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Ba MB, Giudici F, Bellini C, Auzac G, Louvel G, Bockel S, Moukasse Y, Chaffai I, Berthelot K, Vatonne A, Conversano A, Viansone A, Larue C, Deutsch E, Michiels S, Milewski C, Rivera S. Feasibility and Safety of the "One-Week Breast Radiation Therapy" Program. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2024:S0936-6555(24)00258-9. [PMID: 38971686 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2024.06.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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AIMS FAST-Forward and UK-FAST-trials have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of five-fraction breast adjuvant radiation therapy (RT) and have become the standard of care for selected early breast cancer patients. In response to the additional burden caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented "One-Week Breast RT," an innovative program delivering five-fraction whole breast RT in a complete 5-day workflow. The primary objective of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of our program. The secondary objective was to evaluate cosmetic results. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 120 patients treated from February 2021 to March 2022, received whole breast RT without lymph node irradiation nor boost, with 26 Gy in five fractions over one week. Inverse planning with restricted optimization parameters offers systematic deep inspiration breath-hold aimed to provide treatment plans compliant with FAST-Forward recommendations. Toxicity and cosmetic evaluations were prospectively registered prior (pre-RT), at the end (end-RT), and 6 months after RT (6 months) based on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v. 4.03 and Harvard scale. RESULTS With a median age of 70 years (interquartile range (IQR): 66-74) and a median follow-up of 6 months (IQR: 6.01-6.25), most patients (93.3%) completed their RT in one week from baseline to the end of the treatment consultation. The most common acute toxicities (at end-RT) were skin-related: radio-dermatitis (72%), induration (35%), hyperpigmentation (8%), and breast edema (16%). The rate of radio-dermatitis decreased from end-RT to 6 months (71.7% vs 5.4%, P< 0.001). No patient experienced grade ≥3 toxicity. At 6 months, cosmetic results were generally good or excellent (94.1%). CONCLUSION This study confirms the feasibility and acute safety of the "One-Week Breast RT" in real life. Favorable toxicity profiles and good cosmetic outcomes are in line with FAST-Forward results. A prospective national cohort, aimed at decreasing treatment burden, maintaining safety, efficacy, and improving RT workflow efficiency with longer follow-up is ongoing.
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- M B Ba
- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Bureau de Biostatistique et d'Epidémiologie, Gustave Roussy, Oncostat U1018, Inserm, Paris-Saclay University, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Surgery Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Medical Oncology Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Bureau de Biostatistique et d'Epidémiologie, Gustave Roussy, Oncostat U1018, Inserm, Paris-Saclay University, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France; Université Paris-Saclay, Gustave Roussy, Inserm 1030, 94805, Villejuif, France
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- Bureau de Biostatistique et d'Epidémiologie, Gustave Roussy, Oncostat U1018, Inserm, Paris-Saclay University, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France
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- Gustave Roussy, Radiation Therapy Department, F-94805, Villejuif, France; Université Paris-Saclay, Gustave Roussy, Inserm 1030, 94805, Villejuif, France.
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Ratosa I, Montero A, Ciervide R, Alvarez B, García-Aranda M, Valero J, Chen-Zhao X, Lopez M, Zucca D, Hernando O, Sánchez E, de la Casa MA, Alonso R, Fernandez-Leton P, Rubio C. Ultra-hypofractionated one-week locoregional radiotherapy for patients with early breast cancer: Acute toxicity results. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2024; 46:100764. [PMID: 38516338 PMCID: PMC10955656 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2024.100764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Purpose Moderate hypofractionated radiotherapy is the standard of care for all patients with breast cancer, irrespective of stage or prior treatments. While extreme hypofractionation is accepted for early-stage tumours, its application in irradiating locoregional lymph nodes remains controversial. Materials and methods A prospective registry analysis from July 2020 to September 2023 included 276 patients with early-stage breast cancer treated with one-week ultra-hypofractionation (UHF) at 26 Gy in 5 fractions on the whole breast (58.3 %) or thoracic wall (41.7 %) and ipsilateral regional lymph nodes and simultaneous integrated boost (58.3 %). Primary endpoint was assessment of acute adverse events (AEs). Secondarily, onset of early-delayed toxicity was assessed. A minimum 6-month follow-up was required for assessing potential treatment-related early-delayed complications. Acute or late complications attributable to treatment were assessed at inclusion using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0 criteria. Results With a median follow-up of 19 months (range 1-49 months), 159 (57.6 %) patients reported AEs, predominantly grade (G) 1 (n = 139, 50.4 %) and G2 (n = 20, 7.8 %). Skin acute toxicity was common (G1/2: 134, G3: 14), while breast oedema occurred in 10 patients (G1: 9, G2: 1), and 15.9 % reported breast pain (G1: 42, G2: 2). Ipsilateral arm oedema was observed in 1.8 % patients. For patients with a follow-up beyond 6 months (n = 213), 23.4 % patients reported G1/G2 skin AEs, 8.8 % had G1/G2 breast/chest wall oedema, and 8.9 % experienced arm lymphedema. There were no cases of brachial plexopathy or G3 toxicity in this group of patients. Conclusions One-week UHF adjuvant locoregional radiation is well-tolerated, displaying low-toxicity profiles comparable to other studies using similar irradiation schedules.
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- Ivica Ratosa
- Division of Radiation Oncology, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Camilo José Cela, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Physics, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, HM Hospitales, Madrid, Spain
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Civil YA, Jonker LW, Groot Koerkamp MPM, Duvivier KM, de Vries R, Oei AL, Slotman BJ, van der Velde S, van den Bongard HJGD. Preoperative Partial Breast Irradiation in Patients with Low-Risk Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review of Literature. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:3263-3279. [PMID: 36869253 PMCID: PMC10175515 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13233-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative instead of standard postoperative partial breast irradiation (PBI) after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) has the advantage of reducing the irradiated breast volume, toxicity, and number of radiotherapy sessions and can allow tumor downstaging. In this review, we assessed tumor response and clinical outcomes after preoperative PBI. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a systematic review of studies on preoperative PBI in patients with low-risk breast cancer using the databases Ovid Medline, Embase.com, Web of Science (Core Collection), and Scopus (PROSPERO registration CRD42022301435). References of eligible manuscripts were checked for other relevant manuscripts. The primary outcome measure was pathologic complete response (pCR). RESULTS A total of eight prospective and one retrospective cohort study were identified (n = 359). In up to 42% of the patients, pCR was obtained and this increased after a longer interval between radiotherapy and BCS (0.5-8 months). After a maximum median follow-up of 5.0 years, three studies on external beam radiotherapy reported low local recurrence rates (0-3%) and overall survival of 97-100%. Acute toxicity consisted mainly of grade 1 skin toxicity (0-34%) and seroma (0-31%). Late toxicity was predominantly fibrosis grade 1 (46-100%) and grade 2 (10-11%). Cosmetic outcome was good to excellent in 78-100% of the patients. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative PBI showed a higher pCR rate after a longer interval between radiotherapy and BCS. Mild late toxicity and good oncological and cosmetic outcomes were reported. In the ongoing ABLATIVE-2 trial, BCS is performed at a longer interval of 12 months after preoperative PBI aiming to achieve a higher pCR rate.
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- Yasmin A Civil
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Laboratory for Experimental Oncology and Radiobiology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Center for Experimental Molecular Medicine, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Biology and Immunology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Biology and Immunology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Meattini I, de Oliveira Franco R, Salvestrini V, Hijal T. Special issue. De-escalation of loco-regional treatment in breast cancer: Time to find the balance? Partial breast irradiation. Breast 2023; 69:401-409. [PMID: 37116401 PMCID: PMC10163674 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2023.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Over the past few decades, remarkable progress has been made in understanding the biology and pathology of breast cancer. A personalized conservative approach has been currently adopted addressing the patient's individual risk of relapse. After postoperative whole breast irradiation for early-stage breast cancer, a rate of recurrences outside the initial tumour bed lower than 4% was observed. Thus, the highest benefits of breast irradiation seem to result from the dose delivered to the tissue neighbouring the tumour bed. Nonetheless, reducing treatment morbidity while maintaining radiation therapy's ability to decrease local recurrences is an important challenge in treating patients with radiation therapy. In this regard, strategies such as partial-breast irradiation have been developed to reduce toxicity without compromising oncologic outcomes. According to the national and international published guidelines, clinical oncologists can refer to specific dose/fractionation schedules and eligible criteria. However, there are still some areas of open questions. Breast cancer represents a multidisciplinary paradigm; it should be considered a heterogeneous disease where a "one-treatment-fits-all" approach cannot be considered an appropriate option. This is a wide overview on the main partial breast irradiation advantages, risks, timings, techniques, and available recommendations. We aim to provide practical findings to support clinical decision-making, exploring future perspectives, towards a balance for optimisation of breast cancer.
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- Icro Meattini
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "M. Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Division of Radiation Oncology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "M. Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Division of Radiation Oncology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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Franco P, De Felice F, Kaidar-Person O, Gabrys D, Marta GN, Banini M, Livi L, Jagsi R, Coles CE, Poortmans P, Meattini I. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Radiation Oncology: A Bibliometric Analysis and Critical Review. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 116:232-245. [PMID: 36841344 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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The promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is being increasingly pursued in health care, both in general and within radiation oncology. Because bibliometrics is a powerful tool to reveal the scientific literature on a specific topic during a certain timespan, a systematic bibliometric analysis of the documents published on EDI in radiation oncology was performed, aiming at exploring common patterns in research and emerging trends, tracking collaborations and networks, and anticipating future directions in clinical research. Standard descriptive statistics and bibliometric techniques were used in the analysis. A collaboration network and thematic map were generated from the data. Four domains were represented: (1) motor themes, including themes well developed and important for the structuring of the research field; (2) niche themes, representing the isolated topics that do not share important external links with other themes; (3) emerging themes, referring to still weakly developed topics; and (4) basic themes, including the essential topics. EDI in the profession of radiation oncology is essential to ensure that the workforce delivering radiation oncology care both draws from the full talent pool of human capital and delivers the highest quality science and clinical care to all patients. The burgeoning literature on EDI in radiation oncology suggests that a large and growing cohort of scholars within radiation oncology are dedicated to addressing these important challenges.
