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Ito K, Nakajima Y, Ogawa H, Furusawa A, Murofushi KN, Kito S, Kino N, Yasugi T, Uno T, Karasawa K. Phase I/II study of stereotactic body radiotherapy boost in patients with cervical cancer ineligible for intracavitary brachytherapy. Jpn J Radiol 2024; 42:909-917. [PMID: 38625476 PMCID: PMC11286639 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-024-01566-8] [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: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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PURPOSE Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) boost is a promising treatment for cervical cancer patients who are ineligible for intracavitary brachytherapy (ICBT). The aim of this multicenter, single-arm, phase I/II study was to prospectively evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of SBRT boost. MATERIALS AND METHODS ICBT-ineligible patients with untreated cervical cancer were enrolled. Patients underwent whole-pelvic radiotherapy (45 Gy in 25 fractions) with SBRT boost to the primary lesion. In the phase I dose-escalation cohort (3 + 3 design), patients were treated with SBRT boost of 21 or 22.5 Gy in three fractions. Although dose-limiting toxicity was not confirmed, a dose of 21 Gy was selected for the phase II cohort because it was difficult to reproduce the pelvic organs position in two patients during the phase I trial. The primary endpoint was 2-year progression-free survival. RESULTS Twenty-one patients (phase I, n = 3; phase II, n = 18) were enrolled between April 2016 and October 2020; 17 (81%) had clinical stage III-IV (with para-aortic lymph node metastases) disease. The median (range) follow-up was 40 (10-84) months. The initial response was complete response in 20 patients and partial response in one patient. The 2-year locoregional control, progression-free survival, and overall survival rates were 84%, 67%, and 81%, respectively. Grade ≥ 3 toxicity was confirmed in one patient each in the acute (diarrhea) and late (urinary tract obstruction) phases. CONCLUSION These findings suggested that a SBRT boost is more effective than the conventional EBRT boost and can be an important treatment option for ICBT-ineligible patients with cervical cancer. STUDY REGISTRATION This study was registered at the University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000036845).
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- Kei Ito
- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan.
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
- Department of Radiological Sciences, Komazawa University, 1-23-1 Komazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 154-8525, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital, 1007, Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
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- Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chou-ku, Chiba, 260-8677, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
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Tsuchida K, Yoshida D, Shima S, Kusunoki T, Takayama Y, Koge H, Kano K, Takakusagi Y, Mizoguchi N, Kamada T, Kusano Y, Kato H, Katoh H. Preliminary result of combined treatment with scanning carbon-ion radiotherapy and image-guided brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical adenocarcinoma. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2024; 65:512-522. [PMID: 38842119 PMCID: PMC11262861 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrae043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Although there is growing evidence of the efficacy of carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT) for locally advanced cervical adenocarcinoma, reports on combined treatment with CIRT and image-guided brachytherapy (IGBT) are scarce. We retrospectively analyzed patients with International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2008) stage II-IVA locally advanced cervical adenocarcinoma who received combined scanning CIRT (sCIRT) and IGBT between April 2019 and March 2022. sCIRT consisted of whole-pelvic irradiation with 36 Gy (relative biological effectiveness [RBE]) in 12 fractions and subsequent local boost irradiation with 19.2 Gy (RBE) in 4 fractions. Three sessions of IGBT were administered after completion of sCIRT. Concurrent chemotherapy using weekly cisplatin (40 mg/m2/week) was also administered. Efficacy, toxicity and dose-volume parameters were analyzed. Fifteen patients were included in the analysis. The median follow-up period was 25 months. The 2-year overall survival, progression-free survival and local control rates were 92.3% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 77.8-100%), 52.5% (95% CI = 26.9-78.1%) and 84.8% (95% CI = 65.2-100%), respectively. Neither severe acute toxicity necessitating treatment cessation nor grade 3 or higher late toxicity were observed. The sigmoid D2cm3 of the patient who developed grade 2 late sigmoid hemorrhage was 65.6 Gy, which exceeded the standard deviation and target dose. The combination of sCIRT and IGBT for locally advanced cervical adenocarcinoma showed acceptable efficacy and safety. Further large-scale and long-term studies are warranted to confirm the efficacy and safety of this treatment.
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- Keisuke Tsuchida
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Section of Medical Physics and Engineering, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Section of Medical Physics and Engineering, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Section of Medical Physics and Engineering, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, 2-3-2, Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-8515, Japan
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Van Damme A, Tummers P, De Visschere P, Van Dorpe J, Van de Vijver K, Vercauteren T, De Gersem W, Denys H, Naert E, Makar A, De Neve W, Vandecasteele K. Exclusion of non-Involved uterus from the target volume (EXIT-trial): An individualized treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer using modern radiotherapy and imaging techniques followed by completion surgery. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2024; 47:100793. [PMID: 38798749 PMCID: PMC11126536 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2024.100793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Background and purpose Chemoradiotherapy followed by brachytherapy is the standard of care for locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC). In this study, we postulate that omitting an iconographical unaffected uterus (+12 mm distance from the tumour) from the treatment volume is safe and that no tumour will be found in the non-targeted uterus (NTU) leading to reduction of high-dose volumes of surrounding organs at risk (OARs). Material and Methods In this single-arm phase 2 study, two sets of target volumes were delineated: one standard-volume (whole uterus) and an EXIT-volume (exclusion of non-tumour-bearing parts of the uterus with a minimum 12 mm margin from the tumour). All patients underwent chemoradiotherapy targeting the EXIT-volume, followed by completion hysterectomy. In 15 patients, a plan comparison between two treatment plans (PTV vs PTV_EXIT) was performed. The primary endpoint was the pathological absence of tumour involvement in the non-targeted uterus (NTU). Secondary endpoints included dosimetric impact of target volume reduction on OARs, acute and chronic toxicity, overall survival (OS), locoregional recurrence-free survival (LRFS), and progression-free survival (PFS). Results In all 21 (FIGO stage I: 2; II: 14;III: 3; IV: 2) patients the NTU was pathologically negative. Ssignificant reductions in Dmean in bladder, sigmoid and rectum; V15Gy in sigmoid and rectum, V30Gy in bladder, sigmoid and rectum; V40Gy and V45Gy in bladder, bowel bag, sigmoid and rectum; V50Gy in rectum were achieved. Median follow-up was 54 months (range 7-79 months). Acute toxicity was mainly grade 2 and 5 % grade 3 urinary. The 3y- OS, PFS and LRFS were respectively 76,2%, 64,9% and 81 %. Conclusion MRI-based exclusion of the non-tumour-bearing parts of the uterus at a minimum distance of 12 mm from the tumour out of the target volume in LACC can be done without risk of residual disease in the NTU, leading to a significant reduction of the volume of surrounding OARS treated to high doses.
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- Axel Van Damme
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gynaecology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Gynecological Pelvic Oncology Network (GYPON), Ghent University (Hospital), Ghent, Belgium
- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Gynecological Pelvic Oncology Network (GYPON), Ghent University (Hospital), Ghent, Belgium
- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Departement of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Pathology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Gynecological Pelvic Oncology Network (GYPON), Ghent University (Hospital), Ghent, Belgium
- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Pathology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gynaecology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Gynecological Pelvic Oncology Network (GYPON), Ghent University (Hospital), Ghent, Belgium
- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, ZNA Middelheim Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Gynaecology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Gynecological Pelvic Oncology Network (GYPON), Ghent University (Hospital), Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, ZNA Middelheim Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Gynecological Pelvic Oncology Network (GYPON), Ghent University (Hospital), Ghent, Belgium
- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Medical Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Gynecological Pelvic Oncology Network (GYPON), Ghent University (Hospital), Ghent, Belgium
- Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Kombathula SH, Jagadesan P, Sinnatamby M, Menon A, Kannikanti DH, R C, Mathew JM. Early Clinical Outcomes in Patients of Carcinoma Cervix Treated With Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy. Cureus 2023; 15:e46798. [PMID: 37822690 PMCID: PMC10564088 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46798] [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] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Objective Carcinoma cervix is one of the major cancers affecting Indian women. Concurrent chemo-radiotherapy is the standard of care in the treatment of carcinoma cervix. We aimed to study the outcomes and toxicity profile of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), an advanced modality of radiation delivery when used to treat patients with carcinoma cervix. Materials and methods Patients of carcinoma cervix belonging to FIGO (The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) stages IB2- IVA were recruited into the study. The patients were treated with VMAT to an EBRT (External Beam Radiation Therapy) dose of 50.4Gy in 28 fractions, which was followed by a brachytherapy schedule of 8Gy for each fraction to point A for three fractions. Toxicities were monitored weekly during the course of treatment and thereafter at every follow-up visit. A response assessment CECT (Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography) scan was done three months after treatment and the response was recorded using RECIST (Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors) criteria. Results Sixty-four patients were available for analysis and most of the patients belonged to stage IIB (50.3%) followed by stage IIIB (28.5%). The complete response rate was 90.6% at three months and at a median follow-up of 12 months, the overall survival was 100% and disease-free survival was 89.1%. An analysis of clinically significant toxicities (grade 2 or worse) showed that diarrhea was the most common (20.3%) followed by proctitis (14%) and anemia (9.3%). Conclusion The results of the study established that volumetric modulated arc therapy is an acceptable modality of treatment of carcinoma cervix with an attractive toxicity profile. However, longer follow-ups will provide valuable information regarding the long-term disease control and late toxicities of the treatment.
