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Radaelli S, Merlini A, Khan M, Gronchi A. Progress in histology specific treatments in soft tissue sarcoma. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2024; 24:845-868. [PMID: 39099398 DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2024.2384584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) represent a heterogenous group of rare tumors, primarily treated with surgery. Preoperative radiotherapy is often recommended for extremity high-risk STS. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy, typically based on doxorubicin with ifosfamide, has shown efficacy in limbs and trunk wall STS. Second-line chemotherapy, commonly utilized in the metastatic setting, is mostly histology-driven. Molecular targeted agents are used across various histologies, and although the use of immunotherapy in STS is still in its early stages, there is increasing interest in exploring its potential. AREAS COVERED This article involved an extensive recent search on PubMed. It explored the current treatment landscape for localized and metastatic STS, focusing on the combined use of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for both extremity and retroperitoneal tumors, and with a particular emphasis on the most innovative histopathology driven therapeutic approaches. Additionally, ongoing clinical trials identified via clinicaltrials.gov are included. EXPERT OPINION Recently there have been advancements in the treatment of STS, largely driven by the outcomes of clinical trials. However further research is imperative to comprehend the effect of chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy in various STS, as well as to identify biomarkers able to predict which patients are most likely to benefit from these treatments.
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- Stefano Radaelli
- Sarcoma Service, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, Orbassano, Italy
- Department of Oncology, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital, Orbassano, Italy
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- Surgery, East Sussex NHS Healthcare, East Sussex, UK
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- Sarcoma Service, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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Verma N, Laird JH, Moore NS, Hayman TJ, Housri N, Peters GW, Knowlton CA, Jairam V, Campbell AM, Park HS. Radioresistant Pulmonary Oligometastatic and Oligoprogressive Lesions From Nonlung Primaries: Impact of Histology and Dose-Fractionation on Local Control After Radiation Therapy. Adv Radiat Oncol 2024; 9:101500. [PMID: 38699671 PMCID: PMC11063223 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2024.101500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Purpose We investigated whether pulmonary metastases from historically considered radioresistant primaries would have inferior local control after radiation therapy than those from nonradioresistant nonlung primaries, and whether higher biologically effective dose assuming alpha/beta=10 (BED10) would be associated with superior local control. Methods and Materials We identified patients treated with radiation therapy for oligometastatic or oligoprogressive pulmonary disease to 1 to 5 lung metastases from nonlung primaries in 2013 to 2020 at a single health care system. Radioresistant primary cancers included colorectal carcinoma, endometrial carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and sarcoma. Nonradioresistant primary cancers included breast, bladder, esophageal, pancreas, and head and neck carcinomas. The Kaplan-Meier estimator, log-rank test, and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression were used to compare local recurrence-free survival (LRFS), new metastasis-free survival, progression-free survival, and overall survival. Results Among 114 patients, 73 had radioresistant primary cancers. The median total dose was 50 Gy (IQR, 50-54 Gy) and the median number of fractions was 5 (IQR, 3-5). Median follow-up time was 59.6 months. One of 41 (2.4%) patients with a nonradioresistant metastasis experienced local failure compared with 18 of 73 (24.7%) patients with radioresistant metastasis (log-rank P = .004). Among radioresistant metastases, 12 of 41 (29.2%) patients with colorectal carcinoma experienced local failure compared with 6 of 32 (18.8%) with other primaries (log-rank P = .018). BED10 ≥100 Gy was associated with decreased risk of local recurrence. On univariable analysis, BED10 ≥100 Gy (hazard ratio [HR], 0.263; 95% CI, 0.105-0.656; P = .004) was associated with higher LRFS, and colorectal primary (HR, 3.060; 95% CI, 1.204-7.777; P = .019) was associated with lower LRFS, though these were not statistically significant on multivariable analysis. Among colorectal primary patients, BED10 ≥100 Gy was associated with higher LRFS (HR, 0.266; 95% CI, 0.072-0.985; P = .047) on multivariable analysis. Conclusions Local control after radiation therapy was encouraging for pulmonary metastases from most nonlung primaries, even for many of those classically considered to be radioresistant. Those from colorectal primaries may benefit from testing additional strategies, such as resection or systemic treatment concurrent with radiation.
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- Nipun Verma
- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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Bryant JM, Mills MN, Yang GQ, Liveringhouse C, Palm R, Johnstone PA, Miller JT, Latifi K, Feygelman V, Naghavi AO. Novel Definitive Hypofractionated Accelerated Radiation Dose-painting (HARD) for Unresected Soft Tissue Sarcomas. Adv Radiat Oncol 2024; 9:101447. [PMID: 38778821 PMCID: PMC11110037 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2024.101447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Purpose Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are historically radioresistant, with surgery being an integral component of their treatment. With their low α/β, STS may be more responsive to hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT), which is often limited by long-term toxicity risk to surrounding normal tissue. An isotoxic approach using a hypofractionated accelerated radiation dose-painting (HARD) regimen allows for dosing based on clinical risk while sparing adjacent organs at risk. Methods and Materials We retrospectively identified patients from 2019 to 2022 with unresected STS who received HARD with dose-painting to high, intermediate, and low-risk regions of 3.0 Gy, 2.5 Gy, and 2.0 to 2.3 Gy, respectively, in 20 to 22 fractions. Clinical endpoints included local control, locoregional control, progression free survival, overall survival, and toxicity outcomes. Results Twenty-seven consecutive patients were identified and had a median age of 68 years and tumor size of 7.0 cm (range, 1.2-21.0 cm). Tumors were most often high-grade (70%), stage IV (70%), located in the extremities (59%), and locally recurrent (52%). With a median follow-up of 33.4 months, there was a 3-year locoregional control rate of 100%. The 3-year overall and progression-free survival were 44.9% and 23.3%, respectively. There were 5 (19%) acute and 2 (7%) late grade 3 toxicities, and there were no grade 4 or 5 toxicities at any point. Conclusions The HARD regimen is a safe method of dose-escalating STS, with durable 3-year locoregional control. This approach is a promising alternative for unresected STS, though further follow-up is required to determine long-term control and toxicity.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida
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Liu X, Li X, Yu S. CFLAR: A novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in soft tissue sarcoma, which positively modulates the immune response in the tumor microenvironment. Oncol Lett 2024; 27:151. [PMID: 38406597 PMCID: PMC10885000 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2024.14284] [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: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Anoikis is highly associated with tumor cell apoptosis and tumor prognosis; however, the specific role of anoikis-related genes (ARGs) in soft tissue sarcoma (STS) remains to be fully elucidated. The present study aimed to use a variety of bioinformatics methods to determine differentially expressed anoikis-related genes in STS and healthy tissues. Subsequently, three machine learning algorithms, Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator, Support Vector Machine and Random Forest, were used to screen genes with the highest importance score. The results of the bioinformatics analyses demonstrated that CASP8 and FADD-like apoptosis regulator (CFLAR) exhibited the highest importance score. Subsequently, the diagnostic and prognostic value of CFLAR in STS development was determined using multiple public and in-house cohorts. The results of the present study demonstrated that CFLAR may be considered a diagnostic and prognostic marker of STS, which acts as an independent prognostic factor of STS development. The present study also aimed to explore the potential role of CFLAR in the STS tumor microenvironment, and the results demonstrated that CFLAR significantly enhanced the immune response of STS, and exerted a positive effect on the infiltration of CD8+ T cells and M1 macrophages in the STS immune microenvironment. Notably, the aforementioned results were verified using multiplex immunofluorescence analysis. Collectively, the results of the present study demonstrated that CFLAR may act as a novel diagnostic and prognostic marker for STS, and may positively regulate the immune response of STS. Thus, the present study provided a novel theoretical basis for the use of CFLAR in STS diagnosis, in predicting clinical outcomes and in tailoring individualized treatment options.
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- Xu Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, P.R. China
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Farooqi AS, Yoder AK, Lin HY, Pasalic D, Erasmus J, Betancourt S, Wernz C, Mitra D, Zarzour MA, Somaiah N, Conley A, Ratan R, Livingston A, Araujo DM, Roland C, Scally C, Keung E, Gandhi SN, Ashleigh Guadagnolo B, Nguyen QN, Bishop AJ. SABR for Sarcoma Lung Metastases: Indications for Treatment and Guidance for Patient Selection. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2024; 118:971-978. [PMID: 37914142 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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PURPOSE The lungs are the most common site of metastasis for patients with soft tissue sarcoma. SABR is commonly employed to treat lung metastases among select patients with sarcoma with limited disease burden. We sought to evaluate outcomes and patterns of failure among patients with sarcoma treated with SABR for their lung metastases. METHODS AND MATERIALS We performed a retrospective review of patients treated at a tertiary cancer center between 2006 and 2020. Patient disease status at the time of SABR was categorized as either oligorecurrent or oligoprogressive. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate disease outcomes. Uni- and multivariable analyses were conducted using the Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS We identified 70 patients with soft tissue sarcoma treated with SABR to 98 metastatic lung lesions. Local recurrence-free survival after SABR treatment was 83% at 2 years. On univariable analysis, receipt of comprehensive SABR to all sites of pulmonary metastatic disease at the time of treatment was associated with improved progression-free survival (PFS; hazard ratio [HR], 0.51 [0.29-0.88]; P = .02). On multivariable analysis, only having systemic disease controlled at the time of SABR predicted improved PFS (median PFS, 14 vs 4 months; HR, 0.37 [0.20-0.69]; P = .002) and overall survival (median overall survival, 51 vs 14 months; HR, 0.17 [0.08-0.35]; P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS SABR provides durable long-term local control for sarcoma lung metastases. The most important predictor for improved outcomes was systemic disease control. Careful consideration of these factors should help guide decisions in a multidisciplinary setting to appropriately select the optimal candidates for SABR.