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- Pierfrancesco Franco
- Department of Translational Medicine (DIMET), University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy; Department of Radiation Oncology, Maggiore della Carità University Hospital, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel; GROW - School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Radiotherapy Department, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo/Brasília, Brazil; Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio," University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio," University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Iridium Netwerk, Antwerp, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio," University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy.
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Saeed NA, Jin L, Amini A, Verma V, Lester-Coll NH, Chen PH, Decker RH, Park HS. Utilization and Survival Impact of Hypofractionated Radiotherapy in Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Am J Clin Oncol 2023; 46:66-72. [PMID: 36662872 DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The optimal fractionation schedule in unresected stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) unsuitable for stereotactic body radiation therapy is unclear. Given the lack of comparative data regarding nonstereotactic body radiation therapy schemas, we compared overall survival (OS) with hypofractionated radiotherapy (HFRT) versus conventionally fractionated radiotherapy (CFRT) and examined the OS impact of different HFRT doses. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective analysis included 2159 patients from the National Cancer Database diagnosed with stage I (cT1-2aN0M0) NSCLC between 2008 and 2016. Patients underwent CFRT (70≤BED10 [biologically effective dose] <100 Gy10 in ≥30 fractions), low-dose HFRT (LD-HFRT; 70≤BED10 [assuming α/β=10] <100 Gy10 in 11 to 24 fractions), or high-dose HFRT (HD-HFRT; 100≤BED10 ≤120 Gy10 in 6 to 10 fractions). Patients who received surgery, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy were excluded. We compared CFRT versus all HFRT, and separately CFRT versus LD-HFRT and CFRT versus HD-HFRT. OS was evaluated with the Kaplan-Meier estimator, log-rank test, and Cox regression. RESULTS A total of 63.2% of patients underwent CFRT, 23.5% LD-HFRT, and 13.3% HD-HFRT. OS was significantly longer with HFRT versus CFRT on univariable (28.2 mo [95% CI, 25.6-31.7] vs 26.4 mo [25.0-27.9]; log-rank=0.0025) but not multivariable analysis (MVA; hazard ratio [HR] 0.90; P=0.062). MVA yielded no significant difference in OS between CFRT and LD-HFRT (HR 0.96, P=0.53). OS was significantly longer with HD-HFRT versus CFRT on MVA (HR, 0.75; P=0.003). However, on sensitivity analysis using different multivariable modeling techniques, this did not retain statistical significance (HR, 0.83; P=0.12). CONCLUSIONS For stage I NSCLC, HFRT does not show a robust OS benefit compared with CFRT but may be preferred given the convenience and lower costs.
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- Sema4, 333 Ludlow Street, Stamford, CT
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
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- Department of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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Santos M, Chavez-Nogueda J, Galvis JC, Merino T, Oliveira e Silva L, Rico M, Sarria G, Sisamon I, Garay O. Hypofractionation as a solution to radiotherapy access in latin america: expert perspective. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2022; 27:1094-1105. [PMID: 36632306 PMCID: PMC9826647 DOI: 10.5603/rpor.a2022.0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Limited radiation therapy resources have resulted in an interest in developing time and cost-saving innovations to expand access to cancer treatment, in Latin America. Therefore, hypofractionated radiotherapy (HRT) is a possible solution, as this modality delivers radiation over a shorter period of time. Materials and methods A selected panel of Latin American (LA) experts in fields related to HRT were provided with a series of relevant questions to address, prior to the multi-day conference. Within this meeting, each narrative was discussed and edited, through numerous rounds of discussion, until agreement was achieved. Results The challenges identified in increasing the adoption of HRT in LA include a lack of national and regional clinical practice guidelines and cancer registries; a lack of qualified human resources and personnel education; high up-front costs of equipment; disparate resource distribution and scarce HRT research. An analysis for these overarching challenges was developed and answered with recommendations. Conclusion Extending the adoption of HRT in LA can provide a path forward to increase access to radiotherapy and overcome the shortage of equipment. HRT has the potential to improve population health outcomes and patient centered care, while offering comparable local control, toxicity, palliation, and late effects for multiple indications, when compared to conventional RT. Concerted efforts from all involved stakeholders are needed to overcome the barriers in adopting this strategy in LA countries. The recommendations presented in this article can serve as a plan of action for HRT adoption in other countries in a similar situation.
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- Marcos Santos
- ALATRO — Latin America Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, Goiânia, Brasil
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Hospital de Oncología, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, México City, México
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Clinica Los Nogales, Division of Clinical Research Clinica Los Nogales, Bogota, Colombia
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- Hemato-Oncology Department, Pontifícia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Brasilia University Hospital (Hospital Universitário de Brasília — HUB), Brasília, Brasil
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- Americas Health Foundation (AHF), Washington, United States
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- Radiation Therapy Department, Oncosalud — AUNA, Lima, Peru
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- Centro de Oncologia y Radioterapia and Hospital Privado de Comunidad, Mar del Plata, Argentina,School of Medicine, FASTA University, Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)/Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), México City, Mexico
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Bruand M, Salleron J, Guihard S, Crety CM, Liem X, Pasquier D, Lamrani-Ghaouti A, Charra-Brunaud C, Peiffert D, Clavier JB, Desandes E, Faivre JC. Acute skin toxicity of conventional fractionated versus hypofractionated radiotherapy in breast cancer patients receiving regional node irradiation: the real-life prospective multicenter HYPOBREAST cohort. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:1318. [PMID: 36526987 PMCID: PMC9755801 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-10402-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Large-scale trials have shown that hypofractionated adjuvant breast radiotherapy was as effective in terms of survival and local control as conventional fractionated radiotherapy, and acute toxicity was reduced with hypofractionated radiotherapy. However, there is a lack of data about the toxicity of breast with regional nodal irradiation (RNI). The aim of this study was to assess the effect of fractionation on radiation-related acute skin toxicity in patients receiving RNI in addition to whole-breast or chest wall irradiation, using real-life data. METHODS We conducted a prospective, multicenter cohort study with systematic computerized data collection integrated into Mosaiq®. Three comprehensive cancer centers used a standardized form to prospectively collect patient characteristics, treatment characteristics and toxicity. RESULTS Between November 2016 and January 2022, 1727 patients were assessed; 1419 (82.2%) and 308 (17.8%) patients respectively received conventional fractionated and hypofractionated radiation therapy. Overall, the incidence of acute grade 2 or higher dermatitis was 28.4% (490 patients). Incidence was lower with hypofractionated than with conventional fractioned radiation therapy (odds ratio (OR) 0.34 [0.29;0.41]). Two prognostic factors were found to increase the risk of acute dermatitis, namely 3D (vs IMRT) and breast irradiation (vs chest wall). CONCLUSION Using real-life data from unselected patients with regional nodal irradiation, our findings confirm the decreased risk of dermatitis previously reported with hypofractionated radiation therapy in clinical trials. Expansion of systematic data collection systems to include additional centers as well as dosimetric data is warranted to further evaluate the short- and long-term effects of fractionation in real life.
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- Marie Bruand
- grid.452436.20000 0000 8775 4825Academic Department of Radiation Therapy & Brachytherapy, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine – Unicancer, 6 avenue de Bourgogne - CS, 30 519 54519 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France ,grid.29172.3f0000 0001 2194 6418EA 4360 APEMAC, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- grid.452436.20000 0000 8775 4825Unité de biostatistiques, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- grid.512000.6Service de Radiothérapie, ICANS - Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- grid.418448.50000 0001 0131 9695Service de Radiothérapie, Institut Jean Godinot, 51100 Reims, France
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- grid.452351.40000 0001 0131 6312Service de Radiothérapie, Centre Oscar Lambret, 59000 Lille, France
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- grid.452351.40000 0001 0131 6312Service de Radiothérapie, Centre Oscar Lambret, 59000 Lille, France ,grid.503422.20000 0001 2242 6780RIStAL, UMR 9189, Université de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- grid.452436.20000 0000 8775 4825Academic Department of Radiation Therapy & Brachytherapy, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine – Unicancer, 6 avenue de Bourgogne - CS, 30 519 54519 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- grid.452436.20000 0000 8775 4825Academic Department of Radiation Therapy & Brachytherapy, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine – Unicancer, 6 avenue de Bourgogne - CS, 30 519 54519 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France ,grid.29172.3f0000 0001 2194 6418EA 4360 APEMAC, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- grid.512000.6Service de Radiothérapie, ICANS - Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- grid.29172.3f0000 0001 2194 6418EA 4360 APEMAC, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France ,grid.452436.20000 0000 8775 4825Service en Charge des Données de Santé, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- grid.452436.20000 0000 8775 4825Academic Department of Radiation Therapy & Brachytherapy, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine – Unicancer, 6 avenue de Bourgogne - CS, 30 519 54519 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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Lazzari G, Rago L, Solazzo AP, Benevento I, Montagna A, Castaldo G, Silvano G. Adjuvant chemotherapy and hypofractionated whole breast cancer radiotherapy: Is it time to rethink the sequencing? Radiother Oncol 2022; 177:247-248. [PMID: 36265682 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2022.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Grazia Lazzari
- Radiation Oncology Unit, IRCCS -CROB, 85028 Rionero in Vulture, Potenza, Italy.
