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Agrawal S, Efstathiou JA, Michalski JM, Pisansky TM, Koontz BF, Liauw SL, Abramowitz M, Pollack A, Anscher MS, Moghanaki D, Den RB, Zietman AL, Lee WR, Stephans KL, Hearn JW, Spratt DE, Gao T, Kattan MW, Stephenson AJ, Tendulkar RD. Prostate cancer specific mortality and overall survival outcomes for salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy. J Clin Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.6_suppl.9.2017.1.test] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Reddy AV, Christodouleas JP, Wu T, Smith ND, Steinberg GD, Liauw SL. External validation and optimization of international consensus clinical target volumes for adjuvant radiation in bladder cancer. J Clin Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.6_suppl.336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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336 Background: International Consensus (IC) clinical target volumes (CTVs) have been proposed to standardize radiation field design in the treatment of patients at high risk for local regional failure (LRF) after radical cystectomy. The purpose of this study was to externally validate the IC CTVs in a cohort of post-surgical patients followed for LRF, and identify revisions that might improve its performance. Methods: Of 334 patients with pT3-4 bladder cancer treated with radical cystectomy, 58 (17%) developed LRF, of which 52 had CTs available for review. Images with LRF were exported into a treatment planning system, and IC CTVs were contoured and evaluated for adequacy of coverage of each LRF, with respect to both the patient and each of six pelvic subsites: common iliac (CI), obturator region (OR), external and internal iliac (EI/II), presacral (PS), cystectomy bed (CB), or other pelvic site. Revisions to the IC contours were proposed based on the findings. Results: Of the 52 patients with documented LRF, 13 (25%) patients had LRFs that were outside of the IC CTV involving 17 pelvic subsites: 5 near the CI CTV, 5 near the OR CTV, 1 near the EI/II, and 6 near the CB. The 5 CI failures were located superior to the CTV and the 5 OR failures were located medial to the CTV. Increasing the superior boundary of the CI to a vessel-based definition of the aortic bifurcation, and increasing the medial extension of the OR by an additional 9 mm, decreased the rate of patients with LRF outside of the IC CTV to 7 (13%) patients. Conclusions: “Modified IC CTVs” inclusive of a slight adjustment superiorly for the common iliac region, and medially for the obturator region, may reduce the risk for pelvic failure in patients treated with adjuvant radiation therapy.
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Agrawal S, Efstathiou JA, Michalski JM, Pisansky TM, Koontz BF, Liauw SL, Abramowitz M, Pollack A, Anscher MS, Moghanaki D, Den RB, Zietman AL, Lee WR, Stephans KL, Hearn JW, Spratt DE, Gao T, Kattan MW, Stephenson AJ, Tendulkar RD. Prostate cancer specific mortality and overall survival outcomes for salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy. J Clin Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.6_suppl.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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9 Background: Early salvage radiation therapy (SRT) following radical prostatectomy (RP) has been shown to reduce biochemical recurrence and distant metastases. We aim to identify factors predictive of prostate cancer-specific mortality (PCSM) and all-cause mortality (ACM) from a consortium database from 10 academic institutions. Methods: 2,454 node-negative patients (pts) with detectable post-prostatectomy PSA ( ≥ 0.01 ng/mL) treated with SRT ± neoadjuvant/concurrent androgen deprivation therapy (N/C ADT) were included. Cumulative incidence and Kaplan-Meier methods were used to estimate rates of PCSM and ACM, respectively. Univariate and multivariable analyses (MVA) were performed by competing risks regression and Cox proportional hazards methods for PCSM and ACM. Results: Median follow-up was 5 years from SRT completion and 8 years from date of RP; 24% had pathologic Gleason score (GS) of ≤ 6, 56% GS 7, and 19% GS ≥ 8; 56% extraprostatic extension (EPE), 18% seminal vesicle invasion (SVI), 58% positive surgical margins, and 16% received N/C ADT. Median age at RP and SRT were 62 years (IQR 56-66) and 64 years (59-69), respectively. Median SRT dose was 66 Gy (IQR 