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Published in: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie 1/2013

01-01-2013 | Original article

Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for small lung tumors with a moderate dose

Favorable results and low toxicity

Authors: V. Duncker-Rohr, MD, U. Nestle, MD, PhD, F. Momm, MD, PhD, V. Prokic, PhD, F. Heinemann, MD, M. Mix, PhD, J. Reusch, MD, M.-B. Messmer, MD, N. Marschner, MD, C.F. Waller, MD, PhD, W.A. Weber, MD, PhD, A.-L. Grosu, MD, PhD

Published in: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Background

Stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SBRT, SABR) is being increasingly applied because of its high local efficacy, e.g., for small lung tumors. However, the optimum dosage is still under discussion. Here, we report data on 45 lung lesions [non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or metastases] in 39 patients treated between 2009 and 2010 by SABR.

Patients and methods

SABR was performed with total doses of 35 Gy (5 fractions) or 37.5 Gy (3 fractions) prescribed to the 60% isodose line encompassing the planning target volume. Three-monthly follow-up CT scans were supplemented by FDG-PET/CT if clinically indicated.

Results

The median follow-up was 17 months. Local progression-free survival rates were 90.5% (all patients), 95.0% (NSCLC), and 81.8% (metastases) at 1 year. At 2 years, the respective local progression-free survival rates were 80.5%, 95.0%, and 59.7%. Overall survival rates were 71.1% (all patients), 65.4% (NSCLC), and 83.3% (metastases) at 1 year. Overall survival rates at 2 years were 52.7%, 45.9%, and 66.7%, respectively. Acute side effects were mild.

Conclusion

With the moderate dose schedule used, well-tolerated SABR led to favorable local tumor control as in other published series. Standardization in reporting the dose prescription for SABR is needed to allow comparison of different series in order to determine optimum dosage.
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Metadata
Title
Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for small lung tumors with a moderate dose
Favorable results and low toxicity
Authors
V. Duncker-Rohr, MD
U. Nestle, MD, PhD
F. Momm, MD, PhD
V. Prokic, PhD
F. Heinemann, MD
M. Mix, PhD
J. Reusch, MD
M.-B. Messmer, MD
N. Marschner, MD
C.F. Waller, MD, PhD
W.A. Weber, MD, PhD
A.-L. Grosu, MD, PhD
Publication date
01-01-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Strahlentherapie und Onkologie / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0179-7158
Electronic ISSN: 1439-099X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00066-012-0224-y

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