• 제목/요약/키워드: Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy

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흉골에 단독 전이된 유방암의 삼차원 입체조형 방사선 치료 성적 (Results of Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of a Solitary Sternal Relapse of Breast Cancer)

  • 김해영;허승재;박원;최두호;강민규;양정현;남석진;임영혁
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제26권2호
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    • pp.91-95
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    • 2008
  • 목적: 본 연구는 흉골에 단독 전이된 유방암 환자들에 대하여 삼차원 입체조형 방사선요법을 적용한 치료 성적에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1996년 5월부터 2005년 6월까지 유방암의 흉골 단독 전이 병변에 대해 구제적 방사선 치료를 받은 17명의 환자를 분석하였다. 방사선 치료 범위는 종양으로부터 2 cm 여유를 두었으며 치료 선량은 하루 $1.8{\sim}3$ Gy로 총 $35.0{\sim}61.5$ Gy이었다. 종양 반응은 방사선 치료 종료 후 $1{\sim}3$개월에 시행한 컴퓨터 전산화 단층촬영영상으로 평가하였다. 결과: 전체 환자 중, 5명이 완전반응을, 12명이 부분반응을 보여, 모든 환자들이 방사선 치료에 객관적 반응을 보였다. 환자들의 5년 생존율은 51.9%, 중앙 생존기간은 27개월이었다. 환자들의 생존율은 유방암의 초기 수술일로부터 흉골 전이가 발견되기까지의 무병 생존기간에 영향을 받았는데, 무병 생존기간이 12개월 이상인 환자들의 5년 생존율은 61.8%이었던 반면, 무병 생존기간이 12개월 미만인 환자들의 5년 생존율은 0.0%였다(p=0.03). 결론: 흉골에 단독 전이된 유방암 환자들의 방사선 치료에 대한 반응은 우수하였다. 유방암의 초기 수술로부터 흉골재발이 발생하기까지의 무병 생존기간이 긴 환자에서 방사선 치료 후 생존율이 양호한 것으로 나타났다.

Development of the DVH management software for the biologically-guided evaluation of radiotherapy plan

  • Kim, Bo-Kyong;Park, Hee-Chul;Oh, Dong-Ryul;Shin, Eun-Hyuk;Ahn, Yong-Chan;Kim, Jin-Sung;Han, Young-Yih
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제30권1호
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    • pp.43-48
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: To develop the dose volume histogram (DVH) management software which guides the evaluation of radiotherapy (RT) plan of a new case according to the biological consequences of the DVHs from the previously treated patients. Materials and Methods: We determined the radiation pneumonitis (RP) as an biological response parameter in order to develop DVH management software. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of lung cancer patients treated with curative 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT). The biological event was defined as RP of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) grade III or more. Results: The DVH management software consisted of three parts (pre-existing DVH database, graphical tool, and $Pinnacle^3$ script). The pre-existing DVH data were retrieved from 128 patients. RP events were tagged to the specific DVH data through retrospective review of patients' medical records. The graphical tool was developed to present the complication histogram derived from the preexisting database (DVH and RP) and was implemented into the radiation treatment planning (RTP) system, $Pinnacle^3$ v8.0 (Phillips Healthcare). The software was designed for the pre-existing database to be updated easily by tagging the specific DVH data with the new incidence of RP events at the time of patients' follow-up. Conclusion: We developed the DVH management software as an effective tool to incorporate the phenomenological consequences derived from the pre-existing database in the evaluation of a new RT plan. It can be used not only for lung cancer patients but also for the other disease site with different toxicity parameters.