65-68) and median pre-SRT PSA was 0.5 ng/mL (IQR 0.3-1.1). MVA performed from SRT completion date demonstrated higher pre-SRT PSA (HR = 2.1), higher GS (GS 7 vs. ≤ 6: HR 2.0; GS ≥ 8 vs. 6: HR 3.3) , SVI (HR 2.5), year of SRT (2000-2004, 1995-1999, 1985-1994 vs. 2005-2012; HR 2.9, HR 2.5, HR 3.6, respectively) were significantly associated with higher PCSM. These same variables were all significantly associated with higher PCSM and ACM rates calculated from both SRT completion date and date of RP. Conclusions: Initiation of early SRT at lower post-operative PSA levels following RP is associated with reduced risk of PCSM and ACM, even when calculated from RP date to account for lead time bias. Other factors significantly associated with PCSM include higher GS, SVI, and earlier year of SRT. [Table: see text]
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Davis BJ, Taira AV, Nguyen PL, Assimos DG, D'Amico AV, Gottschalk AR, Gustafson GS, Keole SR, Liauw SL, Lloyd S, McLaughlin PW, Movsas B, Prestidge BR, Showalter TN, Vapiwala N. ACR appropriateness criteria: Permanent source brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Brachytherapy 2016; 16:266-276. [PMID: 27964905 DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2016.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To provide updated American College of Radiology (ACR) appropriateness criteria for transrectal ultrasound-guided transperineal interstitial permanent source brachytherapy. METHODS AND MATERIALS The ACR appropriateness criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed every 3 years by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and review include an extensive analysis of current medical literature from peer reviewed journals and the application of a well-established consensus methodology (modified Delphi) to rate the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures by the panel. In those instances where evidence is lacking or not definitive, expert opinion may be used to recommend imaging or treatment. RESULTS Permanent prostate brachytherapy (PPB) is a treatment option for appropriately selected patients with localized prostate cancer with low to very high risk disease. PPB monotherapy remains an appropriate and effective curative treatment for low-risk prostate cancer patients demonstrating excellent long-term cancer control and acceptable morbidity. PPB monotherapy can be considered for select intermediate-risk patients with multiparametric MRI useful in evaluation of such patients. High-risk patients treated with PPB should receive supplemental external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) along with androgen deprivation. Similarly, patients with involved pelvic lymph nodes may also be considered for such combined treatment but reported long-term outcomes are limited. Computed tomography-based postimplant dosimetry completed within 60 days of PPB is essential for quality assurance. PPB may be considered for treatment of local recurrence after EBRT but is associated with an increased risk of toxicity. CONCLUSIONS Updated appropriateness criteria for patient evaluation, selection, treatment, and postimplant dosimetry are given. These criteria are intended to be advisory only with the final responsibility for patient care residing with the treating clinicians.
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Zaorsky NG, Showalter TN, Ezzell GA, Nguyen PL, Assimos DG, D'Amico AV, Gottschalk AR, Gustafson GS, Keole SR, Liauw SL, Lloyd S, McLaughlin PW, Movsas B, Prestidge BR, Taira AV, Vapiwala N, Davis BJ. ACR Appropriateness Criteria ® external beam radiation therapy treatment planning for clinically localized prostate cancer, part I of II. Adv Radiat Oncol 2016; 2:62-84. [PMID: 28740916 PMCID: PMC5514238 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2016.