EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian True Beam with Brainlab

TPS

Brainlab I-plan, Eclipse with Rapid Arc

R&V

ARIA

OTHER

Mapcheck

Tucson Center For Neurosciences, AZ

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Beginning in 2012 DCS provided assistance with clinics SRS program start-up including beam data review, shielding review with final vault survey, and treatment process and procedures. Continuing coverage includes SRS plan reviews and site visits to assist the clinics in-house physicist.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian EX, Varian IX

TPS

ADAC with IMRT, Brachyvision

R&V

Mosaiq

OTHER

Varian Varisource, Philips CT-Sim, Matrixx

Research Medical Center

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

In 2012, DCS provided clinical physics support to the in-house physicist for IMRT QA, Varian HDR, ADAC Plan Checks, Chart Checks using Mosaiq, and Linac QA while the facility recruited a new physicist.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Two Varian 21-EX's, Nucletron HDR, Cyberknife, Gamma Knife Perfexion

TPS

ADAC, Nucletron Oncentra

R&V

MOSAIQ

OTHER

Phillips Large Bore CT-Sim

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER rehired 2012)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Our relationship with this hospital began in 1997 and continues into 2012 with DCS providing as needed clinical physics support for this busy downtown metropolitan medical center. Tasks include HDR planning, TG-51 calibration, IMRT plan QA checks, I-131, SIR-sphere, and coverage of Gamma Knife Perfexion. Received Certificate of Training for new Gamma Knife Perfexion at Washington Hospital Neuroscience Institute (Feb-2008). Listed as AMP for HDR, Gamma Knife and SIR-sphere.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Siemens PRIMUS, Varian IX

TPS

ADAC with IMRT

R&V

Mosaiq

OTHER

Nucletron, Philips CT-Sim, MapCheck-2

SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS providing clinical physics start-up support for the clinical implementation of a new Varian IX accelerator using ADAC, Mosaiq, and VisionRT. IMRT QA using Mapcheck-2.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

2 Varian Trilogy's

TPS

ADAC with IMRT, Variseed, Eclipse

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Argus QA, ,HDR, Wellhofer Scanner, GE CT-Sim, MapCheck

NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE (rehired 2012)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We began our relationship with this hospital based radiotherapy department in 2006 and it continues into 2012. In 2012 we are reviewing shielding documents for an exisitng vault which will house a new Varian True Beam. DCS provides as needed clinical physics support for all aspects calibration, Accelerator QA, and radiation safety while radiotherapy department undergoes major renovation. Assisting on-site physicist during the addition of new accelerators and an HDR unit

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Novalis-Tx, Tomotherapy, Varian 21EX

TPS

ADAC with IMRT, Eclipse Rapid-Arc, Oncentra, Brainlab Iplan

R&V

Mosaiq

OTHER

Nucletron, GE CT-Sim, MapCheck-2

BANNER GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER (rehired 2011)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS providing clinical physics support for HDR (SAVI, T&R, Syed), Tomotherapy and Novalis. Hospital has an active Sirsphere and Therasphere program. ADAC, Eclipse and Brainlab TPS for IMRT, Rapidarc and radiosurgery planning. IMRT QA with with Mapcheck-2.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian Trilogy, 2300CD, Siemens PRIMUS

TPS

ADAC, Eclipse 3-D IMRT, Curvus, Oncentra

R&V

Varian Aria

OTHER

Scanditronix Scanner, Argus QA,

ARIZONA ONCOLOGY SERVICES (rehired 2009-10)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS is providing temporary physics support for 6 busy free-standing centers during the recruitment of new physicists. Responsibilities include accelerator and CT QA and calibration. IMRT plan QA for both Eclipse and Corvus TPS. Authorized Medical Physicist and primary planner for SAVI, Contura, and Mammosite HDR treatments using Nucletron Oncentra TPS.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

2 Varian 2100 EX MLC

TPS

ADAC with IMRT, Variseed

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Argus QA, Wellhofer Scanner, GE CT-Sim, MapCheck

NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE (rehired 2009)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS providing as needed clinical physics support for all aspects calibration, Accelerator QA, and radiation safety. Hospital has an active prostate seed implant program. ADAC TPS for IMRT planning. IMRT QA with with Mapcheck. Site uses Acculoc system for prostate localization with Portal Vision

EQUIPMENT

Linac

BrainLAB Novalis-ExacTrac X-Ray -robotic table, Varian Trilogy X 2, Nucletron HDR (

TPS

ADAC 8.0m, Eclipse, BrainSCAN, Oncentra, Brainlab I-Plan

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

GE CT-Sim, RIT-Vidar, Scanditronix Matrix, Keithley Tracker, Wellhofer Blue Phantom, Mammosite

ST. AGNES MEDICAL CENTER (rehired 2009)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS is providing clinical coverage and implementation support during the installation of a new in-house Philips PET/CT, 2 Varian Trilogy accelerators (RapidArc), and a Nucletron Microselectron Digital. Previous coverage (2007-08) included support for implemnetation of new Gamma Knife Perfexion and Brainlab Novalis. Services currently being provided include: Coverage Gamma Knife Perfexion patient treatments, IMRT QA, Calibration and QA, chart checks, plan checks, and HDR Mammosite, Cylinder, and T&O. Received Certificate of Training for new Gamma Knife Perfexion at Washington Hospital Neuroscience Institute (Feb-2008)

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Two Varian 21-EX's, Nucletron HDR, Cyberknife, Gamma Knife Perfexion

TPS

ADAC, Corvus, Nucletron PLATO

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Phillips Large Bore CT-Sim

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER(rehired 2009)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS providing clinical physics support during the physicist recruiting process. Tasks include HDR planning, new independent TG-51 calibration along with preperation of new documents and input into ARGUS software, IMRT plan QA checks, I-131, SIR-sphere, and coverage of Gamma Knife Perfexion. Received Certificate of Training for new Gamma Knife Perfexion at Washington Hospital Neuroscience Institute (Feb-2008). Listed as AMP for HDR, Gamma Knife and SIR-sphere.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

BrainLAB Novalis-ExacTrac X-Ray -robotic table, Varian 2300, 21EX, Nucletron HDR

TPS

ADAC 3-D, BrainSCAN, Plato, Brainlab I-Plan

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

GE CT-Sim, RIT-Vidar, Scanditronix Matrix, Keithley Tracker, Wellhofer Blue Phantom, Mammosite, Gliasite, Sr-89

ST. AGNES MEDICAL CENTER (2008)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS is providing clinical coverage for this facility, assiting with installation of a new Brainlab Novalis and Elekta Perfexion Gamma Knife. DCS is assisting and advising on-site physicist with the clinical implementation of a new BrainLAB Novalis and Novalis Body system as DCS installed a Novalis in 2003. Services provided include: IMRT QA, Calibration and QA, chart checks, plan checks, and HDR Mammosite. Received Certificate of Training for new Gamma Knife Perfexion at Washington Hospital Neuroscience Institute (Feb-2008)

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Nucletron HDR

TPS

Plato

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (2007)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS is providing HDR training to on-site physicist. The goal of the project is to provide sufficient training and overstie to ensure on-site physicist can be listed on Hospital Radioactive Materials License. DCS listed as AMP on this NRC license

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian 2100(MLC), Nucletron HDR

TPS

ADAC with IMRT, Nucletron PLATO

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

GE Large Bore CT-Sim, Mapcheck IMRT QA

MISSOURI CANCER ASSOCIATES

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS providing clinical physics coverage for Mammosite and clinical support during recrutiment of chief clinical physicist. This busy radiotherapy center had an acute need for an ABR certified physicist listed as an "Authorized Medical Physicist" on a recent Radioactive Materials License.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Siemens PRIMUS with OBI, Nucletron HDR

