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FDG-PET/CT in the surveillance of head and neck cancer following radiotherapy. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 277:539-547. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05684-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Fuller CD, Mohamed ASR, Garden AS, Gunn GB, Mulcahy CF, Zafereo M, Phan J, Lai SY, Lewin JS, Hutcheson KA, Frank SJ, Beadle BM, Morrison WH, El-Naggar AK, Kocak-Uzel E, Ginsberg LE, Kies MS, Weber RS, Rosenthal DI. Long-term outcomes after multidisciplinary management of T3 laryngeal squamous cell carcinomas: Improved functional outcomes and survival with modern therapeutic approaches. Head Neck 2016; 38:1739-1751. [PMID: 27466789 PMCID: PMC5539952 DOI: 10.1002/hed.24532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2015] [Revised: 03/31/2016] [Accepted: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes after initial definitive or adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) for T3 laryngeal cancers. METHODS We reviewed 412 patients treated for T3 laryngeal squamous cell cancer from 1985 to 2011. RESULTS The 10-year overall survival (OS) was 35%; disease-specific-survival (DSS) was 61%; locoregional control was 76%; and freedom from distant metastasis was 83%. Chemotherapy, age, performance status <2, node-negative status, and glottic subsite were associated with improved survival (all p < .03). Larynx preservation with induction and/or concurrent chemoradiotherapy (LP-CRT) had better laryngectomy-free survival than RT alone (LP-RT; hazard ratio [HR] = 0.62; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.47-0.81; p = .0005); 10-year laryngectomy-free survival rates of the LP-CRT cohort (37%) were higher than those of the LP-RT cohort (18%). The 5-year DSS and OS rates of the LP-CRT cohort (79% and 67%) were better after total laryngectomy with postoperative RT (TL-PORT; 61% and 50%) and LP-RT (64% and 46%; p < .006 for all). CONCLUSION In patients with T3 laryngeal cancers, LP-CRT provides better functional, oncologic, and survival outcomes than historical TL-PORT or LP-RT does. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 38: 1739-1751, 2016.
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- Clifton D. Fuller
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Doornaert P, Terhaard CHJ, Kaanders JH. Treatment of T3 laryngeal cancer in the Netherlands: a national survey. Radiat Oncol 2015; 10:134. [PMID: 26112272 PMCID: PMC4480981 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-015-0440-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2015] [Accepted: 06/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Treatment strategies for T3 laryngeal carcinoma include radiotherapy (RT) with or without chemotherapy (CT) and sometimes surgery. We conducted a national survey to determine how T3 laryngeal carcinoma is currently being managed in the Netherlands. Methods A questionnaire on general treatment policy, also inquiring details on RT and CT, was sent to all 13 radiotherapy departments accredited for treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) in the Netherlands. Results Twelve centers completed the questionnaire. All centers reported using RT with or without CT. Upfront laryngectomy is rarely performed. At 9/12 centers, CT is added to RT in cases with large tumors in T3N0 disease. Three centers use a volume criterion (3–6 cc); 6 centers don’t specify “large” with such criteria. CT consists of cisplatin 3-weekly (7 centers) or weekly (2 centers), unless contra-indicated or age; 6 centers use an age limit of 70 years. RT is given concomitantly with CT 5×/week except at the 2 centers where cisplatin weekly is combined with 6 fractions/week. In case of RT only, treatment is accelerated. Lymph node levels II-IV are treated electively. In T3N+ disease, 11/12 centers treat non-bulky T3N1 with RT only. Volume criteria for combined CT-RT are the same as above. Two centers perform an upfront neck dissection in case of (resectable) N3 disease; 10 centers treat T3N2-3 cancer with primary CT-RT, 2 centers don’t use the N-stage criterion. Total RT dose is 68–70 Gy, the elective dose varies between 46 and 57.75 Gy. Eight centers use a simultaneous integrated boost technique. Conclusions Treatment of T3 laryngeal cancer in the Netherlands is generally comparable, with CT-RT for voluminous T3N0 and most T3N+ tumors, but there are some differences between the centers in the use of chemotherapy and the dose-fractionation schemes. Therefore, the aim of the National Platform RT HNC is further standardization of RT dose, fractionation and delivery techniques.
