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Malone C, Ryan S, Nicholson J, McArdle O, Brennan S, McCavana P, McClean B, Duane F. Intrafraction Motion in Surface-Guided Breast Radiation Therapy and its Implications on a Single Planning Target Volume Margin Strategy. Pract Radiat Oncol 2024:S1879-8500(24)00196-6. [PMID: 39142389 DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2024.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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PURPOSE This study quantifies intrafraction motion in surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) for breast cancer and considers the need for individualized intrafraction motion measures when calculating planning target volume (PTV) margins. METHODS AND MATERIALS SGRT was used to assess intrafraction motion in consecutive patients according to (1) site irradiated (whole-breast/chest wall vs whole-breast/chest wall + regional lymph nodes) and (2) the use of deep inspiration breath hold versus free breathing. Intrafraction motion variation was evaluated throughout the treatment course for all cases. Associations between intrafraction motion and patient-specific characteristics were explored. The usefulness of individualized intrafraction motion measures for PTV margin determination was considered. RESULTS One hundred two patients undergoing 1360 fractions were included. On a population level, average intrafraction motion was less than 0.4 mm and 0.2 degrees for translational and rotational directions, respectively, with 95th percentiles <1.2 mm and 0.6 degrees, respectively. No clinically meaningful differences in intrafraction motion were observed according to the site irradiated or the use of deep inspiration breath hold. Consistency in intrafraction motion was noted for all patients throughout the treatment course. No clinically meaningful associations were found between intrafraction motion and patient-specific characteristics such as age, seroma volume, PTV volume, and mean body volume. CONCLUSIONS Intrafractional deviations with SGRT, using manufacturer-recommended regions of interest, are minimal, do not vary substantially for different treatment techniques or patient-specific characteristics, and remain constant throughout the treatment course. A universal intrafraction motion measure may be sufficient for calculating PTV margins. Further validation studies are needed to evaluate the impact of region of interest size and coverage.
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- Ciaran Malone
- St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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- St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Discipline of Radiation Therapy, Trinity St James's Cancer Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Discipline of Radiation Therapy, Trinity St James's Cancer Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; UCD School of Physics, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
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- St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Discipline of Radiation Therapy, Trinity St James's Cancer Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Masi L, Doro R, Di Cataldo V, Francolini G, Zani M, Visani L, Meattini I, Livi L. Preoperative single fraction breast radiotherapy: Intra-fraction geometric uncertainties and dosimetric implications. Phys Med 2023; 112:102638. [PMID: 37441821 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2023.102638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE A preoperative breast robotic radiosurgery trial was concluded in our centre. Purposes of the present study were to evaluate retrospectively over the enrolled patients: i) respiratory patterns ii) tracking uncertainties iii) necessity of respiratory compensation iv) tracking errors dosimetric effects. METHODS 22 patients were treated in 21 Gy single fraction using CyberKnife (CK) respiratory modelling and tracking (SynchronyResp) and data extracted from log-files. Respiratory motion and baseline drifts (BD) were analyzed. SynchronyResp uncertainties were computed and compared with errors simulated for CK fiducial tracking without respiratory compensation. Plans were perturbed by tracking errors and perturbed doses calculated on the planning CT scan in order to simulate the dosimetric consequences of intra-fraction errors. RESULTS After BD correction, respiratory amplitudes were below 5.5 mm except one value of 8 mm. 50% of patients showed BD above 3 mm. Standard deviations of SynchronyResp errors remained within 2.1 mm. Standard deviations of tracking errors without respiratory compensation were comparable and below 2.5 mm. Using a 3 mm PTV margin, perturbed CTV coverage was below 95% (93.7%) just for one patient. The latter case presented a large CTV-Skin interface. Perturbed OAR doses were always judged clinically acceptable. CONCLUSION Intra-fraction geometric uncertainties and their effects were quantified for breast neoadjuvant CK treatments. Data indicated that in the majority of cases respiratory compensation may be disabled without increasing uncertainties and reducing treatment time, provided that fiducial intra-fraction tracking is performed to account for BD. Dosimetric effects are mostly not clinically relevant.
