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Wisnivesky JP, Mudd J, Stone K, Slatore CG, Flores R, Swanson S, Blackstock W, Smith CB, Chidel M, Rosenzweig K, Henschke C, Kern JA. Longitudinal quality of life after sublobar resection and stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer 2024; 130:2515-2527. [PMID: 38511395 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.35286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Many patients with early-stage lung cancer are not candidates for lobectomy because of various factors, with treatment options including sublobar resection or stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Limited information exists regarding patient-centered outcomes after these treatments. METHODS Subjects with stage I-IIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at high risk for lobectomy who underwent treatment with sublobar resection or SBRT were recruited from five medical centers. Quality of life (QOL) was compared with the Short Form 8 (SF-8) for physical and mental health and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung (FACT-L) surveys at baseline (pretreatment) and 7 days, 30 days, 6 months, and 12 months after treatment. Propensity score methods were used to control for confounders. RESULTS Of 337 subjects enrolled before treatment, 63% received SBRT. Among patients undergoing resection, 89% underwent minimally invasive video-assisted thoracic surgery or robot-assisted resection. Adjusted analyses showed that SBRT-treated patients had both higher physical health SF-8 scores (difference in differences [DID], 6.42; p = .0008) and FACT-L scores (DID, 2.47; p = .004) at 7 days posttreatment. Mental health SF-8 scores were not different at 7 days (p = .06). There were no significant differences in QOL at other time points, and all QOL scores returned to baseline by 12 months for both groups. CONCLUSIONS SBRT is associated with better QOL immediately posttreatment compared with sublobar resection. However, both treatment groups reported similar QOL at later time points, with a return to baseline QOL. These findings suggest that sublobar resection and SBRT have a similar impact on the QOL of patients with early-stage lung cancer deemed ineligible for lobectomy.
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- Juan P Wisnivesky
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Department of Radiation Medicine, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care, Veterans Affairs (VA) Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Section of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, USA
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Wolf AS. Commentary: Nothing is free: Surgeons' and radiation oncologists' biases about treating early-stage lung cancer in healthy patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:836-837. [PMID: 37858917 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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- Andrea S Wolf
- New York Mesothelioma Program, Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
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Ahmadsei M, Jegarajah V, Dal Bello R, Christ SM, Mayinger MM, Sabrina Stark L, Willmann J, Vogelius IR, Balermpas P, Andratschke N, Tanadini-Lang S, Guckenberger M. Dosimetric Analysis of Proximal Bronchial Tree Subsegments to Assess The Risk of Severe Toxicity After Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy of Ultra-central Lung Tumors. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2024; 45:100707. [PMID: 38125648 PMCID: PMC10731610 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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•Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for ultra-central lung tumors is associated with high toxicity rates.•To evaluate differences in radiosensitivity within the proximal bronchial tree (PBT), the PBT was sub-segmented into seven anatomical sections.•A risk-adapted SBRT regimen of EQD2_10 = 54.4 Gy in 8 or 10 fractions results in excellent local control and low rates of severe toxicity.•Data from a recent meta-analysis, the NORDIC Hilus trial and dosimetric data from this study were combined to create a NTCP model.•A dose threshold of EQD2_3 = 100 Gy to the PBT or any of its subsegments is expected to result in low rates of severe bronchial toxicity.
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- Maiwand Ahmadsei
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Center for Proton Therapy, Paul Scherrer Institute, ETH Domain, Villigen, Switzerland
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- Department of Oncology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Volpe S, Zaffaroni M, Piperno G, Vincini MG, Zerella MA, Mastroleo F, Cattani F, Fodor CI, Bellerba F, Bonaldi T, Bonizzi G, Ceci F, Cremonesi M, Fusco N, Gandini S, Garibaldi C, Torre DL, Noberini R, Petralia G, Spaggiari L, Venetis K, Orecchia R, Casiraghi M, Jereczek-Fossa BA. Multi-omics integrative modelling for stereotactic body radiotherapy in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: clinical trial protocol of the MONDRIAN study. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:1236. [PMID: 38102575 PMCID: PMC10722797 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11701-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, main treatment strategies for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (ES-NSCLC) disease are surgery or stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), with successful local control rates for both approaches. However, regional and distant failure remain critical in SBRT, and it is paramount to identify predictive factors of response to identify high-risk patients who may benefit from more aggressive approaches. The main endpoint of the MONDRIAN trial is to identify multi-omic biomarkers of SBRT response integrating information from the individual fields of radiomics, genomics and proteomics. METHODS MONDRIAN is a prospective observational explorative cohort clinical study, with a data-driven, bottom-up approach. It is expected to enroll 100 ES-NSCLC SBRT candidates treated at an Italian tertiary cancer center with well-recognized expertise in SBRT and thoracic surgery. To identify predictors specific to SBRT, MONDRIAN will include data from 200 patients treated with surgery, in a 1:2 ratio, with comparable clinical characteristics. The project will have an overall expected duration of 60 months, and will be structured into five main tasks: (i) Clinical Study; (ii) Imaging/ Radiomic Study, (iii) Gene Expression Study, (iv) Proteomic Study, (v) Integrative Model Building. DISCUSSION Thanks to its multi-disciplinary nature, MONDRIAN is expected to provide the opportunity to characterize ES-NSCLC from a multi-omic perspective, with a Radiation Oncology-oriented focus. Other than contributing to a mechanistic understanding of the disease, the study will assist the identification of high-risk patients in a largely unexplored clinical setting. Ultimately, this would orient further clinical research efforts on the combination of SBRT and systemic treatments, such as immunotherapy, with the perspective of improving oncological outcomes in this subset of patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was prospectively registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05974475).
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- Stefania Volpe
- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy.
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy.
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy.
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Novara, 28100, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Physics, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20139, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
- Department of Experimental Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20139, Italy
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- Biobank for Translational and Digital Medicine, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Unit of Radiation Research, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
- Division of Pathology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20139, Italy
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- Unit of Radiation Research, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
- SKEMA Business School, Université Côte d'Azur, Sophia Antipolis, France
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- Department of Experimental Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20139, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
- Precision Imaging and Research Unit, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Unit of Radiation Research, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Scientific Directorate, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
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Ahmadsei M, Thaler K, Gasser E, Pouymayou B, Dal Bello R, Christ SM, Willmann J, Kovacs B, Balermpas P, Tanadini-Lang S, Saguner AM, Mayinger M, Andratschke N, Guckenberger M. Dosimetric analysis of 17 cardiac Sub-structures, Toxicity, and survival in ultra central lung tumor patients treated with SBRT. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2023; 43:100675. [PMID: 37744054 PMCID: PMC10511337 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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•Data on cardiac toxicity after SBRT for ultra-central lung tumors remains limited.•We analyzed the dose to 18 cardiac sub-structures and cardiovascular toxicity.•A SBRT regimen of 45 Gy in 8-10 fractions yields good local control and low toxicity.•The highest cardiac doses were observed in the pulmonary artery and left atrium.•Higher doses to the base of the heart seem to be associated with non-cancer deaths.
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- Maiwand Ahmadsei
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Center for Translational and Experimental Cardiology (CTEC), Department of Cardiology, Zurich University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Tomassen ML, Damen PJJ, Verkooijen HM, Peters M, van der Stap J, van Lindert ASR, Verhoeff JJC, van Rossum PSN. Feasibility and first results of the 'Trials-within-Cohorts' (TwiCs) design in patients undergoing radiotherapy for lung cancer. Acta Oncol 2023; 62:237-244. [PMID: 36927251 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2023.2183778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Background: 'Trials-within-Cohorts' (TwiCs), previously known as 'cohort multiple randomized controlled trials' is a pragmatic trial design, supporting an efficient and representative recruitment of patients for (future) trials. To our knowledge, the 'COhort for Lung cancer Outcome Reporting and trial inclusion' (COLOR) is the first TwiCs in lung cancer patients. In this study we aimed to assess the feasibility and first year results of COLOR.Material and Methods: All patients diagnosed with lung cancer referred to the Radiotherapy department were eligible to participate in the ongoing prospective COLOR study. At inclusion, written informed consent was requested for use of patient data, participation in patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and willingness to participate in (future) trials. Feasibility was studied by assessing participation and comparing baseline PROs to EORTC reference values. First-year results of PROs at baseline and 3 months after inclusion were evaluated separately for stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and conventional radiotherapy patients.Results: Of the 338 eligible patients between July 2020 and July 2021, 169 (50%) participated. Among these, 127 (75%) gave informed consent to PROs participation and 110 (65%) were willing to participate in (future) trials. The inclusion percentage dropped from 77% to 33% when the information procedure was switched from in-person to by phone (due to COVID-19 pandemic measures). Baseline PROs for physical and cognitive functioning were comparable in COLOR patients compared to the EORTC reference values. No significant changes in PROs were observed 3 months after inclusion, except for a slight increase in pain scores in the SBRT group (n = 97).Conclusions: The TwiCs-design appears feasible in lung cancer patients with fair participation rates (although negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic). With a planned expansion to other centers, the COLOR-study is expected to enable multiple (randomized) evaluations of experimental interventions with important advantages for recruitment, generalizability, and long-term outcome data collection.