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- Patricia Doornaert
- Department of Radiation Oncology, VU University Medical Center, de Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Timmermans AJ, de Gooijer CJ, Hamming-Vrieze O, Hilgers FJM, van den Brekel MWM. T3-T4 laryngeal cancer in The Netherlands Cancer Institute; 10-year results of the consistent application of an organ-preserving/-sacrificing protocol. Head Neck 2014; 37:1495-503. [PMID: 24891221 DOI: 10.1002/hed.23789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2013] [Revised: 03/18/2014] [Accepted: 05/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Both organ-preserving concurrent (chemo)radiotherapy ((C)RT) and organ-sacrificing surgery (total laryngectomy) are used for treatment of advanced laryngeal cancer. The purpose of this study was to present the assessment of our treatment protocol for T3 (C)RT and T4 disease (total laryngectomy + postoperative RT). METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study in 182 consecutive patients (1999-2008). The primary outcome was overall survival (OS) in relation to stage and treatment. RESULTS One hundred two patients received RT (82.4% T3), 20 patients CRT (60.0% T3), and 60 patients total laryngectomy + RT (91.7% T4). Five-year OS: T3 52%, T4 48%, for RT 50%, for CRT 43%, and for total laryngectomy + RT 52%. Five-year laryngectomy-free interval was 72% after RT, and 83% after CRT. CONCLUSION There were no differences in survival according to T classification or treatment modality. Because the majority of T3 laryngeal cancers were treated with (C)RT and the majority of T4 with total laryngectomy + RT, this gives food for thought on whether the present protocol for T3 laryngeal cancer is optimal.
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- Adriana J Timmermans
- Department of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Institute of Phonetic Sciences, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Institute of Phonetic Sciences, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Agra IMG, Ferlito A, Takes RP, Silver CE, Olsen KD, Stoeckli SJ, Strojan P, Rodrigo JP, Gonçalves Filho J, Genden EM, Haigentz M, Khafif A, Weber RS, Zbären P, Suárez C, Hartl DM, Rinaldo A, Kim KH, Kowalski LP. Diagnosis and treatment of recurrent laryngeal cancer following initial nonsurgical therapy. Head Neck 2012; 34:727-35. [PMID: 21484925 DOI: 10.1002/hed.21739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Surgery is the preferred modality for curative treatment of recurrent laryngeal cancer after failure of nonsurgical treatments. Patients with initial early-stage cancer experiencing recurrence following radiotherapy often have more advanced-stage tumors by the time the recurrence is recognized. About one third of such recurrent cancers are suitable for conservation surgery. Endoscopic resection with the CO(2) laser or open partial laryngectomy (partial vertical, supracricoid, or supraglottic laryngectomies) have been used. The outcomes of conservation surgery appear better than those after total laryngectomy, because of selection bias. Transoral laser surgery is currently used more frequently than open partial laryngectomy for treatment of early-stage recurrence, with outcomes equivalent to open surgery but with less associated morbidity. Laser surgery has also been employed for selective cases of advanced recurrent disease, but patient selection and expertise are required for application of this modality to rT3 tumors. In general, conservation laryngeal surgery is a safe and effective treatment for localized recurrences after radiotherapy for early-stage glottic cancer. Recurrent advanced-stage cancers should generally be treated by total laryngectomy.
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Chu MMAY, Kositwattanarerk A, Lee DJ, Makkar JS, Genden EM, Kao J, Packer SH, Som PM, Kostakoglu L. FDG PET with contrast-enhanced CT: a critical imaging tool for laryngeal carcinoma. Radiographics 2011; 30:1353-72. [PMID: 20833855 DOI: 10.1148/rg.305095764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Fluorine 18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) has evolved to be an essential imaging modality in the evaluation of laryngeal carcinoma. Although the modality has limited utility in assessing the extent of the primary tumor, FDG PET has proved to be superior to anatomic modalities in the detection of lymph node and distant metastases. The role of FDG PET in the evaluation of patients with laryngeal tumors that are clinically classified as N0 has not shown consistent usefulness because of the innate resolution limitations of the camera. In the posttherapy setting, however, FDG PET has consistently demonstrated a high negative predictive value in the identification of recurrent disease, both during the course of therapy and during long-term follow-up. In addition, contrast material-enhanced computed tomography (CT) in conjunction with FDG PET has demonstrated a complementary role by allowing for superior anatomic coregistration and therefore more definitive diagnosis. There is sufficient evidence that with further advances in PET technology, this modality will likely become more useful in the detection of small lesions and occult nodal disease, as well as in guiding the management of laryngeal carcinoma.