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- Ahsan S Farooqi
- Departments of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Biostatistics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Sarcoma Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Sarcoma Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Sarcoma Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Sarcoma Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Sarcoma Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Sarcoma Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Pacella G, Altomare C, Pileri M, Andresciani F, Bernetti C, Ferrari U, Bruno A, Bitonti MT, Zobel BB, Faiella E, Grasso RF. Percutaneous Cryoablation of Recurrent or Oligometastatic Tumors in Thoracoabdominal Soft Tissues: Safety, Effectiveness, and Technical Aspects. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2024; 35:226-231. [PMID: 37797742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2023.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the effectiveness and safety of cryoablation (CRA) for the treatment of recurrent or oligometastatic solid tumors located in the thoracoabdominal soft tissues. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-two percutaneous CRA procedures performed in 19 patients to treat recurrent or oligometastatic tumors in thoracoabdominal soft tissue were retrospectively examined. All procedures were performed between January 2015 and June 2021 under ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) guidance, and the most complex procedures were performed with CT-based navigation systems. The histology of the primary tumors included colorectal adenocarcinoma, squamous cell lung carcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Adverse events, technical success, and local tumor control were analyzed. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 66.5 years, with a mean tumor size of 24.8 mm. The mean time of the procedures was 68 minutes, with a mean number of 2.5 cryoprobes used. Hydrodissection was performed in 63% of the procedures to protect the surrounding anatomical structures. The mean size of the ice ball, measured on axial CT scans at the end of the procedures, was 43.5 mm. No severe adverse events were observed. Technical success was achieved in all cases. Three patients experienced local tumor progression (2 residual disease and 1 recurrence), which were successfully treated with a second CRA procedure. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous CRA is a safe and effective therapy in selected cases of recurrent or oligometastatic tumors in the thoracoabdominal soft tissues.
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- Giuseppina Pacella
- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy.
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- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Via Lucia Scaravelli, Latina, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Rome, Italy; Research Unit of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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Uchiyama T, Nakamura T, Nakata K, Adachi R, Hagi T, Asanuma K, Sudo A. Gastric metastasis in patients with leiomyosarcoma: A case report. Biomed Rep 2023; 19:75. [PMID: 37746592 PMCID: PMC10511945 DOI: 10.3892/br.2023.1657] [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: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are very rare tumors, accounting for <1% of all malignancies. Leiomyosarcoma (LMS), accounts for 10-20% of STS. Gastric metastasis of LMS is extremely rare, and only a few cases have been reported. In the present report, two clinical cases of LMS with gastric metastasis. In the present cases, the metastases presented as a solitary lesion and was located in the upper body anterior wall in case 1, and body-greater curvature in case 2. It is debatable whether to perform any local treatment for gastric metastasis due to its poor prognosis. However, the progression of metastatic cancer in the stomach can lead to gastric bleeding, abdominal pain, and dysphagia, which may further shorten survival and decrease a patient's quality of life. Therefore, metastasectomy was performed in the present cases. This should be considered if digestive tract symptoms occur during the treatment of LMS.
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- Teruya Uchiyama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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Mayinger M, Kotecha R, Sahgal A, Kim MS, Lo SS, Louie AV, Scorsetti M, Slotman B, Guckenberger M. Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Lung Oligo-metastases: Systematic Review and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society Practice Guidelines. Lung Cancer 2023; 182:107284. [PMID: 37390723 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2023.107284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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PURPOSE A systematic review of treatment characteristics, outcomes, and treatment-related toxicities of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for pulmonary oligometastases served as the basis for development of this International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS) practice guideline. METHODS In accordance with PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review was performed of retrospective series with ≥50 patients/lung metastases, prospective trials with ≥25 patients/lung metastases, analyses of specific high-risk situations, and all randomized trials published between 2012 and July 2022 in the MEDLINE or Embase database using the key words "lung oligometastases", "lung metastases", "pulmonary metastases", "pulmonary oligometastases", "stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)" and "stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SBRT)". Weighted random effects models were used to calculate pooled outcomes estimates. RESULTS Of the 1884 articles screened, 35 analyses (27 retrospective-, 5 prospective, and 3 randomized trials) reporting on treatment of >3600 patients and >4650 metastases were included. The median local control was 90 % (Range: 57-100 %) at 1 year and 79 % (R: 70-96 %) at 5 years. Acute toxicity ≥3 was reported for 0.5 % and late toxicity ≥3 for 1.8 % of patients. A total of 21 practice recommendations covering the areas of staging & patient selection (n = 10), SBRT treatment (n = 10), and follow-up (n = 1) were developed, with agreements rates of 100 %, except for recommendation 13 (83 %). CONCLUSION SBRT represents an effective definitive local treatment modality combining high local control rates with low risk of radiation-induced toxicities.
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- Michael Mayinger
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano 20089, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20072 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Asha W, Koro S, Mayo Z, Yang K, Halima A, Scott J, Scarborough J, Campbell SR, Budd GT, Shepard D, Stephans K, Videtic GM, Shah C. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Sarcoma Pulmonary Metastases. Am J Clin Oncol 2023; 46:263-270. [PMID: 36914598 DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000001000] [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: 03/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lung metastases are the most common form of distant failure for patients diagnosed with sarcoma with metastasectomy considered for some patients with limited metastatic disease and good performance status. Alternatives to surgery such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) can be considered, though data are limited. We present outcomes after SBRT for sarcoma lung metastases. METHODS Fifty sarcoma patients with 109 lung metastases were treated with SBRT between 2005 and 2021. Outcomes evaluated included local control (LC), overall survival (OS), and toxicity including lung pneumonitis/fibrosis, chest wall toxicity, dermatitis, brachial plexus, and esophageal toxicity. Systemic therapy receipt before and after SBRT was recorded. RESULTS SBRT schedules were divided into 3 cohorts: 30 to 34 Gy/1fx (n=10 [20%]), 48 to 50 Gy/4 to 5fx (n=24[48%]), and 60 Gy/5fx (n=16[32%]). With a median follow-up of 19.5 months, 1/3-year LC rates were 96%/88% and 1/3-year OS 77%/50%, respectively. There was no differences between the 3 regimens in terms of LC, OS, or toxicity. Size >4 cm was a predictor of worse LC ( P =0.031) and worse OS ( P = 0.039) on univariate analysis. The primary pattern of failure was new metastases (64%) of which the majority were in the contralateral lung (52%). One-year chemotherapy-free survival was 85%. Overall, 76% of patients did not require chemotherapy initiation or change of chemotherapy regimen after lung SBRT. Toxicity was reported in 16% of patients overall, including 25%, 20%, and 14% in the 30 to 34 Gy/1fx, 48 to 50 Gy/4 to 5fx, and 60 Gy/5fx cohorts, respectively. CONCLUSIONS SBRT outcomes for lung metastases from sarcoma demonstrate high rates of LC and are similar with different dose/fractionation regimens. Lung SBRT is associated with prolonged chemotherapy-free survival. Prospective validation of these results is warranted.
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- Wafa Asha
- Department of Radiation Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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Lee TH, Kim HJ, Kim JH, Kim MS, Jang WI, Kim E, Kim KS. Treatment outcomes of stereotactic body radiation therapy for pulmonary metastasis from sarcoma: a multicenter, retrospective study. Radiat Oncol 2023; 18:68. [PMID: 37061679 PMCID: PMC10105948 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-023-02255-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment outcomes and potential dose-response relationship of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for pulmonary metastasis of sarcoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of 39 patients and 71 lesions treated with SBRT from two institutions was performed. The patients had oligometastatic or oligoprogressive disease, or were receiving palliation. Doses of 20-60 Gy were delivered in 1-5 fractions. The local control per tumor (LCpT) was evaluated according to the biologically effective dose with an α/β ratio of 10 (BED10) of the prescribed dose (BED10 ≥ 100 Gy vs. BED10 < 100 Gy). Clinical outcomes per patient, including local control per patient (LCpP), pulmonary progression-free rate (PPFR), any progression-free rate (APFR), and overall survival (OS) were investigated. RESULTS The median follow-up period was 27.2 months. The 1-, 2-, and 3-year LCpT rates for the entire cohort were 100.0%, 88.3%, and 73.6%, respectively. There was no observed difference in LCpT between the two BED10 groups (p = 0.180). The 3-year LCpP, PPFR, APFR, and OS rates were 78.1%, 22.7%, 12.9%, and 83.7%, respectively. Five (12.8%) patients with oligometastasis had long-term disease-free intervals, with a median survival period of 40.7 months. Factors that were associated with a worse prognosis were oligoprogression (vs. oligometastasis), multiple pulmonary metastases, and simultaneous extrathoracic metastasis. CONCLUSION SBRT for pulmonary metastasis of sarcoma is effective. Some selected patients may achieve durable response. Considerations of SBRT indication and disease extent may be needed as they may influence the prognosis.
