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Hsieh MT, Shakespeare TP, Winkley L, Goonetilleke D, Yap SZL, Tahir ARM. Long-term outcomes of definitive radiation with volumetric modulated arc therapy and concurrent chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the anus in a regional Australian cancer centre. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2024; 68:325-332. [PMID: 38450897 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Concurrent chemoradiotherapy is the standard of care in the curative intent treatment of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anus. Volumetric arc therapy (VMAT) is a highly conformal radiation therapy technique that has been implemented to reduce toxicity for these patients. However, there are few reports evaluating the long-term outcomes of VMAT. Thus, we evaluated the survival and toxicity outcomes of anal cancer patients treated in our regional cancer centre undergoing curative intent chemoradiotherapy using VMAT and following the Australian EviQ guidelines. METHODS All consecutive patients treated with the VMAT technique for curative-intent definitive chemoradiotherapy for anal SCC at our institution from 2013 until 2022 were retrospectively reviewed for survival and toxicity outcomes. Kaplan-Meier estimates of locoregional control, distant metastasis-free survival, disease-free survival, anal cancer-specific survival and overall survival were obtained. RESULTS In total, 44 patients were analysed. The median follow-up was 48.9 months (Range 7.8-107). 97.7% of patients completed the prescribed radiation therapy and 88.6% chemotherapy. Five patients (11.4%) recurred. Four (9.1%) had isolated local failures, and one (2.3%) had an isolated distant failure. There were no regional nodal failures. The Kaplan-Meier estimates for locoregional control, distant metastasis-free survival, disease-free survival, anal cancer-specific survival and overall survival were 90.3%, 97.7%, 88.1%, 97.1% and 87% at 3 years, and 90.3%, 97.7%, 88.1%, 93.0% and 72.3% at 5 years, respectively. Acute grade 3 genitourinary (GU), gastrointestinal (GI) and skin toxicities occurred in 2.2%, 6.8% and 13.6% of patients, respectively. There were no acute grade 4 toxicities. Late grade 2 GU and GI toxicities occurred in 6.8% and 11.3% of patients, respectively. There were no late grade 3 or 4 toxicities or treatment-related deaths. The 5 -year colostomy-free survival rate was 86.4%. CONCLUSION Outcomes for anal SCC after definitive chemoradiotherapy using VMAT in our regional cancer centre results in low rates of grade 3/4 toxicity, high rates of organ preservation and excellent survival outcomes.
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- Michael Ti Hsieh
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
- RCS Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
- RCS Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
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Ren XC, Liu YE, Li J, Lin Q. Progress in image-guided radiotherapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. World J Radiol 2019; 11:46-54. [PMID: 30949299 PMCID: PMC6441935 DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v11.i3.46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2018] [Revised: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors. It has the highest incidence and mortality rate of all cancers worldwide. Late diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is very common in clinical practice, and most patients miss the chance for radical surgery. Thus, radiotherapy plays an indispensable role in the treatment of NSCLC. Radiotherapy technology has evolved from the classic two-dimensional approach to three-dimensional conformal and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. However, how to ensure delivery of an accurate dose to the tumor while minimizing the irradiation of normal tissues remains a huge challenge for radiation oncologists, especially due to the positioning error between fractions and the autonomous movement of organs. In recent years, image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) has greatly increased the accuracy of tumor irradiation while reducing the irradiation dose delivered to healthy tissues and organs. This paper presents a brief review of the definition of IGRT and the various technologies and applications of IGRT. IGRT can help ensure accurate dosing of the target area and reduce radiation damage to the surrounding normal tissue. IGRT may increase the local control rate of tumors and reduce the incidence of radio-therapeutic complications.