TPS

ADAC, Corvus, Resonant Medical Ultra Sound

R&V

IMPAC MOSAIQ

OTHER

Philips CT-Sim, Paperless Department

BISMARCK CANCER CENTER

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS provided clinical coverage during absence of chief clincial physicist. Radiotherapy center had acute need for ABR certified physicist listed as "Authorized Medical Physicist" on recent Radioactive Materials License. Procedures covered include: Mammosite, IMRT QA, HDR, chart checks and daily QA. Approved physicist for the State of North Dakota

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian EX & CD (120 MLC), Tomotherapy (10-06), Nucletron HDR, Radionics SRS

TPS

ADAC with IMRT, Nucletron PLATO

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Therasphere Liver Injection, Vidar Film Scanner (RIT Software), Wellhofer, GE CT-Sim

BANNER GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER (rehired 2006)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS provding clinical physics support to this busy metropolitan medical center during the recruitment of a fulltime physicist. Radiotherapy center had acute need for ABR certified physicist listed as "Authorized Medical Physicist" on recent Radioactive Materials License.Support includes IMRT QA, radiosurgery, Therasphere, and plan checks. DCS previously provided this site with clinical support in 1998. Provided Tomotherapy shielding report for State radiation regulatory approval

EQUIPMENT

Linac

2 Varian 2100 EX MLC

TPS

ADAC with IMRT, Variseed

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Argus QA, Wellhofer Scanner, GE CT-Sim, MapCheck

NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE (2006)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS providing clinical physics support for all aspects of treatment planning, calibration, QA, and radiation safety. Hospital has an active prostate seed implant program. ADAC TPS for IMRT planning. IMRT QA with with Mapcheck. Site uses Acculoc system for prostate localization with Portal Vision

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian 21-EX with OBI and TRILOGY with Gating, Varian HDR, Brainlab-mMLC

TPS

Eclipse, Corvus, Brainlab

R&V

IMPAC IMAGE RT

OTHER

GE CT-Sim, Varian Acuity Sim, Argus QA , Vidar Film Scanner (RIT Software), MapCheck, Paperless Department

MAYO CLINIC OF ARIZONA (rehired 2006)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Providing clinical support during implmentation of brand new radiotherapy department. Support includes machine calibration, plan and calculation checks, and IMRT validation. IMRT QA done with mapcheck. DCS previously provided this site with clinical support in 1998.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Siemens Primus (Radionics mMLC),PRIMART(Radionics mMLC)

TPS

Gratis, Varian Eclipse, Corvus

R&V

Lantis

OTHER

Argus QA, Wellhofer Scanner, Philips CT-Sim, GE Open MRI-Sim

ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL (rehired 2005)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS providing clinical physics support for annual and monthly QA. Assisting with the recruitment of new staff physicists. DCS previously provided this site with clinical support in 2004.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian 2300-EX (120 MLC), 600C, Nucletron HDR

TPS

ADAC, Corvus IMRT

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Argus QA, Wellhofer Scanner, GE CT-Sim

GAMMA WEST BRACHYTHERAPY

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS providing clinical physics support for both brachytherapy and external beam. Brachytherapy case load is primarily High Dose Rate treatment for prostate cancer. Support for IMRT and and PSI will also be provided.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Siemens Primus (Radionics mMLC),PRIMART(Radionics mMLC)

TPS

Gratis, Varian Eclipse, Corvus

R&V

Lantis

OTHER

Argus QA, Wellhofer Scanner, Philips CT-Sim, GE Open MRI-Sim

ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL(2004)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS providing clinical physics support during the staff physicist recruiting process. Support includes evaluation and improvement of QA program. Providing feedback to physics staff and physicians regarding regarding program quality improvement. DCS was responsible for ensuring QA compliance for the RPC 3 day department dosimetry evaluation. RPC found the department compliant on all tests.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Siemens Primus,MD, Varian 4

TPS

ADAC with IMRT

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

VIDAR, RIT

BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS assist on-site physicist with the clinical implementation of IMRT including QA program. Program set-up for RIT software and VIDAR film scanner

