ESTRO 2025 - Abstract Book

S2958

Physics - Image acquisition and processing

ESTRO 2025

Conclusion: This study demonstrates the feasibility to acquire online 12 N images at spot-level within sub-second time scales by a spot-delayed irradiation. The range uncertainty achieved is promising for implementing reduced margins in robust optimization. These findings represent a significant step towards the clinical translation of real-time range verification in proton therapy, with the aim to improve patient outcome.

Keywords: proton therapy, range verification

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