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Shielding innovation for health security: A PHITS-based optimization of Portland material for proton therapy Suyanto, Damar Adhiwidya; Oktaviana, Aditya Tri; Syväjärvi, Mikael; Sardjono, Yohannes; Wijaya, Gede Sustresna; Triatmoko, Isman Mulyadi
International Journal of Applied Mathematics, Sciences, and Technology for National Defense Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Applied Mathematics, Sciences, and Technology for Nati
Publisher : FoundAE

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/app.sci.def.v3i2.841

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Proton therapy is an advanced treatment method for cancer that uses protons to irradiate tumors with high precision. However, the high energy of protons requires effective shielding to protect the surrounding environment and personnel from radiation exposure. In this research, the radiation shielding performance of Portland material was evaluated using the PHITS version 3.351 simulation software. The study focuses on assessing the attenuation of radiation within the cyclotron room under various operational conditions. The effectiveness of radiation shielding made from Portland material in a 230 MeV, 300 NA cyclotron room for a proton therapy facility was investigated. The results from PHITS simulations provide insights into the potential of Portland material in reducing radiation levels in proton therapy rooms, contributing to the safety and efficiency of such facilities. This analysis is essential for optimizing shielding design and ensuring compliance with safety regulations in proton therapy facilities.
PRELIMINARY MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR CANCER TREATMENT USING BORON NEUTRON CANCER THERAPY (BNCT) Trihandaru, Suryasatriya; Parhusip, Hanna Arini; Sardjono, Yohannes; Triatmoko, Isman Mulyadi; Wijaya, Gede Sutresna; Labadin, Jane
BAREKENG: Jurnal Ilmu Matematika dan Terapan Vol 20 No 2 (2026): BAREKENG: Journal of Mathematics and Its Application
Publisher : PATTIMURA UNIVERSITY

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/barekengvol20iss2pp1283-1300

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This article outlines a revolutionary approach to immunotherapy and stem-cell cancer treatments that leverages Boron Neutron Cancer Therapy (BNCT). We formulated two models, one being the immunotherapy-BNCT model and the other featuring a stem-cell model and BNCT therapy. The former simulates the dynamics of the concentration of BNCT with anticancer properties present at the cancer site, the number of cancer cells, and the blood drug concentration, while considering periodicity. Similarly, using boronophenylalanine in the simulation, our stem-cell BNCT model evaluates the drug’s impact on the dynamics of cancer cells, stem cells, effector cells, and BNCT involvement. Using the eigenvalues of the Jacobian matrix calculated from those solutions, each model is examined for the stability of equilibrium solutions. Next, the equilibrium solution is generated and found to be unstable using the simulation parameters given in the literature. Furthermore, one of the equilibrium solutions has a zero-value variable, rendering it practically meaningless. The models have impacted the new approach to utilizing BNCT in immunotherapy and stem-cell therapy, underscoring the need for follow-up in developing stable and balanced model parameters. Such efforts will improve the existing model while also yielding positive results from the BNCT approach.