AAMD 2024
Practical Strategies and Considerations for Lung SBRT Treatment Planning
In this session, expect to gain key insights specifically tailored to enhance the standards of lung SBRT treatment planning. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the advantages and limitations of two approaches for determining safe beam geometries. Explore the effects of coplanar and noncoplanar beam geometries on critical metrics such as CI, R50, and other points on the dose gradient. Additionally, utilize a simplified VMAT optimization method, exploring the nuanced influence of optimization settings on plan quality.
Learner Outcomes:
- List example of the pros and cons of two methods for determining safe beam geometries
- Outline the effects of coplanar and noncoplanar beam geometries on the CI, R50, and other points on the dose gradient
- Describe a simple VMAT optimization technique and how the optimization settings affect plan quality
CE credits – 1.0
Kirk Luca, MS, CMD
Medical Dosimetrist
Emory Healthcare
Kirk Luca, MS, CMD, has been a Certified Medical Dosimetrist for five years at Emory Healthcare. Within this role, he holds the position of Medical Dosimetrist Trainer, contributing significantly to the institution's dosimetry team's development and expertise.
His professional focal point centers on the complexities of lung treatment planning, showcasing a specialized proficiency in lung Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT). Kirk has dedicated years to refining his expertise in SBRT, seamlessly integrating his comprehensive findings into practical clinical applications at Emory Healthcare.
Beyond his impactful contributions at Emory, Kirk extends his passion for education by serving as the dosimetry treatment planning instructor at Grand Valley State University. Through this role, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, training the next generation of dosimetrists and furthering the field's advancement.
Kirk Luca stands as a dedicated professional committed to advancing the intricacies of medical dosimetry, both through his instrumental role at Emory Healthcare and his influential teaching position at Grand Valley State University.
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