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- Mathijs L Tomassen
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Mark F, Alnsour A, Penfold SN, Esterman A, Keys R, Le H. Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) comparison to 3D-conformal technique in lung stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). J Med Radiat Sci 2023; 70:72-80. [PMID: 36424510 PMCID: PMC9977664 DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) can be a curative option for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and oligometastatic lung disease. Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) has offered further advancements in terms of radiation dose shaping without compromising treatment times however there is potential for greater low-dose exposure to the lung. This study was to assess whether VMAT lung SABR would result in any increase to the dosimetry parameters compared with three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) that could confer increased risk of radiation pneumonitis. METHODS A total of 53 and 30 3D-CRT treatment plans of patients treated with 48 Gy in 4 fractions were compared. RESULTS No statistically significant difference in planning target volumes between the VMAT 29.9 cc (range 12.4-58.5 cc) and 3D-CRT 31.2 cc (range 12.3-58.3 cc) P = 0.79. The mean of total lung V5, ipsilateral lung V5 and contralateral lung V5 all showed a trend of being smaller in the VMAT treatment group- 14% versus 15.8%, 25.6% versus 30.4% and 1.6% versus 2.2%, respectively, but all were not statistically significant differences. Mean of the mean lung dose MLD, again showed a trend of being lower in the VMAT treatments but was also non-significant, 2.6 Gy versus 3.0 Gy, P = 1.0. Mean V20 was the same in both cohorts, 3.3%. CONCLUSIONS The dosimetry for 3D-CRT and VMAT plans were not significantly different including V5, and therefore we conclude that VMAT treatment is unlikely to be associated with an increased risk of radiation pneumonitis.
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- Frances Mark
- Department of Radiation OncologyRoyal Adelaide HospitalAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia,Oncology DepartmentPlymouth Hospitals TrustPlymouthUK
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- Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and ResearchAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia,Department of PhysicsUniversity of AdelaideAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia,SAHMRIAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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- Clinical and Health SciencesUniversity of South AustraliaAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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- Department of Radiation OncologyRoyal Adelaide HospitalAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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- Department of Radiation OncologyRoyal Adelaide HospitalAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia,Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and ResearchAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia,Clinical and Health SciencesUniversity of South AustraliaAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia
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Faroni L, Collie L, Gabrielli F, Baldotto C, Moraes F. Role of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy in Operable and Inoperable Early-Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2022; 23:1185-1200. [PMID: 35969313 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-022-01002-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] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OPINION STATEMENT Radiation therapy is becoming an increasingly important part of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) management. Approximately 60% of all cancer patients require radiation therapy (RT) as part of their treatment. For lung cancer, this number is even higher, reaching approximately 77% of all patients, from radical to palliative modalities of RT. This percentage may even be underestimated, as it may not account for the more recent use of RT in oligometastatic lung cancer patients. Thus, we can estimate that each year there will be approximately 21,890 new lung cancer patients in the USA requiring RT. These numbers are expected to continue to rise, as lung cancer radiation techniques continue to improve. There is growing interest in determining the best treatment options for early-stage NSCLC patients. There is well-established data showing the benefit of RT for inoperable patients, and more recent encouraging data even in operable patients.
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- Lilian Faroni
- Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR), Rua Diniz Cordeiro, 30, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22281-100, Brazil.
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR), Rua Diniz Cordeiro, 30, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22281-100, Brazil
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- Instituto D'Or de Pesquisa e Ensino (IDOR), Rua Diniz Cordeiro, 30, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22281-100, Brazil
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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Sodji QH, Ko R, von Eyben R, Owen SG, Capaldi DPI, Bush K, Binkley MS, Alrowais F, Pickthorn B, Maxim PG, Gensheimer MF, Diehn M, Loo BW. Acute and Late Esophageal Toxicity Following Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy to Thoracic Tumors near or Abutting the Esophagus. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2021; 112:1144-1153. [PMID: 34942312 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the incidence of acute and late esophageal toxicity in patients with thoracic tumors near or abutting the esophagus treated with stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). METHODS AND MATERIALS Among patients with thoracic tumors treated with SABR, we identified those with tumors near or abutting the esophagus. Using the linear-quadratic model with an α/ß ratio of 10, we determined the correlation between dosimetric parameters and esophageal toxicity graded using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), version 5.0. RESULTS Out of 2200 patients treated with thoracic SABR, 767 patients were analyzable for esophageal dosimetry. We identified 55 patients with tumors near the esophagus (52 evaluable for esophagitis grade), 28 with PTV overlapping the esophagus. Median follow-up and overall survival were 16 and 23 months respectively. Thirteen patients (25%) developed temporary grade 2 acute esophageal toxicity, 11 (85%) of whom had PTV overlapping the esophagus. Symptoms resolved within 1-3 months in 12 patients, and 6 months in all patients. No grade 3-5 toxicity was observed. Only 3 patients (6%) developed late or persistent grade 2 dysphagia or dyspepsia of uncertain relationship to SABR. Cumulative incidence of acute esophagitis was 15% and 25% at 14 days and 60 days respectively. Acute toxicity correlated on univariate analysis with esophageal Dmax, D1cc, D2cc, Dmax/Dprescription and whether the PTV was overlapping the esophagus. Esophageal Dmax (BED10) < 62 Gy, D1cc (BED10) < 48 Gy, D2cc (BED10) < 43 Gy, and Dmax/Dprescription < 85% was associated with <20% risk of grade 2 acute esophagitis. Only 2 local recurrences occurred. CONCLUSIONS Although 25% of patients with tumors near the esophagus developed acute esophagitis (39% of those with PTV overlapping the esophagus), these toxicities were all grade 2 and all temporary. This suggests the safety and efficacy of thoracic SABR for tumors near or abutting the esophagus when treating with high conformity and sharp dose gradients.
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- Quaovi H Sodji
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A.; Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A..
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A.; Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California Irvine, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A.; Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A.; Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A.; Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, U.S.A.
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Simons MJHG, Retèl VP, Ramaekers BLT, Butter R, Mankor JM, Paats MS, Aerts JGJV, Mfumbilwa ZA, Roepman P, Coupé VMH, Uyl-de Groot CA, van Harten WH, Joore MA. Early Cost Effectiveness of Whole-Genome Sequencing as a Clinical Diagnostic Test for Patients with Inoperable Stage IIIB,C/IV Non-squamous Non-small-Cell Lung Cancer. PHARMACOECONOMICS 2021; 39:1429-1442. [PMID: 34405371 PMCID: PMC8599348 DOI: 10.1007/s40273-021-01073-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harbours many genetic aberrations that can be targeted with systemic treatments. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) can simultaneously detect these (and possibly new) molecular targets. However, the exact added clinical value of WGS is unknown. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the early cost effectiveness of using WGS in diagnostic strategies compared with currently used molecular diagnostics for patients with inoperable stage IIIB,C/IV non-squamous NSCLC from a Dutch healthcare perspective. METHODS A decision tree represented the diagnostic pathway, and a cohort state transition model represented disease progression. Three diagnostic strategies were modelled: standard of care (SoC) alone, WGS as a diagnostic test, and SoC followed by WGS. Treatment effectiveness was based on a systematic review. Probabilistic cost-effectiveness analyses were performed, and threshold analyses (using €80,000 per quality-adjusted life-year [QALY]) was used to explore the early cost effectiveness of WGS. RESULTS WGS as a diagnostic test resulted in more QALYs (0.002) and costs (€1534 [incremental net monetary benefit -€1349]), and SoC followed by WGS resulted in fewer QALYs (-0.002) and more costs (€1059 [-€1194]) compared with SoC alone. WGS as a diagnostic test was only cost effective if it was priced at €2000 per patient and identified 2.7% more actionable patients than SoC alone. Treating these additional identified patients with new treatments costing >€4069 per month decreased the probability of cost effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS Our analysis suggests that providing WGS as a diagnostic test is cost effective compared with SoC followed by WGS and SoC alone if costs for WGS decrease and additional patients with actionable targets are identified. This cost-effectiveness model can be used to incorporate new findings iteratively and to support ongoing decision making regarding the use of WGS in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Martijn J H G Simons
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P. Debyelaan 25, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Maastricht University, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, University of Twente, Hallenweg 5, 7522 NH, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P. Debyelaan 25, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Maastricht University, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre, Doctor Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre, Doctor Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre, Doctor Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam University Medical Center-Location VUmc, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Hartwig Medical Foundation, Science Park 408, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam University Medical Center-Location VUmc, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management/Institute for Medical Technology Assessment, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, University of Twente, Hallenweg 5, 7522 NH, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P. Debyelaan 25, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- Maastricht University, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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Farrugia MK, Yu H, Videtic GM, Stephans KL, Ma SJ, Groman A, Bogart JA, Gomez-Suescun JA, Singh AK. A Principal Component of Quality-of-Life Measures Is Associated with Survival: Validation in a Prospective Cohort of Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13184542. [PMID: 34572767 PMCID: PMC8469499 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13184542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Simple Summary There is a paucity of literature on the association between health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) measures and survival outcomes among patients with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer following stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). To address this knowledge gap, we performed a secondary analysis of a prospective randomized clinical trial using principal component analysis (PCA). A total of 70 patients were enrolled and completed HRQOL questionnaires prior to and 3 months after SBRT. Using PCA, one of the eigenvectors, PC1, incorporated changes in global health status, functional HRQOL performance, and symptom burden, and it was associated with progression-free survival and overall survival outcomes. Changes in HRQOL measures based on PCA may help identify a subgroup of high-risk patients, and further studies would be warranted to tailor potential additional interventions in this subgroup to improve their outcomes. Abstract The association between HRQOL metrics and survival has not been studied in early stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients undergoing SBRT. The cohort was derived via a post-hoc analysis of a prospective randomized clinical trial examining definitive SBRT for peripheral, early-stage NSCLC with a single or multi-fraction regimen. Patients completed HRQOL questionnaires prior to and 3 months after treatment. Using principal component analysis (PCA), changes in each HRQOL scale following treatment were reduced to two eigenvectors, PC1 and PC2. Cox regression was employed to analyze associations with survival-based endpoints. A total of 70 patients (median age 75.6 years; median follow-up 41.1 months) were studied. HRQOL and symptom comparisons at baseline and 3 months were vastly unchanged except for improved coughing (p = 0.02) and pain in the chest at 3 months (p = 0.033). PC1 and PC2 explained 21% and 9% of variance, respectively. When adjusting for covariates, PC1 was significantly correlated with progression-free (PFS) (HR = 0.78, 95% CI 0.67–0.92, p = 0.003) and overall survival (OS) (HR = 0.76, 95% CI 0.46, p = 0.041). Changes in global health status, functional HRQOL performance, and/or symptom burden as described by PC1 values are significantly associated with PFS and OS. The PC1 quartile may facilitate the identification of at-risk patients for additional interventions.