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- Tae Hoon Lee
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, 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 Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, 75, Nowon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01812, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, 75, Nowon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01812, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, 75, Nowon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01812, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, 20, Boramae-ro 5 Gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 07061, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
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Gutkin PM, Gore E, Charlson J, Neilson JC, Johnstone C, King DM, Hackbarth DA, Wooldridge A, Mannem R, Bedi M. Stereotactic body radiotherapy for metastatic sarcoma to the lung: adding to the arsenal of local therapy. Radiat Oncol 2023; 18:42. [PMID: 36859309 PMCID: PMC9976442 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-023-02226-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Conventional treatment of pulmonary metastatic sarcoma primarily involves surgery, with systemic therapy added in select patients. However, broader applications of radiation therapy techniques have prompted investigation into the use of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for treatment of metastatic sarcoma, an attractive non-invasive intervention with potential for lower rates of adverse events than surgery. Current data are limited to retrospective analyses. This study analyzed 2-year local control and overall survival and adverse events in patients prospectively treated with SBRT to pulmonary sarcoma metastases. METHODS Patients prospectively treated with SBRT to the lung for biopsy-proven metastatic sarcoma at a single institution from 2010 to 2022 were included. SBRT dose/fractionation treatment regimens ranged from 34 to 54 Gy in 1-10 fractions using photons. Local recurrence, local progression-free survival (LPFS) and overall survival (OS) were calculated from the end of SBRT. Univariable analysis (UVA) was performed using the log-rank test. Multivariable analysis (MVA) was performed using the Cox proportional hazards model. Adverse events due to SBRT were graded based on the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.0. RESULTS Eighteen patients with metastatic sarcoma were treated to 26 pulmonary metastases. The median local progression-free survival was not met. The median overall survival was not met. The local control rate at 2 years was 96%. 2-year LPFS was 95.5% and OS was 74%. Three patients (16.7%) developed grade 1 adverse events from SBRT. There were no adverse events attributed to radiation that were grade 2 or higher. CONCLUSION We report prospective data demonstrating that SBRT for sarcoma pulmonary metastases affords a high rate of local control and low toxicity, consistent with prior sarcoma SBRT retrospective data. This study adds to the wealth of information on SBRT in a radioresistant tumor. Though largely limited to retrospective reviews, current data indicate high rates of local control with favorable toxicity profiles. Therefore, SBRT for pulmonary sarcoma metastases may be considered for properly selected patients.
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- Paulina M. Gutkin
- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8800 West Doyne Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226 USA
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- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8800 West Doyne Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226 USA
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- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Medical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI USA
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- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI USA
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- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8800 West Doyne Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226 USA
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- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI USA
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- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI USA
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- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI USA
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- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8800 West Doyne Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA.
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Feng XY, Li J, Li AM, Jing SH, Zhu XX, Wang Z. Stereotactic body radiotherapy for recurrent and oligometastatic soft tissue sarcoma. World J Surg Oncol 2022; 20:322. [PMID: 36171617 PMCID: PMC9520802 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-022-02781-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is a malignant tumor of highly heterogeneous mesenchymal origin. STS has a biological pattern and clinical transformation with localized invasive growth and is susceptible to hematogenous metastasis. Local therapeutic strategies may treat recurrent and oligometastatic STS, including surgery and radiation therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for recurrent and oligometastatic STS. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 37 recurrent and oligometastatic STS patients with 58 lesions treated with SBRT from 2009 to 2019 at our institution. Oligometastatic is defined as metastatic lesions less than or equal to 3. The primary endpoint was local control (LC); secondary endpoints were survival and toxicity. Results The median follow-up was 21.0 months (3.0 to 125.0 months). Among 37 patients, 18 were recurrent patients, and 19 were oligometastatic patients. Median LC was 25.0 months (95% CI 20.0–45.0). The 1-, 2-, and 3-year LC rates were 80.2%, 58.3%, and 46.6%, respectively. Median overall survival (OS) was 24.0 months (95% CI 13.0–28.0), and the survival rates after SBRT were 71.5%, 40.0%, and 29.1% at 1, 2, and 3-year, respectively. Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 10.0 months (95% CI 8.0–15.0 months), PFS rate after SBRT was 43.6%, 26.8%, and 18.4% at 1, 2, and 3 years, respectively. Late grade 3 radiation dermatitis was observed in one patient (2.7%). Using univariate and multivariate COX analysis, better OS, PFS, and LC were obtained in the histologic grade 1(G1) group, and tumor size and a number of lesions influenced LC. Conclusions SBRT is a safe and effective treatment for patients with recurrent and oligometastatic STS. Histological grade influences local control and survival. SBRT may be a promising treatment option for recurrent and oligometastatic STS.
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- Xiao-Yao Feng
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, Jiangsu, China.
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De Sanctis R, Zelic R, Santoro A. Nomograms predicting local and distant recurrence and disease-specific mortality for R0/R1 soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities. Front Oncol 2022; 12:941896. [PMID: 36203418 PMCID: PMC9530899 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.941896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Prognostic models for patients with soft tissue sarcoma (STS) of the extremities have been developed from large multi-institutional datasets with mixed results. We aimed to develop predictive nomograms for sarcoma-specific survival (SSS) and, for the first time, long-term local recurrence (LR) and distant recurrence (DR) in patients with STS of the extremities treated at our institution. Patients and methods Data from patients treated at Humanitas Cancer Center from 1997 to 2015 were analyzed. Variable selection was based on the clinical knowledge and multivariable regression splines algorithm. Perioperative treatments were always included in the model. Prognostic models were developed using Cox proportional hazards model, and model estimates were plotted in nomograms predicting SSS at 5 and 10 years and LR and DR at 2, 5, and 10 years. Model performance was estimated internally via bootstrapping, in terms of optimism-corrected discrimination (Harrell C-index) and calibration (calibration plots). Results Data on 517 patients were analyzed. At 5 and 10 years, SSS was 68.1% [95% confidence interval (CI), 63.8-72.1] and 55.6% (50.5-60.3), respectively. LR was 79.1% (95% CI, 75.3-82.4), 71.1% (95% CI, 66.7-75.1), and 66.0% (95% CI, 60.7-70.7) at 2, 5, and 10 years, respectively, whereas DR was 65.9% (95% CI, 61.6-69.9), 57.5% (95% CI, 53.0-61.8), and 52.1% (95% CI, 47.1-56.8) at 2, 5, and 10 years, respectively. SSS nomogram included age, gender, margins, tumor size, grading, and histotype. LR and DR nomograms incorporated mostly the same variables, except for age for DR; LR nomogram did not include gender but included anatomic site. The optimism-corrected C-indexes were 0.73 and 0.72 for SSS at 5 and 10 years, respectively; 0.65, 0.64, and 0.64 for LR at 2, 5, and 10 years, respectively; and 0.68 for DR at 2, 5, and 10 years. Predicted probabilities were close to the observed ones for all outcomes. Conclusions We developed and validated three nomograms for STS of the extremities predicting the probability of SSS at 5 and 10 years and LR and DR at 2, 5, and 10 years. By accounting for the perioperative treatment, these models allow prediction for future patients who had no perioperative treatment, thus being useful in the clinical decision-making process.
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- Rita De Sanctis
- Medical Oncology and Hematology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Humanitas Cancer Center, Rozzano, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Division, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Medical Oncology and Hematology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Humanitas Cancer Center, Rozzano, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
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Navarria P, Baldaccini D, Clerici E, Marini B, Cozzi L, Franceschini D, Bertuzzi AF, Quagliuolo V, Torri V, Colombo P, Franzese C, Bellu L, Scorsetti M. Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for lung metastases from sarcoma in oligometastatic patients: a phase 2 study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022; 114:762-770. [PMID: 35987453 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Lung is the most frequent site of metastasis in sarcoma patients. Pulmonary metastasectomy is the most common treatment performed. Stereotactic body radiation therapy(SBRT) has proven to be a potential alternative to resection. We aimed to assess role of SBRT for lung metastatic patients in a prospective phase 2 study. METHODS AND MATERIALS Adults patients with lung metastasis(LMs) up to 4, ≤5cm, unsuitable for surgery were included. Dose prescription was based on site and size: 30Gy/1fraction for peripheral lesions ≤10mm, 60 Gy/3fractions for peripheral lesions 11-20mm, 48 Gy/4fractions for peripheral lesions >20mm, and 60 Gy/8fractions for central lesions. Primary endpoint was proportion of treated lesions free from progression at 12 months. Secondary endpoints were disease free survival(DFS), overall survival(OS), and toxicity. RESULTS Between March 2015, and December 2020, 44 patients for 71 LMs were enrolled. Twelve-month local control was 98.5%±1.4, reaching primary aim; median DFS time,1,2,3,4,5-year PFS rates were 12 months(95%CI 8-16 months), 50%±7.5, 19.5%±6.6, 11.7%±5.8, 11.7%±5.8, and 11.7%±5.8, respectively. Median OS time,1,2,3,4,5-year OS rates were 49 months(95%CI 24-49 months), 88.6%±4.7, 66.7±7.6, 56.8%±8.4, 53.0%±8.6, and 48.2%±9.1, respectively. Prognostic factors recorded as significantly impacting survival were age, grade of primary sarcoma, interval time from diagnosis to occurrence of LMs, and number of LMs. No severe pulmonary toxicity(grade 3-4) occurred. CONCLUSIONS We found a local control of LMs in almost all patients treated, with negligible toxicity. Survival was also highly satisfactory. Well-designed randomized trials comparing surgery with SBRT for lung metastatic sarcoma patients are needed to confirm this preliminary data. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier XXXXXX.
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- Pierina Navarria
- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
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- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Surgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Oncology Department, IRCCS Istituto Mario Negri, Milan, Italy
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- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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Virbel G, Cox DG, Olland A, Falcoz PE, Le Fevre C, Schott R, Antoni D, Noel G. Outcome of lung oligometastatic patients treated with stereotactic body irradiation. Front Oncol 2022; 12:945189. [PMID: 36003767 PMCID: PMC9393880 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.945189] [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: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose The oligometastatic stage is an intermediate stage of cancer between the localized stage and polymetastatic stage. The prognosis of patients in this stage also appears to be intermediate. Lung stereotactic body radiotherapy is a possible tool for treating oligometastatic lung sites. The objective of our study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes in terms of local control, progression-free survival, overall survival, and toxicity of SBRT in oligometastatic patients with lung metastases from any solid primary tumor. Materials and methods Clinical records of consecutive lung oligometastatic patients treated between January 2010 and December 2020 for lung SBRT at 60 Gy in 3- or 8-fraction schedules and a controlled primary tumor were retrospectively analyzed. Results After a median follow-up of 20.3 months, local failure occurred for 14 lesions, 57 patients experienced lung progression, and 64 patients experienced disease progression. Overall survival rates at 1 and 2 years were 85.6 and 69.7%, respectively. Fifty-two patients experienced radiation pneumonitis, but only 2 patients were symptomatic and presented grade 2 late pneumonitis. No grade 3-4 toxicity was observed. ECOG 0 was the only prognostic factor for overall survival (HR = 3.5; 95% CI 3.2-3.8; p < 0.01). Conclusion SBRT with a 60-Gy schedule in 8 fractions is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for patients with lung oligometastases from any solid primary tumor.