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- Laura Masi
- Department of Medical Physics and Radiation Oncology, IFCA, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiation Oncology, IFCA, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi Florence, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi Florence, Italy
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiation Oncology, IFCA, Florence, Italy; Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi Florence, Italy; Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences 'Mario Serio', University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi Florence, Italy; Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences 'Mario Serio', University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Liang ZW, Zhai ML, Tu B, Nie X, Zhu XH, Cheng JP, Li GQ, Yu DD, Zhang T, Zhang S. Comprehensive Treatment Uncertainty Analysis and PTV Margin Estimation for Fiducial Tracking in Robotic Liver Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. Curr Med Sci 2023:10.1007/s11596-023-2717-6. [PMID: 37142817 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-023-2717-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to quantify the uncertainties of CyberKnife Synchrony fiducial tracking for liver stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) cases, and evaluate the required planning target volume (PTV) margins. METHODS A total of 11 liver tumor patients with a total of 57 fractions, who underwent SBRT with synchronous fiducial tracking, were enrolled for the present study. The correlation/prediction model error, geometric error, and beam targeting error were quantified to determine the patient-level and fraction-level individual composite treatment uncertainties. The composite uncertainties and multiple margin recipes were compared for scenarios with and without rotation correction during treatment. RESULTS The correlation model error-related uncertainty was 4.3±1.8, 1.4±0.5 and 1.8±0.7 mm in the superior-inferior (SI), left-right, and anterior-posterior directions, respectively. These were the primary contributors among all uncertainty sources. The geometric error significantly increased for treatments without rotation correction. The fraction-level composite uncertainties had a long tail distribution. Furthermore, the generally used 5-mm isotropic margin covered all uncertainties in the left-right and anterior-posterior directions, and only 75% of uncertainties in the SI direction. In order to cover 90% of uncertainties in the SI direction, an 8-mm margin would be needed. For scenarios without rotation correction, additional safety margins should be added, especially in the superior-inferior and anterior-posterior directions. CONCLUSION The present study revealed that the correlation model error contributes to most of the uncertainties in the results. Most patients/fractions can be covered by a 5-mm margin. Patients with large treatment uncertainties might need a patient-specific margin.
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- Zhi-Wen Liang
- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Groot Koerkamp ML, van den Bongard HD, Philippens ME, van der Leij F, Mandija S, Houweling AC. Intrafraction motion during radiotherapy of breast tumor, breast tumor bed, and individual axillary lymph nodes on cine magnetic resonance imaging. Phys Imaging Radiat Oncol 2022; 23:74-79. [PMID: 35833200 PMCID: PMC9271760 DOI: 10.1016/j.phro.2022.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Intrafraction motion of the breast and individual axillary lymph nodes was studied. Displacements were investigated using cine magnetic resonance imaging. Motion was separated into breathing and drift components. Medians of the maximum displacements were small, <3 mm for breast and lymph nodes. Intrafraction motion of the tumor (bed) was less in prone than in supine position.
Background and purpose In (ultra-)hypofractionation, the contribution of intrafraction motion to treatment accuracy becomes increasingly important. Our purpose was to evaluate intrafraction motion and resulting geometric uncertainties for breast tumor (bed) and individual axillary lymph nodes, and to compare prone and supine position for the breast tumor (bed). Materials and methods During 1–3 min of free breathing, we acquired transverse/sagittal interleaved 1.5 T cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast tumor (bed) in prone and supine position and coronal/sagittal cine MRI of individual axillary lymph nodes in supine position. A total of 31 prone and 23 supine breast cine MRI (in 23 women) and 52 lymph node cine MRI (in 24 women) were included. Maximum displacement, breathing amplitude, and drift were analyzed using deformable image registration. Geometric uncertainties were calculated for all displacements and for breathing motion only. Results Median maximum displacements (range over the three orthogonal orientations) were 1.1–1.5 mm for the breast tumor (bed) in prone and 1.8–3.0 mm in supine position, and 2.2–2.4 mm for lymph nodes. Maximum displacements were significantly smaller in prone than in supine position, mainly due to smaller breathing amplitude: 0.6–0.9 mm in prone vs. 0.9–1.4 mm in supine. Systematic and random uncertainties were 0.1–0.4 mm in prone position and 0.2–0.8 mm in supine position for the tumor (bed), and 0.4–0.6 mm for the lymph nodes. Conclusion Intrafraction motion of breast tumor (bed) and individual lymph nodes was small. Motion of the tumor (bed) was smaller in prone than in supine position.