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- Mark K. Farrugia
- Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (M.K.F.); (S.J.M.); (J.A.G.-S.)
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (H.Y.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (G.M.V.); (K.L.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (G.M.V.); (K.L.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (M.K.F.); (S.J.M.); (J.A.G.-S.)
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (H.Y.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA;
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (M.K.F.); (S.J.M.); (J.A.G.-S.)
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (M.K.F.); (S.J.M.); (J.A.G.-S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-716-845-5715
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Samper Ots PM, Vallejo Ocaña C, Martin Martin M, Celada Álvarez FJ, Farga Albiol D, Almendros Blanco P, Hernandez Machancoses A, Rico Oses M, Flamarique Andueza S, Romero Ruperto F, Maria Bueno C, Amaya Escobar E, Guerrero Gómez LL, Couñago F, Del Pino Alcántara M, Ruiz Villar MJ, Monroy Antón JL, Saez Bueno P, Luna Tirado J, Del Mar Puertas M, Bobo A, Diaz de Cerio Martínez I, Gascon Costoso N, Ferrer Albiach C. Stereotactic body radiotherapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: a multicentre study by the Oncologic Group for the Study of Lung Cancer (Spanish Radiation Oncology Society). Clin Transl Oncol 2021; 24:342-349. [PMID: 34487307 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-021-02697-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) has become the standard of care for patients with medically inoperable early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and for patients who refuse surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of primary SBRT in patients with early-stage NSCLC. MATERIALS/METHODS Retrospective multicenter study of 397 patients (416 primary lung tumours) treated with SBRT at 18 centres in Spain. 83.2% were men. The median age was 74.4 years. In 94.4% of cases, the tumour was inoperable. The pathological report was available in 54.6% of cases. SPSS vs 22.0. was used to perform all statistical analyses. RESULTS Complete response was obtained in 53.6% of cases. Significant prognostic factors were standard CT planning (p = 0.014) and 4D cone beam CT (p = 0.000). Acute and chronic toxicity ≥ grade 3 was observed in 1.2% of cases. At a median follow-up of 30 months, local relapse was 9.6%, lymph node relapse 12.8%, distant metastasis 16.6%, and another lung tumour 11.5%. Complete response was the only significant prognostic factor for local relapse (p = 0.012) and distant metastasis (p = 0.001). The local relapse-free survival was 88.7%. The overall survival was 75.7%. The cancer-specific survival was 92.7%. The disease-free survival was 78.7%. CONCLUSION SBRT is an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for patients with early-stage lung cancer who are not suitable for surgery. The most important prognostic factor for local and distant recurrence was complete response, which in our sample depended on the type of CT planning and the IGRT technique.
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- Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Navarra, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Quironsalud y Hospital La Luz Quironsalud, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Central de la Defensa "Gómez Ulla", Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid, Spain
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Gregoire J. Guiding Principles in the Management of Synchronous and Metachronous Primary Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Thorac Surg Clin 2021; 31:237-254. [PMID: 34304832 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2021.05.001] [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] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Multiple lung cancers can be found simultaneously, with incidence ranging from 1% to 8%. Documentation of more than 1 pulmonary lesion can be challenging, because these solid, ground-glass, or mixed-density tumors may represent multicentric malignant disease or intrapulmonary metastases. If mediastinal nodal and distant deposits are excluded, surgery should be contemplated. After surgical treatment of lung cancer, patients should be followed closely for an undetermined period of time. Good clinical judgment is of outmost importance in deciding which individuals will benefit from those surgical interventions and which are candidates for alternate therapies. Every case should be discussed in a multidisciplinary meeting.
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- Jocelyn Gregoire
- Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, 2725 Chemin Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Quebec G1V 4G5, Canada.
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Longitudinal Health-related Quality of Life among Individuals Considering Treatment for Stage I Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2021; 17:988-997. [PMID: 32433897 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202001-029oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Rationale: Because of improvements in screening, there is an increasing number of patients with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are making treatment decisions.Objectives: Among patients with suspected stage I NSCLC, we evaluated longitudinal patient-centered outcomes (PCOs) and the association of changes in PCOs with treatment modality, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) compared with surgical resection.Methods: We conducted a multisite, prospective, observational cohort study at seven medical institutions. We evaluated minimum clinically important differences of PCOs at four time points (during treatment, 4-6 wk after treatment, 6 mo after treatment, and 12 mo after treatment) compared with pretreatment values using validated instruments. We used adjusted linear mixed models to examine whether the association between treatment and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer global and physical quality-of-life (QOL) scales differed over time.Results: We included 127 individuals with stage I NSCLC (53 surgery, 74 SBRT). At 12 months, approximately 30% of patients remaining in each group demonstrated a clinical deterioration on global QOL from baseline. There was a significant difference in slopes between treatment groups on global QOL (-12.86; 95% confidence interval [CI], -13.34 to -12.37) and physical QOL (-28.71; 95% CI, -29.13 to -28.29) between baseline and during treatment, with the steeper decline observed among those who underwent surgery. Differences in slopes between treatment groups were not significant at all other time points.Conclusions: Approximately 30% of patients with stage I NSCLC have a clinically significant decrease in QOL 1 year after SBRT or surgical resection. Surgical resection was associated with steeper declines in QOL immediately after treatment compared with SBRT; however, these declines were not lasting and resolved within a year for most patients. Our results may facilitate treatment option discussions for patients receiving treatment for early-stage NSCLC.
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Mihai AM, Armstrong PJ, Hickey D, Milano MT, Dunne M, Healy K, Thirion P, Heron DE, ElBeltagi N, Armstrong JG. Late Toxicity and Long-Term Local Control in Patients With Ultra-Central Lung Tumours Treated by Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy-Based Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy With Homogenous Dose Prescription. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2021; 33:627-637. [PMID: 34092462 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2021.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIMS To report late toxicity and long-term outcomes of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)-based stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) in patients with ultra-central lung tumours. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a single-institution retrospective analysis of patients treated with SABR for ultra-central tumours between May 2008 and April 2016. Ultra-central location was defined as tumour (GTV) abutting or involving trachea, main or lobar bronchi. Respiratory motion management and static-field dynamic-IMRT were used, with dose prescribed homogeneously (maximum <120%). Descriptive analysis, Kaplan-Meier method, log-rank test and Cox regression were used to assess outcomes. RESULTS Sixty-five per cent of patients had inoperable primary non-small cell lung cancer and 35% had lung oligometastases. The median age was 72 (range 34-85) years. The median gross tumour volume and planning target volume (PTV) were 19.6 (range 1.7-203.3) cm3 and 57.4 (range 7.7-426.6) cm3, respectively. The most commonly used dose fractionation was 60 Gy in eight fractions (n = 51, 87.8%). Median BED10 for D98%PTV and D2%PTV were 102.6 Gy and 115.06 Gy, respectively. With a median follow-up of 26.5 (range 3.2-100.5) months, fatal haemoptysis occurred in five patients (8.7%), of which two were directly attributable to SABR. A statistically significant difference was identified between median BED3 for 4 cm3 of airway, for patients who developed haemoptysis versus those who did not (147.4 versus 47.2 Gy, P = 0.005). At the last known follow-up, 50 patients (87.7%) were without local recurrence. Freedom from local progression at 2 and 4 years was 92 and 79.8%, respectively. The median overall survival was 34.3 (95% confidence interval 6.1-61.6) months. Overall survival at 2 and 4 years was 55.1 and 41.2%, respectively. CONCLUSION In patients with high-risk ultra-central lung tumours, IMRT-based SABR with homogenous dose prescription achieves high local control, similar to that reported for peripheral tumours. Although fatal haemoptysis occurred in 8.7% of patients, a direct causality with SABR was evident in only 3%. Larger studies are warranted to ascertain factors associated with outcomes, especially toxicity, and identify patients who would probably benefit from this treatment.
