, Zhang Y. A generalizable new figure of merit for dose optimization in dual energy cone beam CT scanning protocols. Physics In Medicine And Biology 2023, 68: 185021. PMID: 37619587, DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/acf3cd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLong-term survival and second malignant tumor prediction in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors using Random Survival Forests: a SEER analysis
Zhang I, Hart G, Qin B, Deng J. Long-term survival and second malignant tumor prediction in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors using Random Survival Forests: a SEER analysis. Scientific Reports 2023, 13: 1911. PMID: 36732358, PMCID: PMC9894907, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-29167-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung adult cancer survivorsAdult cancer survivorsRandom survival forestCancer survivorsFirst diagnosisFirst tumor diagnosisHigh-risk individualsProportional hazards modelAverage C-indexU.S. Surveillance EpidemiologyLong-term survivalTime-dependent areaTime-dependent AUCPotential clinical valueSurvival analysis studyMalignancy prediction modelSurvival forestsSEER analysisSecond malignanciesSurveillance EpidemiologySecond tumorC-indexConcordance indexClinical valuePhysician burden
2020
Practice patterns and recommendations for pediatric image‐guided radiotherapy: A Children's Oncology Group report
Hua C, Vern‐Gross T, Hess CB, Olch AJ, Alaei P, Sathiaseelan V, Deng J, Ulin K, Laurie F, Gopalakrishnan M, Esiashvili N, Wolden SL, Krasin MJ, Merchant TE, Donaldson SS, FitzGerald TJ, Constine LS, Hodgson DC, Haas‐Kogan D, Mahajan A, Laack NN, Marcus KJ, Taylor PA, Ahern VA, Followill DS, Buchsbaum JC, Breneman JC, Kalapurakal JA. Practice patterns and recommendations for pediatric image‐guided radiotherapy: A Children's Oncology Group report. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 2020, 67: e28629. PMID: 32776500, PMCID: PMC7774502, DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChildren's Oncology GroupImage-guided radiotherapyOncology GroupPractice patternsOncology disciplinesChildren's Oncology Group reportPaediatric radiotherapy patientsTreatment modalitiesExpert guidelinesDose reductionRadiotherapy patientsPractice recommendationsSetup correctionAdaptive therapyRadiotherapyImage guidanceReportMember surveyGroup ReportPatientsTherapyClinicians
2018
Imaging Dose, Cancer Risk and Cost Analysis in Image-guided Radiotherapy of Cancers
Zhou L, Bai S, Zhang Y, Ming X, Zhang Y, Deng J. Imaging Dose, Cancer Risk and Cost Analysis in Image-guided Radiotherapy of Cancers. Scientific Reports 2018, 8: 10076. PMID: 29973695, PMCID: PMC6031630, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-28431-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBone Marrow CellsBrainChildChild, PreschoolCone-Beam Computed TomographyCost-Benefit AnalysisFemaleHumansInfantLungMaleMiddle AgedMonte Carlo MethodNeoplasmsPhantoms, ImagingRadiation DosageRadiotherapy DosageRadiotherapy, Image-GuidedRisk FactorsThoraxYoung AdultConceptsCancer riskAssociated cancer riskImage-guided radiotherapyImaging proceduresLifetime attributable riskImaging dosesAverage lifetime attributable riskRadiological imaging proceduresRed bone marrowRetrospective studyCancer patientsLung cancerAttributable riskCancer incidenceBilling codesIndividual patientsBone marrowBrain cancerImage guidance proceduresPelvic scanPatientsCancerOrgan dosesRadiotherapyDoses
2016
Energy Modulated Photon Radiotherapy: A Monte Carlo Feasibility Study
Zhang Y, Feng Y, Ming X, Deng J. Energy Modulated Photon Radiotherapy: A Monte Carlo Feasibility Study. BioMed Research International 2016, 2016: 7319843. PMID: 26977413, PMCID: PMC4763028, DOI: 10.1155/2016/7319843.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIMRT plansPediatric brain tumorsNovel treatment modalitiesNormal tissue sparingDifferent tumor sitesDosimetric gainLung cancerTreatment modalitiesIndividual patientsBrain tumorsTissue sparingIMRT techniqueTumor sitePersonalized carePhoton radiotherapyThyroid lesionsDose distributionIntegral doseRadiotherapy treatmentInverse planning systemPatientsRadiotherapyFeasibility studyModern radiotherapy treatmentsClinical IMRT plans