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Siemens MD and KD

TPS

CMS XiO, Varisource/Variplan TPS

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Argus QA, Wellhofer Scanner

HUX CANCER CENTER

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS provided clinical coverage for an average caseload of 70 patients, working with 2 physicians, 1 physicist, 2 dosimetrists, and 7 therapists. Providing coverage for chart and plan checks, machine calibration and QA. Advised staff on equipment selection for new Cancer Cancer. Assisted with recruitment and interviewing of additional physicist. Approved physicist for the State of Indiana

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian 21-EX DMLC Portal Vision

TPS

ADAC

OTHER

Radionics Radiosurgery

CARITAS-HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS performed acceptance testing on a new Varian 21-EX accelerator with 120-leaf DMLC and Portal Vision at this community hospital. Portal Vision fully commissioned and calibrated. Argus software installed per Varian specification

EQUIPMENT

Linac

BrainLAB Novalis-ExacTrac X-Ray, Varian 2100C, 21EX

TPS

ADAC 3-D, BrainSCAN

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

GE CT-Sim, RIT-Vidar Nuclear Associates Diodes, Keithley Tracker, Wellhofer Blue Phantom

SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE - NOVALIS SHAPED BEAM SURGERY CENTER

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS was responsible for the clinical implementation of a new BrainLAB Novalis and Novalis Body system. IMRS was implemented on the Novalis and IMRT on a Varian 21EX using the BrainLAB BrainScan software. The system includes the Novalis Body Realtime X-ray imaging localizer and ExacTrac2 for target tracking with implanted marker seeds. As of November 2003, 30 radiosurgery cases, 60 imrt cases, and 4 prostate cases with implanted tracking seeds have been treated. Tracking with BrainLAB Infrared skin markers has been used on 50% of all cases to date. Additional clinical physics support is being provided for calculation checks and machine calibration and staff recruitment.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

2 Siemens MD’s with MLC, Varian 6100, Elekta Sli MLC

TPS

MDS Nordian 3-D, Varisource/Variplan TPS

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

HDR and AcQ-Sim Argus QA Nuclear Associates Diodes, Keithley Tracker, Keithley, PTW and Marcus Chambers

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER (rehired 2000-2002)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS provided clinical coverage for an average caseload of 70 patients, working with 4 physicians, 3 physicist, 3 dosimetrists, and 9 therapists. At U of A’s request, was responsible for the installation of a new Ac-Q-Sim CT simulator. Assistance provided with the installation and commissioning of a new Varisource HDR. Clinically implemented Elekta Stereotactic Body Frame. Novoste certification for Beta-Cath IVBT, Giudant Cert for Galileo IVBT and received training for GliaSite /Mammosite Implants. Teaching classes for 5 Radiation Oncology Residents. Assisted with recruitment and retention of employees. DCS previously provided this site with physics support in 1997.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian 2100-C, 6100-C

TPS

ADAC

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

CMS Scanner, Keithley Elect., Captintec Chamber, Keithley Tracker

COLUMBIA OGDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provided physics coverage for an average caseload of 45 patients, working with 2 physicians,1 dosimetrist, and 7 therapists. DCS acted as department representative to hospital COO, providing recommendations for capital equipment purchases and departmental staff restructuring. Recommendations resulted in the purchase of 2 ADAC workstations, a Physician (P3MD) Workstation, a 120-leaf DMLC, and dosimetry equipment. Commissioned the ADAC TPS. Assisted with the recruitment of a dosimetrist, Chief Physicist, and multiple therapists.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

2 Varian 2100-C’s -- DMLC

TPS

MDS Theraplan 3-D, MDS Theraplan 3-D

R&V

IMPAC IMAGE RT

OTHER

Wellhofer Scanner, Argus QA Scanditronix Diodes, Vidar Film Scanner (RIT Software), Sentinel, Keithley and Sun Nuclear Elect., PTW and Marcus Chambers