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- A M Mihai
- Department of Radiotherapy, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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- University College Dublin School of Medicine, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- St Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, Dublin, Ireland
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- University College Dublin School of Medicine, Dublin, Ireland
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- St Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, Dublin, Ireland
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- Bon Secours Mercy Health, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- St Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Duvergé L, Bondiau PY, Claude L, Supiot S, Vaugier L, Thillays F, Doyen J, Ricordel C, Léna H, Bellec J, Chajon E, de Crevoisier R, Castelli J. Discontinuous stereotactic body radiotherapy schedule increases overall survival in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer 2021; 157:100-108. [PMID: 34016489 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2021.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The duration of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may affect patient outcomes. We aimed to determine the impact of a continuous versus discontinuous SBRT schedule on local control (LC) and overall survival (OS) in NSCLC patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Consecutive NSCLC stage I patients (475) treated with SBRT in four centers were retrospectively analyzed. The delivered dose ranged from 48 to 75 Gy in 3-10 fractions. Based on the ratio between the treatment duration (TD) and number of fractions (n), patients were divided into two groups: continuous schedule (CS) (TD ≤ 1.6n; 239 patients) and discontinuous schedule (DS) (TD > 1.6n; 236 patients). LC and OS were compared using Cox regression analyses after propensity score matching (216 pairs). RESULTS The median follow-up period was 41 months. Multivariate analysis showed that the DS (hazard ratio (HR): 0.42; 95 % confidence interval (CI): 0.22-0.78) and number of fractions (HR: 1.24; 95 % CI: 1.07-1.43) were significantly associated with LC. The DS (HR: 0.67; 95 % CI: 0.51-0.89), age (HR: 1.02; 95 % CI: 1-1.03), WHO performance status (HR: 2.27; 95 % CI: 1.39-3.7), and T stage (HR: 1.4; 95 % CI: 1.03-1.87) were significantly associated with OS. The 3-year LC and OS were 92 % and 64 % and 81 % and 53 % for DS and CS treatments, respectively (p < 0.01). Cox analysis confirmed that the discontinuous SBRT schedule significantly increased LC and OS. CONCLUSION DS is associated with significantly improved LC and OS in early-stage NSCLC patients treated with SBRT.
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- L Duvergé
- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Eugène Marquis, Avenue Flandres Dunkerque, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, 06000 Nice, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Léon-Bérard, 28, rue Laennec, 69008 Lyon, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest- René Gauducheau, Bd J Monod, 44800 Nantes, St-Herblain, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest- René Gauducheau, Bd J Monod, 44800 Nantes, St-Herblain, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest- René Gauducheau, Bd J Monod, 44800 Nantes, St-Herblain, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, 06000 Nice, France
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- Pneumology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes, 2 rue Henri Le Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Pneumology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes, 2 rue Henri Le Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Eugène Marquis, Avenue Flandres Dunkerque, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Eugène Marquis, Avenue Flandres Dunkerque, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Eugène Marquis, Avenue Flandres Dunkerque, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Eugène Marquis, Avenue Flandres Dunkerque, 35000 Rennes, France
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Franks KN, McParland L, Webster J, Baldwin DR, Sebag-Montefiore D, Evison M, Booton R, Faivre-Finn C, Naidu B, Ferguson J, Peedell C, Callister MEJ, Kennedy M, Hewison J, Bestall J, Gregory WM, Hall P, Collinson F, Olivier C, Naylor R, Bell S, Allen P, Sloss A, Snee M. SABRTooth: a randomised controlled feasibility study of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) with surgery in patients with peripheral stage I nonsmall cell lung cancer considered to be at higher risk of complications from surgical resection. Eur Respir J 2020; 56:2000118. [PMID: 32616595 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00118-2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) is a well-established treatment for medically inoperable peripheral stage I nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Previous nonrandomised evidence supports SABR as an alternative to surgery, but high-quality randomised controlled trial (RCT) evidence is lacking. The SABRTooth study aimed to establish whether a UK phase III RCT was feasible. DESIGN AND METHODS SABRTooth was a UK multicentre randomised controlled feasibility study targeting patients with peripheral stage I NSCLC considered to be at higher risk of surgical complications. 54 patients were planned to be randomised 1:1 to SABR or surgery. The primary outcome was monthly average recruitment rates. RESULTS Between July 2015 and January 2017, 318 patients were considered for the study and 205 (64.5%) were deemed ineligible. Out of 106 (33.3%) assessed as eligible, 24 (22.6%) patients were randomised to SABR (n=14) or surgery (n=10). A key theme for nonparticipation was treatment preference, with 43 (41%) preferring nonsurgical treatment and 19 (18%) preferring surgery. The average monthly recruitment rate was 1.7 patients against a target of three. 15 patients underwent their allocated treatment: SABR n=12, surgery n=3. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that a phase III RCT randomising higher risk patients between SABR and surgery is not feasible in the National Health Service. Patients have pre-existing treatment preferences, which was a barrier to recruitment. A significant proportion of patients randomised to the surgical group declined and chose SABR. SABR remains an alternative to surgery and novel study approaches are needed to define which patients benefit from a nonsurgical approach.
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- Kevin N Franks
- Leeds Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Institute of Medical Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Joint first authors
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Institute of Medical Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- University of Manchester and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Western General Hospital, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Patient and Public Involvement Representative, Leeds, UK
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- Patient and Public Involvement Representative, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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Ha D, Ries AL, Lippman SM, Fuster MM. Effects of curative-intent lung cancer therapy on functional exercise capacity and patient-reported outcomes. Support Care Cancer 2020; 28:4707-4720. [PMID: 31965306 PMCID: PMC7371511 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05294-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Lung cancer treatment can lead to negative health consequences. We analyzed the effects of curative-intent lung cancer treatment on functional exercise capacity (EC) and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). METHODS We performed a prospective, observational cohort study of consecutive patients with stage I-IIIA lung cancer undergoing curative-intent therapy and assessed functional EC (primary outcome, six-minute walk distance (6MWD)), cancer-specific quality of life (QoL) (secondary outcome, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC-QLQ-C30) summary score), and exploratory outcomes including dyspnea (University of California San Diego Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (UCSD SOBQ)) and fatigue Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI)) symptoms before and at 1 to 3 months post-treatment. We analyzed the time effect of treatment on outcomes using multivariable generalized estimating equations. RESULTS In 35 enrolled participants, treatment was associated with a clinically meaningful and borderline-significant decline in functional EC ((mean change, 95% CI) 6MWD = - 25.4 m (- 55.3, + 4.47), p = 0.10), clinically meaningful and statistically significant higher dyspnea (UCSD SOBQ = + 13.1 (+ 5.7, + 20.6), p = 0.001) and fatigue (BFI = + 10.0 (+ 2.9, + 17.0), p = 0.006), but no clinically meaningful or statistically significant change in cancer-specific QoL (EORTC-QLQ-C30 summary score = - 3.4 (- 9.8, + 3.0), p = 0.30). CONCLUSIONS Among the first prospective analysis of the effect of curative-intent lung cancer treatment on functional EC and PROs, we observed worsening dyspnea and fatigue, and possibly a decline in functional EC but not cancer-specific QoL at 1 to 3 months post-treatment. Interventions to reduce treatment-related morbidities and improve lung cancer survivorship may need to focus on reducing dyspnea, fatigue, and/or improving functional EC.
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- Duc Ha
- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, 2550 S. Parker Rd Suite 200, Aurora, CO, 80014, USA.
- Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA.
- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego Health, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA
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Claude L, Morelle M, Mahé MA, Pasquier D, Boisselier P, Bondiau PY, Touboul E, Peignaux-Casasnovas K, Martel-Lafay I, Gassa F, Perrier L, Dussart S, Beckendorf V. A comparison of two modalities of stereotactic body radiation therapy for peripheral early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: results of a prospective French study. Br J Radiol 2020; 93:20200256. [PMID: 32970478 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20200256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This prospective, observational, non-randomized multicentric study was conducted to compare efficiency and toxicity using different modalities of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in early-stage peripheral non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS From 9 April to 11 December, 106 patients were treated according to the local equipment availability for peripheral NSCLC with SBRT: 68 by linear accelerator equipped for SBRT and 38 by Cyberknife®. Multivariate analysis and propensity score analysis using Inverse Probability Treatment Weighting (IPTW) were undertaken in an effort to adjust for potential bias due to non-randomization. RESULTS 2-year local control rates were 97.0% (95% CI: [90.6%; 99.4%]) with SBRT by Linac vs 100% (95% CI: ([100%; 100%]) with Cyberknife® (p = 0.2839). 2-year PFS and 2-year OS rates were 52.7% (95% CI [39.9%;64.0%]) versus 54.1% (95% CI [36.8; 68.6%]) (p = 0.8582) and 65.1% (95% CI: [51.9%; 75.5%] versus 83.9% (95% CI: [67.5%; 92.4%] (p = 0.0831) using Linac and Cyberknife® respectively. Multivariate regression analysis indicates no significant effect of SBRT treatment type on PFS or OS. Local relapse could not be modeled due to the small number of events (n = 2). Acute and late toxicity rates were not significantly different. After IPTW adjustment, results were unchanged. CONCLUSIONS No difference in efficiency or toxicity was shown after SBRT of peripheral NSCLC treatment using Linac or Cyberknife®. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE This is the first large prospective non-randomized study focusing on peripheral localized NSCLC comparing SBRT using an appropriately equipped linac with Cyberknife®. No significant difference in efficiency or toxicity was shown in this situation.
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- Line Claude
- Radiation Therapy Department, Léon Bérard Cancer Center, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.,Clinical Research and Innovation Direction, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Radiation Therapy Department, Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest - René Gauducheau, SaintHerblain, France
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- Academic Department of Radiation Therapy, Oscar Lambret Center, Lille University, Lille, France.,CRISTAL UMR CNRS 9189, Lille, France
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- Radiation Therapy Department, Val d'Aurelle-Paul Lamarque Cancer Center, Montpellier, France
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- Radiation Therapy Department, Léon Bérard Cancer Center, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.,Clinical Research and Innovation Direction, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Clinical Research and Innovation Direction, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Université de Lorraine, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France.,Département de radiothérapie, Institut de Cancérologie deLorraine, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Evaluation of Risk for Thoracic Surgery. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2020; 29:497-508. [PMID: 32883454 DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2020.06.001] [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: 11/22/2022]
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Modern surgical practice places increased emphasis on treatment outcomes. There has been a paradigm shift from paternalistic ways of practicing medicine to patients having a major involvement in decision making and treatment planning. The combination of these two factors undoubtedly leaves the surgeon open to greater scrutiny in respect of results and outcomes. In dealing with this it is important that the surgeon, wider multidisciplinary team, and patient appreciate the idea of surgical risk. This article reviews the latest evidence relating to risk assessment in thoracic surgery and suggests how this should be incorporated into clinical practice.