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, IRCCS -CROB, 85028 Rionero in Vulture, Potenza, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, IRCCS -CROB, 85028 Rionero in Vulture, Potenza, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, IRCCS -CROB, 85028 Rionero in Vulture, Potenza, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, IRCCS -CROB, 85028 Rionero in Vulture, Potenza, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, IRCCS -CROB, 85028 Rionero in Vulture, Potenza, Italy
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Chua BH, Link EK, Kunkler IH, Whelan TJ, Westenberg AH, Gruber G, Bryant G, Ahern V, Purohit K, Graham PH, Akra M, McArdle O, O'Brien P, Harvey JA, Kirkove C, Maduro JH, Campbell ID, Delaney GP, Martin JD, Vu TTT, Muanza TM, Neal A, Olivotto IA. Radiation doses and fractionation schedules in non-low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ in the breast (BIG 3-07/TROG 07.01): a randomised, factorial, multicentre, open-label, phase 3 study. Lancet 2022; 400:431-440. [PMID: 35934006 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01246-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whole breast irradiation (WBI) after conservative surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) reduces local recurrence. We investigated whether a tumour bed boost after WBI improved outcomes, and examined radiation dose fractionation sensitivity for non-low-risk DCIS. METHODS The study was an international, randomised, unmasked, phase 3 trial involving 136 participating centres of six clinical trials organisations in 11 countries (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, and the UK). Eligible patients were women aged 18 years or older with unilateral, histologically proven, non-low-risk DCIS treated by breast-conserving surgery with at least 1 mm of clear radial resection margins. They were assigned to one of four groups (1:1:1:1) of no tumour bed boost versus boost after conventional versus hypofractionated WBI, or randomly assigned to one of two groups (1:1) of no boost versus boost after each centre prespecified conventional or hypofractionated WBI. The conventional WBI used was 50 Gy in 25 fractions, and hypofractionated WBI was 42·5 Gy in 16 fractions. A boost dose of 16 Gy in eight fractions, if allocated, was delivered after WBI. Patients and clinicians were not masked to treatment allocation. The primary endpoint was time to local recurrence. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00470236). FINDINGS Between June 25, 2007, and June 30, 2014, 1608 patients were randomly assigned to have no boost (805 patients) or boost (803 patients). Conventional WBI was given to 831 patients, and hypofractionated WBI was given to 777 patients. Median follow-up was 6·6 years. The 5-year free-from-local-recurrence rates were 92·7% (95% CI 90·6-94·4%) in the no-boost group and 97·1% (95·6-98·1%) in the boost group (hazard ratio 0·47; 0·31-0·72; p<0·001). The boost group had higher rates of grade 2 or higher breast pain (10% [8-12%] vs 14% [12-17%], p=0·003) and induration (6% [5-8%] vs 14% [11-16%], p<0·001). INTERPRETATION In patients with resected non-low-risk DCIS, a tumour bed boost after WBI reduced local recurrence with an increase in grade 2 or greater toxicity. The results provide the first randomised trial data to support the use of boost radiation after postoperative WBI in these patients to improve local control. The international scale of the study supports the generalisability of the results. FUNDING National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, Susan G Komen for the Cure, Breast Cancer Now, OncoSuisse, Dutch Cancer Society, Canadian Cancer Trials Group.
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- Boon H Chua
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia.
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre, Institute of Genetic and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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- McMaster University, Department of Oncology, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Radiotherapy, Klinik Hirslanden, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK; Weston Park Hospital, Broomhall, Sheffield, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; St George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW, Australia
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- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada; Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Cancer Trials Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; St Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin, Ireland
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- University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia; GenesisCare, Gateshead, NSW, Australia
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- University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium; Cliniques Universitaires St Luc, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland; University Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Sarria GR, Welzel G, Polednik M, Wenz F, Abo-Madyan Y. Prospective Comparison of Hypofractionated Versus Normofractionated Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer: Late Toxicity Results of the Non-Inferiority KOSIMA Trial (ARO2010-3). Front Oncol 2022; 12:824891. [PMID: 35600361 PMCID: PMC9117716 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.824891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose To compare the late toxicity profile of hypofractionation and normofractionation for whole-breast radiotherapy in breast cancer (BC) patients after conserving surgery. Methods Sixty-year-old or older patients with pTis-pT3, pN0-pN1a, M0 BC were recruited and stratified to hypofractionated (arm R-HF) or normofractionated (arm L-NF) intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), for right- and left-sided BC, respectively, in this single-center, non-randomized, non-inferiority trial. A boost was allowed if indicated. The primary outcome was the cumulative percentage of patients developing grade III fibrosis, grade I telangiectasia, and/or grade II hyperpigmentation after 2 years, with a pre-specified non-inferiority margin of 15% increase from an expected 2-year toxicity rate of 20%. Results The Median follow-up was 4.93 (0.57-8.65) years for R-HF and 5.02 (0.65-8.72) years for L-NF (p=0.236). The median age was 68 (60-83 and 60-80) years, respectively. In total, 226 patients were recruited (107 for R-HF and 119 for L-NF), with 100 and 117 patients suitable for assessment, respectively. A boost was delivered in 51% and 53% of each arm, respectively. Median PTV volumes were 1013.6 (273-2805) cm3 (R-HF) and 1058.28 (315-2709) cm3 (L-NF, p=0.591). The 2-year primary endpoint rate was 6.1% (95% CI 1.3-11.7, n=5 of 82) and 13.3% (95% CI 7-20.2, n=14 of 105), respectively (absolute difference -7.2%, one-sided 95% CI ∞ to -0.26, favoring R-HF). No local recurrence-free- or overall-survival differences were found. Conclusion In this prospective non-randomized study, hypofractionation did not have higher toxicity than normofractionated whole-breast IMRT.
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- Gustavo R. Sarria
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- University Medical Center Freiburg, Medical Faculty Freiburg, Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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Meattini I, Palumbo I, Becherini C, Borghesi S, Cucciarelli F, Dicuonzo S, Fiorentino A, Spoto R, Poortmans P, Aristei C, Livi L. The Italian Association for Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (AIRO) position statements for postoperative breast cancer radiation therapy volume, dose, and fractionation. LA RADIOLOGIA MEDICA 2022; 127:1407-1411. [PMID: 36201098 PMCID: PMC9747865 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-022-01563-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Recent advances in non-metastatic breast cancer radiation therapy significantly reshaped our views on modern dose and fractionation schedules. Especially the advent of hypofractionation and partial breast irradiation defined a new concept of treatment optimization, that should strongly include both patient and tumour characteristics in the physician's decision-making process. Unfortunately, hypofractionation for breast cancer radiation therapy needed long time to enter the routine practice during the last decades despite the level-1 evidence published over time. Hereby we present the Italian Association for Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (AIRO) Breast Cancer Group position statements for postoperative breast cancer radiation therapy volume, dose, and fractionation to harmonically boost routine clinical practice implementation following evidence-based data.
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- Icro Meattini
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "M. Serio", University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134, Florence, Italy. .,Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134, Florence, Italy.
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- Radiation Oncology Section, University of Perugia and Perugia General Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit of Arezzo–Valdarno, Azienda USL Toscana Sud Est, Arezzo, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCSS, Milan, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, General Regional Hospital F.Miulli, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCSS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Iridium Netwerk, Antwerp, Belgium ,Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Radiation Oncology Section, University of Perugia and Perugia General Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “M. Serio”, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134 Florence, Italy ,Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134 Florence, Italy
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Influence of Hypofractionated Versus Conventional Fractionated Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients With Reconstruction. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2021; 112:445-456. [PMID: 34610389 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed to compare breast-related complications between hypofractionated adjuvant postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) and conventional fractionated radiation therapy (RT) in patients with breast cancer undergoing reconstruction by reconstruction surgery type. METHODS AND MATERIALS Data from a total of 396 patients with breast cancer who underwent breast reconstruction after mastectomy between 2009 and 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. All patients received adjuvant PMRT according to either a conventional fractionation or hypofractionation schedule. We analyzed breast-related complications according to the timing of breast reconstruction (immediate or delayed). In cases of delayed reconstruction, only PMRT delivered before final delayed reconstruction was included. A major breast complication was defined as a breast-related toxicity that required reoperation or rehospitalization after the end of RT. RESULTS The median follow-up time was 35.3 months (range, 8.8-122.7 months). Of all patients, 267 received immediate breast reconstruction and 129 received delayed breast reconstruction. In patients with immediate breast reconstruction, 91 were treated with conventional RT and 176 received hypofractionated RT. The occurrence of major breast-related complications did not differ significantly between the 2 fractionation regimens. Hypofractionated RT did not increase major wound problems (infection and dehiscence) compared with conventional RT. Furthermore, major contracture occurred significantly less frequently in hypofractionated RT. Of the patients who had delayed breast reconstruction, 48 received conventional RT and 81 received hypofractionated RT. There was no difference in the incidence of major breast complications between these 2 RT groups, and no difference in major breast complications were reported for either 1- or 2-stage delayed reconstruction. A time interval of >10 months between PMRT and final definitive reconstruction had a significantly lower incidence of major breast complications. CONCLUSIONS Hypofractionated RT appears to be comparable with conventional fractionated RT in terms of breast-related complications in patients with breast cancer undergoing reconstruction, regardless of breast reconstruction type. An ongoing prospective randomized trial should confirm our findings.
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Piras A, Menna S, D'Aviero A, Marazzi F, Mazzini A, Cusumano D, Massaccesi M, Mattiucci GC, Daidone A, Valentini V, Boldrini L. New fractionations in breast cancer: a dosimetric study of 3D-CRT versus VMAT. J Med Radiat Sci 2021; 69:227-235. [PMID: 34551211 PMCID: PMC9163458 DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Adjuvant radiation therapy (RT) following primary surgery in women affected by early breast cancer (EBC) plays a central role in reducing local recurrences and overall mortality. The FAST-FORWARD trial recently demonstrated that 1-week hypofractionated adjuvant RT is not inferior to the standard schedule in terms of local relapse, cosmetic outcomes and toxicity. The aim of this in silico study was to evaluate the dosimetric aspects of a 1-week RT course, administered through volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), compared with traditional three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) with tangential fields. METHODS Patients affected by left-side EBC undergoing adjuvant RT were selected. ESTRO guidelines for the clinical target volume (CTV) delineation and FAST-FORWARD protocol for CTV to planning target volume (PTV) margin definition were followed. Total prescribed dose was 26 Gy in five fractions. The homogeneity index (HI) and the global conformity index (GCI) were taken into account for planning and dose distribution optimisation purposes. Both 3D-CRT tangential fields and VMAT plans were generated for each patient. RESULTS The analysis included 21 patients. PTV coverage comparison between 3D-CRT and VMAT plans showed significant increases for GCI (P < 0.05) in VMAT technique; no statistically significant differences were observed regarding HI. For organs at risks (OAR), statistically significant increases were observed in terms of skin V103% (P < 0.002) and ipsilateral lung V30% (P < 0.05) with 3D-CRT and of heart V5% (P < 0.05) with VMAT technique. CONCLUSIONS This in silico study showed that both 3D-CRT and VMAT are dosimetrically feasible techniques in the framework of 1-week hypofractionated treatments for left EBC.