Patterns of recurrence after radiation therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma

  • Jo, Ji Hwan;Ahn, Seung Do;Koh, Minji;Kim, Jong Hoon;Lee, Sang-wook;Song, Si Yeol;Yoon, Sang Min;Kim, Young Seok;Kim, Su Ssan;Park, Jin-hong;Jung, Jinhong;Choi, Eun Kyung
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제37권3호
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    • pp.224-231
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: To investigate the patterns of recurrence in patients with neuroblastoma treated with radiation therapy to the primary tumor site. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients with high-risk neuroblastoma managed with definitive treatment with radiation therapy to the primary tumor site between January 2003 and June 2017. These patients underwent three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy or intensity-modulated radiation therapy. A total of 14-36 Gy was delivered to the planning target volume, which included the primary tumor bed and the selected metastatic site. The disease stage was determined according to the International Neuroblastoma Staging System (INSS). We evaluated the recurrence pattern (i.e., local or systemic), progression-free survival, and overall survival. Results: A total of 40 patients with high-risk neuroblastoma were included in this study. The median patient age was 4 years (range, 1 to 11 years). Thirty patients (75%) had INSS stage 4 neuroblastoma. At the median follow-up of 58 months, there were 6 cases of local recurrence and 10 cases of systemic recurrence. Among the 6 local failure cases, 4 relapsed adjacent to the radiation field. The other 2 relapsed in the radiation field (i.e., para-aortic and retroperitoneal areas). The main sites of distant metastasis were the bone, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. The 5-year progression-free survival was 70.9% and the 5-year overall survival was 74.3%. Conclusion: Radiation therapy directed at the primary tumor site provides good local control. It seems to be adequate for disease control in patients with high-risk neuroblastoma after chemotherapy and surgical resection.

Dosimetric comparison between modulated arc therapy and static intensity modulated radiotherapy in thoracic esophageal cancer: a single institutional experience

  • Choi, Kyu Hye;Kim, Jina;Lee, Sea-Won;Kang, Young-nam;Jang, HongSeok
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제36권1호
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    • pp.63-70
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: The objective of this study was to compare dosimetric characteristics of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and two types of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) which are step-and-shoot intensity modulated radiotherapy (s-IMRT) and modulated arc therapy (mARC) for thoracic esophageal cancer and analyze whether IMRT could reduce organ-at-risk (OAR) dose. Materials and Methods: We performed 3D-CRT, s-IMRT, and mARC planning for ten patients with thoracic esophageal cancer. The dose-volume histogram for each plan was extracted and the mean dose and clinically significant parameters were analyzed. Results: Analysis of target coverage showed that the conformity index (CI) and conformation number (CN) in mARC were superior to the other two plans (CI, p = 0.050; CN, p = 0.042). For the comparison of OAR, lung V5 was lowest in s-IMRT, followed by 3D-CRT, and mARC (p = 0.033). s-IMRT and mARC had lower values than 3D-CRT for heart $V_{30}$ (p = 0.039), $V_{40}$ (p = 0.040), and $V_{50}$ (p = 0.032). Conclusion: Effective conservation of the lung and heart in thoracic esophageal cancer could be expected when using s-IMRT. The mARC was lower in lung $V_{10}$, $V_{20}$, and $V_{30}$ than in 3D-CRT, but could not be proven superior in lung $V_5$. In conclusion, low-dose exposure to the lung and heart were expected to be lower in s-IMRT, reducing complications such as radiation pneumonitis or heart-related toxicities.

