Question: Can I use RadCalc® remotely / from my home office? Answer: Yes. The following steps are in the RadCalc Help manual, however we’ve included them here for your convenience: |
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Question: Does RadCalc® have FDA 510(k) clearance to sell in the U.S.? Answer:
LifeLine Software, Inc. is committed to providing safe and effective QA software. We pledge to continue to follow FDA guidelines required for Class II medical devices such as RadCalc®, as well as follow industry good manufacturing practices that help ensure the safety of our products and help minimize risk to our clients and the patients they serve. Click here to see LifeLine Software's regulatory compliance documentation. |
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Question: What is next for RadCalc®? Answer: On January 27, 2020 Version 7.1.2.0 includes 3D Dose Volume Modules. Our latest RadCalc version 7.1.2.0 provides purchasable licensed modules employing Monte Carlo and Collapsed Cone Convolution Superposition algorithms that provide fast, easy, and accurate 3D Dose Volume verification for most commonly used treatment planning systems. For details, please review our press release and contact our sales team at your convenience. TomoTherapy® verification module in version 6.3.5.0 and 6.4.2.0 with Gamma Knife Module: Please see PDF brochures available under the RadCalc icon on this website: https://lifelinesoftware.com/index.php/radcalc/radcalc-brochures Coming Next: Future releases will add more 3D Dose Volume supported RT items currently in development. Please contact our sales team for more details.
Question: For 3D Dose Volume Calculations, do I need special computer hardware? Answer: We recommend two types of Dose Engine computers to perform 3D Collapsed Cone and Monte Carlo calculations. Please request our spec sheet or this webpage for a GPU and CPU Dose Engine computers from our sales team. These are not sold by LSI or LAP but can be bought “off the shelf”.
In 2020, our plans are to incorporate all of Dosimetry Check’s 3D EPID dose calculation functionality into the current RadCalc fully automated platform. This expanded QA platform will provide all of RadCalc’s core dose verification and 3D Dose Volume functionality while adding support for conventional linac EPID and TomoTherapy® detector based patient Pre-treatment and Exit-Transit dosimetry utilizing a collapsed cone convolution superposition algorithm. |
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Question: Does RadCalc® Support Brachytherapy?
Answer: Yes. It supports 3D Dose Volume Brachytherapy calculations which include DVH protocols. The Brachytherapy module is available for purchase to those clients who have upgraded to or purchased RadCalc version 6.0. The Brachytherapy module will function only with version 6.0 and future releases. For a demonstration and a quote, please contact our sales department or click on the Request A Demo Link on our Homepage. Our contact information is provided below. We look forward to serving you soon with RadCalc for Brachytherapy. |
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Question: Does RadCalc® support Varian RapidArc, Pinnacle's SmartArc, and other VMAT solutions?
Answer: Yes, RadCalc supports all VMAT solutions. One of the most challenging second check calculations in radiation therapy is the Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) calculation, with trade names such as RapidArc, Monaco with VMAT by Elekta, and SmartArc. The challenge has to do with the fact that the treatment planning systems only provide a physical average depth and effective depth. This is not adequate because the beam does not have a constant output as it rotates around the patient. A correct solution requires that the depth and effective depth for every control point be known and the treatment planning systems do not provide this. The ability to import Regions of Interest requires one to purchase the Regions of Interest module. Please contact our sales team for a quote. |
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Question: Why would I need the Import or Export Module?
Answer: The Export module allows the user to transfer plan information and MU dose to the Verify and Record system if the user cannot transfer this information from their RTP system, thus reducing re-entry of data parameters and potential data entry errors. Another Export module function is when you are using RadCalc to perform simple calculations such as a whole brain, spine, or electron calculations without using the RTP system. These types of calculations can be transferred directly without hand entry of data. Another potential benefit of the Export module is in cases where you would like to modify the imported plan within RadCalc and then send it on to your V&R system for testing or research purposes. RadCalc currently exports to IMPAC/Mosaiq, LANTIS, Varis, and ARIA systems. As one of our clients stated, "These utilities have tremendously increased our throughput!" |
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Question: What is the cost?
Answer: For the most recent pricing information, please contact our sales team at 1.866.592.1343, Opt 1. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. International callers dial: 1.903.207.4298, Opt. 1. |
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