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Tendulkar RD, Agrawal S, Gao T, Efstathiou JA, Pisansky TM, Michalski JM, Koontz BF, Hamstra DA, Feng FY, Liauw SL, Abramowitz MC, Pollack A, Anscher MS, Moghanaki D, Den RB, Stephans KL, Zietman AL, Lee WR, Kattan MW, Stephenson AJ. Contemporary Update of a Multi-Institutional Predictive Nomogram for Salvage Radiotherapy After Radical Prostatectomy. J Clin Oncol 2016; 34:3648-3654. [PMID: 27528718 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2016.67.9647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 266] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We aimed to update a previously published, multi-institutional nomogram of outcomes for salvage radiotherapy (SRT) following radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer, including patients treated in the contemporary era. METHODS Individual data from node-negative patients with a detectable post-RP prostate-specific antigen (PSA) treated with SRT with or without concurrent androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) were obtained from 10 academic institutions. Freedom from biochemical failure (FFBF) and distant metastases (DM) rates were estimated, and predictive nomograms were generated. RESULTS Overall, 2,460 patients with a median follow-up of 5 years were included; 599 patients (24%) had a Gleason score (GS) ≤ 6, 1,387 (56%) had a GS of 7, 244 (10%) had a GS of 8, and 230 (9%) had a GS of 9 to 10. There were 1,370 patients (56%) with extraprostatic extension (EPE), 452 (18%) with seminal vesicle invasion (SVI), 1,434 (58%) with positive surgical margins, and 390 (16%) who received ADT (median, 6 months). The median pre-SRT PSA was 0.5 ng/mL (interquartile range, 0.3 to 1.1). The 5-yr FFBF rate was 56% overall, 71% for those with a pre-SRT PSA level of 0.01 to 0.2 ng/mL (n = 441), 63% for those with a PSA of 0.21 to 0.50 ng/mL (n = 822), 54% for those with a PSA of 0.51 to 1.0 ng/mL (n = 533), 43% for those with a PSA of 1.01 to 2.0 ng/mL (n = 341), and 37% for those with a PSA > 2.0 ng/mL (n = 323); P < .001. On multivariable analysis, pre-SRT PSA, GS, EPE, SVI, surgical margins, ADT use, and SRT dose were associated with FFBF. Pre-SRT PSA, GS, SVI, surgical margins, and ADT use were associated with DM, whereas EPE and SRT dose were not. The nomogram concordance indices were 0.68 (FFBF) and 0.74 (DM). CONCLUSION Early SRT at low PSA levels after RP is associated with improved FFBF and DM rates. Contemporary nomograms can estimate individual patient outcomes after SRT in the modern era.
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Lee AY, Golden DW, Bazan JG, Kopec M, Pelizzari CA, Aggarwal S, Chang DT, Liauw SL. Hematologic Nadirs During Chemoradiation for Anal Cancer: Temporal Characterization and Dosimetric Predictors. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2016; 97:306-312. [PMID: 28068238 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2016.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Revised: 10/03/2016] [Accepted: 10/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Pelvic bone marrow (BM) constraints may offer a means to reduce the toxicity commonly associated with chemoradiation for anal cancer. We conducted a bi-institutional analysis of dose-volume metrics in a time-sensitive fashion to devise practical metrics to minimize hematologic toxicity. METHODS AND MATERIALS Fifty-six anal cancer patients from 2 institutions received definitive radiation therapy (median primary dose of 54 Gy) using intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT, n=49) or 3-dimensional (3D) conformal therapy (n=7) with concurrent 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and mitomycin C. Weekly blood counts were retrospectively plotted to characterize the time course of cytopenias. Dose-volume parameters were correlated with blood counts at a standardized time point to identify predictors of initial blood count nadirs. RESULTS Leukocytes, neutrophils, and platelets reached a nadir at week 3 of treatment. Smaller volumes of the pelvic BM correlated most strongly with lower week 3 blood counts, more so than age, sex, body mass index (BMI), or dose metrics. Patients who had ≥750 cc of pelvic BM spared from doses of ≥30 Gy had 0% grade 3+ leukopenia or neutropenia at week 3. Higher V40 Gy to the lower pelvic BM (LP V40) also correlated with cytopenia. Patients with an LP V40 >23% had higher rates of grade 3+ leukopenia (29% vs 4%, P=.02), grade 3+ neutropenia (33% vs 8%, P=.04), and grade 2+ thrombocytopenia (32% vs 7%, P=.04) at week 3. On multivariate analysis, pelvic BM volume and LP V40 remained associated with leukocyte count, and all marrow subsite volumes remained associated with neutrophil counts at week 3 (P<.1). CONCLUSIONS Larger pelvic BM volumes correlate with less severe leukocyte and neutrophil nadirs, suggesting that larger total "marrow reserve" can mitigate cytopenias. Sparing a critical marrow reserve and limiting the V40 Gy to the lower pelvis may reduce the risk of hematologic toxicity.
