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The role of palliative radiotherapy in the management of elderly and frail patients with advanced bladder cancer: A survey by the AIRO uro-group. Med Oncol 2021; 38:14. [PMID: 33484363 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-021-01455-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Radiotherapy (RT) is rarely used in the palliative management of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). This survey aims to explore current care patterns within the Italian Radiation Oncologist community on this topic. In 2020, the uro-oncological study group of the Italian Association of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (AIRO) conducted a survey evaluating the RT role in advanced MIBC. An electronic questionnaire was administered online to the society members asking for: general considerations, patients' selection, and aim of the treatment, RT schedule and practical consideration, past and future perspective. Sixty-one questionnaires were returned (33% response rate). Most responders (62.30%) declared to work in a Center with a multidisciplinary uro-oncological team, and 8.20% to evaluate more than 20 patients with MIBC/year for palliative RT. Elderly patients were the most frequently evaluated (46.7%) and life expectancy was the most common selection criteria (44.60%). Thirty Gy in 10 fractions (58.9%), whole bladder as GTV (62.5%), PTV isotropic margins of 1.5-2 cm (44.6%) and IMRT/VMAT technique (58.14%) were the most common treatment choices. Patients amenable for bladder palliative RT were most commonly referred by the urologist (43.86%) or the multidisciplinary team (38%). The reported main reasons for the low involvement of radiation oncologist in the management of MIBC patients were low attention to the palliative setting in bladder cancer (37.5%); radiation oncologist not involved in the management of these patients (32.1%); cases not discussed in the multidisciplinary board (26.8%). This survey illustrated the current use of palliative RT for patients with advanced MIBC in Italy and suggested the need for a greater involvement of radiation oncologists in their management.
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Francolini G, Borghesi S, Fersino S, Magli A, Jereczek-Fossa BA, Cristinelli L, Rizzo M, Corvò R, Pappagallo GL, Arcangeli S, Magrini SM, D'Angelillo RM. Treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer in patients without comorbidities and fit for surgery: Trimodality therapy vs radical cystectomy. Development of GRADE (Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation) recommendation by the Italian Association of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (AIRO). Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2021; 159:103235. [PMID: 33493633 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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AIM To compare trimodality therapy (TMT) versus radical cystectomy (RC) and develop GRADE (Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation) Recommendation by the Italian Association of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (AIRO) for treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). MATERIAL AND METHODS Prospective and retrospective studies comparing TMT and RC for MIBC patients were included. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of evidence was made. RESULTS Ten studies were included in the analysis. Pooled analysis showed salvage cystectomy and pathological complete response rates after TMT of 12 % and 72-77.5 %, respectively. Pooled rates of G3-G4 GU toxicity and serious toxicity rate were 18 vs 3% and 45 vs 29 % for patients undergoing TMT vs RC, respectively. The panel assessed a substantial equivalence in terms of OS and CSS at 5 years between TMT and RC. CONCLUSIONS TMT could be suggested as an alternative treatment to RC in non-metastatic MIBC patients, deemed fit for surgery.
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- Giulio Francolini
- Radiation Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Arezzo-Valdarno, Azienda USL Toscana Sud Est, Arezzo, Italy.
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- Radiotherapy Division, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Udine General Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milano, Italy; Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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- Urology Department, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia University, Italy
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- Division of Translational Oncology, IRCCS ICS Maugeri, Pavia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino - Genoa and University of Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ospedale S. Gerardo and University of Milan Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia University, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Song YP, McWilliam A, Hoskin PJ, Choudhury A. Organ preservation in bladder cancer: an opportunity for truly personalized treatment. Nat Rev Urol 2019; 16:511-522. [PMID: 31197260 DOI: 10.1038/s41585-019-0199-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Radical treatment of many solid tumours has moved from surgery to multimodal organ preservation strategies combining systemic and local treatments. Trimodality bladder-preserving treatment (TMT) comprises maximal transurethral resection of the bladder tumour followed by radiotherapy and concurrent radiosensitizing treatment, thereby sparing the urinary bladder. From the patient's perspective, the choice of maintaining quality of life without a negative effect on the chances of cure and long-term survival is attractive. In muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), the evidence shows comparable clinical outcomes between patients undergoing radical cystectomy and TMT. Despite this evidence, many patients continue to be offered radical surgery as the standard-of-care treatment. Improvements in radiotherapy techniques with adaptive radiotherapy and advances in imaging translate to increases in the accuracy of treatment delivery and reductions in long-term toxicities. With the advent of novel biomarkers promising improved prediction of treatment response, stratification of patients for different treatments on the basis of tumour biology could soon be a reality. The future of oncological treatment lies in personalized medicine with the combination of technological and biological advances leading to truly bespoke management for patients with MIBC.