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- Maureen L Groot Koerkamp
- Department of Radiotherapy, UMC Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Radiotherapy, UMC Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, UMC Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Computational Imaging Group for MR Diagnostics & Therapy, Center for Image Sciences, UMC Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiotherapy, UMC Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Luo J, Yin Z, Zhang Z, Guo X, Yu X, Wang J. Does the protocol-required uniform margin around the CTV adequately account for setup inaccuracies in whole breast irradiation? Radiat Oncol 2021; 16:143. [PMID: 34344403 PMCID: PMC8336062 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-021-01863-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose To use cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging to determine the impacts of patient characteristics on the magnitude of geometric setup errors and obtain patient-specific planning target volume (PTV) margins from the correlated patient characteristics in whole breast irradiation (WBI). Methods Between January 2019 and December 2019, a total of 97 patients who underwent breast-conserving surgery, followed by intensity-modulated radiation therapy in WBI, were scanned with pre-treatment CBCT for the first three treatment fractions and weekly for the subsequent fractions. Setup errors in the left–right (LR), superior–inferior (SI) and anterior–posterior (AP) directions were recorded and analyzed with patient characteristics—including age, tumor location, body mass index (BMI), chest circumference (CC) and breast volume (BV)—to examine the predictors for setup errors and obtain specific PTV margins. Results A total of 679 CBCT images from 97 patients were acquired for analysis. The mean setup errors for the whole group were 2.32 ± 1.21 mm, 3.71 ± 2.21 mm and 2.75 ± 1.56 mm in the LR, SI and AP directions, respectively. Patients’ BMI, CC and BV were moderately associated with setup errors, especially in the SI directions (R = 0.40, 0.43 and 0.22, respectively). Setup errors in the SI directions for patients with BMI > 23.8 kg/m2, CC > 89 cm and BV > 657 cm3 were 4.56 ± 2.59 mm, 4.77 ± 2.42 mm and 4.30 ± 2.43 mm, respectively, which were significantly greater than those of patients with BMI ≤ 23.8 kg/m2, CC ≤ 89 cm and BV ≤ 657 cm3 (P < 0.05). Correspondingly, the calculated PTV margins in patients with BMI > 23.8 kg/m2, CC > 89 cm and BV > 657 cm3 were 4.25/7.95/4.93 mm, 4.37/7.66/5.24 mm and 4.22/7.54/5.29 mm in the LR/SI/AP directions, respectively, compared with 3.64/4.64/5.09 mm, 3.31/4.50/4.82 mm and 3.29/5.74/4.73 mm for BMI ≤ 23.8 kg/m2, CC ≤ 89 cm and BV ≤ 657 cm3, respectively. Conclusions The magnitude of geometric setup errors was moderately correlated with BMI, CC and BV. It was recommended to set patient-specific PTV margins according to patient characteristics in the absence of daily image-guided treatment setup.
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- Jurui Luo
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 DongAn Road, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 DongAn Road, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 DongAn Road, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 DongAn Road, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 DongAn Road, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 DongAn Road, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Multicatheter interstitial brachytherapy versus stereotactic radiotherapy with CyberKnife for accelerated partial breast irradiation: a comparative treatment planning study with respect to dosimetry of organs at risk. Radiol Oncol 2021; 55:229-239. [PMID: 33768766 PMCID: PMC8042824 DOI: 10.2478/raon-2021-0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background The aim of the study was to dosimetrically compare multicatheter interstitial brachytherapy (MIBT) and stereotactic radiotherapy with CyberKnife (CK) for accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) especially concerning the dose of organs at risk (OAR-s). Patients and methods Treatment plans of thirty-two MIBT and CK patients were compared. The OAR-s included ipsilateral non-target and contralateral breast, ipsilateral and contralateral lung, skin, ribs, and heart for left-sided cases. The fractionation was identical (4 x 6.25 Gy) in both treatment groups. The relative volumes (e.g. V100, V90) receiving a given relative dose (100%, 90%), and the relative doses (e.g. D0.1cm3, D1cm3) delivered to the most exposed small volumes (0.1 cm3, 1 cm3) were calculated from dose-volume histograms. All dose values were related to the prescribed dose (25 Gy). Results Regarding non-target breast CK performed slightly better than MIBT (V100: 0.7% vs. 1.6%, V50: 10.5% vs. 12.9%). The mean dose of the ipsilateral lung was the same for both techniques (4.9%), but doses irradiated to volume of 1 cm3 were lower with MIBT (36.1% vs. 45.4%). Protection of skin and rib was better with MIBT. There were no significant differences between the dose-volume parameters of the heart, but with MIBT, slightly larger volumes were irradiated by 5% dose (V5: 29.9% vs. 21.2%). Contralateral breast and lung received a somewhat higher dose with MIBT (D1cm3: 2.6% vs. 1.8% and 3.6% vs. 2.5%). Conclusions The target volume can be properly irradiated by both techniques with similar dose distributions and high dose conformity. Regarding the dose to the non-target breast, heart, and contralateral organs the CK was superior, but the nearby organs (skin, ribs, ipsilateral lung) received less dose with MIBT. The observed dosimetric differences were small but significant in a few parameters at the examined patient number. More studies are needed to explore whether these dosimetric findings have clinical significance.
