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ArticleAnnals of translational medicine2021

Current usage of stereotactic body radiotherapy for oligometastatic prostate cancer in Korea: patterns of care survey (KROG 19-08).

Sun Hyun Bae, Won Il Jang, Hyun-Cheol Kang, Young Il Kim, Yong Ho Kim, Woo Chul Kim, Hee Kwan Lee, Jin Ho Kim

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Article in Annals of translational medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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8 authors at 7 institutions in 1 country.

Sun Hyun BaeDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Republic of Korea.
Won Il JangKorea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyun-Cheol KangSeoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Young Il KimChungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Yong Ho KimInternational St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Woo Chul KimInha University Hospital, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Hee Kwan LeeJeonju Jesus Hospital, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea.
Jin Ho KimSeoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Seoul National University · KRCatholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital · KRChungnam National University · KRInha University Hospital · KRJesus University · KRKorea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences · KRSoonchunhyang University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGrowing evidence suggests that metastasis-directed therapy and/or prostate-directed therapy may benefit patients with oligometastatic prostate cancer (OMPC). Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is increasingly used to treat oligometastases in various cancers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the current patterns of curative-intent SBRT for OMPC in Korea.

methodsA 20-item questionnaire was sent to 326 radiation oncologists in 93 institutions in Korea. Only 1 physician per institution was required to complete the survey. Subsequently, the second survey consisting of 3 clinical scenarios was sent to 64 physicians with clinical experience in SBRT: case 1, cT4N0M1 (direct invasion to two pelvic bones); case 2, cT2N0M1 (three bone metastases); and case 3, solitary spine metastasis after radical prostatectomy.

resultsSeventy-six physicians from 93 institutions (82%) answered the first survey. The multidisciplinary team approach was practiced in 16 institutions (21%). Most physicians (75%) agreed on the definition of oligometastases as limited lesions and/or organs ≤5: 25% agreed with low-volume disease according to CHAARTED trial. During the last year, 49 physicians (64%) treated OMPC patients with curative intent. Sixty four physicians (84%) had a clinical experience with SBRT: 48 (75%) stated that both dose and fraction number should be considered when defining SBRT, whereas others (25%) stated that only fraction size should be considered. Fifty-five faculties (86%) answered the second survey. Physicians agreed with oligometastases in 89% for case 1, in 80% for case 2, and in 100% for case 3. The rate of SBRT application was the highest in case 3 (70%).

conclusionsThere was diversity in the patterns of SBRT for OMPC in Korea. Additional prospective studies are necessary to strengthen evidence regarding role of SBRT in OMPC.

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Koreaoligometastasesprostate cancer (PC)stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)survey

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PMCPMC8422114
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