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Apisarnthanarax S, Chia-Hsien Cheng J, Jabbour SK, Liauw SL, Murphy JD, Chang DT. Gastrointestinal Cancers-Changing the Standard for Rectal Cancer and Establishing a New Standard for Liver Tumors. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2016; 95:930-6. [PMID: 27302509 PMCID: PMC10905611 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2016.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Liauw SL, Kropp LM, Dess RT, Oto A. Endorectal MRI for risk classification of localized prostate cancer: Radiographic findings and influence on treatment decisions. Urol Oncol 2016; 34:416.e15-21. [PMID: 27241167 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2016.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the results of endorectal coil magnetic resonance imaging (eMRI) in patients with localized prostate cancer, and how these images influenced radiotherapeutic management. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 122 men with localized adenocarcinoma of the prostate referred to radiation oncology underwent 3-T eMRI between 2010 and 2014, to evaluate candidacy for active surveillance (n = 26) and brachytherapy as monotherapy (n = 47), or to further risk stratify intermediate-risk (n = 29) or high-risk (n = 20) men before external beam radiation therapy. By National Comprehensive Cancer Network classification, men had low-risk (28%), intermediate-risk (55%), or high-risk (17%) disease. Multiparametric MRI sequences included T2-weighted, diffusion-weighted imaging, and dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging. Radiographic extracapsular extension, seminal vesicle invasion (rSVI), and pelvic lymph node involvement (LNI) were graded as negative, indeterminate, or positive. A dominant nodule was defined as a nodule≥1.5cm. Changes in management were identified comparing pre-MRI and post-MRI plan of care. RESULTS The rates of radiographic extracapsular extension, radiographic seminal vesicle invasion, lymph node involvement, and dominant nodule were 39%, 7%, 12%, and 28%, respectively. The eMRI identified measurable disease in most patients with an increasing burden of disease (sextants involved, median nodule size) according to risk category (P<0.01). Changes in management after eMRI occurred in 18%, including 9%, 18%, and 33% of men with low-risk, intermediate-risk, or high-risk disease (P = 0.08), and 12%, 17%, and 22% of men who were candidates for active surveillance, brachytherapy as monotherapy, or external beam radiation therapy (P = 0.48), respectively. CONCLUSION The eMRI influenced management in a risk-dependent fashion. Further study is required to determine the clinical importance of eMRI findings and to determine whether changes in management can lead to improved clinical outcome.
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Gunther JR, Liauw SL, Choi S, Mohamed ASR, Thaker NG, Fuller CD, Stepaniak CJ, Das P, Golden DW. A Prostate Fossa Contouring Instructional Module: Implementation and Evaluation. J Am Coll Radiol 2016; 13:835-841.e1. [PMID: 27210232 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2016.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2015] [Revised: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE Radiation oncology trainees frequently learn to contour through clinical experience and lectures. A hands-on contouring module was developed to teach delineation of the postoperative prostate clinical target volume (CTV) and improve contouring accuracy. METHODS Medical students independently contoured a prostate fossa CTV before and after receiving educational materials and live instruction detailing the RTOG approach to contouring this CTV. Metrics for volume overlap and surface distance (Dice similarity coefficient, Hausdorff distance (HD), and mean distance) determined discordance between student and consensus contours. An evaluation assessed perception of session efficacy (1 = "not at all" to 5 = "extremely"; reported as median[interquartile range]). Non-parametric statistical tests were used. RESULTS Twenty-four students at two institutions completed the module, and 21 completed the evaluation (88% response). The content was rated as "quite" important (4[3.5-5]). The module improved comfort contouring a prostate fossa (pre 1[1-2] vs. post 4[3-4], p<.01), ability to find references (pre 2[1-3] vs. post 4[3.5-4], p<0.01), knowledge of CT prostate/pelvis anatomy (pre 2[1.5-3] vs. post 3[3-4], p<.01), and ability to use contouring software tools (pre 2[2-3.5] vs. post 3[3-4], p=.01). After intervention, mean DSC increased (0.29 to 0.68, p<0.01) and HD and mean distance both decreased, respectively (42.8 to 30.0, p<.01; 11.5 to 1.9, p<.01). CONCLUSIONS A hands-on module to teach CTV delineation to medical students was developed and implemented. Student and expert contours exhibited near "excellent agreement" (as defined in the literature) after intervention. Additional modules to teach target delineation to all educational levels can be developed using this model.