Analysis of changes in dose distribution due to respiration during IMRT

  • Shin, Jung-Suk;Shin, Eun-Hyuk;Han, Young-Yih;Ju, Sang-Gyu;Kim, Jin-Sung;Ahn, Sung-Hwan;Kim, Tae-Gyu;Jeong, Bae-Kwon;Park, Hee-Chul;Ahn, Young-Chan;Choi, Doo-Ho
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제29권3호
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    • pp.206-213
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    • 2011
  • Purpose: Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a high precision therapy technique that can achieve a conformal dose distribution on a given target. However, organ motion induced by respiration can result in significant dosimetric error. Therefore, this study explores the dosimetric error that result from various patterns of respiration. Materials and Methods: Experiments were designed to deliver a treatment plan made for a real patient to an in-house developed motion phantom. The motion pattern; the amplitude and period as well as inhale-exhale period, could be controlled by in-house developed software. Dose distribution was measured using EDR2 film and analysis was performed by RIT113 software. Three respiratory patterns were generated for the purpose of this study; first the 'even inhale-exhale pattern', second the slightly long exhale pattern (0.35 seconds longer than inhale period) named 'general signal pattern', and third a 'long exhale pattern' (0.7 seconds longer than inhale period). One dimensional dose profile comparisons and gamma index analysis on 2 dimensions were performed. Results: In one-dimensional dose profile comparisons, 5% in the target and 30% dose difference at the boundary were observed in the long exhale pattern. The center of high dose region in the profile was shifted 1 mm to inhale (caudal) direction for the 'even inhale-exhale pattern', 2 mm and 5 mm shifts to exhale (cranial) direction were observed for 'slightly long exhale pattern' and 'long exhale pattern', respectively. The areas of gamma index >1 were 11.88 %, 15.11%, and 24.33% for 'even inhale-exhale pattern', 'general pattern', and 'long exhale pattern', respectively. The long exhale pattern showed largest errors. Conclusion: To reduce the dosimetric error due to respiratory motions, controlling patient's breathing to be closer to even inhaleexhale period is helpful with minimizing the motion amplitude.

Feasibility Assessment of Physical Factors of Rectal Cancer Short-Course Chemoradiotherapy with Delayed Surgery

  • Koo, Jihye;Chung, Mijoo;Chung, Weon Kuu;Jin, Sunsik;Kim, Dong Wook
    • 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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    • 제29권4호
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    • pp.143-149
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    • 2018
  • To verify the correlations between the clinical outcomes and physical factors of short-course chemoradiotherapy (SCRT) and long-course chemoradiotherapy (LCRT) with delayed surgery in patients with rectal cancer. Seventy-two patients with rectal cancer were enrolled in this study. Nineteen patients were treated with SCRT (25 Gy, 5 fractions) by intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and 53 patients were treated with LCRT (50.4 Gy, 28 fractions) by three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT). Various physical factors for the target and organs at risk (OARs) were calculated to compare the clinical outcomes. The organ equivalent dose (OED) and lifetime attributable risk (LAR) of bowels and bladders were similar between the SCRT and LCRT groups, whereas the values of femurs were higher in the LCRT group. The equivalent uniform dose and normal tissue complication probability were higher in the LCRT than the SCRT group for most organs. Treatment complications, including anastomotic leakage, bowel adhesion, and hematologic toxicity, were not significantly different between SCRT and LCRT groups. CIs were $0.84{\pm}0.2$ and $0.61{\pm}0.1$ for SCRT and LCRT, respectively. The CVIs were $1.07{\pm}0.0$ and $1.10{\pm}0.1$, and the HIs were $0.09{\pm}0.0$ and $0.11{\pm}0.1$ for SCRT and LCRT, respectively. The sphincter-saving rates were 89.5% and 94.3% for SCRT and LCRT, respectively. The complete pathologic remission rates were 21.1% and 13.2%, and the down-staging rates were 47.4% and 26.4% for SCRT and LCRT, respectively. SCRT with IMRT is comparable to conventional LCRT in both physical indexes and clinical outcome. The preoperative SCRT, compensated by IMRT, is an effective and safe modality.

Dosimetric advantages and clinical outcomes of simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy for anal squamous cell carcinoma