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- Mae Mae A Y Chu
- Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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Francis DO, Yueh B, Weymuller EA, Merati AL. Impact of surveillance on survival after laryngeal cancer in the medicare population. Laryngoscope 2010; 119:2337-44. [PMID: 19718759 DOI: 10.1002/lary.20576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Routine surveillance is advocated to detect recurrent disease after treatment for laryngeal cancer. This aim of this study was to determine the 1- and 5-year postrecurrence mortality for laryngeal cancers and evaluate whether more intensive surveillance improved survival. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS Patients with recurrent cancers (1992-1999) were identified in a national cancer clinical database. Multivariate analysis was used to evaluate the effect of surveillance on postrecurrence survival. RESULTS Of 2,121 recurrent cancers identified, 913 were laryngeal. Patients with laryngeal cancer recurrence had 27% (P = .001) and 22% (P = .007) better odds of 1- and 5-year survival than other sites. The 1- and 5-year postrecurrence survival rates for laryngeal cancer patients were 72.4% and 41.3%, respectively. Glottic cancer cases had the best postrecurrence life expectancy. Multivariate regression revealed that clinical surveillance intensity had no independent impact on their survival (P < .05). However, patients with recurrent glottic cancer seen in surveillance had 23% improved odds of survival (P = .037). CONCLUSIONS More frequent surveillance visits was not associated with a survival advantage in the overall population. Patients with glottic cancer had a postrecurrence survival advantage if seen during the surveillance period. Laryngeal cancer patients had better postrecurrence survival than other head and neck sites.
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- David O Francis
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA.
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Isles M, McConkey C, Mehanna H. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the role of positron emission tomography in the follow up of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma following radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy. Clin Otolaryngol 2008; 33:210-22. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-4486.2008.01688.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 236] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Brouwer J, de Bree R, Comans EF, Akarriou M, Langendijk JA, Castelijns JA, Hoekstra OS, Leemans CR. Improved detection of recurrent laryngeal tumor after radiotherapy using 18FDG-PET as initial method. Radiother Oncol 2008; 87:217-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2008.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2007] [Revised: 02/01/2008] [Accepted: 02/03/2008] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Brouwer J, Hooft L, Hoekstra OS, Riphagen II, Castelijns JA, de Bree R, Leemans CR. Systematic review: Accuracy of imaging tests in the diagnosis of recurrent laryngeal carcinoma after radiotherapy. Head Neck 2008; 30:889-97. [DOI: 10.1002/hed.20790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Braam PM, Raaijmakers CPJ, Terhaard CHJ. Cranial location of level II lymph nodes in laryngeal cancer: Implications for elective nodal target volume delineation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2007; 67:462-8. [PMID: 17236968 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2006] [Revised: 10/04/2006] [Accepted: 10/04/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze the cranial distribution of level II lymph nodes in patients with laryngeal cancer to optimize the elective radiation nodal target volume delineation. METHODS AND MATERIALS The most cranially located metastatic lymph node was delineated in 67 diagnostic CT data sets. The minimum distance from the base of the skull (BOS) to the lymph node was determined. RESULTS A total of 98 lymph nodes were delineated including 62 ipsilateral and 36 contralateral lymph nodes. The mean ipsilateral and contralateral distance from the top of the most cranial metastatic lymph node to the BOS was 36 mm (range, -9-120; standard deviation [SD], 17.9) and 35 mm (range, 14-78; SD 15.0), respectively. Only 5% and 12% of the ipsilateral and 3% and 9% of the contralateral metastatic lymph nodes were located within 15 mm and 20 mm below the BOS, respectively. No significant differences were found between patients with only ipsilateral metastatic lymph nodes and patients with bilateral metastatic lymph nodes. Between tumors that do cross the midline and those that do not, no significant difference was found in the distance of the most cranial lymph node to the BOS and the occurrence ipsilateral or contralateral. CONCLUSIONS Setting the cranial border of the nodal target volume 1.5 cm below the base of the skull covers 95% of the lymph nodes and should be considered in elective nodal irradiation for laryngeal cancer. Bilateral neck irradiation is mandatory, including patients with unilateral laryngeal cancer, when elective irradiation is advised.