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Vikram R, Beland MD, Blaufox MD, Moreno CC, Gore JL, Harvin HJ, Heilbrun ME, Liauw SL, Nguyen PL, Nikolaidis P, Preminger GM, Purysko AS, Raman SS, Taffel MT, Wang ZJ, Weinfeld RM, Remer EM, Lockhart ME. ACR Appropriateness Criteria Renal Cell Carcinoma Staging. J Am Coll Radiol 2016; 13:518-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2016.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Son CH, Melotek JM, Liao C, Hubert G, Pelizzari CA, Eggener SE, Liauw SL. Bladder dose-volume parameters are associated with urinary incontinence after postoperative intensity modulated radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Pract Radiat Oncol 2016; 6:e179-e185. [PMID: 26961716 DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2015.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2015] [Revised: 11/11/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE Urinary incontinence is a potential side effect of prostatectomy and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for prostate cancer. There are limited data on dosimetric parameters that may predict for poor continence recovery in men who receive postoperative IMRT. METHODS AND MATERIALS Eighty-seven men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer who underwent prostatectomy followed by adjuvant (13%) or salvage (87%) IMRT were identified. The Expanded Prostate Cancer Index composite questionnaire was prospectively collected at baseline, 6 weeks, and 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 48 months post-IMRT. Relevant critical structures were contoured and dose-volume metrics collected. The primary endpoint was urinary continence global score. Longitudinal analysis using a generalized estimating equation model was performed. RESULTS There was no statistically significant change in Expanded Prostate Cancer Index composite urinary continence global scores over time as compared with baseline (all P > .05). In univariate analysis, bladder volume receiving 70 Gy (V70 Gy) and penile bulb V70 Gy were associated with urinary continence (odds ratio, 0.82; P < .05). In a multivariable model that included body mass index, distance between vesicourethral junction and genitourinary diaphragm, time from surgery, use of antihypertensive medications, age, diabetes, and bladder V70 Gy, only bladder V70 Gy (odds ratio, 0.82; P = .03) was associated with outcome. After 2 years, there was a significant difference in global score for those with V70 Gy < 42.27 versus ≥42.27 mL (all P < .05 at 2 and 3 years post-IMRT). CONCLUSION There was no significant change in patient-reported urinary continence scores after postprostatectomy IMRT. Bladder V70 Gy was independently associated with a decrease in urinary continence scores. Further evaluation is necessary to optimize quality of life in these men.
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Reddy AV, Pariser JJ, Pearce SM, Weichselbaum RR, Smith ND, Steinberg GD, Liauw SL. Patterns of failure after radical cystectomy for pT3-4 bladder cancer: Implications for adjuvant radiation therapy. J Clin Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2016.34.2_suppl.370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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370 Background: In patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, local-regional failure (LF) has been reported to occur in up to 20% of patients following radical cystectomy. The goals of this study were to describe patterns of LF, as well as assess factors associated with LF in a cohort of patients with pT3-4 bladder cancer. This information may have implications towards the use of adjuvant radiation therapy. Methods: Patients with pathologic T3-4 N0-1 bladder cancer were examined from an institutional radical cystectomy database. Preoperative demographics and pathologic characteristics were examined. Outcomes included overall survival and LF. Local-regional failures were defined using follow-up imaging reports and scans, and the locations of LF were characterized. Variables were tested by univariate and multivariable analysis for association with LF and overall survival. Results: 334 patients had pT3-4 and N0-1 disease after radical cystectomy and bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection. Of these, 46% received perioperative chemotherapy. The median age was 71 and median follow up was 11 months. On univariate analysis, margin status, pT stage, pN stage, and gender were all associated with LF (p < 0.05), however, on multivariable analysis, only pT and pN stage were significantly associated with LF (p < 0.01). Three strata of risk were defined, including low-risk patients with pT3N0 disease, intermediate-risk patients with pT3N1 or pT4N0 disease, and high-risk patients with pT4N1 disease, who had 2-year incidence of LF of 12%, 33%, and 72%, respectively. The most common sites of pelvic relapse included the external/internal iliac LNs and obturator LN regions. Notably, 34% of patients with LF had local-regional only disease at the time of recurrence. Conclusions: Patients with pT4 or N1 disease have a 2-year risk of LF that exceeds 30%. These patients may be the most likely to benefit from local adjuvant therapies.