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- Yee Pei Song
- Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK. .,Department of Clinical Oncology, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
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- Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK.,Department of Clinical Oncology, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK.,Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, Middlesex, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK.,Department of Clinical Oncology, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Radiotherapy for oligometastatic cancer: a survey among radiation oncologists of Lombardy (AIRO-Lombardy), Italy. Radiol Med 2018; 124:315-322. [PMID: 30554376 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-018-0972-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIMS To evaluate the use of radiotherapy (RT) for oligometastatic cancer (OMC) among radiation oncologists in Lombardy, Italy. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN A survey with 12 items regarding data of 2016 was sent to all 34 Lombardy RT centers. The survey included six general items and six specific items regarding patient/disease/treatment characteristics. RESULTS Thirteen centers answered the survey (38%). All centers responded to general items and 12 centers submitted patient/disease/treatment data. General items The majority of centers (8/13) consider OMC if metastases number is less than 5. The most commonly prescribed dose/fraction is 5-10 Gy (8/13) using schedules of 3-5 fractions (11/13). Patient data items A total of 15.681 patients were treated in 2016 with external beam RT in 12 responding centers, and 1.087 patients were treated for OMC (7%). Primary tumor included lung, prostate, breast, colorectal and other malignancies in 33%, 21%, 12%, 9% and 25% of all OMC patients, respectively. Brain, lymph node, lung, bone, liver and others were the most common treated sites (24%, 24%, 22%, 17%, 8% and 5%, respectively). One and more than one metastasis were treated in 75 and 25% of patients, respectively. The vast majority of patients (95%) were treated with image-guided intensity-modulated RT or stereotactic RT. CONCLUSIONS Seven percent of all RT patients in Lombardy are treated for OMC. Extreme hypofractionation and high-precision RT are commonly employed. The initiative of multicenter and multidisciplinary collaboration has been undertaken in order to prepare the platform for prospective and/or observational studies in OMC.
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Fersino S, Arcangeli S, Jereczek-Fossa BA, D’Angelillo R, Bertoni F, D’Agostino GR, Triggiani L, Corvò R, Magrini SM, Alongi F. GUROPA survey: genito-urinary radiation oncology prescription attitudes. Radiol Med 2018; 123:879-884. [DOI: 10.1007/s11547-018-0918-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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7 - Terapia Nella Malattia In Progressione E Metastatica. TUMORI JOURNAL 2018; 104:S27-S31. [PMID: 29893176 DOI: 10.1177/0300891618766110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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6 - Terapia Trimodale Nel Trattamento Conservativo Della Neoplasia Vescicale. TUMORI JOURNAL 2018; 104:S23-S27. [DOI: 10.1177/0300891618766109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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10 - Nuove Tecnologie in Radioterapia E Prospettive Future. TUMORI JOURNAL 2018; 104:S39-S41. [DOI: 10.1177/0300891618766114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Gerardi MA, Jereczek-Fossa BA, Zerini D, Surgo A, Dicuonzo S, Spoto R, Fodor C, Verri E, Rocca MC, Nolè F, Muto M, Ferro M, Musi G, Bottero D, Matei DV, De Cobelli O, Orecchia R. Bladder preservation in non-metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC): a single-institution experience. Ecancermedicalscience 2016; 10:657. [PMID: 27563352 PMCID: PMC4970626 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2016.657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to access the feasibility, toxicity profile, and tumour outcome of an organ preservation curative approach in non-metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer. A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients affected by M0 bladder cancer, who refused cystectomy and were treated with a curative approach. The standard bladder preservation scheme included maximal transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) and combination of radiotherapy and platin-based chemotherapy, followed by endoscopic evaluation, urine cytology, and instrumental evaluation. Thirteen patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. TNM stage was cT2cN0M0 and cT2cNxM0, in 12 and one patients, respectively. All patients had transitional cell cancer. Twelve patients completed the whole therapeutic programme (a bimodal treatment without chemotherapy for one patient). Median follow-up is 36 months. None of the patients developed severe urinary or intestinal acute toxicity. In 10 patients with a follow-up > 6 months, no cases of severe late toxicity were observed. Response evaluated in 12 patients included complete response and stable disease in 11 patients (92%), and one patient (8%), respectively. At the time of data analysis (March 2016), 10 patients (77%) are alive with no evidence of disease, two patients (15%) died for other reasons, and one patient has suspicious persistent local disease. The trimodality approach, including maximal TURBT, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, is well-tolerated and might be considered a valid and feasible option in fit patients who refuse radical cystectomy.
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- Marianna A Gerardi
- Department of Oncology and Haemato-oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; Division of Radiotherapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Haemato-oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; Division of Radiotherapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Radiotherapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Haemato-oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; Division of Radiotherapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Haemato-oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; Division of Radiotherapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Haemato-oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; Division of Radiotherapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Radiotherapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Medical Division of Urogenital Tumours, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Medical Division of Urogenital Tumours, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Medical Division of Urogenital Tumours, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Haemato-oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; Division of Radiotherapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Urologic Cancer Surgery, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Urologic Cancer Surgery, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Urologic Cancer Surgery, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Urologic Cancer Surgery, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Haemato-oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; Division of Urologic Cancer Surgery, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Haemato-oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; Division of Radiotherapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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