FILMQA STATE-OF-THE-ART RADIOTHERAPY VERIFICATION SOFTWARE Supports all major radiotherapy technologies! FilmQA is optimized for use with Gafchromic film products, including EBT2 and RTQA2.
FILMQA helps you accomplish your RT patient goals by streamlining the radiation therapy QA process. It seamlessly interfaces with all major treatment planning systems, films, and even off-the-shelf flatbed scanners!... a fast, accurate and flexible, easy-to-use external beam radiation QA software program PLUS... FilmQA is DICOM RT compliant, and offers these additional outstanding features: FilmQA IMRT QA features: Itʼs FAST! - Evaluates multiple fields simultaneously with automated registration Registration features: Corrects for scanner distortions and scaling Learns any phantom or pin-prick pattern for increased efficiency Registers multiple films simultaneously with a single mouse-click Unique fine-tuning can eliminate measurement set-up errors Calibration features: Corrects for film processor drift and instability Performs background corrections essential for accurate dosimetry Saves valuable time through batch calibrations when appropriate Improves precision with advanced noise reduction filters Evaluation features: Displays dynamic profiles, isodose maps, and color maps for interactive comparison of measured versus calculated dose Near-instantaneous sophisticated evaluation functions including: Gamma function Distance-to-Agreement (DTA) Dose difference Shows isodoses overlayed on dose images Properly scales your datasets permits absolute dose comparison when different MUs must be delivered to the film Accounts for small unavoidable QA setup errors with a unique user adjustable registration feature Physics QA capabilities: FILMQA performs physics checks with ease! Calculates Starshot analyses Evaluates Flatness and Symmetry Performs standard MLC checks Improved End-to-End Test: Unique test checks targeting accuracy on both plan and film Reporting features: Quick reports can be made with a single mouse-click Reports are customizable and site-specific Offers full report viewing and sharing across the local network or the web using a standard web browser FILMQA is the fastest, Itʼs ACCURATE - Calibrates for scanner field flatness and processor drift, with multiple quantitative analysis tools: Isodose comparison, Dynamic profiles, Gamma, DTA, and Dose-difference Itʼs FLEXIBLE - Works with any film or phantom. Use either flatbed or medical scanner... optimized for use with processorless GAFCHROMIC EBT2 film. Web-based reports can be shared across the network or the Internet. Integrated database. MLC Analysis (actual screen capture) Supports radiographic film and film scanners Supports flatbed color transparency scanners (ideal for radiochromic films) Supports all RT QA phantoms Easily learns all phantom fiducial pin-prick patterns Can be used with printed template and plastic slabs Supports TPS Interfaces IMRT QA System Integration Intuitive easy to use GUI Static and Dynamic MLC Tests Automated analysis FilmQA Annual Service Contract The annual service contract includes: Telephone technical support Periodic software updates including enhancements and revisions Software maintenance FILMQA is designed Printed reports are available in seconds! Flatness and Symmetry Analysis (actual screen capture) Intuitive easy to use GUI Machine specific protocols Automated analysis IMRT QA Analysis film vs. plan (actual screen capture) With the Improved End-to-End Test Module, FILMQA most user friendly RT verification software commercially available. FilmQA is robust and compatible with all film products, and delivers full performance of GAFCHROMIC EBT2. FILMQA is user friendly with intuitive screen layouts that present data in an easy-to-comprehend format. for use with affordable high-end off-the-shelf flatbed color scanners, including the EPSON 10000XL PHOTO, shown above. can perform an analysis in under five minutes, using phantoms such as the Ball Cube II shown here. FILMQA features automatic phantom detection, and provides excellent results with a professional level flatbed scanner. Improved End-to-End Test (actual screen capture) Corrects for geometric scanner distortions for sub-millimeter accuracy Checks both Film and Plan for realistic result Easy extraction of exact dose planes from 3D dose calculation volume Use any phantom, Ball Cube, etc. One-click registration of phantom films Works with any conformal case, not just spherical volumes Patient specific conformal analysis Star Shot Analysis (actual screen capture) Collimator Gantry Couch FILMQA F R E E 21 d a y t r i a l Call today or visit gafchromic.com NEW! Also inquire about FILMQA-XR, exceptional software for diagnostic radiology applications.