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- Guillaume Virbel
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe (ICANS), Strasbourg, France
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- IRFAC – Statistic Department, INSERM U1113, Strasbourg, France
- Research and Development in Precision Medicine, Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe (ICANS), Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe (ICANS), Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe (ICANS), Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe (ICANS), Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe (ICANS), Strasbourg, France
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Hindi N, Haas RL. Management of Synovial Sarcoma and Myxoid Liposarcoma. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2022; 31:547-558. [PMID: 35715149 DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2022.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Synovial sarcoma and myxoid liposarcoma are translocation-related sarcomas, with a high risk of developing distant metastasis, which often affect young patients and which are sensitive to chemo and radiotherapy. Surgery is the mainstay of therapy in localized disease. In these entities, perioperative radiotherapy is frequently administered, and chemotherapy is evaluated in patients with high-risk limb/trunk wall tumors in which an advantage in overall survival has been shown in the latest clinical trials. In the advanced setting, new strategies, such as cellular therapy are being developed in these histologic types, with promising, although still preliminary, results.
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- Nadia Hindi
- Department of Oncology, Fundación Jimenez Diaz University Hospital and Hospital General de Villalba, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute Fundación Jimenez Diaz, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (IIS-FJD, UAM), Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Radiotherapy at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Radiotherapy at the Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Metastasectomy in Leiomyosarcoma: A Systematic Review and Pooled Survival Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14133055. [PMID: 35804827 PMCID: PMC9264936 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14133055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is an aggressive soft tissue sarcoma with a poor prognosis. Approximately 40% of patients will develop metastatic disease. The optimal treatment for patients with metastatic LMS is not well established, and there are no randomized controlled trials regarding metastasectomy. This systematic review and pooled survival analysis aims to assess the survival in patients undergoing a metastasectomy for LMS and compare the outcomes based on the site of metastasectomy. We identified that patients with LMS metastases in the lungs, liver, spine, and brain can undergo metastasectomy with acceptable survival. Two studies have compared survival outcomes between patients treated and not treated with metastasectomy; despite their low quality, these studies support a survival benefit associated with metastasectomy. Abstract This study assesses the survival in patients undergoing metastasectomy for leiomyosarcoma (LMS) and compares the outcomes by the site of metastasectomy. We conducted a systematic review and pooled survival analysis of patients undergoing metastasectomy for LMS. Survival was compared between sites of metastasectomy. We identified 23 studies including 573 patients undergoing metastasectomy for LMS. The pooled median survival was 59.6 months (95% CI 33.3 to 66.0). The pooled median survival was longest for lung metastasectomy (72.8 months 95% CI 63.0 to 82.5), followed by liver (34.8 months 95% CI 22.3 to 47.2), spine (14.1 months 95% CI 8.6 to 19.7), and brain (14 months 95% CI 6.7 to 21.3). Two studies compared the survival outcomes between patients who did, versus who did not undergo metastasectomy; both demonstrated a significantly improved survival with metastasectomy. We conclude that surgery is currently being utilized for LMS metastases to the lung, liver, spine, and brain with acceptable survival. Although low quality, comparative studies support a survival benefit with metastasectomy. In the absence of randomized studies, it is impossible to determine whether the survival benefit associated with metastasectomy is due to careful patient selection rather than a surgical advantage; limited data were included about patient selection.
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Radiation therapy is an integral component of local management with oncologic resection for soft tissue sarcoma. Radiotherapy is indicated in patients at an increased risk of local recurrence so that improved local control may be achieved. Sequencing of radiotherapy and resection should be determined by multidisciplinary input before treatment initiation. For most patients, preoperative delivery of radiation therapy is preferred. In patients initially thought to be at low risk for local recurrence and found to have unexpected adverse pathologic features at resection, postoperative radiation therapy is indicated. The use of radiation therapy for retroperitoneal sarcoma is controversial; when used, preoperative delivery of radiation is recommended.
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Gutkin PM, von Eyben R, Chin A, Donaldson SS, Oh J, Jiang A, Ganjoo KN, Avedian RS, Bruzoni M, Steffner RJ, Moding EJ, Hiniker SM. Local control outcomes using stereotactic body radiotherapy or surgical resection for metastatic sarcoma. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022; 114:771-779. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lee Y, Samarasinghe Y, Samarasinghe N, Patel J, McKechnie T, Finley C, Hanna W, Swaminath A, Agzarian J. The role of stereotactic body radiation therapy in the management of pulmonary metastases: a systematic review. PRECISION RADIATION ONCOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pro6.1148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Yung Lee
- Division of General Surgery McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada
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- Division of General Surgery McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada
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- Division of General Surgery McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada
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- Deparment of Radiation Oncology McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada
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Boyce-Fappiano D, Damron EP, Farooqi A, Mitra D, Conley AP, Somaiah N, Araujo DM, Livingston JA, Ratan R, Keung EZ, Roland CL, Guadagnolo BA, Bishop AJ. Hypofractionated radiation therapy for unresectable or metastatic sarcoma lesions. Adv Radiat Oncol 2022; 7:100913. [PMID: 35647398 PMCID: PMC9133361 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2022.100913] [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: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose Given the relative radioresistance of sarcomas and their often large size, conventional palliative radiation therapy (RT) often offers limited tumor control and symptom relief. We report on our use of hypofractionated RT (HFRT) as a strategy to promote durable local disease control and optimize palliation. Methods and Materials We retrospectively reviewed 73 consecutive patients with sarcoma who received >10 fractions of HFRT from 2017 to 2020. Clinical scenarios included: (1) palliative or symptomatic intent (34%), (2) an unresectable primary (27%), (3) oligometastatic disease (16%), and (4) oligoprogressive disease (23%). Results The HFRT target was a primary tumor in 64% of patients with a median dose of 45 Gy in 15 fractions (59% ≥45 Gy). The 1-year disease-specific survival was 59%, which was more favorable for patients receiving HFRT for oligometastatic (1-year 100%) or oligoprogressive (1-year 73%) disease (P = .001). The 1-year local control (LC) of targeted lesions was 73%. A metastatic target (1-year 95% vs 60% primary; P = .02; hazard ratio, 0.27; P = .04) and soft tissue origin (1-year 78% vs 61% bone; P = .01; hazard ratio, 0.33; P = .02) were associated with better LC. The rate of distant failure was high with a 6-month distant metastasis-free survival of only 43%. For patients not planned for adjuvant systemic therapy (n = 53), the median systemic therapy break was 9 months and notably longer in oligometastatic (13 months), oligoprogressive (12 months) or unresectable (13 months) disease. HFRT provided palliative relief in 95% of cases with symptoms. Overall, 49% of patients developed acute grade 1 to 2 RT toxicities (no grade 3-5). No late grade 2 to 5 toxicities were observed. Conclusions HFRT is an effective treatment strategy for patients with unresectable or metastatic sarcoma to provide durable LC, symptom relief, and systemic therapy breaks with limited toxic effects.
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Qi L, Xu R, Wan L, Ren X, Zhang W, Zhang K, Tu C, Li Z. Identification and Validation of a Novel Pyroptosis-Related Gene Signature for Prognosis Prediction in Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Front Genet 2021; 12:773373. [PMID: 34925457 PMCID: PMC8671884 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.773373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) represents an uncommon and heterogenous group of malignancies, and poses substantial therapeutic challenges. Pyroptosis has been demonstrated to be related with tumor progression and prognosis. Nevertheless, no studies exist that delineated the role of pyroptosis-related genes (PRGs) in STS. In the present study, we comprehensively and systematically analyzed the gene expression profiles of PRGs in STS. The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) databases were utilized to identify differentially expressed PRGs. In total, 34 PRGs were aberrantly expressed between STS and normal tissues. Several PRGs were validated with RT-qPCR. Consensus clustering analysis based on PRGs was conducted to divide STS patients into two clusters, and significant survival difference was observed between two distinct clusters (p = 0.019). Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between pyroptosis-related clusters. Based on the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) COX regression analysis, the pyroptosis-related gene signature with five key DEGs was constructed. The high pyroptosis-related risk score group of TCGA cohort was characterized by poorer prognosis (p < 0.001), with immune infiltration and function significantly decreased. For external validation, STS patients from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) were grouped according to the same cut-off point. The survival difference between two risk groups of GEO cohort was also significant (p < 0.001). With the combination of clinical characteristics, pyroptosis-related risk score was identified to serve as an independent prognostic factor for STS patients. In conclusion, this study provided a comprehensive overview of PRGs in STS and the potential role in prognosis, which could be an important direction for future studies.