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Mouawad M, Lailey O, Poulsen P, O'Neil M, Brackstone M, Lock M, Yaremko B, Shmuilovich O, Kornecki A, Ben Nachum I, Muscedere G, Lynn K, Karnas S, Prato FS, Thompson RT, Gaede S. Intrafraction motion monitoring to determine PTV margins in early stage breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant partial breast SABR. Radiother Oncol 2021; 158:276-284. [PMID: 33636230 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2021.02.021] [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: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE To quantify intra-fraction tumor motion using imageguidance and implanted fiducial markers to determine if a 5 mm planning-target-volume (PTV) margin is sufficient for early stage breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). MATERIALS AND METHODS A HydroMark© (Mammotome) fiducial was implanted at the time of biopsy adjacent to the tumor. Sixty-one patients with 62 tumours were treated prone using a 5 mm PTV margin. Motion was quantified using two methods (separate patient groups): 1) difference in 3D fiducial position pre- and post-treatment cone-beam CTs (CBCTs) in 18 patients receiving 21 Gy/1fraction (fx); 2) acquiring 2D triggered-kVimages to quantify 3D intra-fraction motion using a 2D-to-3D estimation method for 44 tumours receiving 21 Gy/1fx (n = 22) or 30 Gy/3fx (n = 22). For 2), motion was quantified by calculating the magnitude of intra-fraction positional deviation from the pretreatment CBCT. PTV margins were derived using van Herkian analysis. RESULTS The average ± standard deviation magnitude of motion across patients was 1.3 ± 1.15 mm Left/Right (L/R), 1.0 ± 0.9 mm Inferiorly/Superiorly (I/S), and 1.8 ± 1.5 mm Anteriorly/Posteriorly (A/P). 85/105 (81%) treatment fractions had dominant anterior motion. 6/62patients (9.7%) had mean intra-fraction motion during any fraction > 5 mm in any direction, with 4 in the anterior direction. Estimated PTV margins for single and three-fx patients in the L/R, I/S, and A/P directions were 6.0x4.1x5.9 mm and 4.5x2.9x4.3 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that a 5 mm PTV margin is sufficient for the I/S and A/P directions if a lateral kV image is acquired immediately before treatment. For the L/R direction, either further immobilization or a larger margin is required.
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- Matthew Mouawad
- Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada.
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- London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada
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- Danish Center for Particle Therapy and Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark.
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- Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada; Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada; St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada.
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- London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada; Department of Oncology, Western University, London, Canada.
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- London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada; Department of Oncology, Western University, London, Canada.
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada; St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, Western University, London, Canada.
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada; St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, Western University, London, Canada.
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada; St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, Western University, London, Canada.
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada; St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, Western University, London, Canada.
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- London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada; Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada; St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada.
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- Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada; Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada; St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, Western University, London, Canada.
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- Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada; Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada.
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- Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada; Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada; Department of Oncology, Western University, London, Canada.