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- Pètra M Braam
- Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Terhaard CHJ, Lubsen H, Van der Tweel I, Hilgers FJM, Eijkenboom WMH, Marres HAM, Tjho-Heslinga RE, de Jong JMA, Roodenburg JLN. Salivary gland carcinoma: independent prognostic factors for locoregional control, distant metastases, and overall survival: results of the Dutch head and neck oncology cooperative group. Head Neck 2005; 26:681-92; discussion 692-3. [PMID: 15287035 DOI: 10.1002/hed.10400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 318] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We analyzed the records of patients with malignant salivary gland tumors, as diagnosed in centers of the Dutch Head and Neck Oncology Cooperative Group, in search of independent prognostic factors for locoregional control, distant metastases, and overall survival. METHODS In 565 patients, we analyzed general results and looked for the potential prognostic variables of age, sex, delay, clinical and pathologic T and N stage, site (332 parotid, 76 submandibular, 129 oral cavity, 28 pharynx/larynx), pain, facial weakness, clinical and pathologic skin involvement, histologic type (WHO 1972 classification), treatment, resection margins, spill, perineural and vascular invasion, number of neck nodes, and extranodal disease. The median follow-up period was 74 months; it was 99 months for patients who were alive on the last follow-up. RESULTS The rates of local control, regional control, distant metastasis-free and overall survival after 10 years were, respectively, 78%, 87%, 67%, and 50%. In multivariable analysis, local control was predicted by clinical T-stage, bone invasion, site, resection margin, and treatment. Regional control depended on N stage, facial nerve paralysis, and treatment. The relative risk with surgery alone, compared to surgery plus postoperative radiotherapy, was 9.7 for local recurrence and 2.3 for regional recurrence. Distant metastases were independently correlated with T and N stage, sex, perineural invasion, histologic type, and clinical skin involvement. Overall survival depended on age, sex, T and pN stage, site, skin and bone invasion. CONCLUSIONS Several prognostic factors for locoregional control, distant metastases, and overall survival were found. Postoperative radiotherapy was found to improve locoregional control.
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- Chris H J Terhaard
- Department of Radiotherapy of the UMC Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3583 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Kaanders JHAM, Hordijk GJ. Carcinoma of the larynx: the Dutch national guideline for diagnostics, treatment, supportive care and rehabilitation. Radiother Oncol 2002; 63:299-307. [PMID: 12142094 DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(02)00073-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE This evidence based guideline aims to facilitate proper management and to prevent diverging views concerning diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of carcinoma of the larynx between the major referral centers for head and neck cancer in The Netherlands. METHOD A multidisciplinary committee was formed representing all medical and paramedical disciplines involved in the management of laryngeal cancer and all head and neck oncology centers in The Netherlands. This committee reviewed the literature and formulated statements and recommendations based on the level of evidence and consistency of the literature data. Where reliable literature data were not available, recommendations were based on expert opinion. RESULTS Strict criteria have been proposed for the radiological diagnostic procedures as well as for the pathology report. For carcinoma in situ and severe dysplasia, microsurgery, preferably by laser, is proposed. For all other stages of invasive carcinoma, a full course of radiotherapy as a voice conserving therapy is the treatment of choice. Only in cases with massive tumor volumes with invasion through the laryngeal skeleton, primary surgery is inevitable. For rehabilitation and supportive care, minimal criteria are described. Due to the complexity of therapy and relative rarity of larynx carcinoma, all patients should be seen at least once in a dedicated head and neck clinic. CONCLUSION This guideline for the management of larynx carcinoma was produced by a multidisciplinary national committee and based on scientific evidence wherever possible. This procedure of guideline development has created the optimal conditions for nationwide acceptance and implementation of the guideline.
