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Shen B, Liu J, Wu D, Guo J. Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of high-dose rate brachytherapy for radiorecurrent prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Strahlenther Onkol 2024; 200:655-670. [PMID: 38386054 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-024-02205-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND High-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) plays an important role in the treatment of locally recurrent prostate cancer after definitive treatment. The objective of this study is to summarize the efficacy and toxicity of HDR-BT in these patients. METHODS We performed a systematic review of PubMed and EMBASE from inception to July 2023. The primary endpoint was relapse-free survival (RFS) in different subgroups, and the secondary endpoint was gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) toxicity. A semi-automated tool (WebPlotDigitizer) and a new Shiny application combined with R software (R: a language and environment for statistical computing. R Foundation for Statistical Computing, Vienna, Austria; https://www.R-project.org/ ) helped to reconstruct survival curves. RESULTS Twenty-six studies met the inclusion criteria for quantitative analysis, including 1447 patients. A total of 761 patients from 13 studies were included in survival reconstruction, and the median RFS time was 61.2 months (57.6-72.0 months). The estimated 2‑, 3‑, and 5‑year rates were 75.9% (95% confidence interval [CI] 72.8 ~ 79.2%), 66.7% (95% CI 63.0 ~ 70.5%), and 52.3% (95% CI 47.5 ~ 57.4%), respectively. Whole-gland irradiation with multiple fractions (≥ 2 F) resulted in better RFS compared with focal gland irradiation with fewer fractions (1 F mostly; hazard ratio [HR]: 0.60, 95% CI 0.47-0.77, p < 0.0001). According to the different median time from primary treatment to salvage therapy (TRS) and median age at recurrence, short median TRS (56-67.2 months vs. 70-120 months; HR 0.52, 95% CI 0.68-0.40; p < 0.0001) and younger median age (60-70 years vs. 71-75 years; HR 0.58, 95% CI 0.46-0.74; p < 0.0001) were positive factors for RFS. The cumulative incidences estimated for grade ≥ 3 acute and late GU toxicities were 1% (95% CI 0 ~ 1%) and 5% (95% CI 4 ~ 7%), respectively. Three patients (3/992) experienced grade ≥ 3 late GI toxicity, and no cases of grade ≥ 3 acute GI toxicity were reported. CONCLUSION HDR-BT has a high safety profile and good RFS benefit for salvage treatment of radiorecurrent prostate cancer. In terms of RFS, whole-gland irradiation with multiple fractions seems to be better than focal gland irradiation with fewer fractions, while short TRS and younger age are good prognostic factors. In view of the low level of evidence in the included studies and the large heterogeneity of each study, these conclusions still need to be confirmed by randomized controlled trials.
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- Bin Shen
- Urology Department, Shaoxing People's Hospital, 312000, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Shaoxing People's Hospital, 312000, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Shaoxing People's Hospital, 312000, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, No.568 Zhongxing North Road, Yuecheng District, 312000, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
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Fang B, McGeachy P, Husain S, Meyer T, Thind K, Martell K. Acute toxicity outcomes from salvage high-dose-rate brachytherapy for locally recurrent prostate cancer after prior radiotherapy. J Contemp Brachytherapy 2024; 16:111-120. [PMID: 38808210 PMCID: PMC11129646 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2024.139278] [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: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Purpose Isolated intra-prostatic recurrence of prostate adenocarcinoma after definitive radiotherapy presents a challenging clinical scenario. Salvage options require specialized expertise and pose risks of harm. This study aimed to present the acute toxicity results from using salvage high-dose-rate brachytherapy (sHDR-BT) as treatment in locally recurrent prostate cancer cases. Material and methods Seventeen consecutive patients treated with sHDR-BT between 2019 and 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. Eligible patients had to have received curative intent prostate radiotherapy previously, and showed evidence of new biochemical failure. Evaluation with American Urological Association (AUA) and Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) symptom assessments were performed for each case. Results The median (inter-quartile range) age prior to salvage treatment was 68 (66-74) years. The median post-sHDR-BT follow-up time was 20 (13-24) months. At baseline prior to sHDR-BT, 8 (47%) patients had significant lower urinary tract symptoms. The median AUA score prior to sHDR-BT was 7 (3-18). Three (18%) patients reported irregular bowel function and 2 (12%) reported hematochezia prior to sHDR-BT. One-month post-treatment, the median AUA score was 13 (8-21, p = 0.21). Using CTCAE scoring, there were no cases of grade 2+ bowel or rectal toxicity, and no cases of grade 3+ urinary toxicity. Reported grade 2 urinary toxicities included 10 (59%) cases of bladder spasms, 2 (12%) cases of incontinence, 1 (6%) urinary obstruction, and 4 (24%) reports of urinary urgency. All these adverse events were temporary. Conclusions This study adds to the existing literature by demonstrating that the acute toxicity profile of sHDR-BT is acceptable even without intra-operative magnetic resonance (MR) guidance or image registration. Further study is ongoing to determine long-term efficacy and toxicity of treatment.