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- Sri Harsha Kombathula
- Clinical Oncology, East Suffolk and North Essex National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Essex, GBR
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- Radiation Oncology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, IND
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- Radiation Oncology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, IND
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- Medical Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, IND
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- Clinical Oncology, East Suffolk and North Essex National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Essex, GBR
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- Radiation Oncology, Krishna Cancer Institute, Cuddalore, IND
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- Radiation Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, CAN
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Sagae S, Toita T, Matsuura M, Saito M, Matsuda T, Sato N, Shimizu A, Endo T, Fujii M, Gaffney DK, Small W. Improvement in radiation techniques for locally advanced cervical cancer during the last two decades. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2023; 33:1295-1303. [PMID: 37041022 PMCID: PMC10423558 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2022-004230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
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Since the National Cancer Institute (NCI) alert of concurrent chemoradiotherapy, radiotherapy has been changed from external beam radiotherapy plus brachytherapy to platinum-based concurrent chemoradiotherapy. Therefore, concurrent chemoradiotherapy plus brachytherapy has become a standard treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer. Simultaneously, definitive radiotherapy has been changed gradually from external beam radiotherapy plus low-dose-rate intracavitary brachytherapy to external beam radiotherapy plus high-dose-rate intracavitary brachytherapy. Cervix cancer is uncommon in developed countries; hence, international collaborations have been critical in large-scale clinical trials. The Cervical Cancer Research Network (CCRN), created from the Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG), has investigated various concurrent chemotherapy regimens and sequential methods of radiation and chemotherapy. Most recently, many clinical trials of combining immune checkpoint inhibitors with radiotherapy have been ongoing for sequential or concurrent settings. During the last decade, the method of standard radiation therapy has changed from three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy to intensity-modulated radiation therapy for external beam radiotherapy and from two-dimensional to three-dimensional image-guided approaches for brachytherapy. Recent improvements include stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy and MRI-guided linear accelerator (MRI-LINAC) using adaptive radiotherapy. Here we review the current progress of radiation therapy during the last two decades.
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- Satoru Sagae
- Women's Medical Center, Tokeidai Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Radiation Therapy Center, Okinawa Chubu Hospital, Uruma, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Women's Medical Center, Tokeidai Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Women's Medical Center, Tokeidai Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Women's Medical Center, Tokeidai Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Women's Medical Center, Tokeidai Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Women's Medical Center, Tokeidai Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Women's Medical Center, Tokeidai Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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Sidhu MS, Singh K, Sood S, Aggarwal R. A dosimetric comparison of intensity-modulated radiotherapy versus rapid arc in gynecological malignancies: Dose beyond planning target volume, precisely 5Gy volume. J Cancer Res Ther 2023; 19:1267-1271. [PMID: 37787294 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_11_22] [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: 10/04/2023]
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Introduction Aim of radiotherapy is precise dose delivery with objective of achieving maximum local control and minimal toxicity by decreasing dose to organ at risk (OAR).This aim can be achieved by technologies like intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and volumetric arc therapy. However, later offers comparable or even better plan quality with shorter treatment time. It is important to note that low dose regions are also a concern due long-term risk of developing a second cancer after radiotherapy. The objective of our study is to do dosimetric comparison of IMRT vs. Rapid arc (RA) plan in gynecology cancer and specifically to assess dose beyond planning target volume (PTV), precisely 5 Gy volume. Methods Each 20 eligible patients underwent radiotherapy planning on eclipse by both IMRT and RA plans as per institution protocols. Comparative dosimetric analysis of both plans was done by paired sample t-test. PTV metrics compared were D95%, homogenecity index (HI), and conformity index (CI). OAR dose compared were bowel V40 Gy <30%, Rectum V30 Gy <60%, Bladder V45 Gy <35%, and bilateral femur head and neck V30 Gy < 50%. Futhermore, calculated monitor units (MUs) were also compared. Finally, volume of normal tissue beyond the PTV, specifically 5 Gy volume, was compared between plans. Results Dosimetric plan comparison showed statistically significant difference in RA and IMRT plans with improved PTV coverage and better OAR tolerance with RA plan. In addition, MU used were significantly less in RA plan, coupled with reduced V5 Gy volume. Conclusion In sum, RA plans are dosimetrically significantly better compared to IMRT plans in gynecological malignancies in terms of PTV coverage and OAR sparing. Importantly, not only less MU used but also significantly less normal tissue V5 Gy volume is less in RA compared to IMRT plans.
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- Department of Medical Physics, DMCH Cancer Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, DMCH Cancer Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, DMCH Cancer Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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Torii A, Tomita N, Kuno M, Nishio M, Yamada Y, Takaoka T, Okazaki D, Niwa M, Kita N, Takano S, Murao T, Ogawa Y, Hiwatashi A. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy with the central shielding technique for patients with uterine cervical cancer†. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2023:rrad039. [PMID: 37321676 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrad039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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We aimed to examine outcomes and toxicities of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with the central shielding (CS) technique for patients with uterine cervical cancer. This retrospective study included 54 patients with International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics IB-IVA cancer. Whole pelvic radiotherapy or extended-field radiotherapy were performed at the dose of 50.4 Gy in 28 fractions with helical tomotherapy (HT). Six patients had para-aortic lymph node metastases. The CS technique with HT was utilized after a total dose of 28.8-41.4 Gy to reduce doses to the rectum and bladder. The prescribed dose of intracavitary brachytherapy was mainly 18-24 Gy in three or four fractions at point A. Concurrent chemotherapy was used for 47 patients (87%). Median follow-up time was 56 months. Seventeen patients (31%) developed recurrence. The recurrence of the cervix was observed in two patients (4%). The 5-year rates of the locoregional control, progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival were 79, 66 and 82%, respectively. Among several factors evaluated, histological type of adenocarcinoma was only a significantly worse prognostic factor for PFS by multivariate analysis (hazard ratio, 4.9 [95% confidence interval, 1.3-18], P = 0.018). Grade 2 or higher late toxicities were observed in nine patients (17%). Two patients (4%) each had grade 3 proctitis and grade 3 ileus, respectively. No grade 4 toxicity or treatment-related death was observed. The results suggest that IMRT with the CS technique allows a high local control without increasing the risk of complications for cervical cancer patients.
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- Akira Torii
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ichinomiya Municipal Hospital, 2-2-22 Bunkyo, Ichinomiya, Aichi 491-8558, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kasugai Municipal Hospital, 1-1-1 Takaki-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 486-8510, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Konan Kosei Hospital, 137 Ohmatsubara, Takaya-cho, Konan, Aichi 483-8704, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ichinomiya Municipal Hospital, 2-2-22 Bunkyo, Ichinomiya, Aichi 491-8558, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kasugai Municipal Hospital, 1-1-1 Takaki-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 486-8510, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan
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Chung SY, Chang JS, Kim YB. Comprehensive clinical evaluation of deep learning-based auto-segmentation for radiotherapy in patients with cervical cancer. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1119008. [PMID: 37188180 PMCID: PMC10175826 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1119008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Background and purpose Deep learning-based models have been actively investigated for various aspects of radiotherapy. However, for cervical cancer, only a few studies dealing with the auto-segmentation of organs-at-risk (OARs) and clinical target volumes (CTVs) exist. This study aimed to train a deep learning-based auto-segmentation model for OAR/CTVs for patients with cervical cancer undergoing radiotherapy and to evaluate the model's feasibility and efficacy with not only geometric indices but also comprehensive clinical evaluation. Materials and methods A total of 180 abdominopelvic computed tomography images were included (training set, 165; validation set, 15). Geometric indices such as the Dice similarity coefficient (DSC) and the 95% Hausdorff distance (HD) were analyzed. A Turing test was performed and physicians from other institutions were asked to delineate contours with and without using auto-segmented contours to assess inter-physician heterogeneity and contouring time. Results The correlation between the manual and auto-segmented contours was acceptable for the anorectum, bladder, spinal cord, cauda equina, right and left femoral heads, bowel bag, uterocervix, liver, and left and right kidneys (DSC greater than 0.80). The stomach and duodenum showed DSCs of 0.67 and 0.73, respectively. CTVs showed DSCs between 0.75 and 0.80. Turing test results were favorable for most OARs and CTVs. No auto-segmented contours had large, obvious errors. The median overall satisfaction score of the participating physicians was 7 out of 10. Auto-segmentation reduced heterogeneity and shortened contouring time by 30 min among radiation oncologists from different institutions. Most participants favored the auto-contouring system. Conclusion The proposed deep learning-based auto-segmentation model may be an efficient tool for patients with cervical cancer undergoing radiotherapy. Although the current model may not completely replace humans, it can serve as a useful and efficient tool in real-world clinics.