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- Xiao-Cang Ren
- Department of Oncology, North China Petroleum Bureau General Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Renqiu 062552, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, North China Petroleum Bureau General Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Renqiu 062552, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, North China Petroleum Bureau General Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Renqiu 062552, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, North China Petroleum Bureau General Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Renqiu 062552, Hebei Province, China
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Pan YB, Maeda Y, Wilson A, Glynne-Jones R, Vaizey CJ. Late gastrointestinal toxicity after radiotherapy for anal cancer: a systematic literature review. Acta Oncol 2018; 57:1427-1437. [PMID: 30264638 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2018.1503713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There is a paucity of data on incidence and mechanisms of long-term gastrointestinal consequences after chemoradiotherapy for anal cancer. Most of the adverse effects reported were based on traditional external beam radiotherapy whilst only short-term follow-ups have been available for intensity-modulated radiotherapy, and there is lack of knowledge about consequences of dose-escalation radiotherapy. METHOD A systematic literature review. RESULTS Two thousand nine hundred and eighty-five titles (excluding duplicates) were identified through the search; 130 articles were included in this review. The overall incidence of late gastrointestinal toxicity was reported to be 7-64.5%, with Grade 3 and above (classified as severe) up to 33.3%. The most commonly reported late toxicities were fecal incontinence (up to 44%), diarrhea (up to 26.7%), and ulceration (up to 22.6%). Diarrhea, fecal incontinence and buttock pain were associated with lower scores in radiotherapy specific quality of life scales (QLQ-CR29, QLQ-C30, and QLQ-CR38) compared to healthy controls. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy appears to reduce late toxicity. CONCLUSION Late gastrointestinal toxicities are common with severe toxicity seen in one-third of the patients. These symptoms significantly impact on patients' quality of life. Prospective studies with control groups are needed to elucidate long-term toxicity.
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- Yi Bin Pan
- Sir Alan Parks Physiology Unit, St. Mark’s Hospital, Harrow, UK
- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai, China
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- Sir Alan Parks Physiology Unit, St. Mark’s Hospital, Harrow, UK
- Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Imperial College London, London, UK
- Wolfson Unit of Endoscopy, St. Mark’s Hospital, Harrow, UK
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Franco P, De Bari B, Arcadipane F, Lepinoy A, Ceccarelli M, Furfaro G, Mistrangelo M, Cassoni P, Valgiusti M, Passardi A, Casadei Gardini A, Trino E, Martini S, Iorio GC, Evangelista A, Ricardi U, Créhange G. Comparing simultaneous integrated boost vs sequential boost in anal cancer patients: results of a retrospective observational study. Radiat Oncol 2018; 13:172. [PMID: 30201015 PMCID: PMC6131808 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-018-1124-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Background To evaluate clinical outcomes of simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) - intensity modulated radiotherapy (RT) in patients with non metastatic anal cancer compared to those of a set of patients treated with 3-dimensional conformal RT and sequential boost (SeqB). Methods A retrospective cohort of 190 anal cancer patients treated at 3 academic centers with concurrent chemo-RT employing either SIB or SeqB was analysed. The SIB-group consisted of 87 patients, treated with 2 cycles of Mitomycin (MMC) and 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) using SIB-IMRT delivering 42-45Gy/28–30 fractions to the elective pelvic lymph nodes and 50.4-54Gy/28-30fractions to the primary tumor and involved nodes, based on pre-treatment staging. The SeqB group comprised 103 patients, treated with MMC associated to either 5FU or Capecitabine concurrent to RT with 36 Gy/20 fractions to a single volume including gross tumor, clinical nodes and elective nodal volumes and a SeqB to primary tumor and involved nodes of 23.4 Gy/13 fractions. We compared colostomy-free survival (CFS), overall survival (OS) and the cumulative incidence of colostomy for each radiation modality. Cox proportional-hazards model addressed factors influencing OS and CFS. Results Median follow up was 34 (range 9–102) and 31 months (range 2–101) in the SIB and SeqB groups. The 1- and 2-year cumulative incidences of colostomy were 8.2% (95%CI:3.6–15.2) and 15.0% (95%CI:8.1–23.9) in the SIB group and 13.9% (95%CI: 7.8–21.8) and 18.1% (95%CI:10.8–27.0) in the SeqB group. Two-year CFS and OS were 78.1% (95%CI:67.0–85.8) and 87.5% (95%CI:77.3–93.3) in the SIB group and 73.5% (95%CI:62.6–81.7) and 85.4% (95%CI:75.5–91.6) in the SeqB, respectively. A Cox proportional hazards regression model highlighted an adjusted hazard ratio (AdjHR) of 1.18 (95%CI: 0.67–2.09;p = 0.560), although AdjHR for the first 24 months was 0.95 (95%CI: 0.49–1.84;p = 0.877) for the SIB approach. Conclusions SIB-based RT provides similar clinical outcomes compared to SeqB-based in the treatment of patients affected with non metastatic anal cancer.