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Pompili C, Holch P, Rogers Z, Absolom K, Clayton B, Franks K, Bekker H, Velikova G. Patients' confidence in treatment decisions for early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:237. [PMID: 32682425 PMCID: PMC7368734 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01496-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background In early-stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) patients, little is known about how to measure patient participation in Shared-Decision Making (SDM). We examined the psychometric properties and clinical acceptability of the Decision Self-Efficacy scale (DSE) in a cohort of patients undergoing to Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) or Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) to capture patient involvement in treatment decisions. Methods In the context of a prospective longitudinal study (Life after Lung Cancer-LiLAC) involving 244 patients with early-stage NSCLC, 158 (64.7%) patients completed the DSE either on paper or electronically online prior to treatment with SABR or VATS pulmonary resection. DSE psychometric properties were examined using: principal components analysis of item properties and internal structure, and internal construct validity; we also performed a sensitivity analysis according to Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS), gender, age and treatment received (VATS or SABR) difference. Results Exploratory factor analysis using polychoric correlations substantiated that the 11 item DSE is one scale accounting for 81% of the variance. We calculated a value of 0.96 for Cronbach’s alpha for the total DSE score. DSE scores did not differ by gender (p = 0.37), between the two treatment groups (p = 0.09) and between younger and older patients (p = 0.4). However, patients with an ECOG PS > 1 have a DSE mean of 73.8 (SD 26) compared to patients with a PS 0–1 who have a DSE mean of 85.8 (SD 20.3 p = 0.002). Conclusion Findings provide preliminary evidence for the reliability and validity of the DSE questionnaire in this population. However, future studies are warranted to identify the most appropriate SDM tool for clinical practice in the lung cancer treatment field.
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- Cecilia Pompili
- Patient Centred Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. .,St James' Institute of Oncology, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK.
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- Department of Psychology, Leeds School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Patient Centred Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Patient Centred Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Patient Centred Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Unit of Complex Intervention Development (LUCID), School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Patient Centred Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute for Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Bei Y, Murakami N, Nakayama Y, Okuma K, Kashihara T, Raturi VP, Okamoto H, Takahashi K, Inaba K, Igaki H, Itami J. Stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer in octogenarians and older: an alternative treatment. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2020; 61:586-593. [PMID: 32383730 PMCID: PMC7336556 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rraa027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Surgery is the standard modality for early-stage I-II non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Generally, patients who are >80 years old tend to have more comorbidities and inferior physical status than younger patients. Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) may provide an alternative treatment for this group of patients. Here, we report our experience using SBRT to in the management of early-stage NSCLC in patients >80 years old. Patients aged ≥80 years old who were diagnosed with early-stage NSCLC and treated with definitive lung SBRT from January 2000 to January 2018 were retrospectively analysed. Local recurrence-free survival (LRFS), regional recurrence-free survival (RRFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) and treatment-related toxicities were analysed for patients >80 years old. A total of 153 patients were included, with a median age of 85 years (range, 80-94). The median follow-up period and OS was 39.8 months (range, 10-101 months) and 76 months, respectively. The 3-year OS, PFS, CSS, RRFS and LRFS were 65.3, 58.0, 75.7, 73.9 and 85.3%, respectively. Radiation pneumonitis grade 0-1, grade 2, grade 3 and grade 4 was observed in 135 (88.2%), 13 (8.5%), 4 (2.61%) and 1 (0.6%) patient(s), respectively. On multivariate analyses, tumor size, pretreatment C-reactive protein (CRP) value, histology and pretreatment physical state were significantly associated with OS. Definitive lung SBRT appears to have high LRFS and OS without causing high-grade radiation-related toxicities in early-stage NSCLC patients who were >80 years old.
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- Yanping Bei
- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ningbo Medical Treatment Center, Lihuili Hospital, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Arifin AJ, Al-Shafa F, Chen H, Boldt RG, Warner A, Rodrigues GB, Palma DA, Louie AV. Is lung stereotactic ablative radiotherapy safe after pneumonectomy?-a systematic review. Transl Lung Cancer Res 2020; 9:348-353. [PMID: 32420074 PMCID: PMC7225144 DOI: 10.21037/tlcr.2020.01.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Patients treated with surgery for lung cancer are at risk of second primary lung cancers (SPLCs), which when localized, may be amenable to radical treatment. Treatment options, however, are limited due to reduced cardiopulmonary reserve and competing mortality risks. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of publications examining treatment planning considerations, clinical outcomes, and toxicity rates of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) in patients who have previously undergone pneumonectomy. A systematic review of the literature was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines using PubMed and EMBASE from inception to July 2018. Articles were limited to those published in the English language. Non-review articles with patients who received exclusively lung SABR post-pneumonectomy were included. Two reviewers independently performed abstract and full-text review, with discrepancies settled by a third reviewer. Of the 215 articles identified by the initial search, 6 articles comprising 53 patients who received lung SABR post-pneumonectomy met inclusion criteria. The mean age was 68, and most patients were male (73.7%). The mean time to pneumonectomy was 6.5 years. The mean biologically effective dose was 115 Gy, and the most common dose fractionation schemes were 54 Gy in 3 fractions, 48 Gy in 4 fractions, and 50 Gy in 5 fractions. The mean follow-up was 25.4 months. The mean 1-year overall survival and 2-year local control rates were 80.6% and 89.4%. Grade 3 or higher toxicity was reported in 13.2% of patients. SABR appears to be a safe and feasible option for SPLCs in patients with prior pneumonectomy. Multi-institutional and/or prospective studies would be helpful to determine the true risk and appropriateness of SABR in this high-risk patient population.
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- Andrew J Arifin
- Division of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Khorfan R, Kruser TJ, Coughlin JM, Bharat A, Bilimoria KY, Odell DD. Survival of Primary Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Compared With Surgery for Operable Stage I/II Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Ann Thorac Surg 2020; 110:228-234. [PMID: 32147416 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.01.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is an accepted primary treatment option for inoperable early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The role of SBRT in the treatment of operable disease remains unclear. We retrospectively evaluated patients with operable early-stage NSCLC who elected to receive primary SBRT, examined factors associated with SBRT, and compared overall survival after surgical resection and SBRT. METHODS The National Cancer Database was queried for patients with stage I/II, N0 NSCLC from 2004 to 2016. The proportion of patients who refused recommended surgery and were treated with SBRT was calculated. A propensity score predicting the probability of refusing surgery and receiving SBRT was generated and used to match SBRT and resected patients. Long-term overall survival was compared in the matched cohort using the Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regression. RESULTS We identified 1359 patients (0.98%) who refused recommended surgery and elected SBRT. This proportion increased annually, from 0.1% in 2004 to 1.7% in 2016. Factors associated with SBRT were older age, black race, Medicaid coverage, lower T stage, and more recent diagnosis year. Propensity matching resulted in 1315 well-balanced pairs. Surgery was associated with higher median survival (74 vs 47 months, P < .01) in the matched cohort. Survival benefit persisted after adjusting for covariates on Cox regression (hazard ratio, 1.69; P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Median survival was significantly higher after surgery compared with SBRT in a risk-adjusted matched cohort of patients judged to be surgical candidates. Operable patients considering primary SBRT should be educated regarding this difference in survival.
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- Rhami Khorfan
- Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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Christie DR, Barton MB. The Radiation Oncology trainee research programme is working well, so can anything else be done to help our trainees acquire research skills? J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2020; 64:303-305. [PMID: 32048443 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- David Rh Christie
- GenesisCare, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.,Bond University Medical Program, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Ingham Institute, South West Sydney Clinical School, UNSW, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Wolff HB, Alberts L, van der Linden N, Bongers ML, Verstegen NE, Lagerwaard FJ, Hofman FN, Uyl-de Groot CA, Senan S, El Sharouni SY, Kastelijn EA, Schramel FMNH, Coupé VMH. Cost-effectiveness of stereotactic body radiation therapy versus video assisted thoracic surgery in medically operable stage I non-small cell lung cancer: A modeling study. Lung Cancer 2020; 141:89-96. [PMID: 31982640 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2020.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can be treated with either Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) or Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) resection. To support decision making, not only the impact on survival needs to be taken into account, but also on quality of life, costs and cost-effectiveness. Therefore, we performed a cost-effectiveness analysis comparing SBRT to VATS resection with respect to quality adjusted life years (QALY) lived and costs in operable stage I NSCLC. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patient level and aggregate data from eight Dutch databases were used to estimate costs, health utilities, recurrence free and overall survival. Propensity score matching was used to minimize selection bias in these studies. A microsimulation model predicting lifetime outcomes after treatment in stage I NSCLC patients was used for the cost-effectiveness analysis. Model outcomes for the two treatments were overall survival, QALYs, and total costs. We used a Dutch health care perspective with 1.5 % discounting for health effects, and 4 % discounting for costs, using 2018 cost data. The impact of model parameter uncertainty was assessed with deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. RESULTS Patients receiving either VATS resection or SBRT were estimated to live 5.81 and 5.86 discounted QALYs, respectively. Average discounted lifetime costs in the VATS group were €29,269 versus €21,175 for SBRT. Difference in 90-day excess mortality between SBRT and VATS resection was the main driver for the difference in QALYs. SBRT was dominant in at least 74 % of the probabilistic simulations. CONCLUSION Using a microsimulation model to combine available evidence on survival, costs, and health utilities in a cost-effectiveness analysis for stage I NSCLC led to the conclusion that SBRT dominates VATS resection in the majority of simulations.