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- Johannes H A M Kaanders
- Institute of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center St. Radboud, Geert Groteplein 32, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Terhaard CH, Bongers V, van Rijk PP, Hordijk GJ. F-18-fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron-emission tomography scanning in detection of local recurrence after radiotherapy for laryngeal/ pharyngeal cancer. Head Neck 2001; 23:933-41. [PMID: 11754496 DOI: 10.1002/hed.1135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this investigation was to determine whether F18-fluoro-deoxy-glucose (FDG) positron-emission tomography (PET) could differentiate between local recurrence and late radiation effects after radiotherapy for laryngeal/pharyngeal cancer. METHODS In a prospective study of 75 patients (67 larynx, eight oro/hypopharynx), 160 laryngoscopies and 109 FDG PET scans were performed on the head and neck region. The mean follow-up time after the first FDG PET scan was 23 months (minimum 1 year). RESULTS Local recurrence was diagnosed in 37 patients: 19 after the first biopsy and 18 after follow-up biopsies. For all of the negative initial FDG scans (27), the biopsies that were taken at the same time were negative and no recurrence was seen for at least 1 year. The first FDG scan was a true positive in 34 of 48 patients. In 12 of the 14 patients with false-positive results, FDG scans were repeated; a decreased FDG uptake was found in 9 of the 12. The sensitivity and specificity of the first scan were respectively 92% and 63%; including subsequent FDG scans, the rates were 97% and 82%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS When a local recurrence is suspected after radiotherapy for cancer of the larynx/pharynx, an FDG PET scan should be the first diagnostic step. No biopsy is needed if the scan is negative. If the scan is positive and the biopsy negative, a decreased FDG uptake measured in a follow-up scan indicates that a local recurrence is unlikely.
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- C H Terhaard
- Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Hedström J, Grenman R, Ramsay H, Finne P, Lundin J, Haglund C, Alfthan H, Stenman UH. Concentration of free hCGbeta subunit in serum as a prognostic marker for squamous-cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx. Int J Cancer 1999; 84:525-8. [PMID: 10502732 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0215(19991022)84:5<525::aid-ijc14>3.0.co;2-q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical usefulness of serum hCGbeta in the diagnosis and prognosis of patients (n = 59) with cancers of the oral cavity and oropharynx. As a reference marker we used squamous-cell carcinoma antigen (SCCAg). A blood sample was obtained from all patients before primary surgery. Serum hCGbeta was determined by a time-resolved immunofluorometric assay (IFMA) and SCCAg by a solid phase immunoenzymometric assay. Elevated preoperative hCGbeta levels were observed in 8 (14%) and elevated SCCAg in 12 (20%) out of 59 patients. Patients with preoperatively elevated hCGbeta had a shorter recurrence-free survival when compared with those with normal hCGbeta levels (log-rank Chi-squared = 6.83, p =.009), and the risk-ratio for recurrence during follow-up for those was 3.6 (95% CI = 1.29-9.94). In a Cox multivariate model hCGbeta (p = 0.039) and stage (p = 0.044) were independent prognostic factors. SCCAg showed no correlation with recurrence-free survival. We conclude that determination of hCGbeta in serum is a potential marker in the prognostic evaluation of patients with SCC of the oral cavity and oropharynx.