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- Antonio Piras
- Radioterapia Oncologica, Villa Santa Teresa, Bagheria, Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy.,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Radioterapia Oncologica, Villa Santa Teresa, Bagheria, Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy.,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy.,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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Irabor OC, Swanson W, Shaukat F, Wirtz J, Mallum AA, Ngoma T, Elzawawy A, Nguyen P, Incrocci L, Ngwa W. Can the Adoption of Hypofractionation Guidelines Expand Global Radiotherapy Access? An Analysis for Breast and Prostate Radiotherapy. JCO Glob Oncol 2021; 6:667-678. [PMID: 32343628 PMCID: PMC7193821 DOI: 10.1200/jgo.19.00261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The limited radiotherapy resources for global cancer control have resulted in increased interest in developing time- and cost-saving innovations to expand access to those resources. Hypofractionated regimens could minimize cost and increase access for limited-resource countries. In this investigation, we estimated the percentage cost-savings per radiotherapy course and increased radiotherapy access in African countries after adopting hypofractionation for breast and prostate radiotherapy. For perspective, results were compared with high-income countries. METHODS The cost and course of breast and prostate radiotherapy for conventional and hypofractionated regimens in low-resource facilities were calculated using the Radiotherapy Cost Estimator tool developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and then compared with another activity-based costing model. The potential maximum cost savings in each country over 7 years for breast and prostate radiotherapy were then estimated using cancer incidence data from the Global Cancer Observatory database with use rates applied. The increase in radiotherapy access was estimated by current national capacities from the IAEA directory. RESULTS The estimated cost per course of conventional and hypofractionated regimens were US$2,232 and $1,339 for breast treatment, and $3,389 and $1,699 for prostate treatment, respectively. The projected potential maximum cost savings with full hypofractionation implementation were $1.1 billion and $606 million for breast and prostate treatment, respectively. The projected increase of radiotherapy access due to implementing hypofractionation varied between +0.3% to 25% and +0.4% to 36.0% for breast and prostate treatments, respectively. CONCLUSION This investigation demonstrates that adopting hypofractionated regimens as standard treatment of breast and prostate cancers can result in substantial savings and increase radiotherapy access in developing countries. Given reduced delivery cost and treatment times, we anticipate a substantial increase in radiotherapy access with additional innovations that will allow progressive hypofractionation without compromising quality.
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- Omoruyi Credit Irabor
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA.,Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA.,University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA.,Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA.,Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.,University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
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De Sanctis V, Alfò M, Vitiello C, Vullo G, Facondo G, Marinelli L, Burocchi S, Gallo G, Valeriani M, Campanella B, Scalabrino G, Russo I, Salerno G, Cardelli P, Osti M, De Biase L. Markers of Cardiotoxicity in Early Breast Cancer Patients Treated With a Hypofractionated Schedule: A Prospective Study. Clin Breast Cancer 2021; 21:e141-e149. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2020.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Marta GN, Ramiah D, Kaidar-Person O, Kirby A, Coles C, Jagsi R, Hijal T, Sancho G, Zissiadis Y, Pignol JP, Ho AY, Cheng SHC, Offersen BV, Meattini I, Poortmans P. The Financial Impact on Reimbursement of Moderately Hypofractionated Postoperative Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: An International Consortium Report. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2021; 33:322-330. [PMID: 33358283 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2020.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIMS Moderately hypofractionated breast irradiation has been evaluated in several prospective studies, resulting in wide acceptance of shorter treatment protocols for postoperative breast irradiation. Reimbursement for radiation therapy varies between private and public systems and between countries, impacting variably financial considerations in the use of hypofractionation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the financial impact of moderately hypofractionated breast irradiation by reimbursement system in different countries. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was designed by an international group of radiation oncologists. A web-questionnaire was distributed to representatives from each country. The participants were asked to involve the financial consultant at their institution. RESULTS Data from 13 countries from all populated continents were collected (Europe: Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, UK; North America: Canada, USA; South America: Brazil; Africa: South Africa; Oceania: Australia; Asia: Israel, Taiwan). Clinicians and/or departments in most of the countries surveyed (77%) receive remuneration based on the number of fractions delivered to the patient. The financial loss per patient estimated resulting from applying moderately hypofractionated breast irradiation instead of conventional fractionation ranged from 5-10% to 30-40%, depending on the healthcare provider. CONCLUSION Although a generalised adoption of moderately hypofractionated breast irradiation would allow for a considerable reduction in social and economic burden, the financial loss for the healthcare providers induced by fee-for-service remuneration may be a factor in the slow uptake of these regimens. Therefore, fee-for-service reimbursement may not be preferable for radiation oncology. We propose that an alternative system of remuneration, such as bundled payments based on stage and diagnosis, may provide more value for all stakeholders.
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- G N Marta
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Donald Gordon Medical Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Breast Cancer Radiation Unit, Radiation Oncology Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- Department of Oncology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Genesis Cancer Care, Wembley, WA, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark; Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy; Department of Biomedical, Experimental, and Clinical Sciences "M. Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Iridium Kankernetwerk, Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium; University of Antwerp, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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Sayan M, Yehia ZA, Ohri N, Haffty BG. Hypofractionated Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy. Adv Radiat Oncol 2021; 6:100618. [PMID: 33490735 PMCID: PMC7809517 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2020.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Purpose To provide an overview of the major randomized trials that support the use of hypofractionated post-mastectomy radiation therapy for locally advanced breast cancer patients. Methods and Materials PubMed was systematically reviewed for publications reporting use of of hypofractionated radiation therapy in patients requiring post-mastectomy radiation. Results Standard fractionation, which is typically delivered over 5 to 7 weeks, is considered the standard of care in setting of post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT). Modern data has helped to establish hypofractionated whole breast irradiation, which consists of a 3- to 4-week regimen, as a new standard of care for early-stage breast cancer. Hypofractionated whole breast irradiation has also laid the groundwork for the exploration of a hypofractionated approach in the setting of hypofractionated post-mastectomy radiation therapy. Conclusions While standard fractionation remains the most commonly utilized regimen for PMRT, recently published trials support the safety and efficacy of a hypofractionated approach. Ongoing trials are further investigating the use of hypofractionated PMRT.
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- Mutlay Sayan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Kim DY, Park E, Heo CY, Jin US, Kim EK, Han W, Shin KH, Kim IA. Hypofractionated versus conventional fractionated radiotherapy for breast cancer in patients with reconstructed breast: Toxicity analysis. Breast 2020; 55:37-44. [PMID: 33316582 PMCID: PMC7744765 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2020.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study investigated whether hypofractionated adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) increased breast-related complication(s) compared to conventional fractionated RT in reconstructed breast cancer patients. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review including 349 breast cancer patients who underwent immediate breast reconstruction following mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery (BCS) between 2009 and 2018 at two institutions. All patients were treated with adjuvant RT via either a conventional fractionated or hypofractionated regimen. We defined a major breast complication as a breast-related toxic event requiring re-operation or re-hospitalization during the follow-up period after the end of RT. RESULTS The median follow-up was 32.3 months (4.8-118.5 months); 126 patients had conventional fractionated RT, and 223 patients received hypofractionated RT. In patients with mastectomy, there was no significant difference in the occurrence of any or major breast-related complications between the two fractionation regimens. In patients undergoing BCS, incidence of any breast complication showed no difference between two RT groups and no major breast complication was reported as well. Hypofractionated RT did not increase major wound problem (infection and dehiscence) compared to conventional RT. Incidence of major contracture was significantly lower in hypofractionated RT. CONCLUSIONS There was no significant difference in the occurrence of any or major breast-related complications between the two different fractionation regimens, even in patients with mastectomy. Hypofractionated RT may be used comparable to conventional fractionated RT in terms of breast-related complications in reconstructed breast cancer patients. The prospective randomized trial would be necessary to clarify this issue.
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- Dong-Yun Kim
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
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Li B, Sarria GR, Hermansen M, Hao J, Martinez D, Garcia B, Liu J, McLeod M, Castaneda S, Oladeru OT, Lee B, Sarria GJ, Gay H, Chetty IJ, Roa D. Impact of a SBRT/SRS longitudinal telehealth training pilot course in Latin America. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2020; 154:103072. [PMID: 32805497 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2020.103072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the impact of longitudinal telehealth training in stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for clinicians in Latin America. MATERIALS AND METHODS Professionals from two Peruvian centers received an initial SBRT/SRS on-site training course and subsequently received follow-up telehealth training (interventional group) or not (negative control arm). Twelve live video conference sessions were scheduled. Surveys pre- and post-curriculum measured participants' confidence in seven practical domains of SBRT/SRS, based on Likert scales of 1-5, and post-curriculum surveys assessed educators' experiences. RESULTS Sixty-one participants were registered, with an average of 24 attendees per session. Pre- and post- surveys were completed by 22 participants. For interventional and negative-control groups, mean changes in Likert scale were satisfactory for the former and remained unmodified for the latter. CONCLUSIONS Conducting telehealth educational programs via virtual classroom sessions could be a reliable method to augment training for SBRT and SRS.