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- Henri B Wolff
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Pulmonology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Technology Assessment, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Technology Assessment, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Institute for Medical Technology Assessment, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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MacManus M, De Abreu Lourenco R, Hegi-Johnson F. Helping patients with lung cancer choose between surgery or stereotactic body radiotherapy: the importance of the patient experience. J Thorac Dis 2020; 11:4404-4407. [PMID: 31903228 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.10.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Michael MacManus
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia.,The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia.,The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Narita A, Takeda A, Eriguchi T, Saigusa Y, Sanuki N, Tsurugai Y, Enomoto T, Kuribayashi H, Mizuno T, Yashiro K, Hara Y, Kaneko T. Stereotactic body radiotherapy for primary non-small cell lung cancer patients with clinical T3-4N0M0 (UICC 8th edition): outcomes and patterns of failure. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2019; 60:639-649. [PMID: 31322665 PMCID: PMC6805979 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrz044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2018] [Revised: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The evidence for stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is meagre for patients with clinical T3-4N0M0 non-small cell lung cancer (8th Edition of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)). This study retrospectively investigated clinical outcomes following SBRT for such patients. Among consecutive patients treated with SBRT, patients staged as cT3-4N0M0 by all criteria were examined, most of whom were unsuitable to chemoradiotherapy due to their fragile characters. Clinical outcomes were evaluated and factors associated with outcomes were investigated. Between 2005 and 2017, 70 eligible patients (T3: 58, T4: 12; median age 81 (63-93) years) were identified. Median follow-up duration was 28.6 (1.0-142.5) months. No adjuvant chemotherapy was administered. The 3-year local recurrence rates were 15.8% and 16.7% in T3 and T4 patients, respectively, and they were significantly lower in the high-dose group (3.1% vs 28.6%, P < 0.01). Multivariate analyses showed that the dose-volumetric factor was the significant factor for local recurrence. The 3-year regional and distant metastasis rates, cancer-specific mortality, and overall survival in T3 and T4 patients were 22.7% and 25.0%, 26.5% and 33.3%, 32.2% and 41.7%, and 39.5% and 41.7%, respectively. Only age was correlated with overall survival. Radiation pneumonitis ≥grade 3 and fatal hemoptysis occurred in 3 and 1 patients, respectively. SBRT for cT3-4N0M0 lung cancer patients achieved good local control. Survival was rather good considering that patients were usually frail, staged with clinical staging, and were not given adjuvant chemotherapy, and it may be comparable to surgery. To validate these outcomes following SBRT, a prospective study is warranted.
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- Atsuya Narita
- Department of Pulmonology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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Onishi H. Verification of meta-analysis and propensity-matched analysis comparing stereotactic body radiation therapy versus surgery for early stage lung cancer. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:2201-2204. [PMID: 31372252 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.06.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Hiroshi Onishi
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Yamanashi, Chuo, Yamanashi, Japan
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Alberts L, Wolff HB, Kastelijn EA, Lagerwaard FJ, Hofman FN, Sharouni SYE, Schramel FMNH, Coupe VMH. Patient-reported Outcomes After the Treatment of Early Stage Non-small-cell Lung Cancer With Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Compared With Surgery. Clin Lung Cancer 2019; 20:370-377.e3. [PMID: 31182416 DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION As there is increasing evidence for comparable survival after either stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) or surgery for patients with stage I non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), treatment impact on the quality of life (QoL) is essential for well-informed decision-making. Our previous work evaluated health utility between surgery and SBRT in stage I NSCLC. The aim of this secondary analysis is to directly compare QoL in the first year after SBRT and surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS QoL was assessed at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment. Two prospectively collected databases of patients with clinically proven stage I NSCLC, from 2 large hospitals in the Netherlands, were pooled (n = 306; 265 patients were treated with SBRT and 41 patients with surgery). To correct for confounding, propensity scores were calculated, to be selected for surgical treatment. A mixed model analysis was used to study differences in QoL between the 2 treatments. RESULTS The 41 surgical patients were matched to 41 SBRT patients on propensity score with a 1:1 ratio. At baseline, patients in the surgery group report a lower QoL compared with patients in the SBRT group. However, during the first year after treatment, no clinical meaningful differences were observed, except for role functioning, between patients treated using either modality. CONCLUSION This study comparing a matched cohort revealed no clinically significant differences in QoL following either SBRT or surgery for early stage NSCLC. These results support the hypothesis that surgery and SBRT are comparable treatments.
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- Leonie Alberts
- Department of Pulmonology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, NL.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, NL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Vrije University Medical Center, Amsterdam, NL
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, NL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, NL
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, NL
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Takeda A, Sanuki N, Tsurugai Y, Taguri M, Horita N, Hara Y, Eriguchi T, Akiba T, Sugawara A, Kunieda E, Kaneko T. Questionnaire survey comparing surgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy for lung cancer: lessons from patients with experience of both modalities. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:2479-2489. [PMID: 31372285 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.05.76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Background Currently, there is some controversy regarding indications for stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for lung cancer patients. We investigated the treatment preferences of patients with experience of both surgery and SBRT using a questionnaire survey. Methods Of lung cancer patients treated with SBRT between 2005 and 2017, we identified those who also previously underwent surgery for lung cancer. These patients were asked about their experiences of surgery and SBRT including perceived condition, distress, stress, convenience, adverse effects, and satisfaction during and after treatment. Participants were also asked about treatment decision-making for hypothetical scenarios. Results Of 653 lung cancer patients treated with SBRT, 149 also underwent surgery for lung cancer, 52 of whom participated in this questionnaire. The median age at the time of this survey was 76 years (range, 59-91 years). Significantly more participants had a favorable impression of SBRT during and after treatment (all question items; P<0.01). In terms of overall satisfaction, 27 patients preferred SBRT and three patients preferred surgery. In a hypothetical scenario (equivalent treatment outcomes) aged 70 years and faced with decision-making for first-time lung cancer treatment, significantly more patients selected SBRT (P<0.01): 38 patients selected SBRT. In a scenario with 20% better survivals for surgical resection, 14 patients selected SBRT, 12 selected surgery, and 26 were indecisive (P=0.47). In a scenario at age 80 years, significantly more patients selected SBRT (P<0.01). Conclusions Most patients with experience of both surgery and SBRT for lung cancer prefer SBRT. This information would be helpful at treatment decision-making.
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- Atsuya Takeda
- Radiation Oncology Center, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Data Science, Yokohama City University School of Data Science, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ofuna Chuo Hospital, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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Beasley M, Brown S, McNair H, Faivre-Finn C, Franks K, Murray L, van Herk M, Henry A. The advanced radiotherapy network (ART-NET) UK lung stereotactic ablative radiotherapy survey: national provision and a focus on image guidance. Br J Radiol 2019; 92:20180988. [PMID: 30924682 PMCID: PMC6592085 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20180988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) has become the standard of care for suitable patients with peripherally located early stage non-small cell lung cancer. Lung SABR requires strict image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) protocols to ensure its safe delivery. The aim of this survey was to provide an assessment of current lung SABR practice in the UK. METHODS An online semi-structured survey containing a maximum of 32 questions regarding lung SABR, focussing on treatment image verification processes was piloted, developed and disseminated to the radiotherapy managers of 62 National Health Service centres across the UK. RESULTS The survey had a 100% complete response from NHS centres. 36 centres (58%) currently deliver lung SABR, with half treating fewer than 50 patients per year. Six centres deliver SABR despite not being commissioned by the NHS to provide this service. There is wide variation in the use of IGRT. Eight different permutations of cone beam CT order within the workflow were reported. Almost half of lung centres (17/36, 47%) believe there is a need to update national image guidance associated with lung SABR, such as the use of 'day zero', mid treatment and post treatment cone beam CTs. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate wide variation in IGRT for lung SABR. There is an opportunity to develop existing IGRT workflows and the optimal approach to image guidance. Further work is required to investigate lung SABR provision and potential barriers to its implementation. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE This survey represents the most comprehensive and accurate assessment of lung SABR practice in the UK since the 2014 SABR consortium survey.
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- Matthew Beasley
- Leeds Cancer Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England
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- The Christie Hospital, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, England
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, England
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Berlin E, Buckstein M, Yip R, Yankelevitz DF, Rosenzweig K, Henschke CI. Definitive Radiation for Stage I Lung Cancer in a Screened Population: Results From the I-ELCAP. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2019; 104:122-126. [PMID: 30677471 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.01.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The International Early Lung Cancer Action Program is a cohort study to assess the cure rate of participants undergoing annual low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer. This study compares the characteristics and outcomes of patients who received a diagnosis of clinical stage I non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) treated with definitive radiation therapy and surgical resection. METHODS AND MATERIALS Patient information was drawn from the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program database from 1992 to 2017. All instances in which treatment was performed for histologically proven stage I NSCLC using definitive radiation therapy and surgery were identified. The home institution determined radiation plans. Patient characteristics and Kaplan-Meier lung cancer-specific (LCS) long-term survival rates were compared for both types of treatment. Follow-up time was calculated from time of diagnosis until death from lung cancer, loss to follow-up, or December 31, 2017, whichever came earlier. RESULTS Among 82,628 baseline and 109,250 annual repeat screenings, 853 patients received a diagnosis of clinical stage I NSCLC, of whom 31 (3.6%) were treated by definitive radiation therapy and 702 (82.3%) by surgical resection alone. Radiation therapy prescription information was obtainable for 24 of the 31 patients: The median dose was 54.5 Gy, the median number of fractions was 5, and 17 patients were treated using stereotactic body radiation therapy. LCS survival rates were not significantly different for radiation therapy compared with surgery: 90.0% (95% confidence interval, 84.9%-100.0%) versus 94.8% (95% confidence interval, 93.0%-96.6%) (P = .09). Median follow-up time was 9.7 years for all, but it was shorter for those treated by radiation therapy than for those who underwent surgery (4.3 vs 10.0 years, P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients identified by computed tomography screening were treated with surgical resection. Despite being older and having more comorbidities, LCS long-term survival rates of patients treated with definitive radiation therapy were not significantly different compared with survival rates of patients treated with surgery alone. Radiation therapy appears to be a viable alternative to surgery for screen-diagnosed patients with lung cancer.