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- Lin Qi
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Medical Mycology, Shanghai Institute of Medical Mycology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, China
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Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy in Oligomestatic/Oligoprogressive Sarcoma: Safety and Effectiveness Beyond Intrinsic Radiosensitivity. Cancer J 2021; 27:423-427. [PMID: 34904803 DOI: 10.1097/ppo.0000000000000551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metastatic soft tissue sarcoma (STS) patients may benefit from local ablative treatments due to modest efficacy of systemic chemotherapy. However, use of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is controversial because of presumed radioresistance of STS. METHODS Patients treated with SBRT for oligometastatic and oligoprogressive metastatic STS were retrospectively reviewed to assess results in terms of local control (LC), disease-free survival (DFS), and overall survival (OS). Incidence and grade of adverse events were reported. Statistical analysis was performed to identify variables correlated with outcome and toxicity. RESULTS Forty patients were treated with SBRT to a median biologic effective dose (BED) of 105 (66-305) Gy5 to 77 metastases. Two-year LC, DFS, and OS were 67%, 23%, and 40%. Improved LC was shown in patients receiving a BED >150 Gy5 (hazard ratio [HR], 3.9; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.6-9.7; P = 0.028). A delay >24 months between primary tumor diagnosis and onset of metastases was associated with improved DFS (HR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.22-0.96; P = 0.01) and OS (HR, 0.48; 95% CI, 0.23-0.99; P = 0.03). No toxicity grade ≥3 was observed. CONCLUSIONS Stereotactic body radiotherapy is effective in metastatic STS with a benign toxicity profile. A BED >150 Gy5 is required to maximize tumor control rates. Metastatic relapse >24 months after diagnosis is correlated to improved survival.
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Omura A, Kimura T, Tanaka R, Hiroshima T, Maniwa T, Takenaka S, Naka N, Okami J. Surgical indication of pulmonary metastasis arising from osteosarcoma or soft tissue sarcoma. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 70:273-279. [PMID: 34743302 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-021-01726-x] [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: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Metastasectomy is often the local treatment for pulmonary metastases arising from osteosarcoma or soft tissue sarcoma. However, there have been few investigations on the outcomes of patients who undergo this procedure. In this study, we identified prognostic factors in patients with pulmonary metastases arising from osteosarcoma and soft tissue sarcoma to determine more appropriate eligibility criteria for metastasectomy. METHODS We retrospectively examined 37 patients who underwent metastasectomy of pulmonary nodules arising from osteosarcomas or soft tissue sarcomas at our institute between 2005 and 2020. Overall and recurrence-free survival intervals were determined using univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS A tumor doubling time > 1 month and a primary tumor histological type of osteosarcoma were independent predictors of longer overall survival on multivariate analysis (hazard ratios: 3.618 and 2.979, p = 0.00986 and 0.0373, respectively). Moreover, a > 1-month tumor doubling time and > 10-cm diameter of the primary tumor were independent predictors of longer recurrence-free survival (hazard ratios: 3.293 and 2.67, p = 0.0121 and 0.0134, respectively). Patients who underwent repeat pulmonary metastasectomy after complete resection of sarcoma-derived pulmonary metastases had significantly longer overall survival than those who did not (median: 5.91 years vs. 0.81 years, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Tumor doubling time is a significant predictor of clinical outcomes in patients who undergo resection of pulmonary metastases originating from sarcomas. The surgical indication for this procedure should be decided carefully, particularly for patients with metastatic lesion doubling times ≤ 1 month.
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- Akiisa Omura
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69, Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69, Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan.
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69, Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69, Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69, Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NachiKatsuura Town Onsen Hospital, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69, Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan
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Comparison of Percutaneous Image-Guided Microwave and Cryoablation for Sarcoma Lung Metastases: 10-Year Experience. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2021; 218:494-504. [PMID: 34612679 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.21.26551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background: Outcomes between percutaneous microwave (MWA) and cryoablation of sarcoma lung metastases have not been compared to our knowledge. Objective: To compare technical success, complications, local tumor control, and overall survival (OS) following MWA versus cryoablation of sarcoma lung metastases. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 27 patients (16 women, 11 men; median age 64 years; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance score 0-2) who underwent 39 percutaneous CT-guided ablation sessions (21 MWA, 18 cryoablation; 1-4 sessions per patient) to treat 65 sarcoma lung metastases (median 1 tumor per patient, range 1-12; median tumor diameter 11 mm, range 5-33 mm; 25% non-peripheral) from 2009 to 2021. We compared complications by ablation modality using generalized-estimating equations. We evaluated ablation modality, tumor size, and location (peripheral vs non-peripheral) in relation to local tumor progression using proportional Cox hazard models with death as competing risk. We estimated OS using the Kaplan-Meier method. Results: Primary technical success was 97% for both modalities. Median follow-up was 23 months (range: 1-102 months; interquartile range: 12, 44 months). A total of 7/61 (12%) tumors progressed. Estimated 1-year and 2-year local control rates were, for tumors >1 cm, 97% and 95% following MWA versus 99% and 98% following cryoablation, and for tumors ≤1 cm, 74% and 62% following MWA versus 86% and 79% following cryoablation. Tumor size ≤1 cm was associated with decreased cumulative incidence of local progression (p =.048); ablation modality and tumor location were not associated with progression (p =.86; p =.54). Complications (CTCAE grade ≤3) occurred in 17/39 sessions (44%), prompting chest tube placement in nine (23%). No complications with grade ≥4 occurred. OS at 1-, 2-, and 3-years was 100%, 89%, and 82%, respectively. Conclusion: High primary technical success, local control, and OS support MWA and cryoablation for treating sarcoma lung metastases. Ablation modality and tumor location did not affect local progression. Treatment failure was low, especially for small tumors. No life-threatening complications occurred. Clinical Impact: Percutaneous MWA and cryoablation are both suited for treatment of sarcoma lung metastases, especially for tumors ≤1 cm, whether peripheral or non-peripheral. Complications, if they occur, are not life-threatening.
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Radiation Therapy in Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma: From Palliation to Ablation. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13194775. [PMID: 34638260 PMCID: PMC8508247 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13194775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Simple Summary In the United States, over 13,000 patients are diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma annually leading to over 5000 deaths per year despite aggressive treatments including radiotherapy, surgery, and chemotherapy. Although the majority of patients present with localized disease, unfortunately many will develop metastatic disease, which is generally not curable. There is growing evidence that local ablative therapies may be beneficial in patients with a variety of metastatic malignancies. In this review article, we explore the evolving role of radiotherapy in patients with metastatic soft tissue sarcoma. In particular, we review the growing role of ablative radiotherapy for oligometastatic disease, local control of the primary site, and palliation. Abstract The management of patients with metastatic cancer is rapidly changing. Historically, radiotherapy was utilized for the treatment of localized disease or for palliation. While systemic therapy remains the mainstay of management for patients with metastatic cancer, radiotherapy is becoming increasingly important not only to palliate symptoms, but also to ablate oligometastatic or oligoprogressive disease and improve local control in the primary site. There is emerging evidence in multiple solid malignancies that patients with low volume metastatic disease that undergo local ablative therapy to metastatic sites may have improved progression free survival and potentially overall survival. In addition, there is increasing evidence that select patients with metastatic disease may benefit from aggressive treatment of the primary site. Patients with metastatic soft tissue sarcoma have a poor overall prognosis. However, there may be opportunities in patients with low volume metastatic soft tissue sarcoma to improve outcomes with local therapy including surgery, ablation, embolization, and radiation therapy. Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) offers a safe, convenient, precise, and non-invasive option for ablation of sites of metastases. In this review article, we explore the limited yet evolving role of radiotherapy to metastatic and primary sites for local control and palliation, particularly in the oligometastatic setting.
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Virbel G, Le Fèvre C, Noël G, Antoni D. Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Patients with Lung Oligometastatic Disease: A Five-Year Systematic Review. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:3623. [PMID: 34298836 PMCID: PMC8303507 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13143623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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For several years, oligometastatic disease has represented an intermediate state between localized disease accessible to local treatment and multimetastatic disease requiring systemic therapy. The lung represents one of the most common metastatic locations. Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) appears to be the treatment of choice for these patients. There are few data defining the place of radiotherapy and reporting outcome after SBRT in lung metastases. This 5-year review aimed to determine areas of SBRT usefulness and methods for the management of pulmonary metastasis in oligometastatic patients. A search for articles on PubMed allowed selection of the most relevant studies. Eighteen articles were selected according to pre-established criteria for this purpose. The analysis concludes that SBRT is an effective and safe treatment in selected patients when the disease remains localized from one to three organs.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe (ICANS), 17 Rue Albert Calmette, BP 23025, 67033 Strasbourg, France; (G.V.); (C.L.F.); (D.A.)
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Abugideiri M, Janopaul-Naylor J, Switchenko J, Tian S, Read W, Press R, Oskouei S, Reimer N, Ferris M, Cassidy RJ, Behera M, Monson D, Landry J, Godette KD, Patel PR. Impact of Metastasectomy and Aggressive Local Therapy in Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma: An Analysis of the NCDB. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 29:649-659. [PMID: 34272614 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10466-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The optimal management of patients with stage IV soft tissue sarcoma of the extremity (STSE) with distant metastases at diagnosis is unclear due to limited evidence and heterogeneity of current practice patterns. National guidelines have recommended surgical management of the primary site (SP) with or without radiotherapy (R), chemotherapy (C), and metastasectomy (M). METHODS In the National Cancer Database (NCDB), patients with initially metastatic STSE who received definitive SP from 2004 to 2014 were identified. Survival distributions were estimated and compared using the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank tests, and covariates were compared using Chi-square tests or analysis of variance (ANOVA). Propensity score analysis using inverse probability of treatment weighting was used. RESULTS Overall, 1124 patients were included, with a median age of 55 years (range 18-90). Utilization of SP+M increased over time from 18.8% in 2004-2006, to 33.3% in 2007-2009, to 47.9% in 2010-2014 (p = 0.024). The addition of M to SP was associated with superior 5-year overall survival (OS) at 30.8% (SP+M+/-C+/-R) compared with 18.2% for those treated with non-surgical adjuvant therapies (SP+/-C+/-R) and 12.6% for SP alone (p < 0.0001). Positive surgical margins were noted in 24.1% of patients and was associated with worse OS (hazard ratio 1.44, p < 0.001) on multivariable analysis. CONCLUSIONS This is the first known study utilizing a large database to explore practice patterns and outcomes for patients with metastatic STSE receiving definitive SP. Utilization of metastasectomy increased in the study period and was associated with longer survival compared with SP alone. These hypothesis-generating data warrant additional study.
