Treatment outcomes of MRI-guided adaptive brachytherapy in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer: institutional experiences

Vojtíšek, Radovan; Hošek, Petr; Sukovská, Emília; Kovářová, Petra; Baxa, Jan; Ferda, Jiří; Fínek, Jindřich

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“…The EMBRACE1 study reported a 5-year local control rate of 92% in 1341 patients with MRI-based image-guided adaptive BT (IGABT) [32]. Other clinical data from large samples of CC patients receiving IGABT were similar to the results of this study [33][34][35].…”

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Efficacy and safety of bevacizumab in neoadjuvant and concurrent chemoradiotherapy for refractory cervical cancer patients

Yang,

Huang,

Dong

et al. 2024

Biomol Biomed

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A platinum-based concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) is the standard treatment for refractory cervical cancer (CC). However, the recurrence of disease and the occurrence of metastasis remain prevalent. We observed the long-term efficacy and safety of bevacizumab combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) and CCRT in refractory CC. A total of 62 patients with refractory CC were enrolled in this study from January 2016 to December 2019. The NACT regimen included bevacizumab (7.5 mg/kg), docetaxel (75 mg/m2), and cisplatin (75 mg/m2), administered tri-weekly for 2 cycles. The CCRT regimen included bevacizumab (7.5 mg/kg) and cisplatin (75 mg/m2), administered tri-weekly for 2 cycles. A dose of 45-50 Gy was prescribed for external beam radiotherapy (EBRT), while 30-35 Gy in 4-5 fractions was prescribed for brachytherapy (BT). Among the patients, 21 patients (33.9%) were at stages IIB-IIIB, 8 patients (12.9%) were at stage IIIC1, 19 patients (30.6%) were at stage IIIC2, and 14 patients (22.6%) were at stage IVB. Pelvic, para-aortic, supraclavicular, and inguinal lymph node metastases were discovered in 41 patients (66.1%). The median follow-up was 49.8 months (12.3-82.7 months). The median tumor volumes pre-treatment, after NACT, and before BT were 84.64 ± 53.15 cm3, 1.64 ± 13.15 cm3, and 0 ± 1.5 cm3, respectively. Complete clinical response (cCR) rates after NACT and EBRT were 35.5% and 66.1%, respectively. Four years after the diagnosis, the overall survival (OS) rate was 78.6%, the local region-free survival (LRFS) rate was 91.3%, the disease-free survival (DFS) rate was 70.6%, and the distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) rate was 81.4%. A total of 29 patients (46.8%) experienced grade 3/4 hematological toxicity, 3 patients (4.8%) experienced grade 3 gastrointestinal toxicities, and none experienced grade 5 adverse events. Bevacizumab combined with NACT and CCRT significantly improved cCR and OS in refractory CC with acceptable toxicity.

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confidence: 79%

Efficacy and safety of bevacizumab in neoadjuvant and concurrent chemoradiotherapy for refractory cervical cancer patients

Yang,

Huang,

Dong

et al. 2024

Biomol Biomed

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“…Such a high effort in particular also precludes the acquisition of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans at off-site locations. On-site MRI for interventional purposes, which would be most desirable due to the superior soft tissue delineability [27][28][29], is logistically still not implementable at many brachytherapy sites at all.…”

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First clinical experience with a novel, mobile cone-beam CT system for treatment quality assurance in brachytherapy

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Background and purpose On-site cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has gained in importance in adaptive brachytherapy during recent years. Besides treatment planning, there is increased need particularly for image-guidance during interventional procedures and for image-guided treatment quality assurance (QA). For this purpose, an innovative CBCT device was rolled out at our hospital as the first site worldwide. We present the first clinical images and experiences. Materials and methods The novel CBCT system is constructed of a 121 cm diameter ring gantry, and features a 43.2 × 43.2 cm2 flat-panel detector, wireless remote-control via tablet-PC, and battery-powered maneuverability. Within the first months of clinical operation, we performed CBCT-based treatment QA for a total of 26 patients (8 with breast, 16 with cervix, and 2 with vaginal cancer). CBCT scans were analyzed regarding potential movements of implanted applicators in-situ during the brachytherapy course. Results With the presented device, treatment QA was feasible for the majority of patients. The CBCT scans of breast patients showed sufficient contrast between implanted catheters and tissue. For gynecologic patients, a distinct visualization of applicators was achieved in general. However, reasonable differentiations of organic soft tissues were not feasible. Conclusion The CBCT system allowed basic treatment QA measures for breast and gynecologic patients. For image-guidance during interventional brachytherapy procedures, the current image quality is not adequate. Substantial performance enhancements are required for intraoperative image-guidance.

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Radiochemotherapy and interstitial brachytherapy for cervical cancer: clinical results and patient-reported outcome measures

Alfrink,

Aigner,

Zoche

et al. 2024

Strahlenther Onkol

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Objective To evaluate clinical results and long-term patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) on quality of life in cervical cancer patients following radiochemotherapy (RCT) and brachytherapy (BT) as definitive treatment. Materials and methods Between 2003 and 2023, a total of 132 patients with advanced cervical cancer were evaluated for possible treatment. Patients treated by postoperative RCT, palliative radiotherapy, and those treated for recurrent disease were excluded. Thus, 46 patients receiving standard RCT and BT as their curative treatment were included in this study. PROMs were assessed prospectively by patients’ self-completion of the EORTC-QLQ-C30 and EORTC-QLQ-CX24 questionnaires. Results Five-year overall survival (OS), distant metastases-free survival (DMFS), and pelvic tumor-free survival rates (PTFS) were 53%, 54%, and 83%, respectively. A significant impact on OS was seen for FIGO (International Federation of Gynecologic Oncology) stage (IIB–IIIA: 79% vs. IIIB–IVA: 33%, p = 0.015), for overall treatment time (OTT; 50–65 d: 64% vs. > 65 d: 38%, p = 0.004), and for rectal D2cc (≤ 73 Gy: 50% vs. > 73 Gy: 38%, p = 0.046). The identical parameters were significantly associated with DMFS (FIGO stage: p = 0.012, OTT: p = 0.008, D2cc: p = 0.024). No parameters with a significant influence on PTFS were seen. In multivariate analysis, an impact of FIGO stage on OS (p = 0.05) and DMFS (p = 0.014) was detected, and of rectal D2cc on DMFS (p = 0.031). The overall QoL score was 63/100. Cognitive function was the least impaired (84/100), while role functioning was the worst (67/100). On the symptom scale, insomnia (46/100), fatigue (41/100), dyspnea (32/100), pain (26/100), and financial difficulties (25/100) were scored the worst. According to EORTC-QLQ-CX24, peripheral neuropathy (36/100) and lymphedema (32/100) occurred most frequently. Impaired sexual/vaginal functioning (32/100) and body image (22/100) were also frequently recorded. Conclusion In patients with advanced cervical cancer, a combination of RCT and BT remains an excellent treatment option. In terms of patient-reported long-term quality of life, specific support is needed to alleviate symptoms including lymphedema, peripheral neuropathy, and impaired sexual activity.

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Treatment outcomes of MRI-guided adaptive brachytherapy in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer: institutional experiences

Cited by 7 publications

References 34 publications

Efficacy and safety of bevacizumab in neoadjuvant and concurrent chemoradiotherapy for refractory cervical cancer patients

Efficacy and safety of bevacizumab in neoadjuvant and concurrent chemoradiotherapy for refractory cervical cancer patients

First clinical experience with a novel, mobile cone-beam CT system for treatment quality assurance in brachytherapy

Radiochemotherapy and interstitial brachytherapy for cervical cancer: clinical results and patient-reported outcome measures

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