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- Breanna Fang
- Department of Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, United States
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- Department of Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Lee CT, Koleoso O, Deng M, Veltchev I, Lin T, Hallman MA, Horwitz EM, Wong JK. A dosimetric analysis of rectal hydrogel spacer use in patients with recurrent prostate cancer undergoing salvage high-dose-rate brachytherapy. Brachytherapy 2023; 22:586-592. [PMID: 37393186 PMCID: PMC10527788 DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2023.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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PURPOSE We hypothesize rectal hydrogel spacer (RHS) improves rectal dosimetry in patients undergoing salvage high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) for intact, recurrent prostate cancer (PC). METHODS AND MATERIALS A prospectively collected institutional database was queried for recurrent PC patients treated with salvage HDR-BT from September 2015 to November 2021. Patients were offered RHS beginning June 2019. Dosimetric variables were compared between RHS and no-RHS groups for the average of two fractions using Wilcoxon rank-sum tests. Primary outcomes were rectal volume receiving 75% of prescription dose (V75%) and prostate volume receiving 100% of prescription dose (V100%). Generalized estimating equation (GEE) model was used to evaluate the association between other planning variables and rectal V75%. RESULTS Forty-one PC patients received salvage HDR-BT, of whom 20 had RHS. All patients received 2400cGy in 2 fractions. Median RHS volume was 6.2cm3 (Standard deviation [SD]: ± 3.5cm3). Median follow-up was 4 months and 17 months in the RHS and no-RHS groups, respectively. Median rectal V75% with and without RHS were 0.0cm3 (IQR: 0.0-0.0cm3) and 0.06cm3 (IQR: 0.0-0.14cm3), respectively (p<0.001). Median prostate V100% with and without RHS were 98.55% (IQR: 97.86-99.22%) and 97.78% (IQR: 97.50-98.18%), respectively (p = 0.007). RHS, rectum, and prostate volumes did not significantly affect rectal V75% per GEE modeling. There was 10% G1-2 and 5% G3 rectal toxicity in RHS group. There was 9.5% G1-2 and no G3+ rectal toxicities in the no-RHS group. CONCLUSIONS Absolute improvement in rectal V75% and prostate V100% was significant with RHS in PC patients undergoing salvage HDR-BT, but clinical benefit is marginal.
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- Charles T Lee
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
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Corkum MT, Buyyounouski MK, Chang AJ, Chung HT, Chung P, Cox BW, Crook JM, Davis BJ, Frank SJ, Henriquez I, Horwitz EM, Hoskin P, Hsu IC, Keyes M, King MT, Kollmeier MA, Krauss DJ, Kukielka AM, Morton G, Orio PF, Pieters BR, Potters L, Rossi PJ, Showalter TN, Solanki AA, Song D, Vanneste B, Vigneault E, Wojcieszek PA, Zelefsky MJ, Kamrava M. Salvage Prostate Brachytherapy in Radiorecurrent Prostate Cancer: An International Delphi Consensus Study. Radiother Oncol 2023; 184:109672. [PMID: 37059334 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Local recurrences after previous radiotherapy (RT) are increasingly being identified in biochemically recurrent prostate cancer. Salvage prostate brachytherapy (BT) is an effective and well tolerated treatment option. We sought to generate international consensus statements on the use and preferred technical considerations for salvage prostate BT. MATERIALS AND METHODS International experts in salvage prostate BT were invited (n=34) to participate. A three-round modified Delphi technique was utilized, with questions focused on patient- and cancer-specific criteria, type and technique of BT, and follow-up. An a priori threshold for consensus of ≥ 75% was set, with a majority opinion being ≥ 50%. RESULTS Thirty international experts agreed to participate. Consensus was achieved for 56% (18/32) of statements. Consensus was achieved in several areas of patient selection: 1) A minimum of 2-3 years from initial RT to salvage BT; 2) MRI and PSMA PET should be obtained; and 3) Both targeted and systematic biopsies should be performed. Several areas did not reach consensus: 1) Maximum T stage/PSA at time of salvage; 2) Utilization/duration of ADT; 3) Appropriateness of combining local salvage with SABR for oligometastatic disease and 4) Repeating a second course of salvage BT. A majority opinion preferred High Dose-Rate salvage BT, and indicated that both focal and whole gland techniques could be appropriate. There was no single preferred dose/fractionation. CONCLUSION Areas of consensus within our Delphi study may serve as practical advice for salvage prostate BT. Future research in salvage BT should address areas of controversy identified in our study.
