Multi-Institutional Case Studies of Surface Guided Radiotherapy in USA and Germany

Abstract

AlignRT® is a form of Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT). Its use has recently been increased in various parts of the world. The aim of this study is to find out the current status of Surface Guided Radiotherapy especially AlignRT® in Proton therapy treatment and identify challenges and benefits associated with the application of Align RT from point of view of Radiation oncology professionals. A survey was created to assess clinical, technical, organizational and Educational strategies and resources employed to provide Surface Guided RT mainly AlignRT® based Proton therapy treatment in the responders’ Radiation Oncology centres . Another objective of the study is to discover if AlignRT® can completely replace IGRT. Survey was sent to four Radiation oncology professionals in USA and Germany. This has led to four case studies. The responses provide understanding of the current AlignRT® practices and though these responses are important they should not be considered to be representative of radiation oncology as a whole. The study was conducted in 2020.