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- J Hedström
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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Greisen O, Carl J, Pedersen M. A consecutive series of patients with laryngeal carcinoma treated by primary irradiation. Acta Oncol 1997; 36:279-82. [PMID: 9208897 DOI: 10.3109/02841869709001263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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In Denmark there is an increasing frequency of laryngeal carcinoma, in particular in women and among these especially in supraglottic tumours. The incidence during the past 20 years has risen from about 40 to 60 cases per million per year. A series of 335 consecutive patients treated with primary radiation is presented. In one-third of all patients the tumour was localized in the supraglottic area; in women in more than half and in men in about one-fourth of the cases. The frequency of primary lymph node metastases in the supraglottic and the glottic tumours was 24% and 2% respectively. A multivariate analysis identified sex and tumour size as independent prognostic parameters of local control. Five-year survival corrected for intercurrent deaths was obtained in 59% of all cases, in 56% of supraglottic and in 92% of glottic tumours. A multivariate analysis defined localization, tumour grade and stage as independent prognostic parameters of survival. Salvage surgery was performed in about 32% of the cases, total laryngectomy in 26%, and partial laryngectomy in 6%. The survival rate among all total laryngectomies was 55%. A tracheostomy during or before radiation treatment prior to total laryngectomy had no influence on complication rate, admission time or recurrence rate. The frequency of pharyngo-cutaneous fistulae in the entire series was 11.5%; after routine use of metronidazol, however, only 5.7%. Radical neck dissection was carried out in 7.8% of the cases, by far most in the supraglottic group, only a few in the glottic carcinomas, in three-fourth in connection with a laryngectomy and in one-fourth without local recurrence in the larynx.
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- O Greisen
- ENT Department, Aalborg Sygehus, Denmark
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Finizia C, Geterud A, Holmberg E, Lindström J, Lundgren J, Kuylenstierna R, Rylander R, Biörklund A, Rydell R, Andréason L, Mercke C. Advanced laryngeal cancer T3-T4 in Sweden: a retrospective study 1986-1990. Survival and locoregional control related to treatment. Acta Otolaryngol 1996; 116:906-12. [PMID: 8973731 DOI: 10.3109/00016489609137950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Different treatment modalities for advanced laryngeal cancer are much discussed in the literature. One-hundred-and-sixty patients with T3-4, N0-3, M0-1 laryngeal cancer diagnosed in Sweden between 1986 and 1990 were retrospectively analysed. One hundred (65 T3: 35 T4) received radical radiotherapy with salvage surgery (RRSS) in case of residual or recurrent disease. Thirty-eight (11T3: 27 T4) patients received surgery with or without radiotherapy (S +/- RT). Twenty-two patients received no treatment. After a median follow up of 4.4 years, the estimated 5-year actuarial corrected survival and 3-year locoregional control were 59% and 44% for T3 RRSS and 47% and 54% for T3 S +/- RT. No significant difference between the different treatment modalities was found. The 5-year corrected survival rate and the locoregional control at 3 years between T4-RRSS (32%; 26%) and T4-S + RT (58%; 68%) groups were significantly different (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01). This might suggest that surgery with or without radiotherapy still has its place as a treatment modality for patients with advanced T4 laryngeal carcinoma.
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- C Finizia
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Sahlgrensku University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
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Wennerberg J. Pre versus post-operative radiotherapy of resectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Acta Otolaryngol 1995; 115:465-74. [PMID: 7572119 DOI: 10.3109/00016489509139350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The literature on pre-operative radiotherapy (RT) vs. post-operative RT in patients with advanced, resectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck is reviewed and the theoretical arguments for and against the two different modalities discussed. It was possible to identify eleven reports published during the last four decades (1965-91) evaluating different aspects of pre- vs. post-operative RT given at comparable dose levels. Two reports were of prospective, randomised clinical studies and nine of retrospective comparisons. Together, the eleven studies comprised 1,358 patients (326 in prospective studies). The bulk of the evidence clearly suggests post-operative loco-regional control to be superior to pre-operative RT. However, this seems to be offset by the subsequent development of distant metastases or metachronous tumours.
