RECENT PROJECTS AND RESEARCH

TRUE BEAM Installations and Commissioning

Under my direction Florida Cancer Specialist & Research Institute has installed and commissioned 5 TrueBeam accelerators since 2015.  I have led each of these projects from shielding design and review, accelerator specifications, acceptance testing and through commissioning.  My team and I commissioned the accelerators and Varian Eclipse TPS for general external beam treatment including stereotactic delivery (SRS and SBRT), prone breast, DIBH, and gated treatment deliveries. 

End-to-End Stereotactic Validation

Implementation of stereotactic treatments requires both internal and external/independent validation of dose accuracy and precise positioning. Integrated testing of all systems from CT simulation, planning and IGRT delivery must be performed.

Reducing Linear Accelerator Downtime

Under my direction Florida Cancer Specialist & Research Institute's radiation therapy clinics have implemented a program that has increased accelerator up-time from 95% to over 99%.  We have continued to maintain a 99% uptime level for the past 3 years.  The accelerators (11) range from 16 years to 1 years old at nine different clinics. 
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Contact Information
Charles Michael Able MS, FACR         cable1839@outlook.com

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