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Chang DT, Jabbour SK, Brunner T, Cheng JCH, Liauw SL, Meyer J, Wo J. Key New Studies in Gastric and Esophageal Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015; 93:475-81. [PMID: 26460987 PMCID: PMC10905609 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.05.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2015] [Accepted: 05/26/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Melotek JM, Liao C, Liauw SL. Quality of Life after Post-Prostatectomy Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy: Pelvic Nodal Irradiation Is Not Associated with Worse Bladder, Bowel, or Sexual Outcomes. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0141639. [PMID: 26512986 PMCID: PMC4626108 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0141639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Limited data exist regarding toxicity and quality of life (QOL) after post-prostatectomy intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and whether pelvic nodal RT influences these outcomes. Methods 118 men were treated with curative-intent RT after radical prostatectomy. 69 men (58%) received pelvic nodal RT. QOL data and physician-assigned toxicity were prospectively collected. Changes in QOL from baseline were assessed with Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and risk factors associated with each domain were identified with generalized estimating equation (GEE) models. Late freedom from (FF) toxicity was estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method and comparisons were tested using the log-rank test. Results Urinary irritation/obstruction, bowel, and sexual domain scores declined at 2 months (all P ≤ 0.01) but were no different than baseline at subsequent visits through 4 years of follow-up. At 4 years, FF grade 2+ GI toxicity was 90% and FF grade 2+ GU toxicity was 89%. On GEE analysis, pelvic nodal RT was associated with decreased bowel function (P = 0.09) and sexual function (P = 0.01). On multivariate analysis, however, there was no significant association with either decreased bowel (P = 0.31) or sexual (P = 0.84) function. There was also no association with either FF grade 2+ GI toxicity (P = 0.24) or grade 2+ GU toxicity (P = 0.51). Conclusions Receipt of pelvic nodal RT was not associated with inferior QOL or toxicity compared to prostate bed alone RT. For the entire cohort, RT was associated with only temporary declines in patient-reported urinary, bowel, or sexual QOL.
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Das LC, Son CH, Daily EW, Levine SK, Hahn OM, Liauw SL, Golden DW. The role of the radiation oncologist in goals-of-care discussions. J Clin Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.33.29_suppl.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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42 Background: Effective goals-of-care discussions (GOCD) are essential when counseling patients with incurable malignancies. Because radiation and medical oncologists (RO; MO) often collaborate, their respective roles in GOCD can be unclear. This study aims to explore how often MO and RO initiate GOCD, barriers to GOCD, and MO opinions of RO conducting GOCD. Methods: RO and MO at NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers were invited to participate in an anonymous electronic survey. The survey collected demographics and opinions regarding GOCD, training in conducting GOCD, and 3 case scenarios. The participants were provided with the GOCD definition: “A goals-of care discussion defines a patient's expected prognosis, elicits his or her values and preferences, and considers these preferences in formulating a recommendation for treatment and/or supportive care.” Response formats were Yes/No, Likert, or free response. Statistical analysis was performed with chi-squared and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests. Likert scores are reported as median[interquartile range]. Results: 554 RO and 1604 MO were successfully sent survey invitations. 76 (13.7%) RO and 153 (9.5%) MO responded with complete surveys. There was no difference in the gender distribution of survey respondents for RO and MO (67% vs 59% male, p = 0.26). Practice setting was academic medical center for 93% of respondents. 91% of respondents reported seeing ≤ 10 new cancer patients a week. MO were more likely to see metastatic or incurable patients. 63% of RO and 66% of MO reported having GOCD with > 50% of their patients (p = .94). MO were more comfortable conducting GOC discussions compared with RO (5[4-5] vs 4[3-5], p < .01). When asked how important it was for RO to conduct GOCD, RO ratings were higher than MO (5[4-5] vs 4[3-5], p = .02). 18% of RO and 42% of MO received formal training conducting GOCD (p < .01). The most common factors for initiating a GOCD were declining performance status (74%) and poor estimated life expectancy (69%). Conclusions: Although MO and RO conduct GOCD in similar frequency, MO report being more comfortable conducting GOCD and are more likely to have formal training. Compared to MO, RO rate the importance of RO conducting GOCD higher.