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Stereotactic body radiotherapy in Cyberknife® for partial breast irradiation: a review. JOURNAL OF RADIOTHERAPY IN PRACTICE 2021. [DOI: 10.1017/s146039692000120x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Introduction:
Partial breast irradiation (PBI) can reduce the volume of treatment and number of treatment sessions in low-risk breast cancer patients. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) allows the administration of high doses per fraction thereby reducing the number of fractions and reducing the dose to the surrounding tissues. The objective of this study is to review the literature on the use of SBRT in PBI using the Cyberknife® (CK) unit.
Material and methods:
In this review, we analysed the literature in PubMed and MEDLINE with articles published in the last 10 years. All citations were evaluated for relevant content and validity.
Results:
We include articles in the English language with information about PBI, SBRT in PBI, the use of the CK unit in PBI and other applications of SBRT in breast carcinoma. A total of 68 articles were found and 28 articles were selected for inclusion in this review.
Conclusions:
The treatment of PBI using the CK unit has clear advantages in reducing the treatment volume, and therefore theoretically reducing side effects and good cosmetic results with adequate tumour control. However, the placement of fiducial markers is necessary, requiring an adequate learning curve for the placement of the markers and longer treatment times.
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Mészáros N, Smanykó V, Major T, Stelczer G, Jánváry L, Kovács E, Mária B, Zaka Z, Pukancsik D, Takácsi-Nagy Z, Polgár C. Implementation of Stereotactic Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Using Cyber-Knife - Technical Considerations and Early Experiences of a Phase II Clinical Study. Pathol Oncol Res 2020; 26:2307-2313. [PMID: 32472440 PMCID: PMC7471183 DOI: 10.1007/s12253-020-00821-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
To report the implementation, dosimetric results of and early experiences with stereotactic accelerated partial breast irradiation (SAPBI) following breast conserving surgery (BCS) for postmenopausal low-risk St I-II invasive breast cancer (IBC) patients. Between November 2018 and August 2019, 27 patients were registered in our phase II prospective study. SAPBI was performed with Cyber-Knife (CK) M6 machine, in 4 daily fractions of 6.25 Gy to a total dose of 25 Gy. Respiratory movements were followed with implanted gold markers and Synchrony system. Corrections for patient displacement and respiratory movement during treatment were performed with the robotic arm. Early side effects, cosmetic results, and dosimetric parameters were assessed. The average volume of the surgical cavity, clinical target volume (CTV), and planning target volume (PTV_EVAL) were 8.1 cm3 (range: 1.75–27.3 cm3), 55.3 cm3 (range: 26.2–103.5 cm3), and 75.7 cm3 (range: 40–135.4 cm3), respectively. The mean value of the PTV_eval/whole breast volume ratio was 0.09 (range: 0.04–0.19). No grade 2 or worst acute side-effect was detected. Grade 1 (G1) erythema occurred in 6 (22.2%) patients, while G1 oedema was reported by 3 (11.1%) cases. G1 pain was observed in 1 (3.4%) patient. Cosmetic result were excellent in 17 (62.9%) and good in 10 (37.1%) patients. SAPBI with CK is a suitable and practicable technique for the delivery of APBI after BCS for low-risk, St. I-II. IBC. Our early findings are encouraging, CK-SAPBI performed with four daily fractions is convenient and perfectly tolerated by the patients.
