Sucha O. Asbell

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Sucha O. Asbell is a dedicated medical physicist whose research focuses on the precision and quality of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), particularly using robotic systems like the CyberKnife. Her work addresses critical challenges in treatment delivery, including targeting accuracy and dosimetric optimization. In a key study contributing to the AAPM TG-135 framework, Asbell investigated factors influencing targeting accuracy in image-guided radiosurgery, demonstrating how intentional phantom offsets can validate quality assurance protocols. This work, cited 16 times, helps ensure that radiation is delivered precisely to tumors while sparing healthy tissue. She also led a 2017 study examining the dosimetric impact of the prescription isodose line (IDL) on CyberKnife SRS plans, showing that careful IDL selection can significantly improve plan quality. With 15 citations, this research provides practical guidance for clinicians seeking to optimize treatment plans without a clear consensus in the field. Asbell’s contributions are vital for advancing the safety and efficacy of non-invasive cancer treatments, making her a respected voice in the medical physics community.

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   Factors that may determine the targeting accuracy of image‐guided radiosurgery

   16 citations · 2015
2. 2
   The dosimetric impact of the prescription isodose line (<scp>IDL</scp>) on the quality of robotic stereotactic radiosurgery (<scp>SRS</scp>) plans

   15 citations · 2017

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