Chen Y, Trotti A, Coleman CN, Machtay M, Mirimanoff RO, Hay J, O'brien PC, El-Gueddari B, Salvajoli JV, Jeremic B. Adverse event reporting and developments in radiation biology after normal tissue injury: International Atomic Energy Agency consultation.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2006;
64:1442-51. [PMID:
16414207 DOI:
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2005.10.014]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2005] [Revised: 10/03/2005] [Accepted: 10/11/2005] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE
Recent research has enhanced our understanding of radiation injury at the molecular-cellular and tissue levels; significant strides have occurred in standardization of adverse event reporting in clinical trials. In response, the International Atomic Energy Agency, through its Division of Human Health and its section for Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy, organized a consultation meeting in Atlanta (October 2, 2004) to discuss developments in radiobiology, normal tissue reactions, and adverse event reporting.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
Representatives from cooperative groups of African Radiation Oncology Group, Curriculo Radioterapeutica Ibero Latino Americana, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer, National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group held the meeting discussion.
RESULTS
Representatives of major radiotherapy groups/organizations and prominent leaders in radiotherapy discussed current understanding of normal tissue radiobiologic effects, the design and implementation of future clinical and translational projects for normal tissue injury, and the standardization of adverse-event reporting worldwide.
CONCLUSIONS
The consensus was to adopt NCI comprehensive adverse event reporting terminology and grading system (CTCAE v3.0) as the new standard for all cooperative group trials. Future plans included the implementation of coordinated research projects focusing on normal tissue biomarkers and data collection methods.
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