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Management of testicular seminoma has benefited from numerous advances in imaging, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy over the last 50 years leading to nearly 100% disease-specific survival for low-stage seminoma. This article examines the evaluation and management of low-stage testicular seminoma, which includes clinical stage I and IIA disease. Excellent outcomes for stage I seminoma are achieved with active surveillance, adjuvant radiotherapy, and adjuvant single-agent carboplatin. Current areas of research focus on optimizing surveillance regimens and minimizing the morbidity and long-term complications of adjuvant treatment. Radiotherapy continues to be the primary treatment option for patients with clinical stage IIa disease.
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Son CH, Chennupati SK, Kunnavakkam R, Liauw SL. The impact of hormonal therapy on sexual quality of life in men receiving intensity modulated radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Pract Radiat Oncol 2015; 5:e223-e228. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2014.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2014] [Revised: 10/13/2014] [Accepted: 10/15/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Chang DT, Brunner T, Chia-Hsien Cheng J, Liauw SL, Meyer J, Wo JY. Randomized Trials and New Directions in Gastrointestinal Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015; 91:459-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Revised: 10/08/2014] [Accepted: 10/08/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Kumar KA, Wu T, Tonlaar N, Stepaniak C, Yenice KM, Liauw SL. Image-guided radiation therapy for prostate cancer: A computed tomography-based assessment of fiducial marker migration between placement and 7 days. Pract Radiat Oncol 2014; 5:241-7. [PMID: 25543198 DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2014.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2014] [Revised: 11/14/2014] [Accepted: 11/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was conducted to determine whether clinically significant fiducial marker migration occurs immediately after prostatic implantation. METHODS AND MATERIALS One hundred patients with transperineal (n = 39) or transrectal (n = 61) placement of 3 gold fiducial markers underwent computed tomography scans on day 0 (after placement) and day 7 (at radiation planning). Each marker was marked as a point of interest in a treatment planning system. An automated point-based algorithm was then used to coregister the day 0 and day 7 images by matching the markers through rigid translations and rotations. The mean distance between fiducial pairs (d¯) was recorded to assess the degree of seed migration. Prostate contours were delineated, and the day 0 prostate volumes were uniformly expanded by 1, 3, and 5 mm. The percentage of the day 7 prostate volume covered by each day 0 prostate with expansion was calculated to assess whether prostate contours, if performed on day 0, would adequately cover the prostate on day 7. RESULTS The average d¯ for all patients was 0.78 ± 0.45 mm; only 1 patient had d¯ > 2 mm. Placement technique, hormonal therapy, prostate size, and marker distance from the capsule were not associated with d¯ (P > .05). The mean percentages of day 7 prostate volumes covered by the day 0 prostate plus 1, 3, and 5 mm were 98.3%, 99.8%, and 100%, respectively. With an expansion of 3 mm, 98% of men had >95% of day 0 volume covered; with an expansion of 5 mm, 100% of men had 100% of the day 0 volume covered. CONCLUSIONS There is minimal change in the relative positions of fiducial markers (average d¯ < 1.0 mm) 1 week after placement. A 1- to 3-mm expansion would account for the variation in seed position for the vast majority of cases. These results suggest that planning could be performed on the day of implantation without adverse consequence.