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- Seung Yeun Chung
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Yong Bae Kim,
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Ma CY, Zhou JY, Xu XT, Qin SB, Han MF, Cao XH, Gao YZ, Xu L, Zhou JJ, Zhang W, Jia LC. Clinical evaluation of deep learning-based clinical target volume three-channel auto-segmentation algorithm for adaptive radiotherapy in cervical cancer. BMC Med Imaging 2022; 22:123. [PMID: 35810273 PMCID: PMC9271246 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-022-00851-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objectives Accurate contouring of the clinical target volume (CTV) is a key element of radiotherapy in cervical cancer. We validated a novel deep learning (DL)-based auto-segmentation algorithm for CTVs in cervical cancer called the three-channel adaptive auto-segmentation network (TCAS). Methods A total of 107 cases were collected and contoured by senior radiation oncologists (ROs). Each case consisted of the following: (1) contrast-enhanced CT scan for positioning, (2) the related CTV, (3) multiple plain CT scans during treatment and (4) the related CTV. After registration between (1) and (3) for the same patient, the aligned image and CTV were generated. Method 1 is rigid registration, method 2 is deformable registration, and the aligned CTV is seen as the result. Method 3 is rigid registration and TCAS, method 4 is deformable registration and TCAS, and the result is generated by a DL-based method. Results From the 107 cases, 15 pairs were selected as the test set. The dice similarity coefficient (DSC) of method 1 was 0.8155 ± 0.0368; the DSC of method 2 was 0.8277 ± 0.0315; the DSCs of method 3 and 4 were 0.8914 ± 0.0294 and 0.8921 ± 0.0231, respectively. The mean surface distance and Hausdorff distance of methods 3 and 4 were markedly better than those of method 1 and 2. Conclusions The TCAS achieved comparable accuracy to the manual delineation performed by senior ROs and was significantly better than direct registration.
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- Chen-Ying Ma
- Department of Radiation Oncology, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Co. Ltd., Jiading, 201807, China
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- Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Co. Ltd., Jiading, 201807, China
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- Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Co. Ltd., Jiading, 201807, China
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- Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Co. Ltd., Jiading, 201807, China
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- Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Co. Ltd., Jiading, 201807, China
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- Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Co. Ltd., Jiading, 201807, China
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- United Imaging Research Institute of Innovative Medical Equipment, Shenzhen, 518045, China
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Rao S, Abbas N, Fernandes D, Shridhar CH, Babu A, Shankar S, Santhmayer S. Estimation of pelvic lymph node dose contribution from HDR ICBT in cervical cancer. JOURNAL OF RADIATION AND CANCER RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jrcr.jrcr_59_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Kollitz E, Han H, Kim CH, Pinto M, Schwarz M, Riboldi M, Kamp F, Belka C, Newhauser WD, Dedes G, Parodi K. A patient-specific hybrid phantom for calculating radiation dose and equivalent dose to the whole body. Phys Med Biol 2021; 67. [PMID: 34969024 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ac4738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE As cancer survivorship increases, there is growing interest in minimizing the late effects of radiation therapy such as radiogenic second cancer, which may occur anywhere in the body. Assessing the risk of late effects requires knowledge of the dose distribution throughout the whole body, including regions far from the treatment field, beyond the typical anatomical extent of clinical CT scans. APPROACH A hybrid phantom was developed which consists of in-field patient CT images extracted from ground truth whole-body CT (WBCT) scans, out-of-field mesh phantoms scaled to basic patient measurements, and a blended transition region. Four of these hybrid phantoms were created, representing male and female patients receiving proton therapy treatment in pelvic and cranial sites. To assess the performance of the hybrid approach, we simulated treatments using the hybrid phantoms, the scaled and unscaled mesh phantoms, and the ground truth whole-body CTs. We calculated absorbed dose and equivalent dose in and outside of the treatment field, with a focus on neutrons induced in the patient by proton therapy. Proton and neutron dose was calculated using a general purpose Monte Carlo code. MAIN RESULTS The hybrid phantom provided equal or superior accuracy in calculated organ dose and equivalent dose values relative to those obtained using the mesh phantoms in 78% in all selected organs and calculated dose quantities. Comparatively the default mesh and scaled mesh were equal or superior to the other phantoms in 21% and 28% of cases respectively. SIGNIFICANCE The proposed methodology for hybrid synthesis provides a tool for whole-body organ dose estimation for individual patients without requiring CT scans of their entire body. Such a capability would be useful for personalized assessment of late effects and risk-optimization of treatment plans.
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- Erika Kollitz
- Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Department for Medical Physics (LS Parodi), Am Coulombwall 1, Garching, Bayern, 85748, GERMANY
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Hanyang University, 222, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Hanyang University, 222, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Department for Medical Physics (LS Parodi), Am Coulombwall 1, Garching, Bayern, 85748, GERMANY
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- Provincia autonoma di Trento Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari, Via Alcide Degasperi 79, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, 38123, ITALY
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- Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Department for Medical Physics (LS Parodi), Am Coulombwall 1, Munchen, Bayern, 85748, GERMANY
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- Radiotherapy, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Marchioninistraße 15, Munich, 81377, GERMANY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Marchioninistraße 15, Munchen, Bayern, 81377, GERMANY
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- Department of Physics & Astronomy, Louisiana State University, 202 Nicholson Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803, UNITED STATES
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- Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Department for Medical Physics (LS Parodi), Am Coulombwall 1, Munchen, Bayern, 85748, GERMANY
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- Experimental Physics Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Department for Medical Physics (LS Parodi), Am Coulombwall 1, Munchen, Bayern, 85748, GERMANY
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Ma CY, Zhou JY, Xu XT, Guo J, Han MF, Gao YZ, Du H, Stahl JN, Maltz JS. Deep learning-based auto-segmentation of clinical target volumes for radiotherapy treatment of cervical cancer. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2021; 23:e13470. [PMID: 34807501 PMCID: PMC8833283 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Objectives Because radiotherapy is indispensible for treating cervical cancer, it is critical to accurately and efficiently delineate the radiation targets. We evaluated a deep learning (DL)‐based auto‐segmentation algorithm for automatic contouring of clinical target volumes (CTVs) in cervical cancers. Methods Computed tomography (CT) datasets from 535 cervical cancers treated with definitive or postoperative radiotherapy were collected. A DL tool based on VB‐Net was developed to delineate CTVs of the pelvic lymph drainage area (dCTV1) and parametrial area (dCTV2) in the definitive radiotherapy group. The training/validation/test number is 157/20/23. CTV of the pelvic lymph drainage area (pCTV1) was delineated in the postoperative radiotherapy group. The training/validation/test number is 272/30/33. Dice similarity coefficient (DSC), mean surface distance (MSD), and Hausdorff distance (HD) were used to evaluate the contouring accuracy. Contouring times were recorded for efficiency comparison. Results The mean DSC, MSD, and HD values for our DL‐based tool were 0.88/1.32 mm/21.60 mm for dCTV1, 0.70/2.42 mm/22.44 mm for dCTV2, and 0.86/1.15 mm/20.78 mm for pCTV1. Only minor modifications were needed for 63.5% of auto‐segmentations to meet the clinical requirements. The contouring accuracy of the DL‐based tool was comparable to that of senior radiation oncologists and was superior to that of junior/intermediate radiation oncologists. Additionally, DL assistance improved the performance of junior radiation oncologists for dCTV2 and pCTV1 contouring (mean DSC increases: 0.20 for dCTV2, 0.03 for pCTV1; mean contouring time decrease: 9.8 min for dCTV2, 28.9 min for pCTV1). Conclusions DL‐based auto‐segmentation improves CTV contouring accuracy, reduces contouring time, and improves clinical efficiency for treating cervical cancer.
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- Chen-Ying Ma
- Department of Radiation Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Co. Ltd., Jiading, China
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- Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Co. Ltd., Jiading, China
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- Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Co. Ltd., Jiading, China
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Chang Y, Wang Z, Peng Z, Zhou J, Pi Y, Xu XG, Pei X. Clinical application and improvement of a CNN-based autosegmentation model for clinical target volumes in cervical cancer radiotherapy. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2021; 22:115-125. [PMID: 34643320 PMCID: PMC8598149 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Clinical target volume (CTV) autosegmentation for cervical cancer is desirable for radiation therapy. Data heterogeneity and interobserver variability (IOV) limit the clinical adaptability of such methods. The adaptive method is proposed to improve the adaptability of CNN-based autosegmentation of CTV contours in cervical cancer. METHODS This study included 400 cervical cancer treatment planning cases with CTV delineated by radiation oncologists from three hospitals. The datasets were divided into five subdatasets (80 cases each). The cases in datasets 1, 2, and 3 were delineated by physicians A, B, and C, respectively. The cases in datasets 4 and 5 were delineated by multiple physicians. Dataset 1 was divided into training (50 cases), validation (10 cases), and testing (20 cases) cohorts, and they were used to construct the pretrained model. Datasets 2-5 were regarded as host datasets to evaluate the accuracy of the pretrained model. In the adaptive process, the pretrained model was fine-tuned to measure improvements by gradually adding more training cases selected from the host datasets. The accuracy of the autosegmentation model on each host dataset was evaluated using the corresponding test cases. The Dice similarity coefficient (DSC) and 95% Hausdorff distance (HD_95) were used to evaluate the accuracy. RESULTS Before and after adaptive improvements, the average DSC values on the host datasets were 0.818 versus 0.882, 0.763 versus 0.810, 0.727 versus 0.772, and 0.679 versus 0.789, which are improvements of 7.82%, 6.16%, 6.19%, and 16.05%, respectively. The average HD_95 values were 11.143 mm versus 6.853 mm, 22.402 mm versus 14.076 mm, 28.145 mm versus 16.437 mm, and 33.034 mm versus 16.441 mm, which are improvements of 37.94%, 37.17%, 41.60%, and 50.23%, respectively. CONCLUSION The proposed method improved the adaptability of the CNN-based autosegmentation model when applied to host datasets.