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- J Wennerberg
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- A Johnson
- Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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Gleeson M, Jani P. Long term care of patients who have had a laryngectomy. BMJ (CLINICAL RESEARCH ED.) 1994; 308:1452-3. [PMID: 8019274 PMCID: PMC2540282 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.308.6942.1452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Sagar SM, McKenna G, Nolan MC. A clinical audit of glottic cancer in Nova Scotia: a paradigm for effectiveness research. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 1994; 6:14-23. [PMID: 8172829 DOI: 10.1016/s0936-6555(05)80363-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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We conducted a clinical audit of the recurrence-free rates and absolute survival of 146 patients who presented with T1-T3 glottic cancer and received primary radiotherapy treatment at the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre between 1984 and 1990. The outcomes are compared with a review of published results from other centres. We used stage T3 glottic cancer as an example to illustrate concepts of effectiveness research which are used to determine at what level interventions operate in the day to day practice of medicine. The actuarial recurrence-free rates at 5 years are: T1 91%, T2 73%, and T3 44%. The actuarial absolute survival rates are: T1 84%, T2 68%, and T3 52%. Effectiveness research may utilize efficacy research, clinical audit, quality of life assessment and decision making theory. Its objective is to aid the implementation of appropriate clinical management for specific individuals and defined communities. Expert computer systems may be necessary to synthesize the data and to enhance communication and decision making.
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- S M Sagar
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Cancer Centre, Halifax, Canada
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Tjho-Heslinga RE, Terhaard CH, Schouwenburg P, Hilgers FJ, Dolsma WV, Croll GA, Hoogenhout J, Knegt PP, Leer JW, Hordijk GJ. T3 laryngeal cancer, primary surgery vs planned combined radiotherapy and surgery. Clin Otolaryngol 1993; 18:536-40. [PMID: 8877237 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2273.1993.tb00631.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The Dutch Co-operative Head and Neck Oncology Group performed a retrospective, nationwide study of laryngeal cancer between 1975 and 1984. The results for T3 laryngeal cancer treated with primary laryngectomy (n = 137) with post-operative radiotherapy when indicated or planned combined (pre-operative) radiotherapy with laryngectomy (n = 113) are analysed. The disease-free survival independent prognostic factors were treatment modality (planned combined treatment fared better, P = 0.001), incomplete resection of disease (P = 0.006), positive lymph nodes in the neck dissection specimen (P = 0.03) and poor differentiation (P = 0.04). Local control (95% vs. 85%, P = 0.01) as well as regional control (96% vs. 79%, P = 0.0001) was improved in the combined group compared with the primary laryngectomy group. Regional control was 69% for N0 patients if the neck nodes were not treated electively, compared with 98% for the planned combined treatment group. It is concluded that elective treatment of the neck nodes in T3 laryngeal cancer is mandatory. Radiotherapy is preferred, since as well as regional control, local control will also improve.
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- R E Tjho-Heslinga
- Department of Radiotherapy, University Hospital of Leiden, The Netherlands
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Manni JJ, Terhaard CH, de Boer MF, Croll GA, Hilgers FJ, Annyas AA, van der Meij AG, Hordijk GJ. Prognostic factors for survival in patients with T3 laryngeal carcinoma. Am J Surg 1992; 164:682-7. [PMID: 1463124 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80734-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In a total of 511 patients with T3,N0-3,M0 laryngeal carcinoma, 24 possible prognostic factors were analyzed retrospectively. The factors were age, sex, mode of treatment, duration of several clinical symptoms, the presence of sore throat, otalgia, dyspnea, and dysphagia, previous tracheotomy, tumor extension, lymph node status (five items), histologic grading, smoking habits, and alcohol intake. For 300 patients in whom surgery was part of the primary treatment, pathologic staging of the primary tumor and of lymph nodes in neck dissection specimens, cartilage invasion, radicality of the operation, differentiation grade, and subglottic extension ware also evaluated. In a univariate analysis for the whole group, tumor extension (limited to the glottic region), lymph node status (clinically palpable lymph nodes, cytologically confirmed positive lymph nodes), level of lymph node metastasis (high and midjugular site), histologic grading (poor differentiation grade), and treatment modality (planned combined therapy) were considered to be prognostic factors of corrected actuarial survival. In the group that underwent surgery, all factors derived from specimens of the larynx and neck dissections had prognostic significance. Multivariate analysis revealed that the glottic site of the tumor, the presence of cyto- and histopathologically proven metastatic lymph nodes, pretreatment tracheotomy, positive resection margins, and planned combined treatment had a significant influence on corrected actuarial survival.
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- J J Manni
- Dutch Head and Neck Oncology Cooperative Group, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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