FILMQA helps you accomplish your RT patient goals by streamlining the radiation therapy QA process. It seamlessly interfaces with all major treatment planning systems, films, and even off-the-shelf flatbed scanners!... a fast, accurate and flexible, easy-to-use external beam radiation QA software program PLUS... FilmQA is DICOM RT compliant, and offers these additional outstanding features: FilmQA IMRT QA features: Itʼs FAST! - Evaluates multiple fields simultaneously with automated registration Registration features: Corrects for scanner distortions and scaling Learns any phantom or pin-prick pattern for increased efficiency Registers multiple films simultaneously with a single mouse-click Unique fine-tuning can eliminate measurement set-up errors Calibration features: Corrects for film processor drift and instability Performs background corrections essential for accurate dosimetry Saves valuable time through batch calibrations when appropriate Improves precision with advanced noise reduction filters Evaluation features: Displays dynamic profiles, isodose maps, and color maps for interactive comparison of measured versus calculated dose Near-instantaneous sophisticated evaluation functions including: Gamma function Distance-to-Agreement (DTA) Dose difference Shows isodoses overlayed on dose images Properly scales your datasets permits absolute dose comparison when different MUs must be delivered to the film Accounts for small unavoidable QA setup errors with a unique user adjustable registration feature Physics QA capabilities: FILMQA performs physics checks with ease! Calculates Starshot analyses Evaluates Flatness and Symmetry Performs standard MLC checks Improved End-to-End Test: Unique test checks targeting accuracy on both plan and film Reporting features: Quick reports can be made with a single mouse-click Reports are customizable and site-specific Offers full report viewing and sharing across the local network or the web using a standard web browser FILMQA is the fastest, Itʼs ACCURATE - Calibrates for scanner field flatness and processor drift, with multiple quantitative analysis tools: Isodose comparison, Dynamic profiles, Gamma, DTA, and Dose-difference Itʼs FLEXIBLE - Works with any film or phantom. Use either flatbed or medical scanner... optimized for use with processorless GAFCHROMIC EBT2 film. Web-based reports can be shared across the network or the Internet. Integrated database. MLC Analysis (actual screen capture) Supports radiographic film and film scanners Supports flatbed color transparency scanners (ideal for radiochromic films) Supports all RT QA phantoms Easily learns all phantom fiducial pin-prick patterns Can be used with printed template and plastic slabs Supports TPS Interfaces IMRT QA System Integration Intuitive easy to use GUI Static and Dynamic MLC Tests Automated analysis FilmQA Annual Service Contract The annual service contract includes: Telephone technical support Periodic software updates including enhancements and revisions Software maintenance FILMQA is designed Printed reports are available in seconds! Flatness and Symmetry Analysis (actual screen capture) Intuitive easy to use GUI Machine specific protocols Automated analysis IMRT QA Analysis film vs. plan (actual screen capture) With the Improved End-to-End Test Module, FILMQA most user friendly RT verification software commercially available. FilmQA is robust and compatible with all film products, and delivers full performance of GAFCHROMIC EBT2. FILMQA is user friendly with intuitive screen layouts that present data in an easy-to-comprehend format. for use with affordable high-end off-the-shelf flatbed color scanners, including the EPSON 10000XL PHOTO, shown above. can perform an analysis in under five minutes, using phantoms such as the Ball Cube II shown here. FILMQA features automatic phantom detection, and provides excellent results with a professional level flatbed scanner. Improved End-to-End Test (actual screen capture) Corrects for geometric scanner distortions for sub-millimeter accuracy Checks both Film and Plan for realistic result Easy extraction of exact dose planes from 3D dose calculation volume Use any phantom, Ball Cube, etc. One-click registration of phantom films Works with any conformal case, not just spherical volumes Patient specific conformal analysis Star Shot Analysis (actual screen capture) Collimator Gantry Couch FILMQA F R E E 21 d a y t r i a l Call today or visit gafchromic.com NEW! Also inquire about FILMQA-XR, exceptional software for diagnostic radiology applications.
