Abstract: This presentation will introduce state-of-the-art techniques for minimizing lung damage and reducing pulmonary toxicity in patients undergoing radiation therapy (RT) for non-small cell lung cancer. RT, which involves targeting the cancerous tumor with x-rays, is a common treatment for lung cancer. However, RT not only eliminates cancer cells but also harms the surrounding healthy lung tissues. This presentation will explore how we can lessen radiation damage by optimizing traditional radiation therapy plans. This involves reducing the dose to high-functioning lung tissue while ensuring the tumor receives the necessary therapeutic dose. The talk will also cover methods for measuring lung ventilation when it is out of phase and how to correct motion artifacts in 4DCT to enhance the effectiveness of LIART.
In addition to in person at Rice Biosciences Research Collaborative room 875, the talk will be on Zoom at 2pm CDT at:
(https://www.google.com/url?q=https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/j/92601324773?pwd%3DEQ0nHu9VFnTaOk4pMRaVCbh73dBwSx.1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw10bWJ8TOLhovuHjNSNoClb)
Meeting ID: 926 0132 4773
Passcode: 746971
Co-sponsored by: Rice University ECE Department Seminar
Speaker(s): Gary Christensen
Agenda:
Presentation at 2 to 3:00pm CDT
Room: Room 875, Bldg: Biosciences Research Collaborative (BRC), Rice University, 6500 Main Street, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030