MAYO CLINIC OF ARIZONA (1998-2000)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS provided clinical coverage for an average caseload of 85 patients, working with 3 physicians, 1 physicist, 2 dosimetrists, and 8 therapists. During this process, DCS assisted with the acquisition and implementation of an IMRT program utilizing the NOMOS Corvus TPS and 2 Varian 2100-CD’s. At Mayo’s request, DCS developed a business plan providing the Board of Directors with a thorough financial analysis of an IMRT program resulting in purchase approval. After the delivery of all system components, DCS assisted the physics staff with commissioning and acceptance. DCS helped commission a Theraplan 3-D TPS and presented a poster at the AAPM meeting on Mayo’s behalf. Provided assistance with the recruitment of a nationally recognized Chief of Physics.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Siemens PRIMUS - MLC

TPS

Elekta Renderplan 3-D, MMS Prostate TPS, Nucletron Plato 3-D, NOMOS Corvus

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Scanditronix Scanner, Argus QA, Vidar Film Scanner (RIT Software), Victoreen Check, Keithley Elect., PTW,Chambers

ARIZONA ONCOLOGY SERVICES (1998)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS provided clinical coverage for an average caseload of 30 patients, working with 2 physicians, 2 dosimetrist, and 4 therapists. During this process, DCS assisted with the acquisition and implementation of an IMRT program utilizing the NOMOS Corvus TPS and a Siemens PRIMUS with MLC. DCS designed and implemented a LAN for the Corvus TPS, IMPAC, a Siemens Somatom-Plus CT scanner, and the Siemens PRIMUS within this new radiotherapy facility. This was the first non-university facility in the U.S. to successfully deliver IMRT utilizing a Siemens accelerator with MLC. Implemented a full-body stereotacticradiosurgery program. Trained at Karolinska Institute, Sweden.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian 2100-C, 2100-CD, 1800

TPS

ADAC 3-D, ROCS 2-D Nucletron PLATO (HDR)

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Nucletron HDR

BANNER GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER (1998)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS offered physics support for a large metropolitan hospital equipped with a high special procedure caseload including fractionated radiosurgery, TBI, HDR. Coverage provided for external beam and brachytherapy plan checks, chart checks, accelerator and HDR calibration and QA. Trained on the use of Gill-Thompson Frameless Fractionated Radiosurgery Immobilization System.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian 2300-CD DMLC

TPS

Varian Cad-Plan 3-D

OTHER

A-Q-Sim

CANCER CENTER OF IDAHO

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DCS performed acceptance test on a new Varian 2300-CD accelerator with 80-leaf MLC at this newly constructed freestanding facility.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Elekta Gamma Knife Type- U

OTHER

GE MRI (networked)

BARROW NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE/GAMMA KNIFE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provided back-up physics coverage for a new Gamma-Knife facility. Received training at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Image Guided Neurosurgery. Participated in facility start-up.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian 6100, 1800

TPS

RAHD, PLATO (HDR, PDR) NOMOS Corvus – MIMIC

R&V

IMPAC

OTHER

Lutz Radiosurgery Hardware, Hardware and Software, Nucletron HDR, PDR Keithley Elect., PTW Chamber

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (1997)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provided clinical coverage for an average caseload of 70patients, working with 3 physicians, 2 dosimetrists, and 9 therapists. DCS provided training for special procedures including IMRT, HDR and PDR, I-125 stereotactic brain implants with hypothermia, and radiosurgery. 3rd site in the US to clinically implement IMRT (1995). QA documents were developed for all special procedures to assist new staff during this transition. Assisted with the recruitment of a Chief Physicist, and multiple therapists.

EQUIPMENT

Linac

Varian 6100

TPS

Leibinger - CT/MRI imaging

OTHER

Leibinger Stereotactic Hardware, Face-mask immobilization

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER (1997)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provided interim physics coverage for this active University based radiosurgery program. Coverage provided for CT and MRI based dose planning, pre-treatment QA, and patient dose delivery.