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- Pierfrancesco Franco
- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire 'Jean Minjoz', Besançon, France
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre 'Paul Strauss', Strasbourg, France
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- Unit of Cancer Epidemiology and CPO Piedmont, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Pathology Unit, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Cancer Epidemiology and CPO Piedmont, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre 'Georges-François-Leclerc', Dijon, France
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Klausner G, Blais E, Jumeau R, Biau J, de Meric de Bellefon M, Ozsahin M, Zilli T, Miralbell R, Thariat J, Troussier I. Management of locally advanced anal canal carcinoma with intensity-modulated radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy. Med Oncol 2018; 35:134. [PMID: 30128811 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-018-1197-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The best curative option for locally advanced (stages II-III) squamous-cell carcinomas of the anal canal (SCCAC) is concurrent chemo-radiotherapy delivering 36-45 Gy to the prophylactic planning target volume with an additional boost of 14-20 Gy to the gross tumor volume with or without a gap-period between these two sequences. Although 3-dimensional conformal radiotherapy led to suboptimal tumor coverage because of field junctions, this modality remains a standard of care. Recently, intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) techniques improved tumor coverage while decreasing doses delivered to organs at risk. Sparing healthy tissues results in fewer severe acute toxicities. Consequently, IMRT could potentially avoid a gap-period that may increase the risk of local failure. Furthermore, these modalities reduce severe late toxicities of the gastrointestinal tract as well as better functional conservation of anorectal sphincter. This report aims to critically review contemporary trends in the management of locally advanced SCCAC using IMRT and concurrent chemotherapy.
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- Guillaume Klausner
- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) La Pitié-Salpêtrière Charles-Foix, Sorbonne University, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013, Paris, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Institut du Cancer de Montpellier Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier University, 208 Avenue des Apothicaires, 34298, Montpellier, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG), Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Geneva 14, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG), Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Geneva 14, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, François Baclesse Center/ARCHADE, Normandy University, 3 Avenue du Général Harris, 14000, Caen, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG), Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Geneva 14, Switzerland.
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Jones CM, Adams R, Downing A, Glynne-Jones R, Harrison M, Hawkins M, Sebag-Montefiore D, Gilbert DC, Muirhead R. Toxicity, Tolerability, and Compliance of Concurrent Capecitabine or 5-Fluorouracil in Radical Management of Anal Cancer With Single-dose Mitomycin-C and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy: Evaluation of a National Cohort. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018; 101:1202-1211. [PMID: 29859793 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Chemoradiation therapy (CRT) with mitomycin C (MMC) and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is established as the standard of care for the radical treatment of patients with anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC). The use of the oral fluoropyrimidine-derivative capecitabine is emerging as an alternative to 5-FU despite limited evidence of its tolerability and toxicity. METHODS AND MATERIALS A national cohort evaluation of ASCC management within the United Kingdom National Health Service was undertaken from February to July 2015. The toxicity rates were prospectively recorded. For the present analysis, we report data from ASCC patients who underwent intensity modulated RT and a single dose of MMC with either 5-FU (5-FU/MMC) or capecitabine (capecitabine/MMC). All were treated with radical intent and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) was delivered in accordance with UK guidance. RESULTS Of the 242 patients received from 40 centers across the United Kingdom, 147 met the inclusion criteria; 52 of whom were treated with capecitabine/MMC and 95 with 5-FU/MMC. No treatment-related deaths and no overall difference were found in the proportion of patients experiencing any grade ≥3 toxicity between the capecitabine and 5-FU groups (45% vs 55%; P = .35). However, significantly fewer patients in the capecitabine/MMC group experienced grade 3 hematologic toxicity (4% vs 27%; P = .001). A lower proportion of patients completed their planned chemotherapy course in the capecitabine cohort, although this did not reach statistical significance (81% vs 90%; P = .21). The median RT duration was 38 days (interquartile range 38-39) for both groups. No difference was found in the 1-year oncologic outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Capecitabine/MMC resulted in similar levels of grade 3/4 toxicity overall compared with 5-FU/MMC as CRT for ASCC, although differences were found in the patterns of observed toxicities, with less hematologic toxicity with capecitabine. Further studies of capecitabine/MMC are required to understand the acute toxicity profile and long-term oncologic outcomes of this combination with intensity modulated RT for ASCC.
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- Christopher M Jones
- Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom; Radiotherapy Research Group, Leeds Cancer Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom; Velindre Hospital, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Mount Vernon Centre for Cancer Treatment, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- Mount Vernon Centre for Cancer Treatment, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- CRUK MRC Oxford Institute for Radiation Oncology, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom; Radiotherapy Research Group, Leeds Cancer Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Sussex Cancer Centre, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, United Kingdom
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- Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom.