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Corbin KS, Kindler HL, Liauw SL. Considering the role of radiation therapy for gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Onco Targets Ther 2014; 7:713-8. [PMID: 24872712 PMCID: PMC4026585 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s36873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal tumors arising in the gastrointestinal tract. Over the last decade, the management and prognosis of GISTs has changed dramatically with molecular characterization of the c-kit mutation and the adoption of targeted systemic therapy. Currently, the standard of care for resectable tumors is surgery, followed by adjuvant imatinib for tumors at high risk for recurrence. Inoperable or metastatic tumors are treated primarily with imatinib. Despite excellent initial response rates, resistance to targeted therapy has emerged as a common clinical problem, with relatively few therapeutic solutions. While the treatment of GISTs does not commonly include radiotherapy, radiation therapy could be a valuable contributing modality. Several case reports indicate that radiation can control locally progressive, drug-resistant disease. Further study is necessary to define whether radiation could potentially prevent or delay the onset of drug resistance, or improve outcomes when given in combination with imatinib.
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Chennupati SK, Pelizzari CA, Kunnavakkam R, Liauw SL. Late toxicity and quality of life after definitive treatment of prostate cancer: redefining optimal rectal sparing constraints for intensity-modulated radiation therapy. Cancer Med 2014; 3:954-61. [PMID: 24803087 PMCID: PMC4303163 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2014] [Revised: 03/14/2014] [Accepted: 03/23/2014] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to assess late toxicity and quality of life (QOL) for patients receiving definitive intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) with regard to normal tissue sparing objectives. Three hundred and seventy-two consecutive men treated with definitive IMRT for prostate adenocarcinoma. Toxicity was graded by CTC v3.0 genitourinary (GU) and gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity at each follow-up visit. Patient-reported QOL (EPIC-26) was prospectively collected for a subset of men. Dosimetric data for bladder and rectum were compared to toxicity and QOL global domain scores, specifically analyzing outcomes for men who met ideal rectal constraints (V70 <10%, V65 <20%, V40 <40%). The median age and prescription dose was 69 years and 76 Gy, respectively. Median follow-up was 47 months. At 4 years, freedom from Grade 2 (FFG2) GI toxicity was 92% and FFG2 GU toxicity was 76%. On univariate analysis, current smoking, larger bladder volume, and higher RT dose were associated with decreased FFG2 GU toxicity, while use of anticoagulation, increasing age, and not meeting ideal rectal constraints were associated with decreased FFG2 GI toxicity (all P ≤ 0.05). Bowel QOL remained stable over the 2-year follow-up period and was higher for patients who met ideal rectal constraints (P = 0.05). IMRT with IGRT is associated with low rates of severe toxicity and a high GI and GU QOL. The use of strict rectal constraints can further improve GI QOL and reduce GI toxicity.
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Choe KS, Liauw SL. Effects of aspirin on cancer initiation and progression. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2013; 13:115-7. [PMID: 23406550 DOI: 10.1586/era.12.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Solanki AA, Chang DT, Liauw SL. Future directions in combined modality therapy for rectal cancer: reevaluating the role of total mesorectal excision after chemoradiotherapy. Onco Targets Ther 2013; 6:1097-110. [PMID: 23983475 PMCID: PMC3747849 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s34869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Most patients who develop rectal cancer present with locoregionally advanced (T3 or node-positive) disease. The standard management of locoregionally advanced rectal cancer is neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (nCRT), followed by radical resection (low-anterior resection or abdominoperineal resection with total mesorectal excision). Approximately 15% of patients can have a pathologic complete response (pCR) at the time of surgery, indicating that some patients can have no detectable residual disease after nCRT. The actual benefit of surgery in this group of patients is unclear. It is possible that omission of surgery in these patients, termed selective nonoperative management, can limit the toxicities associated with standard, multimodal combined modality therapy without compromising disease control. In this review, we discuss the clinical experiences to date using selective nonoperative management and various attempts at escalation of nCRT to improve the number of patients who have a pCR. We also explore several clinical, laboratory, imaging, histopathologic, and genetic biomarkers that have been tested as tools to predict which patients are most likely to have a pCR after nCRT.
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Liauw SL. Radiation and Hormonal Decision Points in the Treatment of Biochemical Failure After Radical Prostatectomy. Radiat Oncol 2013. [DOI: 10.1891/9781617050725.0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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