Korean J Med Phys.  2007 Dec;18(4):226-232.

A Monte Carlo Simulation Study of a Therapeutic Proton Beam Delivery System Using the Geant4 Code

Affiliations
  • 1Proton Therapy Center, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea. sblee@ncc.re.kr
  • 2Department of Physics, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

We studied a Monte Carlo simulation of the proton beam delivery system at the National Cancer Center (NCC) using the Geant4 Monte Carlo toolkit and tested its feasibility as a dose verification framework. The Monte Carlo technique for dose calculation methodology has been recognized as the most accurate way for understanding the dose distribution in given materials. In order to take advantage of this methodology for application to externalbeam radiotherapy, a precise modeling of the nozzle elements along with the beam delivery path and correct initial beam characteristics are mandatory. Among three different treatment modes, double/single.scattering, uniform scanning and pencil beam scanning, we have modeled and simulated the double.scattering mode for the nozzle elements, including all components and varying the time and space with the Geant4.8.2 Monte Carlo code. We have obtained simulation data that showed an excellent correlation to the measured dose distributions at a specific treatment depth. We successfully set up the Monte Carlo simulation platform for the NCC proton therapy facility. It can be adapted to the precise dosimetry for therapeutic proton beam use at the NCC. Additional Monte Carlo work for the full proton beam energy range can be performed.

Keyword

Proton therapy; Monte Carlo; Geant4

MeSH Terms

Proton Therapy
Protons*
Radiotherapy
Protons
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