ArticleRadiation oncology (London, England)2020
Survey of current practices from an international task force for gynecological stereotactic ablative radiotherapy.
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- Phase I/II study of stereotactic body radiotherapy boost in patients with cervical cancer ineligible for intracavitary brachytherapy.Japanese journal of radiology · 2024Trial
- Long-term results of stereotactic body radiotherapy boost in patients with cervical cancer considered unsuitable for intracavitary brachytherapy.Japanese journal of radiology · 2026Article
- Feasibility of online adaptive SBRT boost with 1.5-T MR-Linac for cervical cancer patients unsuitable for brachytherapy: a planning study.Journal of radiation research · 2026Article
- Outcomes of pelvic and para-aortic stereotactic reirradiation for gynaecological cancer recurrence.Clinical and translational radiation oncology · 2026Article
- Is It Time to Reassess the Role of Radiotherapy Treatment in Ovarian Cancer?Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Re-Irradiation for Recurrent Cervical Cancer: A State-of-the-Art Review.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Review
- A novel external beam radiotherapy method for cervical cancer patients using virtual straight or bending boost areas; an in-silico feasibility study.Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundStereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) is an effective treatment that improves local control for many tumours. However, the role of SABR in gynecological cancers (GYN) has not been well-established. We hypothesize that there exists considerable variation in GYN-SABR practice and technique. The goal of this study is to describe clinical and technical factors in utilization of GYN-SABR among 11 experienced radiation oncologists. MATERIALS AND
methodsA 63 question survey on GYN-SABR was sent to 11 radiation oncologists (5 countries) who have published original research, conducted trials or have an established program at their institutions. Responses were combined and analyzed at a central institution.
resultsMost respondents indicated that salvage therapy (non-irradiated or re-irradiated field) for nodal (81%) and primary recurrent disease (91%) could be considered standard options for SABR in the setting of inability to administer brachytherapy. All other indications should be considered on clinical trials. Most would not offer SABR as a boost in primary treatment off-trial without absolute contraindications to brachytherapy. Multi-modality imaging is often (91%) used for planning including PET, CT contrast and MRI. There is a wide variation for OAR tolerances however small bowel is considered the dose-limiting structure for most experts (91%). Fractionation schedules range from 3 to 6 fractions for nodal/primary definitive and boost SABR.
conclusionsAlthough SABR has become increasingly standard in other oncology disease sites, there remains a wide variation in both clinical and technical factors when treating GYN cancers. Nodal and recurrent disease is considered a potential indication for SABR whereas other indications should be offered on clinical trials. This study summarizes SABR practices among GYN radiation oncologists while further studies are needed to establish consensus guidelines for GYN-SABR treatment.
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