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- Mark T Corkum
- Division of Radiation Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Solaris Health, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Radiation Oncology Department. Hospital Universitari Sant Joan, Reus, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and University of Manchester, United Kingdom, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Beaumont Health, Royal Oak, MI
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- NU-MED Cancer Diagnostics and Therapy Centre, Zamość, Poland; Department of Brachytherapy, University Hospital in Kraków, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Northwell Health Cancer Institute, Lake Success, NY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Radiation Oncology (MAASTRO), GROW - School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- CHU de Quebec-Centre intégré de cancérologie Hôpitl de L'Enfant-Jésus, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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Ménard C, Navarro-Domenech I, Liu Z(A, Joseph L, Barkati M, Berlin A, Delouya G, Taussky D, Beauchemin MC, Nicolas B, Kadoury S, Rink A, Raman S, Sundaramurthy A, Weersink R, Beliveau-Nadeau D, Helou J, Chung P. MRI-guided focal or integrated boost high dose rate brachytherapy for recurrent prostate cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:971344. [PMID: 36091157 PMCID: PMC9459480 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.971344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background and purpose Locally recurrent prostate cancer after radiotherapy merits an effective salvage strategy that mitigates the risk of adverse events. We report outcomes of a cohort enrolled across two institutions investigating MRI-guided tumor-targeted salvage high dose rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT). Materials and methods Analysis of a prospective cohort of 88 patients treated across two institutions with MRI-guided salvage HDR-BT to visible local recurrence after radiotherapy (RT). Tumor target dose ranged from 22-26 Gy, using either an integrated boost (ibBT) or focal technique (fBT), delivered in two implants over a median of 7 days. Outcome metrics included cancer control and toxicity (CTCAE). Quality of life (QoL-EPIC) was analyzed in a subset. Results At a median follow-up of 35 months (6 -134), 3 and 5-year failure-free survival (FFS) outcomes were 67% and 49%, respectively. At 5 years, fBT was associated with a 17% cumulative incidence of local failure (LF) outside the GTV (vs. 7.8% ibBT, p=0.14), while LF within the GTV occurred in 13% (vs. 16% ibBT, p=0.81). Predictors of LF outside fBT volumes included pre-salvage PSA>7 ng/mL (p=0.03) and interval since RT less than 5 years (p=0.04). No attributable grade 3 events occurred, and ibBT was associated with a higher rate of grade 2 toxicity (p<0.001), and trend towards a larger reduction in QoL sexual domain score (p=0.07), compared to fBT. Conclusion A tumor-targeted HDR-BT salvage approach achieved favorable cancer control outcomes. While a fBT was associated with less toxicity, it may be best suited to a subgroup with lower PSA at later recurrence. Tumor targeted dose escalation may be warranted.
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- Cynthia Ménard
- Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitaliser de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
- *Correspondence: Cynthia Ménard,
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitaliser de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitaliser de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitaliser de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitaliser de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitaliser de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Radiation Oncology, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitaliser de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Kissel M, Pounou A, Ka K, Alexis A, Irani J, Jereczek-Fossa BA, Terlizzi M, Bossi A, Blanchard P. Efficacy and toxicity following salvage high-dose-rate brachytherapy for locally recurrent prostate cancer after radiotherapy. Brachytherapy 2022; 21:424-434. [PMID: 35331666 DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The management of local relapse after prostate cancer radiotherapy is frequently based on androgen deprivation therapy. The aim of the study was to report Gustave Roussy's experience with salvage prostate brachytherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS All cases of localized prostate cancer presenting in an irradiated area who received salvage high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy from 2013 to 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS A total of 64 patients were included. Median follow up was 30.5 months. Median initial EBRT dose was 70 Gy [Q1-Q3: 70 - 74]. Median PSA at brachytherapy was 6.8 ng/mL [Q1-Q3: 4.4 - 8.7] with a median interval between first and salvage irradiation of 10 years [Q1-Q3: 6.9 - 12.6]. The modality of the first irradiation was an exclusive EBRT in 73% of the cases, mostly with a 3D technique (82%). Dose prescription was two fractions of 12 Gy or 13 Gy associated with androgen deprivation therapy for 63% of the patients. About 23% of the patients were castrate-resistant. Disease free survival at 2 years was 58% in the whole population and 66% in hormone sensitive patients. The only factors associated with disease free survival on multivariate analysis was a high-risk disease at initial diagnosis (HR = 3.59, IC95 [1.75; 7.39], p = 0.0005). Grade 3 urinary and rectal toxicities occurred in 1.5% and 1.5% of the patients, respectively. CONCLUSION HDR salvage brachytherapy seems to be a safe option for patients presenting with an isolated local relapse of prostate cancer.
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- Manon Kissel
- Radiotherapy Department, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Radiotherapy Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Radiotherapy Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Radiophysics Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Urology Department, Hôpital de Bicêtre, AP-HP, Université Paris Saclay, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Division of Radiotherapy, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Radiotherapy Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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