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- Mustafa Abugideiri
- Coastal Carolina Radiation Oncology, New Hanover Regional Medical Center Radiation Oncology, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Cammelli S, Cortesi A, Buwenge M, Zamagni A, Ferioli M, Ghigi G, Romeo A, Morganti AG. The role of radiotherapy in adult soft tissues sarcoma of the extremities. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2021; 31:1583-1596. [PMID: 33954820 PMCID: PMC8702420 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-021-02990-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Local management of adult soft tissue sarcoma of the extremities has evolved over the past decades. Until the 1970s, radical surgery (amputations) was the standard therapeutic procedure resulting in significant physical and psychological morbidity for the patients. In the present era, limb sparing surgery combined with radiotherapy represents the current standard of care for high grade and > 5 cm STSs. This approach guarantees high local control rate and function preservation. The aim of this paper is to summarize the current evidence for RT in STSs of the extremities. Outcomes, technical details (techniques, timing, dose, volumes of treatment) and the emerging role of RT in the management of oligometastatic disease will be analysed. Finally, results of the recent clinical trials testing new scenarios in RT of STSs will be described.
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- Silvia Cammelli
- Radiation Oncology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy. .,Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine-DIMES, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Radiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", Meldola, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine-DIMES, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine-DIMES, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine-DIMES, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", Meldola, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", Meldola, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine-DIMES, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Tetta C, Carpenzano M, Algargoush ATJ, Algargoosh M, Londero F, Maessen JG, Gelsomino S. Non-surgical Treatments for Lung Metastases in Patients with Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). Curr Med Imaging 2021; 17:261-275. [PMID: 32819261 DOI: 10.2174/1573405616999200819165709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Radio-frequency ablation (RFA) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) are two emerging therapies for lung metastases. INTRODUCTION Aliterature review was performed to evaluate the outcomes and complications of these procedures in patients with lung metastases from soft tissue sarcoma (STS). METHODS After selection, seven studies were included for each treatment encompassing a total of 424 patients: 218 in the SBRT group and 206 in the RFA group. RESULTS The mean age ranged from 47.9 to 64 years in the SBRT group and from 48 to 62.7 years in the RFA group. The most common histologic subtype was, in both groups, leiomyosarcoma. In the SBRT group, median overall survival ranged from 25.2 to 69 months and median disease- free interval was from 8.4 to 45 months. Two out of seven studies reported G3 and one G3 toxicity, respectively. In RFA patients, overall survival ranged from 15 to 50 months. The most frequent complication was pneumothorax. Local control showed a high percentage for both procedures. CONCLUSION SBRT is recommended in patients unsuitable to surgery, in synchronous bilateral pulmonary metastases, in case of deep lesions and patients receiving high-risk systemic therapies. RFA is indicated in case of a long disease-free interval, in oligometastatic disease, when only the lung is involved, in small size lesions far from large vessels. Further large randomized studies are necessary to establish whether these treatments may also represent a reliable alternative to surgery.
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- Cecilia Tetta
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Lansu J, van Houdt WJ, van Langevelde K, van den Ende PLA, van der Graaf WTA, Schrage Y, van Boven H, Scholten AN, Haas RL. Local control and postponement of systemic therapy after modest dose radiotherapy in oligometastatic myxoid liposarcomas. Radiother Oncol 2021; 158:33-39. [PMID: 33610624 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2021.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Oligometastatic disease and/or oligoprogression in myxoid liposarcoma(oMLS) triggers discussions on local treatment options and delay of systemic treatments. We hypothesized that satisfactory local control and postponement of systemic therapy could be achieved with a modest radiotherapy(RT) dose in oMLS. METHODS The DOREMY trial is a multicenter, phase 2 trial evaluating efficacy and toxicity of a modest RT dose in both localized and oMLS; this report presents the data of the oMLS cohort treated with 36 Gy in 12-18 fractions with optional subsequent metastasectomy. The primary endpoint was local progression free survival(LPFS). Secondary endpoints included postponement of systemic therapy, symptom reduction, radiological objective response, and toxicity. RESULTS Nine patients with a total of 25 lesions were included, with a median follow-up of 23 months. The median number of lesions per patient was three and the trunk wall and bone were the most frequently affected sites. In lesions treated with definitive RT(n = 21), LPFS rates at 1, 2, and 3 years were respectively 73%, 61%, and 40%. Radiological objective response and clinical symptom reduction were achieved in 8/15(53%) and 9/10(90%) of the evaluable lesions, respectively. No local recurrences occurred in lesions treated with RT and metastasectomy(n = 4). For the entire study population, the median postponement of systemic therapy was 10 months. Grade ≥ 2 toxicity was observed in 2/9(22%) of patients. CONCLUSIONS This trial suggests that 36 Gy could possibly be effective to achieve local control, postpone systemic therapy and reduce symptoms in oMLS. Given the minimal toxicity this treatment could be reasonably considered in oMLS.
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- Jules Lansu
- Department of Radiotherapy, the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Radiotherapy, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands.
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Fiorentino A, Gregucci F, Desideri I, Fiore M, Marino L, Errico A, Di Rito A, Borghetti P, Franco P, Greto D, Donato V. Radiation treatment for adult rare cancers: Oldest and newest indication. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2021; 159:103228. [PMID: 33508447 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103228] [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: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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AIM Aim of this analysis is to review the role of RT in the management of several rare tumors for adult patients. METHODS Collection data regarding RT and rare tumors was made by Pubmed. RESULTS For mucosal melanomas, RT is prescribed, being associated with lower local recurrence rate. For trachea tumors, RT was used as adjuvant or salvage treatment for unresectable disease. For pNET, RT can be a suitable option for post-surgical or unresectable/borderline. For bronchopulmonary neuroendocrine tumors the role of adjuvant treatments is uncertain. For hepatobiliary and ovarian malignancy, stereotactic body RT (SBRT) is a promising approach. For soft tissue sarcoma, perioperative treatments are indicated, and a growing role of SBRT in oligometastatic disease is recognized. For endocrine tumors, adjuvant RT has demonstrated benefits through reducing recurrence risk. CONCLUSION The radiotherapy is a frequent indication in adult rare cancers; thus the role of Radiation Oncologist must not be neglected.
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- Alba Fiorentino
- Radiation Oncology Department, "F. Miulli" General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, "F. Miulli" General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences "Mario Serio", Section of Radiation Oncology, University of Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese, Misterbianco, Catania, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Oncology Department, R. Dimiccoli Hospital, Barletta, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Oncology Department, IRCCS "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department University and Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences "Mario Serio", Section of Radiation Oncology, University of Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini, Roma, Italy
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Chander S, Ngan C, Choong PFM. Management of Metastatic Sarcoma. Sarcoma 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-9414-4_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Martin-Broto J, Hindi N, Lopez-Pousa A, Peinado-Serrano J, Alvarez R, Alvarez-Gonzalez A, Italiano A, Sargos P, Cruz-Jurado J, Isern-Verdum J, Dolado MC, Rincon-Pérez I, Sanchez-Bustos P, Gutierrez A, Romagosa C, Morosi C, Grignani G, Gatti M, Luna P, Alastuey I, Redondo A, Belinchon B, Martinez-Serra J, Sunyach MP, Coindre JM, Dei Tos AP, Romero J, Gronchi A, Blay JY, Moura DS. Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of Combined Trabectedin and Low-Dose Radiotherapy for Patients With Metastatic Soft-Tissue Sarcomas: A Nonrandomized Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol 2020; 6:535-541. [PMID: 32077895 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2019.6584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Importance Active therapeutic combinations, such as trabectedin and radiotherapy, offer potentially higher dimensional response in second-line treatment of advanced soft-tissue sarcomas. Dimensional response can be relevant both for symptom relief and for survival. Objective To assess the combined use of trabectedin and radiotherapy in treating patients with progressing metastatic soft-tissue sarcomas. Design, Setting, and Participants Phase 1 of this nonrandomized clinical trial followed the classic 3 + 3 design, with planned radiotherapy at a fixed dose of 30 Gy (3 Gy/d for 10 days) and infusion of trabectedin at 1.3 mg/m2 as the starting dose, 1.5 mg/m2 as dose level +1, and 1.1 mg/m2 as dose level -1. Phase 2 followed the Simon optimal 2-stage design. Allowing for type I and II errors of 10%, treatment success was defined as an overall response rate of 35%. This study was conducted in 9 sarcoma referral centers in Spain, France, and Italy from April 13, 2015, to November 20, 2018. Adult patients with progressing metastatic soft-tissue sarcoma and having undergone at least 1 previous line of systemic therapy were enrolled. In phase 2, patients fitting inclusion criteria and receiving at least 1 cycle of trabectedin and the radiotherapy regimen constituted the per-protocol population; those receiving at least 1 cycle of trabectedin, the safety population. Interventions Trabectedin was administered every 3 weeks in a 24-hour infusion. Radiotherapy was required to start within 1 hour after completion of the first trabectedin infusion (cycle 1, day 2). Main Outcomes and Measures The dose-limiting toxic effects of trabectedin (phase 1) and the overall response rate (phase 2) with use of trabectedin plus irradiation in metastatic soft-tissue sarcomas. Results Eighteen patients (11 of whom were male) were enrolled in phase 1, and 27 other patients (14 of whom were female) were enrolled in phase 2. The median ages of those enrolled in phases 1 and 2 were 42 (range, 23-74) years and 51 (range, 27-73) years, respectively. In phase 1, dose-limiting toxic effects included grade 4 neutropenia lasting more than 5 days in 1 patient at the starting dose level and a grade 4 alanine aminotransferase level increase in 1 of 6 patients at the +1 dose level. In phase 2, among 25 patients with evaluable data, the overall response rate was 72% (95% CI, 53%-91%) for local assessment and 60% (95% CI, 39%-81%) for central assessment. Conclusions and Relevance The findings of this study suggest that the recommended dose of trabectedin for use in combination with this irradiation regimen is 1.5 mg/m2. The trial met its primary end point, with a high overall response rate that indicates the potential of this combination therapy for achieving substantial tumor shrinkage beyond first-line systemic therapy in patients with metastatic, progressing soft-tissue sarcomas. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02275286.