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Wang YC, Li C, Chien CR. Effectiveness of tomotherapy vs linear accelerator image-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy for localized pharyngeal cancer treated with definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy: a Taiwanese population-based propensity score-matched analysis. Br J Radiol 2018; 91:20170947. [PMID: 29565652 PMCID: PMC6223294 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20170947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2017] [Revised: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study used a population-based propensity score (PS)-matched analysis to compare the effectiveness of tomotherapy-based image-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy (referred to as T-IMRT) with that of linear accelerator based (referred to as L-IMRT) for clinically localized pharyngeal cancer (LPC, divided into nasopharyngeal cancer and non-nasopharyngeal cancer) with definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). METHODS Eligible LPC patients diagnosed between 2007 and 2014 were identified among all citizens in Taiwan from the Health and Welfare Data Science Center database. A PS-matched sample based on the PS estimated from the covariables of interest was constructed to compare the effectiveness of T-IMRT with L-IMRT. In the primary analysis, overall survival (OS) was compared for assessment of effectiveness. We also evaluated freedom from local regional recurrence and pharyngeal cancer-specific survival and performed supplementary analyses. RESULTS The study population included 960 patients equally divided into two groups. OS did not differ significantly between the T-IMRT and L-IMRT groups (hazard ratio for death: 0.82, p = 0.15, 5-year OS rate: 79 and 74% for T-IMRT and L-IMRT, respectively), and there were no significant differences in the other endpoints or supplementary analyses. CONCLUSION For LPC patients treated with definitive CCRT, we found no significant difference in disease control or survival between the T-IMRT and L-IMRT groups. However, further studies, especially randomized trials or studies focusing on other dimensions, such as quality of life, are needed. Advances in knowledge: We provide the first population-based study, as well as the largest study, on the clinical effectiveness of T-IMRT compared with L-IMRT in conjunction with CCRT in LPC patients.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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De Bari B, Lestrade L, Franzetti-Pellanda A, Jumeau R, Biggiogero M, Kountouri M, Matzinger O, Miralbell R, Bourhis J, Ozsahin M, Zilli T. Modern intensity-modulated radiotherapy with image guidance allows low toxicity rates and good local control in chemoradiotherapy for anal cancer patients. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2018; 144:781-789. [PMID: 29441419 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-018-2608-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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PURPOSE To report outcomes of a population of anal cancer patients treated with modern intensity-modulated radiotherapy and daily image-guided radiotherapy techniques. METHODS We analyzed data of 155 patients consecutively treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy +/- chemotherapy in three radiotherapy departments. One hundred twenty-two patients presented a stage II-IIIA disease. Chemotherapy was administered in 138 patients, mainly using mitomycin C and 5-fluorouracil (n = 81). All patients received 36 Gy (1.8 Gy/fraction) on the pelvic and inguinal nodes, on the rectum, on the mesorectum and on the anal canal, and a sequential boost up to a total dose of 59.4 Gy (1.8 Gy/fraction) on the anal canal and on the nodal gross tumor volumes. RESULTS Median follow-up was 38 months (interquartile range 12-51). Toxicity data were available for 143 patients: 22% of them presented a G3+ acute toxicity, mainly as moist desquamation (n = 25 patients) or diarrhea (n = 10). Three patients presented a late grade 3 gastrointestinal toxicity (anal incontinence). No grade 4 acute or late toxicity was recorded. Patients treated with fixed-gantry IMRT delivered with a sliding window technique presented a significantly higher risk of acute grade 3 (or more) toxicity compared to those treated with VMAT or helical tomotherapy (38.5 vs 15.3%, p = 0.049). Actuarial 4-year local control rate was 82% (95% CI 76-91%). CONCLUSIONS Modern intensity-modulated radiotherapy with daily image-guided radiotherapy is effective and safe in treating anal cancer patients and should be considered the standard of care in this clinical setting.
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- Berardino De Bari
- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois-CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland. .,Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire "Jean Minjoz", INSERM U1098 EFS/BFC, 3, Boulevard Fleming, 25000, Besançon Cedex, France.