  • Sakanaka, Katsuyuki;Itasaka, Satoshi;Ishida, Yuichi;Fujii, Kota;Horimatsu, Takahiro;Mizowaki, Takashi;Sakai, Yoshiharu;Hiraoka, Masahiro
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제35권4호
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    • pp.368-379
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the dosimetric difference between simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy (SIB-IMRT) and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT), and the clinical outcomes of anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC) chemoradiotherapy featuring SIB-IMRT. Materials and Methods: This study included ten patients with ASCC who underwent chemoradiotherapy using SIB-IMRT with 5-fluorouracil and mitomycin C. SIB-IMRT delivered 54 Gy to each primary tumor plus metastatic lymph nodes and 45 Gy to regional lymph nodes, in 30 fractions. Four patients received additional boosts to the primary tumors and metastatic lymph nodes; the median total dose was 54 Gy (range, 54 to 60 Gy). We additionally created 3DCRT plans following the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 9811 protocol to allow dosimetric comparisons with SIB-IMRT. Locoregional control, overall survival, and toxicity were calculated for the clinical outcome evaluation. Results: Compared to 3DCRT, SIB-IMRT significantly reduced doses to the external genitalia, bladder, and intestine, delivering the doses to target and elective nodal region. At a median follow-up time of 46 months, 3-year locoregional control and overall survival rates were 88.9% and 100%, respectively. Acute toxicities were treated conservatively. All patients completed radiotherapy with brief interruptions (range, 0 to 2 days). No patient experienced ${\geq}grade$ 3 late toxicity during the follow-up period. Conclusion: The dosimetric advantages of SIB-IMRT appeared to reduce the toxicity of chemoradiotherapy for ASCC achieving high locoregional control in the extended period.

Preoperative short course radiotherapy with concurrent and consolidation chemotherapies followed by delayed surgery in locally advanced rectal cancer: preliminary results

  • Aghili, Mahdi;Sotoudeh, Sarvazad;Ghalehtaki, Reza;Babaei, Mohammad;Farazmand, Borna;Fazeli, Mohammad-Sadegh;Keshvari, Amir;Haddad, Peiman;Farhan, Farshid
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제36권1호
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    • pp.17-24
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: This study aimed to assess complications and outcomes of a new approach, that is, combining short course radiotherapy (SRT), concurrent and consolidative chemotherapies, and delayed surgery. Materials and Methods: In this single arm phase II prospective clinical trial, patients with T3-4 or N+ M0 rectal adenocarcinoma were enrolled. Patients who received induction chemotherapy or previous pelvic radiotherapy were excluded. Study protocol consisted of three-dimensional conformal SRT (25 Gy in 5 fractions in 1 week) with concurrent and consolidation chemotherapies including capecitabine and oxaliplatin. Total mesorectal excision was done at least 8 weeks after the last fraction of radiotherapy. Primary outcome was complete pathologic response and secondary outcomes were treatment related complications. Results: Thirty-three patients completed the planned preoperative chemoradiation and 26 of them underwent surgery (24 low anterior resection and 2 abdominoperineal resection). Acute proctitis grades 2 and 3 were seen in 11 (33.3%) and 7 (21.2%) patients, respectively. There were no grades 3 and 4 subacute hematologic and non-hematologic (genitourinary and peripheral neuropathy) toxicities and perioperative morbidities such as anastomose leakage. Grade 2 or higher late toxicities were observed among 29.6% of the patients. Complete pathologic response was achieved in 8 (30.8%) patients who underwent surgery. The 3-year overall survival and local control rates were 65% and 94%, respectively. Conclusion: This study showed that SRT combined with concurrent and consolidation chemotherapies followed by delayed surgery is not only feasible and tolerable without significant toxicity but also, associated with promising complete pathologic response rates.

비소세포 폐암의 제한된 각도를 이용한 세기변조와 용적변조회전 방사선치료계획의 폐 선량에 관한 연구 (A Study on lung dose of Intensity modulated and volumetric modulated arc therapy plans using restricted angle of Non-small cell lung cancer)