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- Benjamin Li
- Rayos Contra Cancer, Inc. Nashville, TN, USA; University of California San Francisco, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Rayos Contra Cancer, Inc. Nashville, TN, USA; University Hospital Bonn, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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- Rayos Contra Cancer, Inc. Nashville, TN, USA; Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Clínica AUNA, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Lima, Peru
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- Washington University in St. Louis, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Rayos Contra Cancer, Inc. Nashville, TN, USA; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Rayos Contra Cancer, Inc. Nashville, TN, USA; Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Loma Linda University, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Lima, Peru
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- Washington University in St. Louis, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Rayos Contra Cancer, Inc. Nashville, TN, USA; University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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Xie Y, Guo B, Zhang R. Cost-effectiveness analysis of advanced radiotherapy techniques for post-mastectomy breast cancer patients. COST EFFECTIVENESS AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION 2020; 18:26. [PMID: 32774176 PMCID: PMC7398314 DOI: 10.1186/s12962-020-00222-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Prior cost-effectiveness studies of post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) only compared conventional radiotherapy versus no radiotherapy and only considered tumor control. The goal of this study was to perform cost-effectiveness analyses of standard of care (SOC) and advanced PMRT techniques including intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), standard volumetric modulated arc therapy (STD-VMAT), non-coplanar VMAT (NC-VMAT), multiple arc VMAT (MA-VMAT), Tomotherapy (TOMO), mixed beam therapy (MIXED), and intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT). Methods Using a Markov model, we estimated the cost-effectiveness of various techniques over 15 years. A cohort of women (55-year-old) was simulated in the model, and radiogenic side effects were considered. Transition probabilities, utilities, and costs for each health state were obtained from literature and Medicare data. Model outcomes include quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). Results For the patient cohort, STD-VMAT has an ICER of $32,617/QALY relative to SOC; TOMO is dominated by STD-VMAT; IMRT has an ICER of $19,081/QALY relative to STD-VMAT; NC-VMAT, MA-VMAT, MIXED are dominated by IMRT; IMPT has an ICER of $151,741/QALY relative to IMRT. One-way analysis shows that the probability of cardiac toxicity has the most significant impact on the model outcomes. The probability sensitivity analyses show that all advanced PMRT techniques are more cost-effective than SOC at a willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold of $100,000/QALY, while almost none of the advanced techniques is more cost-effective than SOC at a WTP threshold of $50,000/QALY. Conclusion Advanced PMRT techniques are more cost-effective for breast cancer patients at a WTP threshold of $100,000/QALY, and IMRT might be a cost-effective option for PMRT patients.
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- Yibo Xie
- Medical Physics Program, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA USA
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- Department of Experimental Statistics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA USA
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- Medical Physics Program, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Baton Rouge, LA USA
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Green M, Van Nest SJ, Soisson E, Huber K, Liao Y, McBride W, Dominello MM, Burmeister J, Joiner MC. Three discipline collaborative radiation therapy (3DCRT) special debate: We should treat all cancer patients with hypofractionation. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2020; 21:7-14. [PMID: 32602186 PMCID: PMC7324689 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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- Michael Green
- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Department of RadiologyUniversity of VermontBurlingtonVTUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyTufts Medical CenterBostonMAUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyRush University Medical CenterChicagoILUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)Los AngelesCAUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMIUSA
- Gershenson Radiation Oncology CenterBarbara Ann Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMIUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMIUSA
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Older age and comorbidity in breast cancer: is RT alone the new therapeutic frontier? J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2020; 146:1791-1800. [PMID: 32405744 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-020-03243-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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AIM To assess the impact of age, comorbidities and endocrine therapy (ET) in older breast cancer (BC) patients treated with hypofractionated radiotherapy (Hypo-RT). METHODS From June 2009 to December 2017, we enrolled in this study 735 ER-positive BC patients (stage pT1-T2, pNx-1, M0 and age ≥ 65 years) receiving hypo-RT and followed them until September 2019. Baseline comorbidities included in the hypertension-augmented Charlson Comorbidity Index were retrospectively retrieved. Logistic regression model estimated adjusted-odds ratios (ORs) of ET prescription in relation to baseline patient and tumor characteristics. Competing risk analysis estimated 5-year cumulative incidence function (CIF) of ET discontinuation due to side effects (with BC progression or death as competing events), and its effect on locoregional recurrence (LRR) and distant metastasis (DM) (with death as competing event). RESULTS ET has been prescribed in 89% patients. In multivariable analysis, the odds of ET prescription was significantly reduced in older patients (≥ 80 years, OR 0.08, 95% CI 0.03-0.20) and significantly increased in patients with moderate comorbidity. Patients ≥ 80 years discontinued the prescribed therapy earlier and more frequently than younger (65-69 years) patients (p = 0.060). Five-year CIF of LLR, DM and death from causes other that BC were 1.7%, 2.2% and 7.5%, respectively. Patients who discontinued ET had higher chance of LRR (p = 0.004). ET use did not impact on OS in any of the analyzed groups. CONCLUSIONS In older patients, ET did not show a benefit in terms of overall survival. Further studies focusing on tailored treatment approaches are warranted to offer the best care in terms of adjuvant treatment to these patients.
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Arenas M, Selek U, Kaidar-Person O, Perrucci E, Montero Luis A, Boersma L, Coles C, Offersen B, Meattini I, Bölükbaşı Y, Leonardi MC, Pfeffer R, Cutuli B, Vidali C, Franco P, Kouloulias V, Masiello V, Rivera S, Bourgier C, Ciabattoni A, Lancellotta V, Trigo L, Valentini V, Poortmans P, Aristei C. The 2018 assisi think tank meeting on breast cancer: International expert panel white paper. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2020; 151:102967. [PMID: 32450277 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2020.102967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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We report on the second Assisi Think Tank Meeting (ATTM) on breast cancer which was held under the auspices of the European Society for RadioTherapy & Oncology (ESTRO). In discussing in-depth current evidence and practice it was designed to identify grey areas in diverse forms of the disease. It aimed at addressing uncertainties and proposing future trials to improve patient care. Before the meeting, three key topics were selected: 1) primary systemic therapy, mastectomy, breast reconstruction and post-mastectomy radiation therapy, 2) therapeutic options in ductal carcinoma in situ, and 3) therapy de-escalation in early stage breast cancer. Clinical practice in these areas was investigated by means of an online questionnaire. The time lapse period between the survey and the meeting was used to review the literature and on-going clinical trials. At the ATTM both were discussed in depth and research protocols were proposed.
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- Radiation Oncology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istambul, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Oncology Institute, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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- Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Radiation Oncology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Radiation Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi (AOUC), Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istambul, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Assuta Medical Centres, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Radiation Oncology, Institut du Cancer Courlancy, Reims, France
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- Radiation Oncology, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste (ASUITS), Trieste, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Turin School of Medicine, Turin, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Radiation Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Radiation Oncology, ICM-Val d'Aurelle, University Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Radiation Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Instituto Portugues de Oncologia Francisco Martins Porto E.P.E, Porto, Portugal
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- Radiation Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Iridium Kankernetwerk, Wilrijk-Antwerp - University of Antwerp, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Perugia and Perugia General Hospital, Perugia, Italy.
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Chua BH. Individualised target volume selection and dose prescription after conservative surgery, mastectomy and reconstruction. Breast 2019; 48 Suppl 1:S69-S75. [PMID: 31839165 DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(19)31128-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Progress in radiotherapy (RT) for early breast cancer, driven by advances in radiobiology and radiation techniques is enabling individualised target volume and dose-fractionation according to recurrence risk. Conventionally fractionated WBI (CF-WBI) has been justified on the basis that it spares dose-limiting late-responding normal tissues more than breast cancer. However, randomised clinical trials (RCTs) testing hypofractionated WBI (HF-WBI) showed equivalent tumour control, improved acute toxicity and similar late toxicity between selected HF-WBI schedules and CF-WBI. RCTs showed that tumour bed boost (TBB) after WBI improved local control but increased breast fibrosis compared to no TBB. RCT comparing sequential TBB and simultaneous integrated TBB using dose intensity modulation showed similar toxicity. Partial breast irradiation (PBI) limits target volume to the tumour bed, which permits safe treatment acceleration. RCTs showed that PBI resulted in low local relapse rates but in some RCTs, higher rates of late toxicity and adverse cosmetic outcome than WBI. Given heterogeneity of PBI techniques, target volumes and dose-fractionation schedules used in RCTs, interpretation of results to distinguish whether outcome variations are caused by target volume or dose-fractionation effect is challenging. RCTs demonstrating efficacy of post-mastectomy RT (PMRT) included the chest wall and regional nodes but did not distinguish relative contributions of nodal target sub-volumes. In patients with smaller axillary tumour burden, IMC irradiation is controversial. RCTs were not powered for comparison between CF-PMRT and HF-PMRT. No increase in arm or shoulder dysfunction with HF-PMRT was observed. No RCT data exist on HF-PMRT in patients with breast reconstruction.
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- Boon H Chua
- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, UNSW Sydney, NSW, Australia; Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia.
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Andrade TR, Fonseca MC, Segreto HR, Segreto RA, Martella E, Nazário AC. Meta-analysis of long-term efficacy and safety of hypofractionated radiotherapy in the treatment of early breast cancer. Breast 2019; 48:24-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2019.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Defourny N, Monten C, Grau C, Lievens Y, Perrier L. Critical review and quality-assessment of cost analyses in radiotherapy: How reliable are the data? Radiother Oncol 2019; 141:14-26. [PMID: 31630866 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2019.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE Health economic evaluations (HEE) are increasingly having an impact on policymakers, although the results greatly depend on the quality of the methodology used and on transparent reporting. The two main objectives of this study were to evaluate the quality of cost analyses of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and to assess the comprehensiveness and relevance of cost criteria defined in three validated quality-assessment instruments. MATERIALS AND METHODS The selection of articles was based on a previous systematic literature review of EBRT-costing studies retrieved from January 2004 to January 2015 (Period 1) in MEDLINE, Embase, and NHS-EED databases and completed in a second time period from January 2015 to November 2018 (Period 2). Three validated instruments to assess the methodology quality with the CHEC and the QHES, and the methodology with the CHEERS checklists were used. The quality was evaluated by both quantitative and qualitative analyses. The scoring robustness was examined with the Kendall coefficient of concordance and inter-class correlation coefficients. RESULTS In total, twenty-three articles were selected. The main geographic areas of cost analyses were Canada (n = 5), France (n = 4), and the USA (n = 4). The most commonly studied pathologies and technologies were prostate (n = 7) and head and neck cancer (n = 5) and IMRT (n = 8) and IGRT (n = 2), respectively. The mean instrument scores demonstrated a fair degree of methodological quality, with 69.7% for the CHEC, 73.6% for the QHES, as well as for the reporting quality, with 59.4% for CHEERS for Period 1 (74.4%, 71.5%, and 66.1%, respectively, for Period 2). An additional qualitative analysis per criterion revealed that certain items, essential for understanding the costing methodology and the results (e.g., the time horizon, discount rate, sensitivity analysis) were often only partially completed. Statistical analysis confirmed that the reviewers' scoring was consistent. The instruments identified the same top three articles, albeit with a degree of variation in the ranking. CONCLUSION Qualitative and quantitative assessment of cost analyses in EBRT exhibits a fair level of study quality in terms of the methodology and reporting transparency. The impact of cost calculations on the final HEE result appears to be underestimated, and increased transparency of the data sources and the methodologies is needed.
