Presented by David Alicia, BS, CMD
Medical Dosimetrist
Maryland Proton Treatment Center,
and
Elizabeth Manuel, MS, CMD
Senior Medical Dosimetrist
University of Maryland Medical Center

Based on initial treatment plan parameters, this session will assess the potential need for adaptive re-planning in thoracic cancer proton therapy. This evaluation informs the likelihood of re-planning and the necessity for more frequent quality assurance CT scans during treatment.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Discuss if a plan will be adaptively replanned during the initial plan review
2. Evaluate quality assurance CT (QACT) scans for dosimetric changes during the course of proton therapy
3. Outline the guide to the QACT scheduling frequency during proton beam therapy of thoracic cancer patients

Presenters:
David Alicia, CMD, is a certified medical dosimetrist at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center, affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical Center. He has developed extensive experience in both proton and photon planning. He is also one of the many instructors at the Dosimetry School held at the University of Maryland. Mr. Alicia has graduated from Stony Brook University's Medical Dosimetry Program in 2017.

Elizabeth Manuel, MS, CMD, is a senior medical dosimetrist at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Elizabeth earned her Master's degree in Oncological Sciences from the University of Utah in 2018, and her passion for cancer treatment planning led her to graduate from the JRCERT-Accredited Program in Medical Dosimetry at the University of Maryland Medical Center in 2020. Over the past three years, Elizabeth honed her skills and expertise at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center. Her proficiency extends to both photon and proton dosimetry, reflecting her versatility and adaptability in the rapidly evolving landscape of cancer therapy.

Educational Level: Entry Level