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- Yankui Chang
- Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.,Radiation Oncology Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Radiation Oncology Department, First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Radiation Oncology Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.,Radiation Oncology Department, First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.,Anhui Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd., Hefei, Anhui, China
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Carvajal F, Carvajal C, Merino T, López V, Retamales J, Martín ES, Alarcón F, Cuevas M, Barahona F, Véliz I, Ríos JA, Becerra S. Radiotherapy for cervical cancer: Chilean consensus of the Society of Radiation Oncology. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 26:291-302. [PMID: 34211780 DOI: 10.5603/rpor.a2021.0025] [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: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background Cervical cancer is a public health problem in Latin America. Radiotherapy plays a fundamental role both as definitive or adjuvant treatment. There are important intra and inter-country differences regarding access and availability of radiotherapy facilities in this region. The aim of a study was to standardize the basic clinical and technical criteria for the radiation treatment of patients with CC in Chile and provide a guide for Latin American Radiation Oncologists. Materials and methods Forty-one expert radiation oncologists from the Chilean Radiation Oncology Society made a consensus using the Delphi methodology. Results There was a high degree of agreement for each of the recommendations. Those with the lowest percentage were related to the definition of the conformal 3D technique as the standard for definitive external radiotherapy (81%) and the criteria for extended nodal irradiation (85%). Conclusions These recommendations present an updated guide for radiotherapy treatment of patients with cervical cancer for Latin America. Those should be implemented according to local resources of each institution.
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- Felipe Carvajal
- Departamento de Radio Oncología, Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, Santiago, Chile.,Departamento de Oncología Básico Clínica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Radio Oncología, Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Hemato-Oncolgía. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Departamento del Cáncer, Ministerio de Salud, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Radio Oncología, Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Radio Oncología, Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Radio Oncología, Hospital Clínico de Magallanes, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Departamento de Radio Oncología, Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Radio Oncología, Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Radio Oncología, Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Radio Oncología, Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, Santiago, Chile
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- Programas para el Futuro, Facultad de Estudios Interdisciplinarios, y Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento del Cáncer, Ministerio de Salud, Santiago, Chile
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P. Matylevich O, B. Shushkevich A, A. Suslova V, A. Perevoschikov P, A. Mavrichev S. Modified combined radiotherapy for cervical cancer in kidney transplant recipient. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:2088-2093. [PMID: 33936645 PMCID: PMC8077414 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The management of locally advanced cervical cancer in patients with a pelvic kidney transplant is challenging because standard chemoradiotherapy may increase the risk of ureteral stenosis and obstruction or vascular damage of the graft. In the absence of clear guidelines, these patients should be treated using high-precision modern radiotherapy technique.
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- Olga P. Matylevich
- Gynecologic Oncology DepartmentNN Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of BelarusMinskBelarus
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- Radiation Oncology DepartmentNN Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of BelarusMinskBelarus
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- Gynecologic Oncology DepartmentNN Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of BelarusMinskBelarus
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Hirai R, Tamaki T, Igari M, Kumazaki YU, Noda SE, Kato S. Plan-Optimization Method for Central-shielding Pelvic Volumetric-modulated Arc Therapy for Cervical Cancer. In Vivo 2020; 34:3611-3618. [PMID: 33144475 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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AIM To establish a method of plan optimization in pelvic volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for cervical cancer using the central-shielding (CS) principle. PATIENTS AND METHODS We created external beam VMAT plans for eight cases with non-bulky stage I-IIb using the CS principle based on the Japanese standard guideline. Clinical target volumes (CTVs) for whole-pelvis (WP) irradiation were created using published guidelines, and CTVs for CS irradiation were created by subtracting the uterus corpus and 4 cm-wide regions centered at the cervix and vagina from the CTVs for WP irradiation. For plan optimization of CS irradiation, a 4-cm diameter cylindrical volume centered in the cervix and vagina was created as the volume receiving a high dose in brachytherapy, and the volume overlapping with the rectum was defined as the Ant-Rectum. Dose-volume histogram (DVH) parameters of two CS VMAT plans with and without (VMATOPT/VMATNO) dose optimization to the Ant-Rectum were compared. RESULTS VMATOPT plans resulted in significantly lower DVH parameters of the Ant-Rectum and rectum compared to VMATNO plans. These were comparable to the DVH parameters of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) plans. Both VMAT plans resulted in significantly better coverage of planning target volumes than did the 3DCRT plans. CONCLUSION In the implementation of IMRT/VMAT as the standard treatment for cervical cancer in Japan, our optimization method may be an essential step toward fully benefitting from the CS principle.
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- Ryuta Hirai
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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Kumar RV, Bhasker S. Obesity in patients with carcinoma cervix increases the risk of adverse events. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2020; 25:212-216. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rpor.2019.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Badajena A, Raturi VP, Sirvastava K, Hojo H, Ohyoshi H, Bei Y, Rachi T, Wu CT, Tochinai T, Okumura M, Zhang H, Kouta H, Verma P, Singh G, Anand A, Sachan A. Prospective evaluation of the setup errors and its impact on safety margin for cervical cancer pelvic conformal radiotherapy. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2020; 25:260-265. [PMID: 32140083 DOI: 10.1016/j.rpor.2020.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Aim The primary objective was to assess set-up errors (SE) and secondary objective was to determine optimal safety margin (SM). Background To evaluate the SE and its impact on the SM utilizing electronic portal imaging (EPI) for pelvic conformal radiotherapy. Material and methods 20 cervical cancer patients were enrolled in this prospective study. Supine position with ankle and knee rest was used during CT simulation. The contouring was done using consensus guideline for intact uterus. 50 Gy in 25 fractions were delivered at the isocenter with ≥95% PTV coverage. Two orthogonal (Anterior and Lateral) digitally reconstructed radiograph (DRR) was constructed as a reference image. The pair of orthogonal [Anterior-Posterior and Right Lateral] single exposure EPIs during radiation was taken. The reference DRR and EPIs were compared for shifts, and SE was calculated in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions. Results 320 images (40 DRRs and 280 EPIs) were assessed. The systematic error in the Z-axis (AP EPI), X-axis (AP EPI), and Y-axis (Lat EPI) ranged from -12.0 to 11.8 mm, -10.3 to 7.5 mm, and -8.50 to 9.70 mm, while the random error ranged from 1.60 to 6.15 mm, 0.59 to 4.93 mm, and 1.02 to -4.35 mm. The SM computed were 7.07, 6.36, and 7.79 mm in the Y-axis, X-axis, and Z-axis by Van Herk's equation, and 6.0, 5.51, and 6.74 mm by Stroom's equation. Conclusion The computed SE helps defining SM, and it may differ between institutions. In our study, the calculated SM was approximately 8 mm in the Z-axis, 7 mm in X and Y axis for pelvic conformal radiotherapy.
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- Avinash Badajena
- Department of Radiation Oncology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Division of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba-ken, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Division of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba-ken, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba-ken, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba-ken, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba-ken, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba-ken, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba-ken, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba-ken, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology and Particle Therapy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba-ken, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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Murai T, Matsuo M, Tanaka H, Manabe Y, Takaoka T, Hachiya K, Yamaguchi T, Otsuka S, Shibamoto Y. Efficacy of herbal medicine TJ-14 for acute radiation-induced enteritis: a multi-institutional prospective Phase II trial. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2020; 61:140-145. [PMID: 31691810 PMCID: PMC7022136 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrz025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 03/29/2019] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The purpose of this multi-institutional Phase II trial study was to prospectively investigate the efficacy of the herbal medicine TJ-14 for acute radiation-induced enteritis (ARE). TJ-14 was administered orally as a first-line treatment for ARE. The primary end point was efficacy at 1 week. The secondary end points were: (i) the efficacy of TJ-14 at 2 and 3 weeks after its administration, (ii) the quality of life score (FACT-G) at 1, 2 and 3 weeks after its administration, and (iii) adverse events. If the efficacy of TJ-14 was observed in eight patients or fewer, its efficacy was rejected. Results: Forty patients receiving pelvic radiotherapy were enrolled. Of these, 22 developed ARE and received TJ-14. Among these, 19 had cervical cancer and 9 received chemoradiotherapy. TJ-14 efficacy was shown in 19 out of the 22 patients (86%). Stool frequency per day at 1 week significantly decreased (mean ± SD: 4.9 ± 2.1 vs 3.7 ± 1.9, P = 0.02). This effect continued at 2 (2.2 ± 1.4, P = 0.004) and 3 weeks (2.1 ± 0.9, P = 0.05). Thirteen out of the 22 patients (59%) continued TJ-14 until the end of radiotherapy. FACT-G score deterioration was not observed after the administration of TJ-14. Grade 1 hypokalemia was observed in 4 patients, and Grade 1 constipation in 3. We concluded that TJ-14 is sufficiently promising to be examined in a Phase III trial. A randomized controlled trial is currently being planned.
