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Verification for Prompt Gamma Ray Imaging During Proton Boron Fusion Therapy
H Shin*, D Yoon , J Jung , M Kim , H Jang , T Suh , Catholic University of Korea, Seoul
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MO-FG-CAMPUS-J-15 (Monday, July 13, 2015) 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Room: Exhibit Hall
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to verify the acquisition of the three dimensional single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) image using prompt gamma ray originated from proton boron fusion therapy (PBFT).
Methods:The real-time imaging system during the PBFT was simulated to acquire the tomographic image of the prompt gamma ray from treated tumor by the proton boron reaction, using Monte Carlo simulation (MCNPX). We acquired percentage depth dose (PDD) of the proton beam in the water phantom including the boron uptake region (BUR), the energy spectra of the prompt gamma ray and tomographic image which can show treated tumor regions. The prompt gamma ray image was reconstructed using maximum likelihood estimation maximization (MLEM) reconstruction algorithm with 64 projections. In addition, in order to evaluate the reconstructed image, the image profiles between BURs were extracted from the image.
Results: In the PDD results, the Bragg-peak was amplified definitely when the proton’s maximum dose level was located at the BUR. This amplification is based on the generation of alpha particles. In addition, the prompt gamma ray peak of 719 keV was observed from the energy spectrum. Through the previous process, the tomographic image of prompt gamma ray from the BUR was reconstructed. The line profile was extracted from image including BURs, and it shows high signal-to-noise ratio.
Conclusion: We confirmed that the real-time prompt gamma ray image during the PBFT was successfully deducted, and results of quantitative image analysis show good agreement with the original pattern of the BUR. This study first verified the imaging capability of the PBFT-SPECT system. In conclusion, the PBFT-SPECT system can realize the treated tumor monitoring during the PBFT.
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