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- Javier Martin-Broto
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain.,TERABIS Group, IBiS (Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla), Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain.,TERABIS Group, IBiS (Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla), Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- TERABIS Group, IBiS (Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla), Sevilla, Spain.,CIBERONC (Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Gregorio Marañon University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of the Canary Islands, Tenerife, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of the Canary Islands, Tenerife, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, University Hospital Son Espases, Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo, Italy
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- Division of Radiotherapy, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Son Espases, Mallorca, Spain
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- Radiotherapy Department, University Hospital Son Espases, Mallorca, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain.,Health Research Institute of La Paz Hospital (IdiPAZ), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiotherapy, University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biopathology, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France.,Department of Biopathology, Bordeaux University, Talence, France
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Department, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.,Département of Medicine, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Lyon, France
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- TERABIS Group, IBiS (Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla), Sevilla, Spain
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Radiation Therapy in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma-Current Knowledge and Future Directions: A Review and Expert Opinion. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12113242. [PMID: 33153100 PMCID: PMC7693687 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12113242] [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: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Radiation therapy (RT) is an integral part of the treatment of adult soft-tissue sarcomas (STS). Although mainly used as perioperative therapy to increase local control in resectable STS with high risk features, it also plays an increasing role in the treatment of non-resectable primary tumors, oligometastatic situations, or for palliation. This review summarizes the current evidence for RT in adult STS including typical indications, outcomes, side effects, dose and fractionation regimens, and target volume definitions based on tumor localization and risk factors. It covers the different overall treatment approaches including RT either as part of a multimodal treatment strategy or as a sole treatment and is accompanied by a summary on ongoing clinical research pointing at future directions of RT in STS. Abstract Radiation therapy (RT) is an integral part of the treatment of adult soft-tissue sarcomas (STS). Although mainly used as perioperative therapy to increase local control in resectable STS with high risk features, it also plays an increasing role in the treatment of non-resectable primary tumors, oligometastatic situations, or for palliation. Modern radiation techniques, like intensity-modulated, image-guided, or stereotactic body RT, as well as special applications like intraoperative RT, brachytherapy, or particle therapy, have widened the therapeutic window allowing either dose escalation with improved efficacy or reduction of side effects with improved functional outcome. This review summarizes the current evidence for RT in adult STS including typical indications, outcomes, side effects, dose and fractionation regimens, and target volume definitions based on tumor localization and risk factors. It covers the different overall treatment approaches including RT either as part of a multimodal treatment strategy or as a sole treatment, namely its use as an adjunct to surgery in resectable STS (perioperative RT), as a primary treatment in non-resectable tumors (definitive RT), as a local treatment modality in oligometastatic disease or as palliative therapy. Due to the known differences in clinical course, general treatment options and, consequently, outcome depending on lesion localization, the main part of perioperative RT is divided into three sections according to body site (extremity/trunk wall, retroperitoneal, and head and neck STS) including the discussion of special applications of radiation techniques specifically amenable to this region. The review of the current evidence is accompanied by a summary on ongoing clinical research pointing at future directions of RT in STS.
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The Evolving Role of Radiation Therapy in Patients with Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Curr Oncol Rep 2020; 22:79. [DOI: 10.1007/s11912-020-00936-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Baumann BC, Bernstein KDA, DeLaney TF, Simone CB, Kolker JD, Choy E, Levin WP, Weber KL, Muniappan A, Berman AT, Staddon A, Hartner L, Van Tine B, Hirbe A, Glatstein E, Hahn SM, Nagda SN, Chen YL. Multi-institutional analysis of stereotactic body radiotherapy for sarcoma pulmonary metastases: High rates of local control with favorable toxicity. J Surg Oncol 2020; 122:877-883. [PMID: 32588468 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Oligometastatic sarcoma pulmonary metastases (PM's) are traditionally treated with resection and/or chemotherapy. We hypothesize that stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is an effective, safe alternative to surgery that can achieve excellent local control (LC) with a favorable toxicity profile. METHODS Patients treated with SBRT for sarcoma PM's from 2011 to 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania were included. Median dose was 50 Gy. Patients underwent computed tomography (CT) or positron emission tomography/CT Q3 months post-SBRT. RESULTS 44 patients with 56 separate PM's were treated with SBRT. Median age was 59 (range 19-82). 82% received prior chemotherapy, 66% had prior pulmonary resections (range, 1-5 resections), and 32% received prior thoracic radiotherapy. Median lesion size was 2.0 cm (range, 0.5-8.1 cm). Median follow-up was 16 months and 25 months for patients alive at last follow-up. Overall survival at 12 and 24 months was 74% (95% confidence interval [CI], 67%-81%) and 46% (95% CI, 38%-55%). LC at 12 and 24 months was 96% (95% CI, 93%-98%) and 90% (95% CI, 84%-96%). LC and overall survival did not differ based on age, gender, histology, fractionation, lesion location, or size (P > .05). Three developed Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4 grade-2 chest-wall toxicities; one had grade-2 pneumonitis. CONCLUSIONS In the first multi-institutional series on SBRT for sarcoma PM's, SBRT has excellent LC and is well-tolerated. SBRT should be considered as an alternative/complement to resection.
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- Brian C Baumann
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Orthopaedic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
- Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Washington DC
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Gamboa AC, Gronchi A, Cardona K. Soft-tissue sarcoma in adults: An update on the current state of histiotype-specific management in an era of personalized medicine. CA Cancer J Clin 2020; 70:200-229. [PMID: 32275330 DOI: 10.3322/caac.21605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 278] [Impact Index Per Article: 69.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Soft-tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare tumors that account for 1% of all adult malignancies, with over 100 different histologic subtypes occurring predominately in the trunk, extremity, and retroperitoneum. This low incidence is further complicated by their variable presentation, behavior, and long-term outcomes, which emphasize the importance of centralized care in specialized centers with a multidisciplinary team approach. In the last decade, there has been an effort to improve the quality of care for patients with STS based on anatomic site and histology, and multiple ongoing clinical trials are focusing on tailoring therapy to histologic subtype. This report summarizes the latest evidence guiding the histiotype-specific management of extremity/truncal and retroperitoneal STS with regard to surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
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- Adriana C Gamboa
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia
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Surgery versus stereotactic radiotherapy for treatment of pulmonary metastases. A systematic review of literature. Future Sci OA 2020; 6:FSO471. [PMID: 32518686 PMCID: PMC7273364 DOI: 10.2144/fsoa-2019-0120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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It is not clear as to which is the best treatment among surgery and stereotactic radiotherapy (SBRT) for lung oligometastases. A systematic review of literature with a priori selection criteria was conducted on articles on the treatment of pulmonary metastases with surgery or SBRT. Only original articles with a population of patients of more than 50 were selected. After final selection, 61 articles on surgical treatment and 18 on SBRT were included. No difference was encountered in short-term survival between pulmonary metastasectomy and SBRT. In the long-term surgery seems to guarantee better survival rates. Mortality and morbidity after treatment are 0–4.7% and 0–23% for surgery, and 0–2% and 4–31% for SBRT. Surgical metastasectomy remains the treatment of choice for pulmonary oligometastases. Patients with metastatic cancer with a limited number of deposits may benefit from surgical removal or irradiation of tumor nodules in addiction to chemotherapy. Surgical resection has been demonstrated to improve survival and, in some cases, can be curative. Stereotactic radiotherapy is emerging as a less invasive alternative to surgery, but settings and implications of the two treatments are profoundly different. The two techniques show similar results in the short-term, with lower complications rates for radiotherapy, while in the long-term surgery seems to guarantee higher survival rates.
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Pasalic D, Lu Y, Betancourt-Cuellar SL, Taku N, Mesko SM, Bagley AF, Chance WW, Allen PK, Tang C, Antonoff MB, Balter PA, Mehran RJ, Welsh JW, Liao Z, Gomez D, Erasmus JJ, Nguyen QN. Stereotactic ablative radiation therapy for pulmonary metastases: Improving overall survival and identifying subgroups at high risk of local failure. Radiother Oncol 2020; 145:178-185. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2020.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Tetta C, Londero F, Micali LR, Parise G, Algargoush AT, Algargoosh M, Albisinni U, Maessen JG, Gelsomino S. Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Versus Metastasectomy in Patients With Pulmonary Metastases From Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2020; 32:303-315. [PMID: 32024603 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2020.01.005] [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: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The lung is the preferred site of metastasis from soft tissue sarcoma (STS). This systematic review aims to evaluate the outcomes of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and metastasectomy (MTS) for the treatment of lung metastases from STS. A systematic review was carried out according to the PRISMA protocol. PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Ovid and Web of Knowledge databases were searched for English-language articles to December 2018 using a predefined strategy. Retrieved studies were independently screened and rated for relevance. Data were extracted by two researchers. In total, there were 1306 patients with STS: 1104 underwent MTS and 202 had SBRT. The mean age ranged from 40 to 55.8 years in the MTS group and from 47.9 to 64 years in the SBRT group. The cumulative death rate was 72% (95% confidence interval 59-85%) in the MTS group and 56% (38-74%) in the SBRT group. The cumulative mean overall survival time was 46.7 months (36.4-57.0%) in the MTS group and 47.6 months (33.7-61.5%) in the SBRT group. The cumulative rate of patients alive with disease was 5% (2-9%) in the MTS group and 15% (6-36%) in the SBRT group. Finally, the cumulative rate of patients alive without disease in the two groups was 19% (9-29%) and 20% (10-50%), respectively. Our study showed that local treatment of pulmonary metastases from STS with SBRT, compared with surgery, was associated with a lower cumulative overall death rate and similar overall survival time and survival rates without disease. By contrast, SBRT was associated with a higher survival rate with disease than MTS. Large randomised trials are necessary to confirm these findings and to establish whether SBRT may be a reliable option for early stage disease.