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- Eva Berlin
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Significant advances have been made in the field of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for the treatment of pulmonary neoplasms in recent years. This review aims to summarize recent salient evidence on SABR for early-stage nonsmall cell lung cancer (ES-NSCLC). RECENT FINDINGS In medically inoperable patients, SABR remains the standard of care. The optimal SABR dosing regimen is being studied. Comparisons with non-SABR radiotherapy regimens with lower doses per fraction revealed benefit of SABR. In operable patients, no prospective clinical trial comparing SABR and surgery has been completed, although multiple trials are currently underway to address this question. SABR is generally cost-effective and safe in most patients, with preserved patient-reported quality of life. However, increased toxicity with SABR is noted in patients with disease close to, or invading the proximal tracheobronchial tree. Significant SABR-related toxicity and mortality is also reported in patients with coexisting interstitial lung disease. Considerations on pathologic confirmation, surveillance and multiple primaries are also addressed. SUMMARY SABR is an effective and safe treatment for inoperable ES-NSCLC. Ongoing trials and comparative effectiveness research will help to clarify SABR's role in various lung cancer indications going forward.
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Shen C, Li J, Li P, Che G. [Evaluation Index of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Status and Progress of Patient Report Outcomes in Thoracic Surgery]. ZHONGGUO FEI AI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF LUNG CANCER 2019; 22:161-166. [PMID: 30909996 PMCID: PMC6441120 DOI: 10.3779/j.issn.1009-3419.2019.03.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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加速康复外科临床应用的良好效果体现在降低围手术期并发症的发生率并缩短住院时间,但对围术期的患者症状管理及术后患者生活质量的关注不够高。从患者报告的资料角度评估临床疗效越来越受到重视。结合目前国内外关于病人报告结局的研究成果,本文系统论述了病人报告结局的概念内涵、研究意义及在胸外科的临床应用现状,提出借鉴国外病人报告的临床结局研究模式,开展有中国特色的结合学科特点的相关研究,并对已有的文献报告进行总结及分析。
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- Cheng Shen
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Mohindra P, Sawant A, Griffin RJ, Lamichhane N, Vlashi E, Xu‐Welliver M, Dominello M, Joiner MC, Burmeister J. Three discipline collaborative radiation therapy (3DCRT) special debate: I would treat all early-stage NSCLC patients with SBRT. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2019; 20:7-13. [PMID: 30793828 PMCID: PMC6414141 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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- Pranshu Mohindra
- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMDUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMDUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockARUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMDUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of California‐Los AngelesLos AngelesCAUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyThe James Cancer CenterOhio State UniversityColumbusOHUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMIUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMIUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMIUSA
- Gershenson Radiation Oncology CenterBarbara Ann Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMIUSA
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Chen C, Huang X, Peng M, Liu W, Yu F, Wang X. Multiple primary lung cancer: a rising challenge. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:S523-S536. [PMID: 31032071 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.01.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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With the use of high-resolution chest imaging system and lung cancer screening program, patients with multiple primary lung cancers (MPLCs) are becoming a growing population in clinical practice worldwide. The diagnostic criteria for MPLCs has been established and modified by three major lung cancer research institutes. However, due to the fact that the differential diagnosis between MPLCs and a recurrence, metastatic, or satellite lesion arising from the original lesion remains ambiguous and confusing, there is still insufficient evidence to support a uniform guideline. Newly developed molecular and genomic methods have the potential to better define the relationship among multiple lesions and bring the possibility of targeted therapy. Surgical resection remains the first choice for the treatment of MPLCs and detailed strategy should be carefully planned taking characteristics of the tumor and status of patients into consideration. For those who are intolerant to surgery, a new technology called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is now an optional therapeutic strategy. Furthermore, multiple GGOs are unique MPLCs that need special attentions in the clinical practice.
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- Chen Chen
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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Ramaekers B, De Ruysscher D. Quality of Life After Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer: Mission Accomplished? J Thorac Oncol 2019; 14:326-327. [PMID: 30782377 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Bram Ramaekers
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology (Maastro Clinic), Maastricht University Medical Centre, GROW School of Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht, Netherlands.
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IJsseldijk MA, Shoni M, Siegert C, Wiering B, van Engelenburg KCA, Lebenthal A, Ten Broek RPG. Survival After Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Clinically Diagnosed or Biopsy-Proven Early-Stage NSCLC: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Thorac Oncol 2019; 14:583-595. [PMID: 30721798 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.12.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a promising curative treatment for early-stage NSCLC. It is unclear if survival outcomes for SBRT are influenced by a lack of pathological confirmation of malignancy and staging of disease in these patients. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we assess survival outcomes after SBRT in studies with patients with clinically diagnosed versus biopsy-proven early-stage NSCLC. METHODS The main databases were searched for trials and cohort studies without restrictions to publication status or language. Two independent researchers performed the screening and selection of eligible studies. Outcomes were overall survival, cancer-specific survival, and disease-free survival. The inverse variance method and the random effects method for meta-analysis were used to assess pooled survival estimates. RESULTS A total of 11,195 nonduplicate records were identified by the original search strategy. After screening by title and abstract, 1051 potentially eligible records were identified. A total of 43 articles were included. The comparative studies showed lower 3-year overall survival and lower 2-year and 5-year cancer-specific survival for biopsy-proven disease compared to clinical disease. However, 5-year overall survival was the same for both groups. For the pooled estimates, 3-year disease-free survival and 2-year cancer-specific survival were lower for biopsied disease. CONCLUSIONS Results of this systematic review and meta-analysis show a discrepancy in oncological outcomes for patients undergoing SBRT for suspected early-stage NSCLC in whom there is pathologic conformation of malignancy and those who there is only a clinical diagnose of NSCLC. These results emphasize the importance of obtaining pathologic proof of malignancy.
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- Michiel A IJsseldijk
- Division of Surgery, Slingeland Ziekenhuis, Doetinchem, Gelderland, Netherlands; Division of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Division of Thoracic Surgery, West Roxbury Veterans Administration, West Roxbury, Massachusetts
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Surgery, Slingeland Ziekenhuis, Doetinchem, Gelderland, Netherlands
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Division of Thoracic Surgery, West Roxbury Veterans Administration, West Roxbury, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Surgery, Slingeland Ziekenhuis, Doetinchem, Gelderland, Netherlands; Division of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Pompili C, Absolom K, Franks K, Velikova G. Are quality of life outcomes comparable following stereotactic radiotherapy and minimally invasive surgery for stage I lung cancer patients? J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:7055-7063. [PMID: 30746252 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.11.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was produced in accordance with published guidelines. The question addresses the effect of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) and minimally-invasive anatomical lung resection on quality of life (QoL) in patients with stage I non-small-cell lung cancer. Altogether more than 428 papers were found using the reported search. Only one small RCT of 22 patients was identified that addressed the effect of SABR and surgery on QoL and found global health status to be statistically significantly worse for surgical patients when compared to SABR. Sixteen further studies provided some supporting evidence, but not directly compared QoL between the two treatment modalities. Consequently, there is no general consensus currently available from the literature. Among the nine SABR-only studies, only five specified the percentage of patients who were medically operable but refused surgery. None of the studies identified significant difference in most of the QoL domains 12 months after treatment. Within the surgical papers, patients recovered well after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) anatomical lung resection for stage-I NSCLC. Confirming previous evidence of open surgery, three studies demonstrated worsening of QoL domains from 8 weeks to 3 months and a return to baseline after 12 months. Emotional functioning (EF) showed an improvement across both treatments, often superseding baseline scores. Given the different population characteristics of all the available evidence, further appropriately powered and randomised studies are necessary to clarify this issue.
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- Cecilia Pompili
- Section of Patient Centred Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Section of Patient Centred Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Oncology, St James' University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Section of Patient Centred Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Scotti V, Bruni A, Francolini G, Perna M, Vasilyeva P, Loi M, Simontacchi G, Viggiano D, Lanfranchi B, Gonfiotti A, Topulli J, Olmetto E, Maragna V, Ferrari K, Bonti V, Comin C, Balduzzi S, D'Amico R, Lohr F, Voltolini L, Livi L. Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy as an Alternative to Lobectomy in Patients With Medically Operable Stage I NSCLC: A Retrospective, Multicenter Analysis. Clin Lung Cancer 2018; 20:e53-e61. [PMID: 30348595 DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2018.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Revised: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Stereotactic ablative body radiation therapy (SBRT) has evolved as the standard treatment for patients with inoperable stage I non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We report the results of a retrospective analysis conducted on a large, well-controlled cohort of patients with stage I to II NSCLC who underwent lobectomy (LOB) or SBRT. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred eighty-seven patients with clinical-stage T1a-T2bNoMO NSCLC were treated in 2 academic hospitals between August 2008 and May 2015. Patients underwent LOB or SBRT; those undergoing SBRT were sub-classified as surgical candidates and nonsurgical candidates, according to the presence of surgical contraindications or comorbidities. RESULTS In univariate analysis, no significant difference was found in local control between patients who underwent SBRT and LOB, with a trend in favor of surgery (hazard ratio [HR], 0.27; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.07-1.01; P < .053). Univariate analysis showed that overall survival (OS) was significantly better in patients who underwent LOB (HR, 0.44; 95% CI, 0.23-0.85) with a 3-year OS of 73.4% versus 65.2% for surgery and radiation therapy patients, respectively (P < .01). However, no difference in OS was observed between operable patients undergoing SBRT and patients who underwent LOB (HR, 1.68; 95% CI, 0.72-3.90). Progression-free survival was comparable between patients who underwent LOB and SBRT (HR, 0.61; P = .09). CONCLUSION SBRT is a valid therapeutic approach in early-stage NSCLC. Furthermore, SBRT seems to be very well-tolerated and might lead to the same optimal locoregional control provided by surgery for patients with either operable or inoperable early-stage NSCLC.