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- Noémie Defourny
- Ghent University, European SocieTy for Radiotherapy & Oncology, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital and Ghent University, Belgium
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- Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital and Ghent University, Belgium
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- Université de Lyon, Léon Bérard Cancer Centre, GATE UMR 5824, Lyon, France
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Defourny N, Perrier L, Borras JM, Coffey M, Corral J, Hoozée S, Loon JV, Grau C, Lievens Y. National costs and resource requirements of external beam radiotherapy: A time-driven activity-based costing model from the ESTRO-HERO project. Radiother Oncol 2019; 138:187-194. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2019.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Franco P, Bartoncini S, Martini S, Iorio GC, Ricardi U. Do hypofraction and large breast size reciprocally fit in breast cancer radiotherapy? ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2019; 7:S146. [PMID: 31576353 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.06.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Pierfrancesco Franco
- Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Turin School of Medicine, Turin, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Turin School of Medicine, Turin, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Turin School of Medicine, Turin, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Turin School of Medicine, Turin, Italy
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Dong Y, Zhang WW, Wang J, Sun JY, He ZY, Wu SG. The 21-gene recurrence score and effects of adjuvant radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery in early-stage breast cancer. Future Oncol 2019; 15:1629-1639. [PMID: 30864836 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2018-0967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Aim: To investigate the associations with the 21-gene recurrence score (RS) and effect of adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) for early-stage breast cancer after breast conserving surgery. Methods: We included 13,246 patients in the SEER database. Results: Patients with a higher RS were independently related to nonreceipt of RT (p < 0.001). In both the traditional and Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment (TAILORx) RS cut-offs, the receipt of RT was not related to better breast cancer-specific survival in low- and high-risk RS groups, but was independently related to better breast cancer-specific survival in intermediate-risk RS group before (p = 0.029) and after (p = 0.001) propensity score matching. Conclusion: The 21-gene-RS may impact the decision-making of adjuvant RT in early-stage breast cancer after breast conserving surgery. The survival benefit of adjuvant RT may be limited to patients with intermediate-risk RS.
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- Yong Dong
- Department of Oncology, Dongguan Third People's Hospital, Affiliated Dongguan Shilong People's Hospital of Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523326, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Teaching Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Xiamen 361003, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Teaching Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Xiamen 361003, PR China
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Automated Instead of Manual Treatment Planning? A Plan Comparison Based on Dose-Volume Statistics and Clinical Preference. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018; 102:443-450. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.05.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Revised: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Thompson MK, Poortmans P, Chalmers AJ, Faivre-Finn C, Hall E, Huddart RA, Lievens Y, Sebag-Montefiore D, Coles CE. Practice-changing radiation therapy trials for the treatment of cancer: where are we 150 years after the birth of Marie Curie? Br J Cancer 2018; 119:389-407. [PMID: 30061587 PMCID: PMC6117262 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-018-0201-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2017] [Revised: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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As we mark 150 years since the birth of Marie Curie, we reflect on the global advances made in radiation oncology and the current status of radiation therapy (RT) research. Large-scale international RT clinical trials have been fundamental in driving evidence-based change and have served to improve cancer management and to reduce side effects. Radiation therapy trials have also improved practice by increasing quality assurance and consistency in treatment protocols across multiple centres. This review summarises some of the key RT practice-changing clinical trials over the last two decades, in four common cancer sites for which RT is a crucial component of curative treatment: breast, lung, urological and lower gastro-intestinal cancer. We highlight the global inequality in access to RT, and the work of international organisations, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the European SocieTy for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), and the United Kingdom National Cancer Research Institute Clinical and Translational Radiotherapy Research Working Group (CTRad), that aim to improve access to RT and facilitate radiation research. We discuss some emerging RT technologies including proton beam therapy and magnetic resonance linear accelerators and predict likely future directions in clinical RT research.
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- Mareike K Thompson
- Department of Oncology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G61 1QH, UK
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- Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester; The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, M20 4BX, UK
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- Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit, The Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, London, SM2 5NG, UK
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- Section of Radiotherapy and Imaging, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, SM2 5NG, UK
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital and Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Radiotherapy Research Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds; Leeds Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospitals, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
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- Department of Oncology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK.
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Gupta A, Ohri N, Haffty BG. Hypofractionated radiation treatment in the management of breast cancer. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2018; 18:793-803. [PMID: 29902386 DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2018.1489245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The standard treatment for early-stage breast cancer is breast conservation therapy, consisting of breast conserving surgery followed by adjuvant radiation treatment (RT). Conventionally-fractionated whole breast irradiation (CF-WBI) has been the standard RT regimen, but recently shorter courses of hypofractionated whole breast irradiation (HF-WBI) have been advocated for patient convenience and reduction in healthcare costs and resources. Areas covered: This review covers the major randomized European and Canadian trials comparing HF-WBI to CF-WBI with long-term follow-up, as well as additional recently closed randomized trials that further seek to define the applicability of HF-WBI in clinical practice. Randomized data is summarized in terms of clinical utility and for a variety of clinical applications. Recently published consensus guidelines and practical implementation of HF-WBI including its broader effect on the healthcare system are reviewed. Finally, an assessment of the emerging evidence in support of hypofractionation for locally advanced disease is presented. Expert commentary: HF-WBI has replaced CF-WBI as the accepted standard of care in most women with early-stage breast cancer who do not require regional nodal irradiation. Early data supports the continued study of hypofractionation in the locally advanced setting, however broad adoption awaits longer follow-up and additional data from ongoing clinical trials.
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- Apar Gupta
- a Department of Radiation Oncology , Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey , New Brunswick , NJ , USA
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- a Department of Radiation Oncology , Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey , New Brunswick , NJ , USA
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- a Department of Radiation Oncology , Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey , New Brunswick , NJ , USA
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Hunter D, Mauldon E, Anderson N. Cost-containment in hypofractionated radiation therapy: a literature review. J Med Radiat Sci 2018; 65:148-157. [PMID: 29532613 PMCID: PMC5985996 DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Recent technological advances in radiation therapy have allowed for greater accuracy in planning and treatment delivery. The development of hypofractionated radiation treatment regimens is an example, and has the potential to decrease the cost per episode of care, relative to conventional treatments. Our aim was to analyse published literature on the cost-effectiveness and budgetary implications of hypofractionated radiation therapy. As such, this article will quantify the projected health care cost savings and address the optimal means of treatment delivery, associated patient outcomes, and implications arising from an increased use of hypofractionated regimens.
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- Darren Hunter
- Department of Radiation OncologyPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- School of MedicineUniversity of TasmaniaLauncestonTasmaniaAustralia
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- Department of Radiation OncologyPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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Gilbo P, Potters L, Lee L. Implementation and utilization of hypofractionation for breast cancer. Adv Radiat Oncol 2018; 3:265-270. [PMID: 30202795 PMCID: PMC6128038 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2018.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Revised: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose Hypofractionation (HF) of whole breast irradiation has become a standard treatment regimen because randomized trials continue to demonstrate equivalence in survival and local control compared with conventional fractionation. In 2011, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) adopted clinical guidelines on the proper selection of HF. Nevertheless, utilization remains lower than predicted. We evaluate the effects of clinical directives that serve as default treatment decisions and prospective contouring rounds on the implementation of HF in a large, multicenter radiation oncology department. Methods and materials In 2010, we implemented consensus-driven and evidence-based clinical directives to guide treatment decisions. Five directives were available for adjuvant breast cancer treatment, including conventional fractionation and HF approaches, and were selected on the basis of disease specifics and clinical judgment. In 2012, we instituted prospective contouring rounds wherein the treating physicians presented their directive selection and patient contours for peer-review and consensus opinion. For this study, charts for patients with early stage breast cancer were reviewed. A total of 1043 cases of breast cancer were identified. Patients receiving HF were analyzed on the basis of the ASTRO 2011 guidelines and adherence to our more inclusive clinical directives. Results For the ASTRO-endorsed group (n = 685), 49% of patients received HF in 2011, and 80% received HF in 2015. For the directives-endorsed group (n = 1042), 47% of patients received HF in 2011, and 73% received HF in 2015. Conclusions HF is underutilized despite equivalent local control, superior toxicity profile, and noninferior late effects. Our study demonstrates the possibility of achieving high levels of utilization in a large, multisite, outpatient setting. Factors responsible may include default rules established through the development of consensus-based treatment directives, peer review by faculty, and strong financial leadership to implement HF when indicated. To our knowledge, this is the first example of combining both consensus-based treatment directives and prospective contouring rounds in an attempt to change practice patterns.
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- Philip Gilbo
- Department of Radiation Medicine, Northwell Health, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Lake Success, New York
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Northwell Health, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Lake Success, New York
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Northwell Health, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Lake Success, New York
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Franco P, Iorio GC, Bartoncini S, Airoldi M, De Sanctis C, Castellano I, Ricardi U. De-escalation of breast radiotherapy after conserving surgery in low-risk early breast cancer patients. Med Oncol 2018; 35:62. [PMID: 29616366 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-018-1121-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The reduction in the burden related to treatment is becoming more and more important in modern oncology. Radiation therapy is a mainstay option in the postoperative setting for early breast cancer patients after breast-conserving surgery. Nowadays, different options are available to de-escalate radiotherapy in this scenario such as the use of hypofractionated whole-breast radiation, the selective delivery of the boost dose to the lumpectomy cavity, the introduction of accelerated partial breast irradiation and the omission of treatment in appropriately selected patients with low-risk features. We herein provide a review article on this topic.