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- Taro Murai
- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
- Corresponding author. Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan. Tel: +81-52–853-8276; Fax: +81-52–852-5244;
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Radiology, Japan Community Healthcare Organization (JCHO) Chukyo Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Okazaki City Hospital, Okazaki, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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Kusada T, Toita T, Ariga T, Kudaka W, Maemoto H, Makino W, Ishikawa K, Heianna J, Nagai Y, Aoki Y, Murayama S. Definitive radiotherapy consisting of whole pelvic radiotherapy with no central shielding and CT-based intracavitary brachytherapy for cervical cancer: feasibility, toxicity, and oncologic outcomes in Japanese patients. Int J Clin Oncol 2020; 25:1977-1984. [PMID: 32852648 PMCID: PMC7572338 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-020-01736-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND This prospective study investigated the feasibility, toxicity, and oncologic outcomes of definitive radiotherapy (RT) consisting of whole pelvic radiotherapy with no central shielding (noCS-WPRT) and CT-based intracavitary brachytherapy (ICBT) in Japanese patients with cervical cancer. METHODS Patients with cervical cancer of FIGO stages IB1-IVA were eligible. The treatment protocol consisted of noCS-WPRT of 45 Gy in 25 fractions and CT-based high dose-rate ICBT of 15 or 20 Gy in 3 or 4 fractions prescribed at point A. The prescribed ICBT dose was decreased if the manual dwell time/position optimization failed to meet organs-at-risk constraints. Graphical optimization and additional interstitial needles were not applied. RESULTS We enrolled 40 patients. FIGO stages were IB1: 11, IB2: 13, IIA2: 1, IIB: 11, IIIB: 3, and IVA: 1. Median (range) pretreatment tumor diameter was 47 (14-81) mm. Point A doses were decreased in 19 of 153 ICBT sessions (12%). The median follow-up duration was 33 months. The 2-year rates of pelvic control, local control (LC), and progression-free survival were 83%, 85%, and 75%, respectively. Pre-ICBT tumor diameter, high-risk clinical target volume (HR-CTV), total HR-CTV D90, and overall treatment time (OTT) significantly affected LC. Late adverse events (grade ≥ 3) were observed in 3 patients (2 in the bladder, 1 in the rectum). CONCLUSIONS Definitive RT consisting of noCS-WPRT and CT-based ICBT was feasible for Japanese patients with cervical cancer. To further improve LC, additional interstitial needles for patients with a large HR-CTV and shorter OTT should be considered.
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- Takeaki Kusada
- grid.267625.20000 0001 0685 5104Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215 Japan
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- Radiation Therapy Center, Okinawa Chubu Hospital, 281 Miyazato, Uruma, Okinawa, 904-2293, Japan.
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- grid.267625.20000 0001 0685 5104Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215 Japan
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- grid.267625.20000 0001 0685 5104Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215 Japan
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- grid.267625.20000 0001 0685 5104Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215 Japan
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- grid.267625.20000 0001 0685 5104Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215 Japan
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- grid.267625.20000 0001 0685 5104Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215 Japan
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- grid.267625.20000 0001 0685 5104Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215 Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanbu Medical Center/Nanbu Child Medical Center, 118-1 Arakawa, Shimajiri, Okinawa 901-1193 Japan
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- grid.267625.20000 0001 0685 5104Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215 Japan
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- grid.267625.20000 0001 0685 5104Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215 Japan
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Ito K, Kito S, Nakajima Y, Shimizuguchi T, Ogawa H, Nihei K, Tanaka H, Kino N, Yasugi T, Karasawa K. Determining the recommended dose of stereotactic body radiotherapy boost in patients with cervical cancer who are unsuitable for intracavitary brachytherapy: a phase I dose-escalation study. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2019; 49:856-861. [PMID: 31112278 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyz074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Some patients are ineligible for intracavitary brachytherapy (ICBT) for locally advanced cervical cancer. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) could be a good treatment option for such patients. This phase I clinical trial aimed to determine the recommended SBRT boost dose for ICBT-ineligible cervical cancer patients. METHODS Patients with untreated uterine cervical cancer (clinical stages IB1-IIIB) who were ineligible for ICBT were enrolled. Radiotherapy consisted of whole-pelvis radiotherapy (45 Gy in 25 fractions) followed by SBRT. Three dose levels of SBRT (19.5/21/22.5 Gy in three fractions) were set; the treatment protocol began at 21 Gy (level 2). The 'rolling-six' design study was used to establish the recommended dose of SBRT. Each dose level covered three or six patients. The primary endpoint included dose-limiting toxicity (DLT), defined as the occurrence of grade 3 (or worse) non-hematologic adverse effects within 6 months after SBRT. RESULTS The median follow-up after registration was 17 (range, 8-32) months. Three patients were enrolled in study level 2 (SBRT of 21 Gy); none of the patients exhibited DLT within 6 months after treatment completion. In study level 3 (SBRT of 22.5 Gy), three patients did not exhibit DLT. Although all six patients achieved locoregional control during follow-up, one patient treated with level 2 SBRT experienced distant metastases 14 months after registration. CONCLUSIONS The recommended dose of SBRT boost was 22.5 Gy in three fractions. We plan to conduct a phase II multi-center clinical trial using the methodology obtained from the current study.
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- Kei Ito
- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Cordero-Gallardo F, Lee Burnett O, McNamara MM, Weber TM, Zarzour J, Bae S, Jang S, Barrett OC, McDonald A, Kim RY. Incidence of mesorectal node metastasis in locally advanced cervical cancer: its therapeutic implications. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 29:48-52. [PMID: 30640683 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2018-000031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the incidence and risk factors for mesorectal node metastasis (MRNM) in locally advanced cervical cancer. METHODS/MATERIALS We performed an observational retrospective cohort study of 122 patients with cervical cancer who received definitive chemo-radiation treatment between December 2013 and June 2017 to evaluate the incidence of MRNM. Three diagnostic radiologists assessed all available pre-treatment images. In this study, the pelvic node metastasis was defined as ≥ 1.0 cm and MRNM as ≥ 0.5 cm for CT and MRI scans and as a maximum standardized uptake value of > 2.5 for PET/CT. The relationship of MRNM with FIGO stage, pelvic node metastasis, and mesorectal fascia involvement was evaluated. RESULTS The incidence of MRNM in all 122 patients was 8 (6.6%). However, in advanced stage (III- IV) patients, MRNM occurred in 4 of 39 (10.3%) compared with 4 of 83 (4.8%) in early stage (IB1-IIB) patients (p = 0.27). In patients with a positive pelvic node, MRNM occurred in 7 of 55 (12.7%) and 1 of 67 (1.5%) in those with negative pelvic node (p = 0.02). In addition, the incidence of MRNM was 3 of 9 (33.3%) in the presence of mesorectal fascia involvement and 5 of 113 (4.4%) among those without mesorectal fascia involvement (p = 0.013). CONCLUSION This study indicates that pelvic node metastasis and mesorectal fascia involvement are high-risk factors for MRNM. Therefore, vigilance of reviewing images in the mesorectum for MRNM is necessary for high-risk patients.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alberta, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Preventative Medicine, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alberta, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alberta, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alberta, USA
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Tamaki T, Hirai R, Igari M, Kumazaki Y, Noda SE, Suzuki Y, Kato S. Dosimetric comparison of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy versus volumetric-arc radiotherapy in cervical cancer treatment: applying the central-shielding principle to modern technology. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2018; 59:639-648. [PMID: 30053184 PMCID: PMC6151642 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rry054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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This study evaluated the feasibility of applying volumetric-arc radiotherapy (VMAT) in standard curative radiotherapy for non-bulky cervical cancer using the central-shielding principle. Whole-pelvis irradiation of 20 Gy and central-shielding pelvis irradiation of 30 Gy, both in 2 Gy fractions, were created using 3D conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) with a standard midline block or VMAT. Composite dose distributions and DVH parameters were compared first in a simple phantom model and then in 10 clinical cases of Stage I-II cervical cancer. Whole-pelvis clinical target volumes (CTVs) were created from published guidelines for primary disease and lymph node regions, and CTVs for central-shielding irradiation were created by subtracting uterus corpus and 4 cm-wide regions centered at the cervical canal and vagina. In a phantom model, VMAT provided adequate dose coverage to the PTVs without excessive doses to the rectum or bladder compared with the 3DCRT plan. In the clinical cases, VMAT plans resulted in slightly but significantly better coverage of PTVs. The DVH parameters for the rectum and bladder were equivalent or lower for VMAT plans compared with the 3DCRT plans. In the bowel, V30Gy, V40Gy, and V50Gy were significantly lower in VMAT plans compared with in the 3DCRT plans (47.6% vs 61.0%, 29.8% vs 56.2% and 6.8% vs 21.1%, respectively). Based on these results, VMAT may be used in external-beam radiotherapy for early-stage cervical cancer by adopting the principle of central-shielding pelvis irradiation. Furthermore, VMAT is likely to reduce doses to the small bowel and may reduce gastrointestinal toxicities for these patients.
