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Pattern of care for re-irradiation in locally recurrent rectal cancer: a national survey on behalf of the AIRO gastrointestinal tumors study group

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RADIOLOGIA MEDICA
卷 128, 期 7, 页码 869-876

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SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA SRL
DOI: 10.1007/s11547-023-01652-3

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Recurrence; Rectal cancer; Re-irradiation; AIRO gastrointestinal tumors study group; National survey

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Radical resection is the best treatment for local recurrence rectal cancer, and re-irradiation can increase the rate of successful resection. However, there is a lack of guidelines on re-irradiation for these patients. A national survey conducted by the Italian Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncology for Gastrointestinal Tumors (AIRO-GI) study group aimed to investigate the current clinical practice of external beam radiation therapy in LR rectal cancer patients.
PurposeRadical resection (R0) represents the best curative treatment for local recurrence (LR) rectal cancer. Re-irradiation (re-RT) can increase the rate of R0 resection. Currently, there is a lack of guidelines on Re-RT for LR rectal cancer. The Italian Association of Radiation and clinical oncology for gastrointestinal tumors (AIRO-GI) study group released a national survey to investigate the current clinical practice of external beam radiation therapy in these patients.Material and methodsIn February 2021, the survey was designed and distributed to members of the GI working group. The questionnaire consisted of 40 questions regarding center characteristics, clinical indications, doses, and treatment techniques of re-RT for LR rectal cancer.ResultsA total of 37 questionnaires were collected. Re-RT was reported as an option for neoadjuvant treatment in resectable and unresectable disease by 55% and 75% of respondents, respectively. Long-course treatment with 30-40 Gy (1.8-2 Gy/die, 1.2 Gy bid) and hypofractionated regimen of 30-35 Gy in 5 fractions were used in most centers. A total dose of 90-100 Gy as EqD2 dose (& alpha;/& beta; = 5 Gy) was delivered by 46% of the respondents considering the previous treatment. Modern conformal techniques and daily image-guided radiation therapy protocols were used in 94% of centers.ConclusionOur survey showed that re-RT treatment is performed with advanced technology that allow a good management of LR rectal cancer. Significant variations were observed in terms of dose and fractionation, highlighting the need for a consensus on a common treatment strategy that could be validated in prospective studies.

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