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- Norbert Mészáros
- Center of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology, Ráth György u. 7-9, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary. .,Department of Oncology, Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Center of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology, Ráth György u. 7-9, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- Center of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology, Ráth György u. 7-9, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary.,Department of Oncology, Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
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- Center of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology, Ráth György u. 7-9, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- Center of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology, Ráth György u. 7-9, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- Department of Radiology, National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Radiology, National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Center of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology, Ráth György u. 7-9, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- Department of Breast and Sarcoma Surgery, National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Center of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology, Ráth György u. 7-9, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary.,Department of Oncology, Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
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- Center of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology, Ráth György u. 7-9, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary.,Department of Oncology, Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
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Kallis K, Abu-Hossin N, Kreppner S, Lotter M, Strnad V, Fietkau R, Bert C. Estimation of inter-fractional variations in interstitial multi-catheter breast brachytherapy using a hybrid treatment delivery system. Radiother Oncol 2019; 141:312-320. [PMID: 31495517 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2019.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Irradiation of the tumor bed using interstitial multi-catheter brachytherapy is one of the treatment options for breast cancer patients. In order to ensure the planned dose delivery an advanced quality intervention method using an electromagnetic tracking (EMT) system is presented. The system is used to assess inter-fractional variations within the framework of a patient study. METHODS AND MATERIALS Until now 41 patients were included in the study for the evaluation and overall 355 EMT measurements were performed. The catheter traces are measured automatically and sequentially using an afterloader prototype (Flexitron, Elekta, Veenendaal, The Netherlands) equipped with an EMT sensor. The implant geometry is tracked directly after implantation, after CT imaging and after each irradiation fraction. The acquired data is rigidly registered to the catheter traces defined in the treatment plan and the dwell positions (DP) are reconstructed. DPs defined in treatment planning serve as reference. Breathing motion was corrected and recorded using three reference 6DoF sensors placed on the patients' skin. The Euclidean distance between the planned and reconstructed DPs provides information about possible inter-fractional deviations. Further, the influence of various factors on the occurrence of large deviations was investigated, like the patients' age, the length of the catheter, the breast volume, etc. RESULTS: Over all patient measurements a median Euclidean distance of 2.19 mm was determined between the reconstructed DPs and the reference DPs. The median deviation combining all datasets was minimal (1.67 mm) at the measurement directly after CT imaging. The deviations between the different fractions have a median distance of 2.31 mm which could be improved to 2.05 mm by adapting the treatment plan according to the follow-up CT. No correlation between the distance to the skin, ribs, mammilla or the breast volume and the occurrences of large deviations was found. The largest deviations were determined in the upper inner quadrant of the breast. CONCLUSION The afterloader prototype could be well integrated into the clinical routine and is beneficial for ensuring the quality of the brachytherapy. Overall, a small median DP deviation, lower than the used step size of 2.5 mm, was detected.
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- Karoline Kallis
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany.
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Bondiau PY, Gal J, Chapellier C, Haudebourg J, Courdi A, Levy J, Gerard A, Sumodhee S, Maurin M, Château Y, Barranger E, Ferrero JM, Thariat J. Robotic Stereotactic Boost in Early Breast Cancer, a Phase 2 Trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2019; 103:374-380. [PMID: 30612961 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To evaluate the feasibility and toxicity of a single-fraction 8-Gy stereotactic boost after whole-breast irradiation in early breast cancer. The primary aim of this phase 2 study was to evaluate cutaneous breast toxicity using National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (version 4) 3 months after the boost. Secondary objectives were local control, survival, and patient-reported quality of life using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and breast-specific European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-BR 23 questionnaires. METHODS AND MATERIALS Patients with invasive ductal or lobular pT1-2 breast cancer treated with lumpectomy with clear margins and pN0 were included. Patients requiring chemotherapy were excluded. RESULTS Twenty-eight eligible patients received the planned boost, and 26 had hormonal therapy. The procedure was technically successful without procedural complications. A median of 3 fiducials were tracked, and 115 beams were used. There were 22 acute grade 1 breast skin toxicities, including fibrosis, pain, erythema, or pigmentation. There were 2 acute grade 2 erythemas. Median skin boost dose was inversely correlated with acute skin toxicity (P = .028). QLQ-C30 scores revealed acute dyspnea and arm symptoms without correlation to the boost dose. Breast symptom QLQ-BR23 scores did not deteriorate, although upset with hair loss and systemic side effects of hormonal therapy were observed. After a median follow-up of 38 months, 1 patient had in-boost-field relapse, and there were 5 late grade 1 and 1 grade 2 skin toxicities. CONCLUSIONS Single-fraction stereotactic boost after conventional whole-breast irradiation in early breast cancer is feasible with minor toxicities. Quality of life and specific breast items showed excellent patient acceptance.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Breast Neoplasms/psychology
- Breast Neoplasms/radiotherapy
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/psychology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/radiotherapy
- Carcinoma, Lobular/psychology
- Carcinoma, Lobular/radiotherapy
- Feasibility Studies
- Female
- Fibrosis
- Humans
- Mastectomy, Segmental/methods
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
- Prospective Studies
- Quality of Life
- Radiosurgery/methods
- Robotic Surgical Procedures/methods
- Severity of Illness Index
- Skin/radiation effects
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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- Department of Biostatistics, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Department of Clinical Research, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Department of Clinical Research, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France; Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre François Baclesse, Caen, France - Unicaen - Normandie Universite
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