FILMQA helps you accomplish your RT patient goals by streamlining the radiation therapy QA process. It seamlessly interfaces with all major treatment planning systems, films, and even off-the-shelf flatbed scanners!... a fast, accurate and flexible, easy-to-use external beam radiation QA software program PLUS... FilmQA is DICOM RT compliant, and offers these additional outstanding features: FilmQA IMRT QA features: Itʼs FAST! - Evaluates multiple fields simultaneously with automated registration Registration features: Corrects for scanner distortions and scaling Learns any phantom or pin-prick pattern for increased efficiency Registers multiple films simultaneously with a single mouse-click Unique fine-tuning can eliminate measurement set-up errors Calibration features: Corrects for film processor drift and instability Performs background corrections essential for accurate dosimetry Saves valuable time through batch calibrations when appropriate Improves precision with advanced noise reduction filters Evaluation features: Displays dynamic profiles, isodose maps, and color maps for interactive comparison of measured versus calculated dose Near-instantaneous sophisticated evaluation functions including: Gamma function Distance-to-Agreement (DTA) Dose difference Shows isodoses overlayed on dose images Properly scales your datasets permits absolute dose comparison when different MUs must be delivered to the film Accounts for small unavoidable QA setup errors with a unique user adjustable registration feature Physics QA capabilities: FILMQA performs physics checks with ease! Calculates Starshot analyses Evaluates Flatness and Symmetry Performs standard MLC checks Improved End-to-End Test: Unique test checks targeting accuracy on both plan and film Reporting features: Quick reports can be made with a single mouse-click Reports are customizable and site-specific Offers full report viewing and sharing across the local network or the web using a standard web browser FILMQA is the fastest, Itʼs ACCURATE - Calibrates for scanner field flatness and processor drift, with multiple quantitative analysis tools: Isodose comparison, Dynamic profiles, Gamma, DTA, and Dose-difference Itʼs FLEXIBLE - Works with any film or phantom. Use either flatbed or medical scanner... optimized for use with processorless GAFCHROMIC EBT2 film. Web-based reports can be shared across the network or the Internet. Integrated database. MLC Analysis (actual screen capture) Supports radiographic film and film scanners Supports flatbed color transparency scanners (ideal for radiochromic films) Supports all RT QA phantoms Easily learns all phantom fiducial pin-prick patterns Can be used with printed template and plastic slabs Supports TPS Interfaces IMRT QA System Integration Intuitive easy to use GUI Static and Dynamic MLC Tests Automated analysis FilmQA Annual Service Contract The annual service contract includes: Telephone technical support Periodic software updates including enhancements and revisions Software maintenance FILMQA is designed Printed reports are available in seconds! Flatness and Symmetry Analysis (actual screen capture) Intuitive easy to use GUI Machine specific protocols Automated analysis IMRT QA Analysis film vs. plan (actual screen capture) With the Improved End-to-End Test Module, FILMQA most user friendly RT verification software commercially available. FilmQA is robust and compatible with all film products, and delivers full performance of GAFCHROMIC EBT2. FILMQA is user friendly with intuitive screen layouts that present data in an easy-to-comprehend format. for use with affordable high-end off-the-shelf flatbed color scanners, including the EPSON 10000XL PHOTO, shown above. can perform an analysis in under five minutes, using phantoms such as the Ball Cube II shown here. FILMQA features automatic phantom detection, and provides excellent results with a professional level flatbed scanner. Improved End-to-End Test (actual screen capture) Corrects for geometric scanner distortions for sub-millimeter accuracy Checks both Film and Plan for realistic result Easy extraction of exact dose planes from 3D dose calculation volume Use any phantom, Ball Cube, etc. One-click registration of phantom films Works with any conformal case, not just spherical volumes Patient specific conformal analysis Star Shot Analysis (actual screen capture) Collimator Gantry Couch FILMQA F R E E 21 d a y t r i a l Call today or visit gafchromic.com NEW! Also inquire about FILMQA-XR, exceptional software for diagnostic radiology applications.