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- Pierfrancesco Franco
- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Pathology Unit, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Breast Unit, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Medical Oncology 2, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy
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Monten C, Lievens Y. Adjuvant breast radiotherapy: How to trade-off cost and effectiveness? Radiother Oncol 2017; 126:132-138. [PMID: 29174721 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2017.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2017] [Revised: 10/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A series of health economic evaluations (HEE) has analysed the efficiency of new fractionation schedules and techniques for adjuvant breast radiotherapy. This overview assembles the available evidence and evaluates to what extent HEE-results can be compared. METHODS Based on a systematic literature review of HEEs from 1/1/2000 to 30/10/2016, all cost comparison (CC) and cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA) comparing different adjuvant breast radiotherapy approaches were analysed. Costs were extracted and converted to Euro 2016 and costs per QALY were summarized in cost-effectiveness planes. RESULTS Twenty-four publications are withheld, comparing different fractionation schedules and/or irradiation techniques or evaluating the value of adding radiotherapy. Normofractionation and intensity-modulated, interstitial or intraluminal techniques are important cost-drivers. Highest reimbursements are observed in the US, but may overestimate the real cost. Hypofractionation is cost-effective compared to normofractionation, the results of partial breast irradiation are less unequivocal. Intra-operative and external beam approaches seem the most cost-effective for favourable risk groups, but whole breast irradiation is superior in terms of health effect and omission of radiotherapy in terms of costs. CONCLUSION Hypofractionation may be considered the most relevant comparator for new strategies in adjuvant breast radiotherapy, with omission of radiotherapy as an interesting alternative in the very favourable subcategories, especially for partial breast techniques. Although comparison of CC and CEA is hampered by the variability in clinical and economic settings, HEE-based evidence can guide decision-making to tailor-made strategies, allocating the optimal treatment in terms of effectiveness as well as efficiency to the right indication.
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- Chris Monten
- Ghent University Hospital, Radiation Oncology Department, Belgium.
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- Ghent University Hospital, Radiation Oncology Department, Belgium
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Defourny N, Dunscombe P, Perrier L, Grau C, Lievens Y. Cost evaluations of radiotherapy: What do we know? An ESTRO-HERO analysis. Radiother Oncol 2017; 121:468-474. [PMID: 28007378 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2016.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Revised: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 12/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Although economic evidence is becoming mandatory to support health care decision-making, challenges remain in generating high quality cost data, especially for complex and rapidly evolving treatment modalities, such as radiotherapy. The overall aim of this systematic literature review was to critically analyse the type and quality of radiotherapy cost information available in cost calculation studies, from the health care provider's perspective, published since 1981. A selection process, based on strict and explicit criteria, yielded 52 articles. In spite of meeting our criteria these studies displayed large heterogeneity in scope, costing method, inputs and outputs. The limited use of conventional costing methodologies along with insufficient information on resource inputs hampered comparability across studies. A consistent picture of radiotherapy costs, based on methodologically sound costing studies, has yet to emerge. These results call for developing a well-defined and generally accepted cost methodology for performing economic evaluation studies in radiotherapy.
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- Noémie Defourny
- European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Centre Régional de Lutte Contre le Cancer Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Monten C, Veldeman L, Verhaeghe N, Lievens Y. A systematic review of health economic evaluation in adjuvant breast radiotherapy: Quality counted by numbers. Radiother Oncol 2017; 125:186-192. [PMID: 28923574 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2017.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2017] [Revised: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Evolving practice in adjuvant breast radiotherapy inevitably impacts healthcare budgets. This is reflected in a rise of health economic evaluations (HEE) in this domain. The available HEE literature was analysed qualitatively and quantitatively, using available instruments. METHODS HEEs published between 1/1/2000 and 31/10/2016 were retrieved through a systematic search in Medline, Cochrane and Embase. A quality-assessment using CHEERS (Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards) was translated into a quantitative score and compared with Tufts Medical Centre CEA registry and Quality of Health Economic Studies (QHES) results. RESULTS Twenty cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA) and thirteen cost comparisons (CC) were analysed. In qualitative evaluation, valuation or justification of data sources, population heterogeneity and discussion on generalizability, in addition to declaration on funding, were often absent or incomplete. After quantification, the average CHEERS-scores were 74% (CI 66.9-81.1%) and 75.6% (CI 70.7-80.5%) for CEAs and CCs respectively. CEA-scores did not differ significantly from Tufts and QHES-scores. CONCLUSION Quantitative CHEERS evaluation is feasible and yields comparable results to validated instruments. HEE in adjuvant breast radiotherapy is of acceptable quality, however, further efforts are needed to improve comprehensive reporting of all data, indispensable for assessing relevance, reliability and generalizability of results.
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- Chris Monten
- Ghent University Hospital, Radiation Oncology Department, Belgium.
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- Ghent University Hospital, Radiation Oncology Department, Belgium
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- Ghent University Hospital, Radiation Oncology Department, Belgium
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Stokes WA, Amini A, Jackson MW, Plimpton SR, Kounalakis N, Kabos P, Rabinovitch RA, Rusthoven CG, Fisher CM. Patterns of Fractionation and Boost Usage in Adjuvant External Beam Radiotherapy for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ in the United States. Clin Breast Cancer 2017; 18:220-228. [PMID: 28797765 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2017.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2017] [Revised: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 06/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND While the roles of hypofractionated (HFxn) radiotherapy and lumpectomy boost in the adjuvant management of invasive breast cancer are supported by the results of clinical trials, randomized data supporting their use for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are forthcoming. We sought to evaluate current national trends and identify factors associated with HFxn and boost usage using the National Cancer Database. PATIENTS AND METHODS We queried the National Cancer Database for women diagnosed with DCIS from 2004 to 2014 undergoing external beam radiotherapy after breast conservation surgery. Patients were categorized as receiving either conventional fractionation (CFxn) or HFxn and as either receiving or not receiving a boost. Multiple logistic regression was performed to identify demographic, clinical, and treatment factor associations. RESULTS A total of 101,615 women were identified, with 87,641 (86.2%) receiving CFxn, 13,974 (13.8%) receiving HFxn, and most patients in each group (84.9% and 57.7%, respectively) receiving a boost. Implementation of HFxn increased from 4.3% in 2004 to 33.0% in 2014, and the use of a boost declined from 83.3% to 74.6%. HFxn receipt was independently associated with later year of diagnosis, older age, higher income, greater distance from treatment facility, greater facility volume, academic facility type, Western residence, smaller lesions, and nonreceipt of a boost. Factors associated with boost receipt included earlier year of diagnosis, younger age, higher income, community facility type, adverse pathologic features, and nonreceipt of HFxn. CONCLUSION Although CFxn with a boost remains the most common external beam radiotherapy strategy for DCIS, implementation of HFxn without a boost appears to be increasing. Practice patterns at present seem to be driven by guidelines for invasive breast cancer and nonclinical factors.
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- William A Stokes
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO.
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McGuffin M, Merino T, Keller B, Pignol JP. Who Should Bear the Cost of Convenience? A Cost-effectiveness Analysis Comparing External Beam and Brachytherapy Radiotherapy Techniques for Early Stage Breast Cancer. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2017; 29:e57-e63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2016.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2016] [Revised: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Prades J, Algara M, Espinàs JA, Farrús B, Arenas M, Reyes V, García-Reglero V, Cambra MJ, Rubio E, Anglada L, Eraso A, Pedro A, Fuentes-Raspall MJ, Tuset V, Solà J, Borras JM. Understanding variations in the use of hypofractionated radiotherapy and its specific indications for breast cancer: A mixed-methods study. Radiother Oncol 2017; 123:22-28. [PMID: 28236538 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2017.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2016] [Revised: 01/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Radiation oncology guidelines favour hypofractionated whole-breast radiotherapy (HWBRT) over more conventional schemes in the conservative treatment of breast cancer, but its adoption still varies in clinical practice. This study assessed the patterns of HWBRT adoption in Catalonia (Spain). MATERIAL AND METHODS We used a mixed-methods approach based on an explanatory sequential design, first collecting and analysing quantitative data on HWBRT use (>2.5Gy per fraction) in 11 public radiotherapy centres (2005-2015) and then performing 25 semi-structured interviews with all department heads and reference radiation oncologist/s. RESULTS Of the 34,859 patients fulfiling the study criteria over the study period, just 12% were hypofractionated, reaching a percentage of 29% in 2015 (p<0.001). Our analysis showed a narrowing age gap between patients receiving conventional fractionation and hypofractionation in centres leading adoption. However, there were important differences in clinicians' interpretation of evidence (e.g. regarding the perceived risk of long-term toxicity) and selection of patients for specific indications, both within and between departments. CONCLUSIONS Differences observed in the rate of adoption of HWBRT could not be tackled only using a rational, evidence-based approach. Factors related to the management of radiotherapy departments play a major role in the diffusion of therapeutic strategies.
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- Joan Prades
- Catalonian Cancer Strategy, Department of Health, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Parc de Salut Mar. University Pompeu Fabra (UPF). Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM). Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalonian Cancer Strategy, Department of Health, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus, Spain; University of Rovira and Virgili (URV), Reus, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut Oncològic del Vallés, Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya-Grupo Quirónsalud, Terrassa, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut Oncològic del Vallés, Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa, Spain
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- Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Catalan Institut of Oncology, University Hospital Dr. Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain
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- University of Barcelona (IDIBELL), Spain; Department of Radiation Oncology, Catalan Institute of Oncology, L'Hospitalet, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Plató, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, ICO Badalona. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol; Badalona, Spain
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- Catalonian Cancer Strategy, Department of Health, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalonian Cancer Strategy, Department of Health, Barcelona, Spain; University of Barcelona (IDIBELL), Spain.