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- Tomoaki Tamaki
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397–1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, Japan
- Corresponding author. Department of Radiation Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, Fukushima 960–1295 Japan. Tel: +81-24-547-1630; Fax: +81-24-547-1631;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397–1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397–1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397–1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397–1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397–1 Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama, Japan
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Thomas F, Sureshkumar K, Abraham MM. Geometric Miss with Four-Field Box Technique in Carcinoma Cervix-A Volumetric Evaluation. INDIAN JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40944-018-0220-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bosque MÁSD, Cervantes-Bonilla MÁ, Palacios-Saucedo GDC. Clinical and dosimetric factors associated with the development of hematologic toxicity in locally advanced cervical cancer treated with chemotherapy and 3D conformal radiotherapy. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2018; 23:392-397. [PMID: 30127680 DOI: 10.1016/j.rpor.2018.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Revised: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Aim To identify clinical and dosimetric factors associated with the development of hematologic toxicity (HT) for cervical cancer (CC) treated with chemotherapy and 3D conformal radiotherapy. Background Chemoradiotherapy is the standard of care management for CC patients with IB2-IVA clinical stages (CS). This treatment carries toxicities, standing out the one that occurs at the hematologic level. Subjects and methods CC patients with IB2-IVA CS treated with chemotherapy and 3D conformal radiotherapy (50 Gy) plus Brachyterapy (7 Gy x3 or 9 Gy x2) at our institution between March 2016 and March 2017. Clinical and dosimetric factors were studied as was their probable association with the development of HT. Results 59 patients were analyzed. 89.8% of the subjects developed some grade of HT and 50.2% developed ≥grade 2 toxicity. No statistical relationship was found for the dosimetric factors: V10 > 90% (p = 0.47) and V20 > 80% (p = 0.17). Regarding clinical factors: neither age >50 years (p = 0.88) nor diabetes mellitus (DM) showed statistical relationship with development of ≥grade 2 HT (p = 0.88 and p = 0.61, respectively). On the contrary, obesity showed a significant association (p = 0.02). For other factors analyzed, we found statistical correlation for epidermoid histology and ≥III A CS (p = 0.01 and p = 0.02, respectively). Conclusions We did not find statistical relationship between HT and the clinical factors of age >50 years and DM. Statistical relationship for the dosimetric factors V10 > 90% and V20 > 80% was not found as well. On the contrary, obesity, epidermoid histology and ≥IIIA CS, showed statistical significance for development of HT ≥grade 2.
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- Miguel Ángel Souto-Del Bosque
- Radio-oncology Department, National Medical Center of the Northeast of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), Lincoln and Fidel Velazquez ST, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64180, Mexico
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- Radio-oncology Department, National Medical Center of the Northeast of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), Lincoln and Fidel Velazquez ST, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64180, Mexico
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- National Medical Center of the Northeast of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), Lincoln and Fidel Velazquez ST, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64180, Mexico
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Chua GWY, Foo YW, Tay GH, Tan DBH. Assessing dose contribution to pelvic lymph nodes in intracavitary brachytherapy for cervical cancer. J Contemp Brachytherapy 2017; 9:345-353. [PMID: 28951754 PMCID: PMC5611454 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2017.69237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE In radical radiotherapy for cervical cancer, high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is commonly used after external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) to deliver a cumulative EQD2 of 80 to 90 Gy to the primary tumor. However, there is less certainty regarding brachytherapy dose contribution to the pelvic lymph nodes. This poses a challenge as to how high a preceding EBRT dose should be prescribed to gross nodal disease, in order to achieve a cumulative tumoricidal effect. Hence, this study aims to quantify brachytherapy dose contribution to individual pelvic nodal groups, using computed tomography (CT) planning with the Manchester system. MATERIAL AND METHODS This is a single institution retrospective dosimetric study. CT planning datasets from 40 patients who received EBRT followed by intracavitary HDR brachytherapy (5 or 6 Gy fractions) were retrieved. The external iliac (EI), internal iliac (II), and obturator (OB) lymph node groups were contoured on each CT dataset. Applying the initial brachytherapy plan, mean doses to each nodal group were calculated for every patient, and averaged across the respective (5 or 6 Gy) study populations. RESULTS With a brachytherapy dose of 5 Gy to Manchester point A, the mean absolute doses received by the EI, II, and OB groups were 0.79, 1.12, and 1.34 Gy respectively, corresponding to EQD2s (α/β = 10) of 0.71, 1.04, and 1.27 Gy respectively. With a brachytherapy dose of 6 Gy, the mean absolute doses received by the EI, II, and OB groups were 1.16, 1.56, and 1.80 Gy respectively, corresponding to EQD2s of 1.08, 1.49, and 1.77 Gy, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that pelvic lymph nodes receive substantial dose contributions from HDR brachytherapy in cervical cancer. This should be taken into account by the radiation oncologist during EBRT planning, and adequate external beam boost doses calculated to achieve cumulative tumoricidal doses to pelvic nodal disease.
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore
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Ohno T, Wakatsuki M, Toita T, Kaneyasu Y, Yoshida K, Kato S, Ii N, Tokumaru S, Ikushima H, Uno T, Noda SE, Kazumoto T, Harima Y. Recommendations for high-risk clinical target volume definition with computed tomography for three-dimensional image-guided brachytherapy in cervical cancer patients. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2017; 58:341-350. [PMID: 27837120 PMCID: PMC5440858 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrw109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2016] [Revised: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Our purpose was to develop recommendations for contouring the computed tomography (CT)-based high-risk clinical target volume (CTVHR) for 3D image-guided brachytherapy (3D-IGBT) for cervical cancer. A 15-member Japanese Radiation Oncology Study Group (JROSG) committee with expertise in gynecological radiation oncology initiated guideline development for CT-based CTVHR (based on a comprehensive literature review as well as clinical experience) in July 2014. Extensive discussions occurred during four face-to-face meetings and frequent email communication until a consensus was reached. The CT-based CTVHR boundaries were defined by each anatomical plane (cranial-caudal, lateral, or anterior-posterior) with or without tumor progression beyond the uterine cervix at diagnosis. Since the availability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with applicator insertion for 3D planning is currently limited, T2-weighted MRI obtained at diagnosis and just before brachytherapy without applicator insertion was used as a reference for accurately estimating the tumor size and topography. Furthermore, utilizing information from clinical examinations performed both at diagnosis and brachytherapy is strongly recommended. In conclusion, these recommendations will serve as a brachytherapy protocol to be used at institutions with limited availability of MRI for 3D treatment planning.
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- Tatsuya Ohno
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22, Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan
- Corresponding author. Department of Radiation Oncology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22, Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan. Tel: +81-27-220-8378; Fax: +81-27-220-8379;
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- Department of Radiology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara-cho, Okinawa, 903-0215, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Hospital Organization Fukuyama Medical Center, 4-14-17 Okinogami-cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 720-8520, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Osaka Medical College, 2-7, Daigaku-machi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397-1, Yamane, Hidaka, Saitama 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mie University Hospital, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu-shi, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Saga University, 5-1-1, Nabeshima, Saga, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Tokushima University Graduate School, 3-18-15, Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima 770-8503, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chiba 260-8677, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22, Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fukaya Red Cross Hospital, 5-8-1 Kamishiba-cho-nishi, Fukaya-shi, Saitama 366-0052, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kansai Medical University Medical Center, 10-15, Fumizono-cho, Moriguchi, Osaka 570-8507, Japan
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Murakami N, Norihisa Y, Isohashi F, Murofushi K, Ariga T, Kato T, Inaba K, Okamoto H, Ito Y, Toita T, Itami J. Proposed definition of the vaginal cuff and paracolpium clinical target volume in postoperative uterine cervical cancer. Pract Radiat Oncol 2016; 6:5-11. [PMID: 26767622 DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2015.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2015] [Revised: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 04/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to develop an appropriate definition for vaginal cuff and paracolpium clinical target volume (CTV) for postoperative intensity modulated radiation therapy in patients with uterine cervical cancer. METHODS AND MATERIALS A working subgroup was organized within the Radiation Therapy Study Group of the Japan Clinical Oncology Group to develop a definition for the postoperative vaginal cuff and paracolpium CTV in December 2013. The group consisted of 5 radiation oncologists who specialized in gynecologic oncology and a gynecologic oncologist. A comprehensive literature review that included anatomy, surgery, and imaging fields was performed and was followed by multiple discreet face-to-face discussions and e-mail messages before a final consensus was reached. RESULTS Definitions for the landmark structures in all directions that demarcate the vaginal cuff and paracolpium CTV were decided by consensus agreement of the working group. A table was created that showed boundary structures of the vaginal cuff and paracolpium CTV in each direction. CONCLUSIONS A definition of the postoperative cervical cancer vaginal cuff and paracolpium CTV was developed. It is expected that this definition guideline will serve as a template for future radiation therapy clinical trial protocols, especially protocols involving intensity modulated radiation therapy.
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- Naoya Murakami
- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Image-applied Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Radiation Therapy, Bell Land General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Osaka University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Gynecological 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 Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Cheng JY, Huang EY, Hsu SN, Wang CJ. Simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) of the parametrium and cervix in radiotherapy for uterine cervical carcinoma: a dosimetric study using a new alternative approach. Br J Radiol 2016; 89:20160526. [PMID: 27706947 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20160526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the dose distributions of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) using the simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) technique with that of the traditional midline block (MB) technique for boosting the parametrium in patients with cervical cancer. METHODS Treatment plans using VMAT or IMRT with the SIB technique (VMAT-SIB and IMRT-SIB) and IMRT followed by the MB technique (IMRT-MB) were generated for each of the 10 patients with cervical cancer. For the SIB plans, 45-Gy and 50-Gy dose levels in 25 equal fractions were set for the pelvis planning target volume 45 (PTV45) and the parametrial boost volume (PTV50), respectively. For the IMRT-MB plans, the parametrium was sequentially boosted with the MB technique (5.4 Gy in three fractions) after pelvic IMRT (PTV45). RESULTS Volume receiving 100% of the prescribed dose or more coverage of the PTV50 was significantly better for VMAT-SIB and IMRT-SIB than that for IMRT-MB (99.08 and 99.31% compared with 91.79%, respectively; p < 0.05). VMAT-SIB and IMRT-SIB both generated significantly greater doses to the organs at risk (OARs) except for the volume receiving 50 Gy or more doses, which were significantly lower for the bladder and bowel. Comparable results were achieved with VMAT-SIB and IMRT-SIB. CONCLUSION The VMAT-SIB and IMRT-SIB techniques are promising in terms of dose distributions and tumour coverage, although these approaches might result in slightly higher doses of radiation to the OARs. Advances in knowledge: This is the first study to examine the feasibility of the SIB technique using IMRT or VMAT to boost the parametrium. The techniques dosimetrically produced better target coverage but resulted in slightly higher doses to the OARs.
