Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy by Tomotherapy (IMRT) Concurrent With a Short Systemic Treatment for Solitary Plasmacytoma of the Bone (SPB) With Improvement of Progression-Free Survival

Author(s):  
E. Le Ray ◽  
L. Belin ◽  
C. Plancher ◽  
D. Bouscary ◽  
Y.M. Kirova
2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chawalit Lertbutsayanukul ◽  
Danita Kannarunimit ◽  
Anussara Prayongrat ◽  
Chakkapong Chakkabat ◽  
Sarin Kitpanit ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Plasma EBV DNA concentrations at the time of diagnosis (pre-EBV) and post treatment (post-EBV) have significant value for predicting the clinical outcome of nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) patients. However, the prognostic value of the EBV concentration during radiation therapy (mid-EBV) has not been vigorously studied. Patients and methods This was a post hoc analysis of 105 detectable pre-EBV NPC patients from a phase II/III study comparing sequential (SEQ) versus simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Plasma EBV DNA concentrations were measured by PCR before commencement of IMRT, at the 5th week of radiation therapy and 3 months after the completion of IMRT. The objective was to identify the prognostic value of mid-EBV to predict overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS) and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS). Results A median pre-EBV was 6880 copies/ml. Mid-EBV and post-EBV were detectable in 14.3% and 6.7% of the patients, respectively. The median follow-up time was 45.3 months. The 3-year OS, PFS and DMFS rates were 86.0% vs. 66.7% (p = 0.043), 81.5% vs. 52.5% (p = 0.006), 86.1% vs. 76.6% (p = 0.150), respectively, for those with undetectable mid-EBV vs. persistently detectable mid-EBV. However, in the multivariate analysis, only persistently detectable post-EBV was significantly associated with a worse OS (hazard ratio (HR) = 6.881, 95% confident interval (CI) 1.699-27.867, p = 0.007), PFS (HR = 5.117, 95% CI 1.562–16.768, p = 0.007) and DMFS (HR = 129.071, 95%CI 19.031–875.364, p < 0.001). Conclusions Detectable post-EBV was the most powerful adverse prognostic factor for OS, PFS and DMFS; however, detectable mid-EBV was associated with worse OS, PFS especially Local-PFS (LPFS) and may facilitate adaptive treatment during the radiation treatment period.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 175883592094094 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Saveria Rotundo ◽  
Maria Giulia Zampino ◽  
Paola Simona Ravenda ◽  
Vincenzo Bagnardi ◽  
Giulia Peveri ◽  
...  

Background and Aims: The standard treatment of non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC) consists of chemotherapy with mitomycin (MMC) plus 5-fluorouracil (5FU) for 1–2 cycles concomitant with pelvic radiotherapy. Subsequent studies introduced cisplatin (CDDP) combined with 5FU, with unclear results. We evaluated the doublet capecitabine (C) and CDDP as a possible alternative to MMC-5FU regimen concomitant with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Patients and Methods: We carried out a retrospective study on 67 patients affected by stage I–III ASCC, treated with CDDP (60–70 mg/m2 every 21 days for two courses) plus C (825 mg/m2 twice daily for 5 days/week) chemotherapy concomitant with IMRT for curative intent. Results: At a median follow up of 41 months, the clinical complete response calculated at the 6-month time-point (6-moCR), the 6-month objective response rate and the 6-month disease control rate were 93%, 94%, and 99%, respectively. Disease-free survival rates at 1, 2, and 3 years were 89%, 87%, and 85%, while the overall survival rates at 1 and 2 years were 100% and 95%. The colostomy-free survival rates were 90% at 1 year and 88% at 2 years. Grade 3–4 acute adverse events were reported in 61% of patients; predominantly skin toxicity (46%) and limited hematological toxicity (12%). Conclusion: In this retrospective study, chemotherapy with C plus CDDP concomitant with IMRT proved safe and effective, and may represent a possible alternative option to standard MMC-containing regimen for curative intent.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6524-6524
Author(s):  
Victor Ho-Fun Lee ◽  
Ann SY Chan ◽  
Dora LW Kwong ◽  
To-Wai Leung ◽  
Sherry CY Ng ◽  
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6524 Background: The prognosis of de novo previously untreated metastatic (M1) nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) at diagnosis is poor, and the role of consolidative intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to the primary tumor and the neck following first-line palliative chemotherapy remains unknown. We report a phase II study of consolidative IMRT after first-line chemotherapy in previously untreated M1 NPC. Methods: Consolidative IMRT was given in prospectively recruited patients whose previously untreated M1 NPC did not progress after 6 cycles of first-line chemotherapy with gemcitabine and cisplatin. The primary study objective was overall survival (OS). Secondary objectives included progression-free survival (PFS), local relapse-free survival (LRFS), regional relapse-free survival (RRFS), response and toxicity. Results: Sixty-nine consecutive patients were enrolled. Sixty-four (92.8%) patients received first-line chemotherapy, of which 8 (12.5%) developed progressive disease and another 8 (12.5%) did not receive IMRT despite non-progression to first-line chemotherapy. The remaining 48 patients whose disease controlled after chemotherapy received IMRT, including 18 (37.5%) who received concurrent chemoradiation. OS was significantly better in those who received IMRT (35.1 versus 14.2 months; P < 0.001), after a median follow-up duration of 3.40 years (range 0.43 years to 12.14 years). PFS, LRFS, and RRFS were also significantly longer in those who received IMRT. Multivariable analyses revealed that IMRT was the only prognostic factor of all survival endpoints. Grade 3 adverse events were observed in 10 (20.8%) patients, mainly mucositis, dysphagia and desquamation. Conclusions: Consolidative IMRT was associated with an OS benefit and favorable tolerability among previously untreated M1 NPC patients who had non-progressive disease following first-line chemotherapy. These results support the rationale to further investigate IMRT as part of the initial treatment in this setting. Clinical trial information: NCT02476669 .