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire "Jean Minjoz", INSERM U1098 EFS/BFC, 3, Boulevard Fleming, 25000, Besançon Cedex, France.,Radiation Oncology Department, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois-CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Clinica Luganese, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Riviera-Chablais Hospital, Vevey, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois-CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois-CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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Arcadipane F, Franco P, Ceccarelli M, Furfaro G, Rondi N, Trino E, Martini S, Iorio GC, Mistrangelo M, Cassoni P, Racca P, Morino M, Ricardi U. Image-guided IMRT with simultaneous integrated boost as per RTOG 0529 for the treatment of anal cancer. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2017; 14:217-223. [PMID: 28856848 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.12768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To report on clinical outcomes of simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and concurrent chemotherapy as per Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) 0529 protocol in anal cancer patients. METHODS Clinical stage T1-T4 N0-N3 anal cancer patients were submitted to concomitant chemoradiation. Patients with cT2N0 disease were prescribed 50.4 Gy/28 fractions to the gross tumor planning target volume (PTV) and 42 Gy/28 fractions to the elective nodal PTV. Patients staged as cT3-T4/N0-N3 were given 54 Gy/30 fractions to the macroscopic anal PTV, while clinical nodes were prescribed 50.4 Gy/30 fractions if <3 cm or 54 Gy/30 fractions if ≥3 cm; elective nodal PTV was prescribed 45 Gy/30 fractions. Two cycles of concomitant 5-fluorouracil and mitomycin C were planned for all patients. Oncological outcomes, acute and late toxicity profiles and pattern of failure were reported. RESULTS The 3-year colostomy-free survival rate was 64% (95% CI 0.52-0.75). The 3-year local control, disease-free and overall survival rates were 69% (95% CI 0.57-0.79), 71% (95% CI 0.59-0.80) and 79% (95% CI 0.66-0.87), respectively. The cumulative incidence of colostomies was 15.1% (95% CI 8.15-23.88) at 24 months. The cumulative incidence of cancer-specific deaths was 16.4% (95% CI 8.60-26.47) at 36 months. Major acute toxicity consisted of hematological (G3-G4: 26%) and cutaneous (G3-G4: 16%) events. Only one case of ≥G3 late toxicity was documented. CONCLUSIONS Simultaneous integrated boost IMRT and concurrent chemotherapy as per RTOG 0529 protocol seems to be safe and feasible with consistent oncological outcomes and a mild acute and late toxicity profile in anal cancer patients.
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- Unit of Cancer Epidemiology and CPO Piedmont, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences Pathology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Oncological Centre for Gastrointestinal Neoplasm, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Cancer Epidemiology and CPO Piedmont, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Dale JE, Sebjørnsen S, Leh S, Rösler C, Aaserud S, Møller B, Fluge Ø, Erichsen C, Nadipour S, Kørner H, Pfeffer F, Dahl O. Multimodal therapy is feasible in elderly anal cancer patients. Acta Oncol 2017; 56:81-87. [PMID: 27808666 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2016.1244356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Many patients are diagnosed with an anal cancer in high ages. We here present the outcome after oncological therapy for patients above 80 years compared with younger patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A series of 213 consecutive patients was diagnosed and treated at a single institution from 1984 to 2009. The patients received similar radiation doses but with different techniques, thus progressively sparing more normal tissues. The majority of patients also had simultaneous [5-fluorouracil (5FU) and mitomycin C] or induction chemotherapy (cisplatin and 5FU). The patients were stratified by age above or below 80 years. Despite that the goal was to offer standard chemoradiation treatment to all, the octo- and nonagenarians could not always be given chemotherapy. RESULTS In our series 35 of 213 anal cancer patients were above 80 years. After initial therapy similar complete response was observed, 80% above and 87% below 80 years. Local recurrence rate was also similar in both groups, 21% versus 26% (p = .187). Cancer-specific survival and relative survival were significantly lower in patients above 80 years, 60% and 50% versus 83% and 80%, (p = .015 and p = .027), respectively. CONCLUSION Patients older than 80 years develop anal cancer, but more often marginal tumors. Even in the oldest age group half of the patients can tolerate standard treatment by a combination of radiation and chemotherapy, and obtain a relative survival of 50% after five years. Fragile patients not considered candidates for chemoradiation may be offered radiation or resection to control local disease.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jon Espen Dale
- Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Gades Institute, Department of Pathology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Cancer Registry of Norway, Institute of Population Based Cancer Research, Oslo, Norway
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- Cancer Registry of Norway, Institute of Population Based Cancer Research, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Haugesund Hospital, Haugesund, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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