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- Jen-Yu Cheng
- 1 Department of Radiation Oncology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- 1 Department of Radiation Oncology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,2 School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- 1 Department of Radiation Oncology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- 1 Department of Radiation Oncology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,3 Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Hashimoto S, Shibamoto Y, Iwata H, Ogino H, Shibata H, Toshito T, Sugie C, Mizoe JE. Whole-pelvic radiotherapy with spot-scanning proton beams for uterine cervical cancer: a planning study. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2016; 57:524-532. [PMID: 27380800 PMCID: PMC5045079 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrw052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2015] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2016] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The aim of this study was to compare the dosimetric parameters of whole-pelvic radiotherapy (WPRT) for cervical cancer among plans involving 3D conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT), intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), or spot-scanning proton therapy (SSPT). The dose distributions of 3D-CRT-, IMRT-, and SSPT-based WPRT plans were compared in 10 patients with cervical cancer. All of the patients were treated with a prescribed dose of 50.4 Gy in 1.8-Gy daily fractions, and all of the plans involved the same planning target volume (PTV) constrictions. A 3D-CRT plan involving a four-field box, an IMRT plan involving seven coplanar fields, and an SSPT plan involving four fields were created. The median PTV D95% did not differ between the 3D-CRT, IMRT and SSPT plans. The median conformity index 95% and homogeneity index of the IMRT and SSPT were better than those of the 3D-CRT. The homogeneity index of the SSPT was better than that of the IMRT. SSPT resulted in lower median V20 values for the bladder wall, small intestine, colon, bilateral femoral heads, skin, and pelvic bone than IMRT. Comparing the Dmean values, SSPT spared the small intestine, colon, bilateral femoral heads, skin and pelvic bone to a greater extent than the other modalities. SSPT can reduce the irradiated volume of the organs at risk compared with 3D-CRT and IMRT, while maintaining excellent PTV coverage. Further investigations of SSPT are warranted to assess its role in the treatment of cervical cancer.
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- Shingo Hashimoto
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, 1-1-1 Hirate-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-8508, Japan Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya City West Medical Center, 1-1-1 Hirate-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-8508, Japan Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, 1-1-1 Hirate-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-8508, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, 1-1-1 Hirate-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-8508, Japan
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- Department of Proton Therapy Technology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, 1-1-1 Hirate-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-8508, Japan
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- Department of Proton Therapy Physics, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, 1-1-1 Hirate-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-8508, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nagoya Proton Therapy Center, 1-1-1 Hirate-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-8508, Japan
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Eminowicz G, Hall-Craggs M, Diez P, McCormack M. Improving target volume delineation in intact cervical carcinoma: Literature review and step-by-step pictorial atlas to aid contouring. Pract Radiat Oncol 2016; 6:e203-e213. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2016.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2015] [Revised: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 01/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Wu MH, Chen JCH, Tai HC, Chang KH, Chia PS. Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy with Concurrent Chemotherapy for Elder Cervical Cancers: A Comparison of Clinical Outcomes with Conventional Radiotherapy. INT J GERONTOL 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijge.2016.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Eminowicz G, Rompokos V, Stacey C, McCormack M. The dosimetric impact of target volume delineation variation for cervical cancer radiotherapy. Radiother Oncol 2016; 120:493-499. [PMID: 27162158 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2016.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Revised: 02/18/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer inter-observer delineation variation has been demonstrated. This article addresses its dosimetric impact. METHODS 21 centres outlined two INTERLACE trial quality assurance test cases. A gold standard clinical target volume (GSCTV) was created from a consensus and STAPLE outline. RapidArc plans were created for all centres' planning target volumes (PTVs; PTV1+2). Gold standard PTVs (GSPTVs) were created for each plan by applying each centre's CTV-PTV margins to GSCTV. DVH parameters including D95% and Dmean for each PTV1+2 and GSPTV were compared, representing planned versus GSPTV delivered dose. PTV1+2 and GSPTV V95% was also calculated. RESULTS Reviewing all parameters, no plans achieved acceptable GSPTV coverage. GSPTV V95%⩾95% was not achieved for any plan. GSPTV V95%<90% in 15/21 (case 1) and 14/22 (case 2) and <80% in 2 plans from both cases. GSPTV V95% is on average 10-15% lower than planned and GSPTV D95% is 10-20% lower than planned. Most common GSCTV anatomical areas not receiving 95% dose were vagina, obturator and external iliac nodes and, in case 1, the superior nodal aspect. CONCLUSION Cervical cancer CTV delineation variation leads to significant reductions in dose delivered to GSPTV. This highlights the ongoing importance of standardising delineation in the IMRT era.
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- Gemma Eminowicz
- Radiotherapy Department, University College London Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Radiotherapy Department, University College London Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Radiotherapy Department, University College London Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Radiotherapy Department, University College London Hospital, United Kingdom
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Fields EC, Weiss E. A practical review of magnetic resonance imaging for the evaluation and management of cervical cancer. Radiat Oncol 2016; 11:15. [PMID: 26830954 PMCID: PMC4736634 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-016-0591-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2015] [Accepted: 01/20/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cervical cancer is a leading cause of mortality in women worldwide. Staging and management of cervical cancer has for many years been based on clinical exam and basic imaging such as intravenous pyelogram and x-ray. Unfortunately, despite advances in radiotherapy and the inclusion of chemotherapy in the standard plan for locally advanced disease, local control has been unsatisfactory. This situation has changed only recently with the increasing implementation of magnetic resonance image (MRI)-guided brachytherapy. The purpose of this article is therefore to provide an overview of the benefits of MRI in the evaluation and management of cervical cancer for both external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy and to provide a practical approach if access to MRI is limited.
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- Emma C Fields
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
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Murakami N, Okamoto H, Isohashi F, Murofushi K, Ohno T, Yoshida D, Saito M, Inaba K, Ito Y, Toita T, Itami J. A surveillance study of intensity-modulated radiation therapy for postoperative cervical cancer in Japan. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2015; 56:735-41. [PMID: 25862699 PMCID: PMC4497393 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrv020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Revised: 02/08/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) was recently introduced to the field of gynecologic malignancies; however, its value is not yet validated. A clinical trial is in preparation to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of IMRT for postoperative cervical cancer. The object of this study was to perform a surveillance study of IMRT for post-operative cervical cancer. A questionnaire regarding the precise methods of conducting IMRT was sent to six institutions that had already introduced IMRT for post-operative cervical cancer, and the data were analyzed. Half of the institutions used static IMRT and the others used volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT). Most institutions used body-immobilizing devices for patient fixation. Most institutions instructed patients to fill their bladder before undergoing planning CT or daily treatment. While one institution inserted metallic markers and another one used radio-contrast-soaked gauze to visualize the vaginal cuff, the other institutions used nothing for vaginal cuff visualization. Most institutions defined the clinical target volumes according to the Japan Clinical Oncology Group or the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group guidelines. Only one institution used a prescribed dose based on 95% of the PTV (D(95)), while the rest used the mean dose (D(mean)). This valuable information from six leading institutions will be utilized in a future prospective clinical trial.
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- Naoya Murakami
- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, T5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, T5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Osaka University Hospital, Suita, Osaka
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma
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- Department of Radiology, Gunma Prefecture Cancer Center, Gunma
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chiba Cancer Center, Chiba
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, T5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, T5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Okinawa
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, T5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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Chitapanarux I, Tharavichitkul E, Nobnop W, Wanwilairat S, Vongtama R, Traisathit P. A comparative planning study of step-and-shoot IMRT versus helical tomotherapy for whole-pelvis irradiation in cervical cancer. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2015; 56:539-45. [PMID: 25720771 PMCID: PMC4426928 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrv004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2015] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The aim of this study was to compare the dosimetric parameters of whole-pelvis radiotherapy (WPRT) for cervical cancer between step-and-shoot IMRT (SaS-IMRT) and Helical Tomotherapy™ (HT). Retrospective analysis was performed on 20 cervical cancer patients who received WPRT in our center between January 2011 and January 2014. SaS-IMRT and HT treatment plans were generated for each patient. The dosimetric values for target coverage and organ-at-risk (OAR) sparing were compared according to the criteria of the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements 83 (ICRU 83) guidelines. Differences in beam-on time (BOT) were also compared. All the PTV dosimetric parameters (D5%, D50% and D95%) for the HT plan were (statistically significantly) of better quality than those for the SaS-IMRT plan (P-value < 0.001 in all respects). HT was also significantly more accurate than SaS-IMRT with respect to the D98% and Dmean of the CTV (P-values of 0.008 and <0.001, respectively). The median Conformity Index (CI) did not differ between the two plans (P-value = 0.057). However, the Uniformity Index for HT was significantly better than that for SaS-IMRT (P-value < 0.001). The median of D50% for the bladder, rectum and small bowel were significantly lower in HT planning than SaS-IMRT (P-value < 0.001). For D2%, we found that HT provided better sparing to the rectum and bladder (P-value < 0.001). However, the median of D2% for the small bowel was comparable for both plans. The median of Dmax of the head of the left femur was significantly lower in the HT plan, but this did not apply for the head of the right femur. BOT for HT was significantly shorter than for SaS-IMRT (P-value < 0.001). HT provided highly accurate plans, with more homogeneous PTV coverage and superior sparing of OARs than SaS-IMRT. In addition, HT enabled a shorter delivery time than SaS-IMRT.