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 494-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Chuong ◽  
Jessica Freilich ◽  
Sarah Hoffe ◽  
William J. Fulp ◽  
Jill Weber ◽  
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494 Background: The emergence of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in the treatment of anal cancer has dramatically lowered the incidence of severe toxicity while maintaining excellent long-term outcomes. We compared our institutional experience using 3D conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) versus IMRT for anal cancer. Methods: We performed a single-institution retrospective review of all non-metastatic squamous cell carcinoma anal cancer patients treated between 2000-2011 using definitive chemoradiation with curative intent. Results: This study included 89 consecutive anal cancer patients (37 3DCRT, 52 IMRT). Median follow-up for all patients, IMRT patients alone, and CRT patients alone was 26.5 months (range, 3.5-133.6), 20 months (range, 3.5-125.5), and 61.9 months (range, 7.6-133.6), respectively. Three-year overall survival (OS), progression free survival (PFS), locoregional control (LRC), and colostomy free survival (CFS) were 91.1%, 82.3%, 90.8%, and 91.3% in the IMRT cohort and 86.1%, 72.5%, 91.9%, and 93.7% for the 3DCRT patients (all p>0.1). More patients in the 3DCRT group required a treatment break (11 vs. 4; p=0.006), although the difference in median treatment break duration was not significant (12.2 vs. 8.0 days; p=0.35). Survival outcomes did not differ based on whether a treatment break was required (all p>0.1). Acute grade ≥3 non-hematologic toxicity was significantly decreased in the IMRT cohort (21.1 vs. 59.5%; p<0.0001). Acute grade ≥3 skin toxicity was significantly worse in the 3DCRT group (p<0.0001) while an improvement in late grade ≥3 GI toxicity was observed in the IMRT patients (p=0.012). Conclusions: This is the largest retrospective review comparing 3DCRT and IMRT for definitive treatment of anal cancer. In contrast to previously published data, this study demonstrates that while long-term outcomes do not significantly differ based on RT technique, a marked decrease in adverse effects and the need for a treatment break can be achieved using IMRT.


Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 3868
Author(s):  
Masahiro Onishi ◽  
Hidemasa Kawamura ◽  
Kazutoshi Murata ◽  
Tatsuro Inoue ◽  
Hiroto Murata ◽  
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This study aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes and the toxicity of intensity-modulated radiation therapy with simultaneous integrated boost (SIB-IMRT) combined with androgen-deprivation therapy for clinically node-positive (cN1) prostate cancer. We retrospectively analyzed 97 patients with cN1 prostate cancer who received SIB-IMRT between June 2008 and October 2017 at our hospital. The prescribed dosages delivered to the prostate and seminal vesicle, elective node area, and residual lymph nodes were 69, 54, and 60 Gy in 30 fractions, respectively. Kaplan–Meier analysis was used to determine 5-year biochemical relapse-free survival (bRFS), relapse-free survival (RFS), overall survival (OS), and prostate cancer-specific survival (PCSS). Toxicity was evaluated using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events ver. 4.0. Over a median follow-up duration of 60 months, the 5-year bRFS, RFS, OS, and PCSS were 85.1%, 88.1%, 92.7% and 95.0%, respectively. Acute Grade 2 genito-urinary (GU) and gastro-intestinal (GI) toxicities were observed in 10.2% and 2.1%, respectively, with no grade ≥3 toxicities being detected. The cumulative incidence rates of 5-year Grade ≥2 late GU and GI toxicities were 4.7% and 7.4%, respectively, with no Grade 4 toxicities being detected. SIB-IMRT for cN1 prostate cancer demonstrated favorable 5-year outcomes with low incidences of toxicity.


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