2015
Concomitant Imaging Dose and Cancer Risk in Image Guided Thoracic Radiation Therapy
Zhang Y, Wu H, Chen Z, Knisely JP, Nath R, Feng Z, Bao S, Deng J. Concomitant Imaging Dose and Cancer Risk in Image Guided Thoracic Radiation Therapy. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2015, 93: 523-531. PMID: 26460994, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.06.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAorta, ThoracicBody SizeBreastChildChild, PreschoolCone-Beam Computed TomographyFemaleHeartHumansLungMaleMiddle AgedMonte Carlo MethodOrgans at RiskPhantoms, ImagingPhotonsPrecision MedicineProtonsRadiation DosageRadiography, ThoracicRadiotherapy, Image-GuidedRisk AssessmentSex FactorsSpinal CordThoracic WallThoraxConceptsConcomitant imaging doseThoracic radiation therapyCancer riskRadiation therapyMean dosesCardiac substructuresKilovoltage cone-beamImaging doseAdverse eventsPediatric patientsMedian dosesCancer patientsRight ventricleExtra radiation doseSpinal cordHigh dosesPatientsCone beamPlanning CT imagesChest dimensionsDosesPatient sizeImaging guidanceTherapyDoseIs It the Time for Personalized Imaging Protocols in Cancer Radiation Therapy?
Zhang Y, Feng Y, Zhang Y, Ming X, Yu J, Carlson DJ, Kim J, Deng J. Is It the Time for Personalized Imaging Protocols in Cancer Radiation Therapy? International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2015, 91: 659-660. PMID: 25680605, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.10.044.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Personalized estimation of dose to red bone marrow and the associated leukaemia risk attributable to pelvic kilo-voltage cone beam computed tomography scans in image-guided radiotherapy
Zhang Y, Yan Y, Nath R, Bao S, Deng J. Personalized estimation of dose to red bone marrow and the associated leukaemia risk attributable to pelvic kilo-voltage cone beam computed tomography scans in image-guided radiotherapy. Physics In Medicine And Biology 2012, 57: 4599-4612. PMID: 22750636, DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/57/14/4599.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKilo-voltage cone beamRed bone marrowLeukemia riskRBM doseImage-guided radiation therapyTomography scanBone marrowCone beamRadiogenic cancer riskRadiation therapy courseCancer patientsBone densityImage-guided radiotherapyRadiation therapyCancer riskHigh riskPersonalized estimationAnthropometric variablesTherapy courseDoseSubject groupsDosesBone dosesScansPatientsPersonalized Assessment of kV Cone Beam Computed Tomography Doses in Image-guided Radiotherapy of Pediatric Cancer Patients
Zhang Y, Yan Y, Nath R, Bao S, Deng J. Personalized Assessment of kV Cone Beam Computed Tomography Doses in Image-guided Radiotherapy of Pediatric Cancer Patients. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2012, 83: 1649-1654. PMID: 22285667, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.10.072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescentAge FactorsBody SizeBody WeightChildChild, PreschoolCone-Beam Computed TomographyFemaleHeadHumansMaleMonte Carlo MethodNeoplasmsOrgans at RiskPelvisPhantoms, ImagingRadiation DosageRadiation InjuriesRadiotherapy Planning, Computer-AssistedRadiotherapy, Image-GuidedRetrospective StudiesYoung Adult
2011
Kilovoltage Imaging Doses in the Radiotherapy of Pediatric Cancer Patients
Deng J, Chen Z, Roberts KB, Nath R. Kilovoltage Imaging Doses in the Radiotherapy of Pediatric Cancer Patients. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2011, 82: 1680-1688. PMID: 21477943, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.01.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric cancer patientsCancer patientsTesticular shieldingSpinal cordKilovoltage cone-beamCBCT dosesMean dosesClinical conditionsDose reductionLarge dosesFemoral headPatientsCBCT scansCone beamDosesFull-fan modeOptical nerveCBCT fieldCordDose increaseImaging dosesScanning protocolOARsRadiotherapyHalf-fan mode