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- Vieri Scotti
- Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Respiratory Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Respiratory Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic, Clinical and Public Health Medicine, Modena and Reggio Emilia University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Maternal-Infant and Adult Medical and Surgical Sciences, Research and Innovation Area, Modena and Reggio Emilia University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Therapy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Panje CM, Dedes KJ, Matter-Walstra K, Schwenkglenks M, Gautschi O, Siano M, Aebersold DM, Plasswilm L, Lupatsch JE. A cost-effectiveness analysis of consolidative local therapy in oligometastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Radiother Oncol 2018; 129:257-263. [PMID: 30104008 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2018.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Novel systemic therapies have improved the prognosis of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but costs of some of these drugs are a matter of ongoing debate. More recently, local therapies (LT) such as radiotherapy and surgery have been suggested as additional treatment in oligometastatic NSCLC demonstrating an improved progression-free survival (PFS) in a phase II trial compared to maintenance chemotherapy (MC) alone. The aim of this analysis was to assess the cost-effectiveness of local therapies in oligometastatic NSCLC. METHODS We constructed a Markov model comparing the cost-effectiveness of LT versus MC for oligometastatic NSCLC from the Swiss healthcare payer's perspective. Treatment specifications and PFS were based on the phase II trial (NCT01725165). Overall survival (OS) was inferred from a recent phase III trial. Utilities were taken from published data. Primary outcome was the incremental cost-effectiveness-ratio (ICER, costs in Swiss Francs (CHF) per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained). RESULTS PFS in the model was 3.8 months for MC and 11.4 months for LT (compared to 3.9 months and 11.9 months in the trial). OS in the model was 15.5 months in both arms. LT was cost-effective with a gain of 0.24 QALYs at an additional cost of CHF 9641, resulting in an ICER of CHF 40,972/QALY gained. Probabilistic sensitivity analyses demonstrated that LT was dominant or cost-effective at a willingness-to-pay threshold of CHF 100,000 per QALY in 61.7% of the simulations. CONCLUSIONS LT may be cost-effective for selected patients with oligometastatic NSCLC responding to first-line systemic therapy.
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- Cedric M Panje
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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- Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research Coordinating Centre, Bern, Switzerland; Institute of Pharmaceutical Medicine, University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research Coordinating Centre, Bern, Switzerland; Institute of Pharmaceutical Medicine, University of Basel, Switzerland
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Shinde A, Li R, Kim J, Salgia R, Hurria A, Amini A. Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for early-stage lung cancer in the elderly. Semin Oncol 2018; 45:210-219. [PMID: 30286944 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is on the rise due to the implementation of screening guidelines for patients at risk for developing lung cancer. It is anticipated that as the US population continues to age, there will be a higher percentage of medically inoperable early-stage lung cancer patients. For this reason, noninvasive ablative therapies are necessary. Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is an effective modality in addressing early-stage NSCLC. SBRT consists of high-dose radiation delivered over 3-5 treatments. Several randomized trials comparing surgery to SBRT in early-stage operable patients have unfortunately closed early due to poor accrual. However, a recent pooled analysis from 2 randomized trials (StereoTActic Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Or Surgery for operable Early-stage non-small cell Lung cancer) comparing surgery to SBRT did show comparable local control and overall survival rates between surgery and SBRT, offering a very effective, noninvasive modality for older adult patients with early-stage NSCLC. In this review, we summarize the role of SBRT in early-stage NSCLC, in particularly applied to the older adult population.
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- Ashwin Shinde
- Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA.
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Differences in Longitudinal Health Utility between Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Surgery in Stage I Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. J Thorac Oncol 2018; 13:689-698. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2017] [Revised: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Pompili C, Absolom K, Velikova G, Backhus L. Patients reported outcomes in thoracic surgery. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:703-706. [PMID: 29607138 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.01.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Cecilia Pompili
- Section of Patient Centered Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Section of Patient Centered Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Section of Patient Centered Outcomes Research, Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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Donovan EK, Swaminath A. Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in the management of non-small-cell lung cancer: Clinical impact and patient perspectives. LUNG CANCER-TARGETS AND THERAPY 2018; 9:13-23. [PMID: 29588624 PMCID: PMC5859907 DOI: 10.2147/lctt.s129833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as a new technology in radiotherapy delivery, allowing for potentially curative treatment in many patients previously felt not to be candidates for radical surgical resection of stage I non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Several studies have demonstrated very high local control rates using SBRT, and more recent data have suggested overall survival may approach that of surgery in operable patients. However, SBRT is not without unique toxicities, and the balance of toxicity, and effect on patient-reported quality of life need to be considered with respect to oncologic outcomes. We therefore aim to review SBRT in the context of important patient-related factors, including quality of life in several domains (and in comparison to other therapies such as conventional radiation, surgery, or no treatment). We will also describe scenarios in which SBRT may be reasonably offered (i.e. elderly patients and those with severe COPD), and where it may need to be approached with some caution due to increased risks of toxicity (i.e. tumor location, patients with interstitial lung disease). In total, we hope to characterize the physical, emotional, and functional consequences of SBRT, in relation to other management strategies, in order to aid the clinician in deciding whether SBRT is the optimal treatment choice for each patient with early stage NSCLC.
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- Elysia K Donovan
- Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Juravinski Cancer Centre at Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Juravinski Cancer Centre at Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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"Even if I Don't Remember, I Feel Better". A Qualitative Study of Patients with Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy or Surgery. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2018; 13:1361-9. [PMID: 27182889 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201602-130oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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RATIONALE While surgical resection is recommended for most patients with early stage lung cancer according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, stereotactic body radiotherapy is increasingly being used. Provider-patient communication regarding the risks and benefits of each approach may be a modifiable factor leading to improved patient-centered outcomes. OBJECTIVES To qualitatively describe the experiences of patients undergoing either surgery or stereotactic body radiotherapy for early stage non-small cell lung cancer. METHODS We qualitatively evaluated and used content analysis to describe the experiences of 13 patients with early clinical stage non-small cell lung cancer before undergoing treatment in three health care systems in the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on knowledge obtained, communication, and feelings of distress. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Although most participants reported rarely having been told about other options for treatment and could not readily recall many details about specific risks of recommended treatment, they were satisfied with their care. The patients paradoxically described clinicians as displaying caring and empathy despite not explicitly addressing their concerns and worries. We found that the communication domains that underlie shared decision making occurred infrequently, but that participants were still pleased with their role in the decision-making process. We did not find substantially different themes based on where the participant received care or the treatment selected. CONCLUSIONS Patients were satisfied with all aspects of their care, despite reporting little knowledge about risks or other treatment options, no direct elicitation of worries from providers, and a lack of shared decision making. While the development of effective communication strategies to address these gaps is warranted, their effect on patient-centered outcomes, such as distress and decisional conflict, is unclear.
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Weder W, Moghanaki D, Stiles B, Siva S, Rocco G. The great debate flashes: surgery versus stereotactic body radiotherapy as the primary treatment of early-stage lung cancer. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2017; 53:295-305. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezx410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Patient-clinician communication among patients with stage I lung cancer. Support Care Cancer 2017; 26:1625-1633. [PMID: 29209835 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3992-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Limited data exist about patient-centered communication (PCC) and patient-centered outcomes among patients who undergo surgery or stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We aimed to examine the relationship between PCC and decision-making processes among NSCLC patients, using baseline data from a prospective, multicenter study. METHODS Patients with stage 1 NSCLC completed a survey prior to treatment initiation. The survey assessed sociodemographic characteristics, treatment decision variables, and patient psychosocial outcomes: health-related quality of life (HRQOL), treatment self-efficacy, decisional conflict, and PCC. RESULTS Fifty-two percent (n = 85) of 165 individuals planned to receive SBRT. There were no baseline differences detected on patient psychosocial outcomes between those who planned to receive SBRT or surgery. All participants reported high HRQOL (M = 72.5, SD = 21.3) out of 100, where higher scores indicate better functioning; high self-efficacy (M = 1.5, SD = 0.5) out of 6, where lower numbers indicate higher self-efficacy; minimal decisional conflict (M = 15.2, SD = 12.7) out of 100, where higher scores indicate higher decisional conflict; and high levels of patient-centered communication (M = 2.4, SD = 0.8) out of 7 where higher scores indicate worse communication. Linear regression analyses adjusting for sociodemographic and clinical variables showed that higher quality PCC was associated with higher self-efficacy (β = 0.17, p = 0.03) and lower decisional conflict (β = 0.42, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Higher quality PCC was associated with higher self-efficacy and lower decisional conflict. Self-efficacy and decisional conflict may influence subsequent health outcomes. Therefore, our findings may inform future research and clinical programs that focus on communication strategies to improve these outcomes.
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