ArticleReports of practical oncology and radiotherapy : journal of Greatpoland Cancer Center in Poznan and Polish Society of Radiation Oncology
Adaptive radiotherapy in patients receiving neoadjuvant radiation for soft tissue sarcoma.
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Abstract
aimThe aim of this study is to evaluate tumor volume changes during preoperative radiotherapy and to assess the role of adaptive radiation.
backgroundContemporary neoadjuvant radiotherapy utilizes image guidance for precise treatment delivery. Moreover, it may depict changes in tumor size and shape. MATERIALS AND
methodsBetween 2016 and 2018, 23 patients aged ≥18 years with soft tissue sarcoma were treated with neoadjuvant radiation followed by surgical resection. The tumor volumes (cc) were measured using the Pinnacle planning system prior to starting radiotherapy and during treatment, the changes in volume and absolute differences were estimated. Moreover, patient's position on the machine was evaluated to assess setup offsets. The triggers for plan adaptation were >1 cm expansion or unacceptable setup offsets.
resultsThe mean tumors volume at presentation was 810 cc (range, 55-4000). At last cone beam CT the tumor volume had changed in 14 patients (61%); it was stable in nine patients (39%). Disease regression was documented in eight patients (35%), with median shrinkage of -20.5% (range, -2 to -29%), while tumor progression was observed in six cases (26%), the median change was 12.5% (range, +10 to +25%).Adaptive radiation was required in four patients (17%). For the remaining 19 cases (83%), the dose distribution was adequate to cover target volumes.
conclusionsChange in soft tissue sarcoma volume during radiation is not uncommon. Image guidance should be used to reduce setup errors and to detect differences in tumor volume. Image guidance and adaptive radiation are paramount to ensure optimal radiation delivery.
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