May Tsao
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About
May Tsao is a leading researcher in the field of radiation oncology, specializing in the precision and safety of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and radiotherapy for brain tumors. Her work centers on head immobilization techniques, a critical factor in ensuring accurate dose delivery while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Tsao’s most influential study, “To frame or not to frame?” (2018, 62 citations), provides a groundbreaking cone-beam CT-based analysis comparing frameless and frame-based immobilization devices for linac-based SRS. This work has guided clinical decisions on balancing patient comfort with treatment accuracy. Her earlier research (2012, 25 citations) evaluated inter- and intra-fraction motion in brain radiotherapy patients immobilized with thermoplastic masks on a robotic couch, revealing key limitations in mask-based systems due to facial pressure constraints and mask deformation. By quantifying these motion uncertainties, Tsao has helped refine immobilization protocols, directly improving the safety and efficacy of fractionated IMRT. Her contributions are essential for clinicians and physicists striving to enhance reproducibility in brain radiotherapy, making her a pivotal voice in the evolution of noninvasive, high-precision cancer treatments.
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