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- Imjai Chitapanarux
- Division of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- St Teresa Comprehensive Cancer Center, Stockton, CA, USA
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Chakraborty S, Geetha M, Dessai S, Patil VM. How well do elderly patients with cervical cancer tolerate definitive radiochemotherapy using RapidArc? Results from an institutional audit comparing elderly versus younger patients. Ecancermedicalscience 2014; 8:484. [PMID: 25525462 PMCID: PMC4263519 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2014.484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Elderly patients (65 or older) with cervical cancer often receive suboptimal radio-chemotherapy. Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) may improve tolerance to treatment in this setting. This study was designed to compare the treatment-related toxicities and compliance with treatment in patients of cervical cancer treated definitively with RapidArc IMRT in our institute. METHODS AND MATERIALS The treatment records of all patients treated with RapidArc IMRT between April 2012 and April 2014 were reviewed, retrospectively. Prospectively collected data regarding treatment toxicity (CTCAE 4.0), treatment outcomes and parameters related to treatment compliance were compared amongst two age groups (< 65 and ≥ 65 years). The results of 66 patients were identified, of whom 23 were found to be ≥ 65 years age. All patients completed planned external beam radiotherapy. However, significantly fewer patients in the elderly group received concurrent chemoradiation (98% versus 65%, p < 0.001). Old age (median 75 years, IQR: 74-78 years) was the commonest cause for non-receipt of chemotherapy. Incidence of grade 3 haematological toxicities (26.7% versus 16.7%) and gastrointestinal toxicity (16.7% versus 13.3%) were not significantly different between the two groups. Other treatment-related toxicities, breaks, treatment duration and early outcomes were also not significantly different between the two age groups. CONCLUSIONS The use of IMRT did not result in excess toxicities in the elderly population and was associated with equivalent compliance to treatment. Concurrent chemoradiation can be safely combined in elderly patients with perfect organ function and performance status.
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- Santam Chakraborty
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kerala 670103, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kerala 670103, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kerala 670103, India
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- Department of Clinical Hematology and Medical Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kerala 670103, India
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Mundt AJ. Oncology Scan—The Role of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy as Treatment for Gynecologic Cancers. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014; 88:7-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nakamura M, Fujii T, Imanishi N, Jinzaki M, Yamada M, Kuribayashi S, Aoki D. Surgical anatomy imaging associated with cervical cancer treatment: A cadaveric study. Clin Anat 2013; 27:503-10. [DOI: 10.1002/ca.22319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Revised: 08/10/2013] [Accepted: 08/16/2013] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Masaru Nakamura
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Keio University School of Medicine; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Keio University School of Medicine; Tokyo Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Fujita Health University School of Medicine; Aichi Japan
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- Department of Anatomy; Keio University School of Medicine; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology; Keio University School of Medicine; Tokyo Japan
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- Multi-dimension Biomedical Imaging & Information Laboratory in Research Park, Keio University School of Medicine; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology; Keio University School of Medicine; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Keio University School of Medicine; Tokyo Japan
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Tharavichitkul E, Chakrabandhu S, Wanwilairat S, Tippanya D, Nobnop W, Pukanhaphan N, Galalae RM, Chitapanarux I. Intermediate-term results of image-guided brachytherapy and high-technology external beam radiotherapy in cervical cancer: Chiang Mai University experience. Gynecol Oncol 2013; 130:81-5. [PMID: 23603369 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2013.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2012] [Revised: 04/06/2013] [Accepted: 04/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the outcomes of image-guided brachytherapy combined with 3D conformal or intensity modulated external beam radiotherapy (3D CRT/IMRT) in cervical cancer at Chiang Mai University. METHODS From 2008 to 2011, forty-seven patients with locally advanced cervical cancer were enrolled in this study. All patients received high-technology (3D CRT/IMRT) whole pelvic radiotherapy with a total dose of 45-46 Gy plus image-guided High-Dose-Rate intracavitary brachytherapy 6.5-7 Gy × 4 fractions to a High-Risk Clinical Target Volume (HR-CTV) according to GEC-ESTRO recommendations. The dose parameters of the HR-CTV for bladder, rectum and sigmoid colon were recorded, as well as toxicity profiles. In addition, the endpoints for local control, disease-free, metastasis-free survival and overall survival were calculated. RESULTS At the median follow-up time of 26 months, the local control, disease-free survival, and overall survival rates were 97.9%, 85.1%, and 93.6%, respectively. The mean dose of HR-CTV, bladder, rectum and sigmoid were 93.1, 88.2, 69.6, and 72 Gy, respectively. In terms of late toxicity, the incidence of grade 3-4 bladder and rectum morbidity was 2.1% and 2.1%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS A combination of image-guided brachytherapy and IMRT/3D CRT showed very promising results of local control, disease-free survival, metastasis-free survival and overall survival rates. It also caused a low incidence of grade 3-4 toxicity in treated study patients.
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- Ekkasit Tharavichitkul
- The division of therapeutic radiology and oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Image-guided brachytherapy (IGBT) combined with whole pelvic intensity-modulated radiotherapy (WP-IMRT) for locally advanced cervical cancer: a prospective study from Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand. J Contemp Brachytherapy 2013; 5:10-6. [PMID: 23634150 PMCID: PMC3635045 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2013.34338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2012] [Revised: 01/21/2013] [Accepted: 02/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose A report of preliminary results and toxicity profiles using image-guided brachytherapy (IGBT) combined with whole pelvic intensity-modulated radiation therapy (WP-IMRT) for locally advanced cervical cancer. Material and methods Fifteen patients with locally advanced cervical cancer were enrolled into the study. WP-IMRT was used to treat the Clinical Target Volume (CTV) with a dose of 45 Gy in 25 fractions. Concurrent cisplatin (40 mg/m2) was prescribed during radiotherapy (RT) on weekly basis. IGBT using computed tomography was performed at the dose of 7 Gy × 4 fractions to the High-Risk Clinical Target Volume (HR-CTV). Results The mean cumulative doses – in terms of equivalent dose of 2 Gy (EQD2) – of IGBT plus WP-IMRT to HR-CTV, bladder, rectum, and sigmoid colon were 88.3, 85.0, 68.2 and 73.6 Gy, respectively. In comparison with standard (point A prescription) dose-volume histograms, volume-based image-guided brachytherapy improved the cumulative doses for bladder of 67%, rectum of 47% and sigmoid of 46%. At the median follow-up time of 14 months, the local control, metastasis-free survival and overall survival rates were 93%, 100% and 93%, respectively. No grade 3-4 acute and late toxicities were observed. Conclusion The combination of image-guided brachytherapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy improved the dose distribution to tumor volumes and avoided overdose in OARs which could be converted in excellent local control and toxicity profiles.
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Ishikura S, Ito Y, Hiraoka M. JCOG Radiation Therapy Study Group: history and achievements. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2011; 41:1241-3. [PMID: 21980050 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyr126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The Radiation Therapy Study Group (RTSG) of the Japan Clinical Oncology Group (JCOG) was established in 2003. The missions of this group are to develop new standards of care with innovative, advanced technology radiation therapy, both for single- and multi-modality cancer treatment, and to improve radiation therapy quality and outcomes of JCOG trials conducted by other organ-oriented groups. In 2004, the first RTSG trial, a Phase II study of stereotactic body radiation therapy for Stage IA non-small cell lung cancer (JCOG 0403), was initiated. Four other trials are currently open for accrual. JCOG 0702 is a Phase I study of stereotactic body radiation therapy in patients with T2N0M0 non-small cell lung cancer. JCOG 0701 is a Phase III study comparing accelerated fractionation with conventional fractionation radiation therapy for T1-2N0M0 glottic cancer. JCOG 0906 is a multicenter safety trial of hypofractionated radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery in patients with margin-negative invasive breast cancer. JCOG 1015 is a Phase II study of intensity-modulated radiation therapy with chemotherapy for loco-regionally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. Other RTSG activities include a medical physics working group responsible for dosimetry audits; a genetic analysis working group involved in accompanying research to analyze single-nucleotide polymorphisms to identify predictors of radiation toxicities; a working group that has developed atlases of clinical target volumes for uterine cervical cancer; and participation in the Harmonisation Group to promote global harmonization of radiotherapy and radiotherapy quality assurance among trial groups. Further efforts to improve radiation therapy quality and outcomes of cancer treatment are necessary.
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Affiliation(s)
- Satoshi Ishikura
- Department of Radiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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