  • 염미숙;이우석;김대섭;백금문
    • 대한방사선치료학회지
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    • 제26권1호
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    • pp.21-28
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    • 2014
  • 목 적 : 비소세포 폐암의 치료용적의 크기가 크거나 폐 용적이 작고, 몸의 정중선(Mid line)에 위치한 경우 척수의 허용선량을 고려한 방사선치료계획에서 폐 선량이 많아지게 되는데, 본 연구는 비소세포 폐암 환자의 3차원입체조형치료(Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy, 3D CRT), 제한된 각도를 이용한 세기변조방사선치료(Intensity modulated radiotherapy, IMRT)와 용적변조회전치료(Volumetric Modulated Arc therapy, VMAT) 치료계획을 각각 적용하여 전체 폐 선량을 비교 및 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : TrueBeam STx($Varian^{TM}$, USA) 10 MV 에너지를 이용하여 4명의 환자에 대하여 3D CRT, 제한된 각도를 이용한 IMRT와 VMAT 치료계획을 세우고, 총 선량 66 Gy/30 Fx 처방하였을 때, 선량용적히스토그램(Dose Volume Histogram, DVH)을 이용하여 치료계획용적(Planning Target Volume, PTV), 전체 폐 그리고 척수에 들어가는 선량을 평가하였다. PTV에 대한 처방선량지수(Conformity Index, CI), 선량균질지수(Homogeneity index, HI), 처방선량포함지수(Paddick's Conformity Index, PCI)를 구하고, 폐의 30 Gy 용적($V_{30}$), $V_{20}$, $V_{10}$, $V_5$, 평균선량(Mean dose)을 평가하고, 척수의 최대선량 값을 평가하였다. 결 과 : PTV에 대한 CI, HI, PCI의 평균값은 각각 $0.944{\pm}0.009$, $1.106{\pm}0.027$, $1.084{\pm}0.016$으로 평가되었다. 전체 폐에 대한 첫 번째 환자의 $V_{20}$은 3D CRT, IMRT, VMAT 각각 30.7%, 20.2%. 21.2%, 두 번째 환자의 $V_{20}$은 33.0%, 29.2%. 31.5%, 세 번째 환자의 $V_{20}$은 51.3%, 34.3%. 36.9%, 네 번째 환자의 $V_{20}$은 56.9%, 33.7%. 40%로 제한된 각도를 이용한 IMRT 치료계획에서 가장 낮게 평가되었다. 척수에 대한 최대선량 값은 모두 허용선량 미만으로 평가되었다. 결 론 : 비소세포 폐암의 방사선치료계획에서 3D CRT와 비교했을 때, 제한된 각도를 이용한 IMRT나 VAMT을 이용하면 척수의 허용선량을 넘지 않으면서 폐 선량을 줄여줄 수 있는 치료계획을 세울 수 있었다. IMRT와 VAMT을 비교해보면 PTV의 선량포함과 척수선량을 고려했을 때 IMRT 치료계획에서 보다 좁은 각도를 이용한 치료계획이 가능하였고, 이는 폐 선량을 좀 더 줄여줄 수 있는 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

Liver dose reduction by deep inspiration breath hold technique in right-sided breast irradiation

  • Haji, Gunel;Nabizade, Ulviye;Kazimov, Kamal;Guliyeva, Naile;Isayev, Isa
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제37권4호
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    • pp.254-258
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: Deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) is a well-established technique that enables efficient cardiac sparing in patients with left-sided breast cancer. The aim of the current study was to determine if DIBH is effective for reducing radiation exposure of of liver and other organs at risk in right breast radiotherapy (RT). Materials and Methods: Twenty patients with right-sided breast cancer were enrolled in this study. Three-dimensional conformal RT plans were generated for each patient, with two different computed tomography scans of free breathing (FB) and DIBH. Nodes were contoured according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group contouring guidelines. Dose-volume histograms for the target volume coverage and organs at risk were evaluated and analyzed. Results: DIBH plans showed significant reduction in mean liver dose (5.59 ± 2.07 Gy vs. 2.54 ± 1.40 Gy; p = 0.0003), V20Gy (148.38 ± 73.05 vs. 64.19 ± 51.07 mL; p = 0.0003) and V10Gy (195.34 ± 93.57 vs. 89.81 ± 57.28 mL; p = 0.0003) volumes compared with FB plans. Right lung doses were also significantly reduced in DIBH plans. Heart and left lung doses showed small but statistically significant improvement with application of the DIBH technique. Conclusion: We report that the use of DIBH for right-sided breast cancer significantly reduces the radiation doses to the liver, lungs, and heart.