Cautiously optimistic: A survey of radiation oncology professionals' perceptions of automation in radiotherapy planning.

Introduction: While there is evidence to show the positive effects of automation, the impact on radiation oncology professionals has been poorly considered. This study examined radiation oncology professionals' perceptions of automation in radiotherapy planning.

Method: An online survey link was sent to the chief radiation therapists (RT) of all Australian radiotherapy centres to be forwarded to RTs, medical physicists (MP) and radiation oncologists (RO) within their institution.

Impact of dosimetric differences between CT and MRI derived target volumes for external beam cervical cancer radiotherapy.

Objectives: The use of MRI is becoming more prevalent in cervical cancer external beam radiotherapy (RT). The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of dosimetric differences between CT and MRI-derived target volumes for cervical cancer external beam RT.

Methods: An automated planning technique for volumetric modulated arc therapy was developed.