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- C Tetta
- Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy.
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Management of metastatic retroperitoneal sarcoma: a consensus approach from the Trans-Atlantic Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Working Group (TARPSWG). Ann Oncol 2019; 29:857-871. [PMID: 29432564 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Introduction Retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) is a rare disease accounting for 0.1%-0.2% of all malignancies. Management of RPS is complex and requires multidisciplinary, tailored treatment strategies at all stages, but especially in the context of metastatic or multifocal recurrent disease. Due to the rarity and heterogeneity of this family of diseases, the literature to guide management is limited. Methods The Trans-Atlantic Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Working Group (TARPSWG) is an international collaboration of sarcoma experts from all disciplines convened in an effort to overcome these limitations. The TARPSWG has compiled the available evidence surrounding metastatic and multifocally recurrent RPS along with expert opinion in an iterative process to generate a consensus document regarding the complex management of this disease. The objective of this document is to guide sarcoma specialists from all disciplines in the diagnosis and treatment of multifocal recurrent or metastatic RPS. Results All aspects of patient assessment, diagnostic processes, local and systemic treatments, and palliation are reviewed in this document, and consensus recommendations provided accordingly. Recommendations were guided by available evidence, in conjunction with expert opinion where evidence was lacking. Conclusions This consensus document combines the available literature regarding the management of multifocally recurrent or metastastic RPS with the practical expertise of high-volume sarcoma centers from multiple countries. It is designed as a tool for decision making in the complex multidisciplinary management of this condition and is expected to standardize management across centers, thereby ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care.
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Lung Surveillance Strategy for High-Grade Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Chest X-Ray or CT Scan? J Am Coll Surg 2019; 229:449-457. [PMID: 31377411 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Given the propensity for lung metastases, National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines recommend lung surveillance with either chest x-ray (CXR) or CT in high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. Considering survival, diagnostic sensitivity, and cost, the optimal modality is unknown. METHODS The US Sarcoma Collaborative database (2000 to 2016) was reviewed for patients who underwent resection of a primary high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. Primary end point was overall survival (OS). Cost analysis was performed. RESULTS Among 909 patients, 83% had truncal/extremity and 17% had retroperitoneal tumors. Recurrence occurred in 48%, of which 54% were lung metastases. Lung surveillance was performed with CT in 80% and CXR in 20%. Both groups were clinically similar, although CT patients had more retroperitoneal tumors and recurrences. Regardless of modality, 85% to 90% of lung metastases were detected within the first 2 years with a similar re-intervention rate. When considering age, tumor size, location, margin status, and receipt of radiation, lung metastasis was independently associated with worse OS (hazard ratio 4.26; p < 0.01) and imaging modality was not (hazard ratio 1.01; p = 0.97). Chest x-ray patients did not have an inferior 5-year OS rate compared with CT (71% vs 60%; p < 0.01). When analyzing patients in whom no lung metastases were detected, both cohorts had a similar 5-year OS rate (73% vs 74%; p = 0.42), suggesting CXR was not missing clinically relevant lung nodules. When adhering to a guideline-specified protocol for 2018 projected 4,406 cases, surveillance with CXR for 5 years results in savings of $5 million to $8 million/year to the US healthcare system. CONCLUSIONS In this large multicenter study, lung surveillance with CXR did not result in worse overall survival compared with CT. With considerable savings, a CXR-based protocol can optimize resource use for lung surveillance in high-grade soft tissue sarcoma; prospective trials are needed.
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Bui NQ, Wang DS, Hiniker SM. Contemporary management of metastatic soft tissue sarcoma. Curr Probl Cancer 2019; 43:289-299. [DOI: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Blaye C, Kind M, Stoeckle E, Brouste V, Kantor G, Le Loarer F, Italiano A, Toulmonde M. Local and Metastatic Relapse Features in Patients After a Primary Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Advocating for a Better-Tailored Follow-Up. Front Oncol 2019; 9:559. [PMID: 31312612 PMCID: PMC6614176 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2019.00559] [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: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: No consensus exists on how to follow patients after complete remission of a primary Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS). Studying relapse features could help tailor guidelines for follow-up. Patients and Methods: Patients in complete remission after initial management of a localized STS at Institut Bergonié who presented a first local and/or metastatic relapse between January 1995 and July 2015 were eligible. Characteristics of relapse diagnosis were retrospectively collected. Results: 359 patients met inclusion criteria. 197 and 187 patients presented a local relapse and a metastatic relapse, respectively. In group 1 (limbs/trunk wall) and 2 (trunk/gynecological/other location), local relapse was diagnosed on clinical symptoms in 89 and 44% of cases, first detected by the patient himself in 68.5 and 34% of cases, and outside a planned visit in 67 and 36% of cases, respectively. In patients with metastatic relapse, diagnosis was made during a planned visit in 63% of cases, and by imaging in 62% of cases. Median survival after relapse was not different whether the first local relapse was diagnosed clinically or by imaging (44 [95%CI: 28–69.8] vs. 57 months [95%CI: 33.9–84.5], p = 0.35) but was longer if diagnosis of metastatic relapse was made on planned chest-CT scan rather than chest X-ray (58 [95%CI: 35.5–103.9] vs. 25 months [95%CI: 16.5–32.6], p < 0.05). Conclusion: Patient's education for regular clinical examination can be recommended for follow-up of local relapses after a primary STS of the limbs or superficial trunk. Modeling studies aiming at better understanding and predicting tumor biology to improve tailoring STS patients' follow-up are warranted.
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- Céline Blaye
- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Radiology, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
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Survival Outcome and Prognostic Factors After Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Sarcoma Patients. Am J Clin Oncol 2019; 42:6-11. [DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Grilley-Olson JE, Webber NP, Demos DS, Christensen JD, Kirsch DG. Multidisciplinary Management of Oligometastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2018; 38:939-948. [PMID: 30231386 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_200573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) encompass a group of rare but heterogeneous diseases. Nevertheless, many patients, particularly those with oligometastatic disease can benefit from thoughtful multimodality evaluation and treatment regardless of the STS subtype. Here, we review surgical, interventional radiology, radiation, and chemotherapy approaches to maximize disease palliation and improve survival, including occasionally long-term disease-free survival. Surgical resection can include lung or other visceral, soft tissue and bone metastases with a goal of rendering the patient disease free. Staged resections can be appropriate, and serial resection of oligometastatic recurrent disease can be appropriate. Retrospective series suggest survival benefit from this approach, although selection bias may contribute. Interventional radiology techniques such as percutaneous thermal ablation (PTA) and arterial embolization can present nonoperative local approaches in patients who are not medically fit for surgery, surgery is too morbid, or patients who decline surgery. Similarly, radiation therapy can be delivered safely to areas that are inaccessible surgically or would result in excessive morbidity. Currently no randomized trials exist comparing interventional radiologic approaches or radiation therapy to surgery but retrospective reviews show relatively similar magnitude of benefit in terms of disease palliation and survival, although it is felt unlikely that these procedures will render a patient to long-term disease-free status. Chemotherapy has evolved recently with the addition of several new treatment options, briefly reviewed here. Importantly, if a patient sustains a good response to chemotherapy resulting in true oligometastatic disease, consideration of multimodality local therapy approaches can be considered in the appropriate patient.
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- Juneko E Grilley-Olson
- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Orthopaedic Oncology at Aurora Cancer Care, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Aurora Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Orthopaedic Oncology at Aurora Cancer Care, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Aurora Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Orthopaedic Oncology at Aurora Cancer Care, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Aurora Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Orthopaedic Oncology at Aurora Cancer Care, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Aurora Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- From the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Orthopaedic Oncology at Aurora Cancer Care, Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Aurora Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI; Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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Handy JR, Bremner RM, Crocenzi TS, Detterbeck FC, Fernando HC, Fidias PM, Firestone S, Johnstone CA, Lanuti M, Litle VR, Kesler KA, Mitchell JD, Pass HI, Ross HJ, Varghese TK. Expert Consensus Document on Pulmonary Metastasectomy. Ann Thorac Surg 2018; 107:631-649. [PMID: 30476477 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- John R Handy
- Thoracic Surgery, Providence Health & Services, Portland, Oregon.
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- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Medical Oncology, Providence Cancer Center, Providence Health & Services, Portland, Oregon
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Inova Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Falls Church, Virginia
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- Medical Oncology, Center for Cancer Care, Exeter Hospital, Exeter, New Hampshire
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Langone Medical Center, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Loi M, Duijm M, Baker S, Rossi L, Grunhagen D, Verhoef C, Nuyttens J. Stereotactic body radiotherapy for oligometastatic soft tissue sarcoma. Radiol Med 2018; 123:871-878. [DOI: 10.1007/s11547-018-0912-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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For decades, surgical resection of pulmonary metastases has been performed; despite limited randomized data, surgery is increasingly accepted as an integral part in the management of metastatic disease. Long-term results indicate resection is potentially curative with significantly improved survival following complete resection. Recurrence, however, is not uncommon with many patients undergoing repeat resection. With advancing surgical technique and adjuvant therapies, patients with high or recurrent tumor burden are increasingly afforded disease control and potential cure. In this review, the prognostic characteristics of pulmonary metastases from sarcoma, preoperative evaluation, operative technique, long-term outcomes, and management of complex patients are highlighted.
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- Christopher S Digesu
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 15 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02155, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 15 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02155, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 1489, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 15 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02155, USA.
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