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Amouzegar Hashemi F, Barzegartahamtan M, Mohammadpour RA, Sebzari A, Kalaghchi B, Haddad P. Comparison of Conventional and Hypofractionated Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients in Terms of 5-Year Survival, Locoregional Recurrence, Late Skin Complications and Cosmetic Results. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016; 17:4819-4823. [PMID: 28030905 PMCID: PMC5454680 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2016.17.11.4819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Bckground: Adjuvant radiation therapy is commonly administered following breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer patients. Hypofractionated radiotherapy can significantly reduce the waiting time for radiotherapy, working load on machines, patient visits to radiotherapy departments and medical costs. Material/Methods: Fifty-two patients with operable breast cancer (pT1-3pN0M0) who underwent breast conservation surgery in Tehran Cancer Institute during January 2011 to January 2012, were randomly assigned to undergo radiotherapy in two arms (hypofractionated radiotherapy arm with 30 patients, dose 42.5 Gy in 16 fractions; and conventional radiotherapy arm with 22 patients, dose 50 Gy in 25 fractions). W compared these two groups in terms of overall survival, locoregional control, late skin complications and cosmetic results. Results: At a median follow-up of 52.4 months (range: 0–64 months), the follow-up rate was 82.6%. Overall, after 60 months, there was no detectable significant differences between groups regarding cosmetic results (p = 0.857), locoregional control or survival. Conclusions: The results confirm that hypofractionated radiotherapy with a subsequent boost is as effective as conventional radiotherapy, is well-tolerated and can be used as an alternative treatment method following breast conservation surgery.
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The Pattern of Use of Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer in New South Wales, Australia, 2008 to 2012. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2016; 96:266-272. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2016.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Revised: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Arcadipane F, Franco P, De Colle C, Rondi N, Di Muzio J, Pelle E, Martini S, Ala A, Airoldi M, Donadio M, De Sanctis C, Castellano I, Ragona R, Ricardi U. Hypofractionation with no boost after breast conservation in early-stage breast cancer patients. Med Oncol 2016; 33:108. [DOI: 10.1007/s12032-016-0821-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Evans SB, Yu JB. Hypofractionated radiation therapy versus conventionally fractionated radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer: how do we choose? Future Oncol 2016; 11:2105-7. [PMID: 26235175 DOI: 10.2217/fon.15.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Suzanne B Evans
- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, & Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, & Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale, New Haven, CT, USA
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Oar AJ, Boxer MM, Papadatos G, Delaney GP, Phan P, Descallar J, Duggan K, Tran K, Yap ML. Hypofractionated versus conventionally fractionated radiotherapy for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2016; 60:407-13. [DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 11/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Andrew J Oar
- Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre; Liverpool Hospital; Liverpool NSW Australia
- Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre; Campbelltown Hospital; Campbelltown NSW Australia
- Western Sydney University; Campbelltown NSW Australia
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- Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre; Liverpool Hospital; Liverpool NSW Australia
- University of NSW; Kensington NSW Australia
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- Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre; Liverpool Hospital; Liverpool NSW Australia
- Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre; Campbelltown Hospital; Campbelltown NSW Australia
- Western Sydney University; Campbelltown NSW Australia
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- Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre; Liverpool Hospital; Liverpool NSW Australia
- Western Sydney University; Campbelltown NSW Australia
- University of NSW; Kensington NSW Australia
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research; Liverpool NSW Australia
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- Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre; Liverpool Hospital; Liverpool NSW Australia
- Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre; Campbelltown Hospital; Campbelltown NSW Australia
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- University of NSW; Kensington NSW Australia
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research; Liverpool NSW Australia
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- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research; Liverpool NSW Australia
- South Western Sydney and Sydney Local Health Districts Clinical Cancer Registry; Liverpool NSW Australia
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- Western Sydney University; Campbelltown NSW Australia
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- Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre; Liverpool Hospital; Liverpool NSW Australia
- Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre; Campbelltown Hospital; Campbelltown NSW Australia
- Western Sydney University; Campbelltown NSW Australia
- University of NSW; Kensington NSW Australia
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research; Liverpool NSW Australia
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Cooper BT, Formenti-Ujlaki GF, Li X, Shin SM, Fenton-Kerimian M, Guth A, Roses DF, Hitchen CJ, Rosenstein BS, Dewyngaert JK, Goldberg JD, Formenti SC. Prospective Randomized Trial of Prone Accelerated Intensity Modulated Breast Radiation Therapy With a Daily Versus Weekly Boost to the Tumor Bed. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015; 95:571-8. [PMID: 27131077 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.12.373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Revised: 12/11/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the results of a prospective randomized trial comparing a daily versus weekly boost to the tumor cavity during the course of accelerated radiation to the breast with patients in the prone position. METHODS AND MATERIALS From 2009 to 2012, 400 patients with stage 0 to II breast cancer who had undergone segmental mastectomy participated in an institutional review board-approved trial testing prone breast radiation therapy to 40.5 Gy in 15 fractions 5 d/wk to the whole breast, after randomization to a concomitant daily boost to the tumor bed of 0.5 Gy, or a weekly boost of 2 Gy, on Friday. The present noninferiority trial tested the primary hypothesis that a weekly boost produced no more acute toxicity than did a daily boost. The recurrence-free survival was estimated for both treatment arms using the Kaplan-Meier method; the relative risk of recurrence or death was estimated, and the 2 arms were compared using the log-rank test. RESULTS At a median follow-up period of 45 months, no deaths related to breast cancer had occurred. The weekly boost regimen produced no more grade ≥2 acute toxicity than did the daily boost regimen (8.1% vs 10.4%; noninferiority Z = -2.52; P=.006). No statistically significant difference was found in the cumulative incidence of long-term fibrosis or telangiectasia of grade ≥2 between the 2 arms (log-rank P=.923). Two local and two distant recurrences developed in the daily treatment arm and three local and one distant developed in the weekly arm. The 4-year recurrence-free survival rate was not different between the 2 treatment arms (98% for both arms). CONCLUSIONS A tumor bed boost delivered either daily or weekly was tolerated similarly during accelerated prone breast radiation therapy, with excellent control of disease and comparable cosmetic results.
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- Benjamin T Cooper
- Department of Radiation Oncology, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Biostatistics, Departments of Population Health and Environmental Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York; Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Biostatistics, Departments of Population Health and Environmental Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
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Mortimer JW, McLachlan CS, Hansen CJ, Assareh H, Last A, McKay MJ, Shakespeare TP. Use of hypofractionated post-mastectomy radiotherapy reduces health costs by over $2000 per patient: An Australian perspective. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2015; 60:146-53. [PMID: 26511607 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2015] [Accepted: 09/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The most recent clinical practice guidelines released by Cancer Australia draw attention to unanswered questions concerning the health economic considerations associated with hypofractionated radiotherapy. This study aimed to quantify and compare the healthcare costs at a regional Australian radiotherapy institute with respect to conventionally fractionated post-mastectomy radiotherapy (Cf-PMRT) versus hypofractionated post-mastectomy radiotherapy (Hf-PMRT) administration. METHODS Medical records of 196 patients treated with post-mastectomy radiotherapy at the NSW North Coast Cancer Institute from February 2008 to June 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. Australian Medicare item numbers billed for patients receiving either Cf-PMRT of 50 Gy in 25 daily fractions or Hf-PMRT of 40.05 Gy in 15 daily fractions were calculated. Decision tree analysis was used to model costs. Independent-samples t-tests and Mann-Whitney U-tests were used to compare crude average costs for Cf-PMRT and Hf-PMRT and determine which treatment components accounted for any differences. RESULTS Hf-PMRT, with or without irradiation to the regional lymph nodes, was associated with significantly reduced Medicare costs ($5613 AUD per patient for Hf-PMRT vs $8272 AUD per patient for Cf-PMRT; P < 0.001). Savings associated with Hf-PMRT ranged from $1353 (22.1%) for patients receiving no regional irradiation to $2898 (32.0%) for patients receiving both axillary and supraclavicular therapy. CONCLUSIONS Hf-PMRT results in a significant reduction in the financial costs associated with treating breast cancer patients in a regional Australian setting when compared with Cf-PMRT.
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- Joshua W Mortimer
- Rural Clinical School Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour, Australia
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- Rural Clinical School Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, North Coast Cancer Institute, Port Macquarie, Australia
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- Rural Clinical School Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,Epidemiology, Executive Medical Services, Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, North Coast Cancer Institute, Port Macquarie, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, North Coast Cancer Institute, Lismore, Australia
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- Rural Clinical School Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour, Australia.,Department of Radiation Oncology, North Coast Cancer Institute, Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiotherapy and Concomitant Boost after Breast Conservation in Elderly Patients. TUMORI JOURNAL 2015; 102:196-202. [DOI: 10.5301/tj.5000402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Aims To report the 5- and 10-year results of accelerated hypofractionated whole-breast radiotherapy (WBRT) with concomitant boost to the tumor bed in 83 consecutive patients with early breast cancer aged >70 years. Methods All patients were treated with breast conservation and hypofractionated WBRT. The prescription dose to the whole breast was 45 Gy (2.25 Gy/20 fractions) with an additional daily concomitant boost of 0.25 Gy to the surgical cavity (2.5 Gy/20 fractions up to 50 Gy). The maximum detected toxicity was scored according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 3.0. We considered as skin toxicity: erythema, edema, desquamation, ulceration, hemorrhage, necrosis, telangiectasia, fibrosis-induration, hyperpigmentation, retraction and atrophy. Cosmetic results were assessed as set by the Harvard criteria. Results With a median follow-up of 60 months (range 36-88), no local recurrence was observed. The maximum detected acute skin toxicity was G0 in 57% of patients, G1 in 40% and G2 in 3%. Late skin and subcutaneous toxicity was generally mild with no ≥G3 events. The cosmetic results were excellent in 69% of patients, good in 22%, fair in 5%, and poor in 4%. Conclusions The present results support the use of hypofractionation employing a concomitant boost to the lumpectomy cavity in women aged >70 years. This is a convenient treatment option for both this type of population and health-care providers.
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