Frequently Asked Questions about FILMQA I already own RT QA software. Why should I switch to FILMQA? FILMQA is easy to learn and easy to use. Most of the embedded procedures are fully automated, which helps make FILMQA the fastest RT QA software commercially available. Another reason to switch is the background correction feature available with FILMQA. This correction capability has been developed by (also the developer and manufacturer of GAFCHROMIC film technology). The built-in correction factor accurately takes into account the effects of the crystalline structure of the film with respect to the scanners. Are there other reasons itʼs faster and more efficient than the competition? Yes. FILMQA was developed by clinical medical physicists to streamline the analysis and evaluation of multiple RT QA fields. As a result, FILMQA works concurrently on all films taken for an individual treatment, not one at a time. Does it support all major radiotherapy technologies? Yes, including TomoTherapy, CyberKnife, and Accelerator/Linac. Is FILMQA expensive to purchase? No. FILMQA is an economical film dosimetry software. Do I need an expensive radiographic film scanner? No. You do not have to buy an expensive scanner. Excellent results are obtainable using a professional-level RGB flatbed scanner. Can I try FILMQA to see if I like it? Yes. You can download a 21-day full-featured trial from our website. How is FILMQA optimized for GAFCHROMIC EBT2 film? GAFCHROMIC EBT2 is a colored film with maximum absorption of its active component in the red region of the wavelength spectrum. FILMQA is designed to automatically extract data from the red channel of the color flatbed scanner. In addition, it accurately does background corrections to minimize effects of GAFCHROMIC films and spectral non-linearity of the scanner. A planned release provides automatic uniformity enhancement using the blue channel data incorporating the active layer thickness marker dye signal. You claim FILMQA software is fast can you be more specific? Yes! We have determined through repeated clinical testing that the total time for the entire IMRT QA process can be as little as 2-3 minutes. This includes importing, registration, evaluation, and generation of final chart-ready reports for 5 individual IMRT fields simultaneously! How can we share FILMQA reports with our physicians, physicists and dosimetrists at our other locations? A unique feature of FILMQA is the sharing of reports across a secure local network using any web browser. What about support? Will we be able to get help when we need it? Yes. is committed to customer satisfaction. Exceptional technical support is available via telephone, via email and through both of our web sites, www.ispcorp.com and www.gafchromic.com. Call today for more information about practical applications of FILMQA and other Gafchromic products for radiology and commissioning. FILMQA Software for state-of-the-art performance
AVAILABLE GAFCHROMIC FILM PRODUCTS for RADIOTHERAPY: To order products or request a brochure, visit gafchromic.com or call 800 622-4423 Gafchromic EBT2 and EBT2-1417 Gafchromic EBT2 dosimetry film is designed specifically as a time-and-cost-saving tool to address the needs of medical physicists and dosimetrists for radiotherapy environments. It is targeted toward applications in external beam radiotherapy and supports the processor-less environment of modern hospitals. Packages of 25 sheets, sized 8 x 10 or 10 sheets, sized 14 x 17 Gafchromic EBT Easel Specifically designed for the Epson 10000XL PHOTO scanner, this easel correctly positions Gafchromic EBT2 films for accurate scans. XR GAFCHROMIC Gafchromic RTQA2-1010 and RTQA2-1010P (pre-scaled) For QA and commissioning of radiotherapy equipment ask for RTQA2 Commissioning Film. Recommended for light-field alignment, precision star shots, autoradiography, and etc. Individual packages of 25 sheets, sized 10 x 10 Gafchromic RTQA2-111 Recommended for verifying brachytherapy source positioning. Individual packages of 25 strips, sized 1.25 x 11 Gafchromic RTQA2-1417 Designed for larger field sizes. Individual packages of 10 sheets, sized 14 x 17 Gafchromic XR SERIES - four films plus FILMQA-XR software Exceptional cost-efficient tools for diagnostic radiology applications RADView CT badge A unique soft plastic dosimetry badge that visually indicates entrance dose and absorbed radiation during CT scans. Radiologically equivalent to soft tissue Measures surface dose during X-rays Self-developing radiation sensitive film Transparent to X-rays at kvp / CT settings Calibrated for radiation dose Soft plastic, shown actual size: 1.2 x 2.4 International Specialty Products 1361 Alps Road Wayne, New Jersey 07470, USA Tel: 973 628-4000 Fax: 973 628-3311 For customer service in the USA call toll free: From outside the USA call 973 628-3688 Worldwide Technical Hotline: 866 218-0594 Fax: 973 628-3016 Visit us at: gafchromic.com 800 622-4423 TomoTherapy is a registered trademark of TomoTherapy Incorporated. EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Ball Cube and CyberKnife are registered trademarks of Accuray Incorporated. Trademark registration applied for. Registered trademark of the group. 2010 International Specialty Products. Designed & Printed in USA The information contained in this brochure and the various products described are intended for use only by persons having technical skill and at their own discretion and risk after they have performed necessary technical investigations, tests and evaluations of the products and their uses. While the information herein is believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy and a purchaser must make its own determination of a productʼs suitability for purchaserʼs use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of its employees and the purchasers of its products. Neither nor its affiliates shall be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, formulation, or apparatus described in this brochure. Nothing herein waives any of ʼs or its affiliatesʼ conditions of sale, and WE MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MARCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF ANY PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. We also make no warranty against infringement of any patents by reason of purchaserʼs use of any information, product, method or apparatus described in this brochure.