Christopher L Tinkle1, Charu Singh2, Shane Lloyd3, Yian Guo4, Yimei Li4, Alberto S Pappo5, Steven G DuBois6, John T Lucas2, Daphne A Haas-Kogan3, Stephanie A Terezakis7, Steve E Braunstein3, Matthew J Krasin2. 1. Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. Electronic address: christopher.tinkle@stjude.org. 2. Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. 3. Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco. 4. Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. 5. Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. 6. Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco. 7. Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in pediatric patients has been underreported. We reviewed practice patterns, outcomes, and toxicity of SBRT in this population. METHODS AND MATERIALS: In this multi-institutional study, 55 patients with 107 non-central nervous system lesions treated with SBRT between 2010 and 2016 were reviewed. Treatment response was evaluated by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1 and modified RECIST v1.1 criteria for soft-tissue and bone lesions, respectively. Patterns of local failure (LF) were assessed dosimetrically. The cumulative incidence of LF and toxicity were estimated accounting for the competing risk event of death. Predictors of LF were identified through joint frailty models for clustered competing risks. RESULTS: The median (range) dose/fraction was 7 (4.5-25) Gy, the total (range) dose/site was 35 (12-45), and the median (range) number of fractions was 5 (1-9). The radiographic response rates of bone and soft-tissue lesions were 90.6% and 76.7%, respectively. Symptom improvement was observed for 62% of symptomatic sites. A total of 27 LFs were documented, with 14 in-field, 9 marginal, and 4 out-of-field LFs. The 1-year estimated cumulative LF rate, progression-free survival, and overall survival were 25.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 17.2%-36.1%), 17.5% (95% CI, 9.0%-34.1%), and 61% (95% CI, 48.9%-76.1%), respectively. Lesion type (soft tissue vs bone) was the only significant predictor of LF on multivariable analysis (P = .04), with increased hazard for soft-tissue lesions. No acute or late toxicity of grade 4 or higher was observed; the estimated 1-year cumulative incidence of late toxicity of any grade was 7.5% (95% CI, 3.6%-12.1%). CONCLUSIONS: The SBRT was well tolerated and resulted in radiographic response and symptom palliation in most pediatric patients with advanced disease. The 1-year cumulative LF rate of 25% will serve as a benchmark for further modifications to radiation therapy indications, parameters, and combination therapy.
PURPOSE: The use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in pediatric patients has been underreported. We reviewed practice patterns, outcomes, and toxicity of SBRT in this population. METHODS AND MATERIALS: In this multi-institutional study, 55 patients with 107 non-central nervous system lesions treated with SBRT between 2010 and 2016 were reviewed. Treatment response was evaluated by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1 and modified RECIST v1.1 criteria for soft-tissue and bone lesions, respectively. Patterns of local failure (LF) were assessed dosimetrically. The cumulative incidence of LF and toxicity were estimated accounting for the competing risk event of death. Predictors of LF were identified through joint frailty models for clustered competing risks. RESULTS: The median (range) dose/fraction was 7 (4.5-25) Gy, the total (range) dose/site was 35 (12-45), and the median (range) number of fractions was 5 (1-9). The radiographic response rates of bone and soft-tissue lesions were 90.6% and 76.7%, respectively. Symptom improvement was observed for 62% of symptomatic sites. A total of 27 LFs were documented, with 14 in-field, 9 marginal, and 4 out-of-field LFs. The 1-year estimated cumulative LF rate, progression-free survival, and overall survival were 25.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 17.2%-36.1%), 17.5% (95% CI, 9.0%-34.1%), and 61% (95% CI, 48.9%-76.1%), respectively. Lesion type (soft tissue vs bone) was the only significant predictor of LF on multivariable analysis (P = .04), with increased hazard for soft-tissue lesions. No acute or late toxicity of grade 4 or higher was observed; the estimated 1-year cumulative incidence of late toxicity of any grade was 7.5% (95% CI, 3.6%-12.1%). CONCLUSIONS: The SBRT was well tolerated and resulted in radiographic response and symptom palliation in most pediatric patients with advanced disease. The 1-year cumulative LF rate of 25% will serve as a benchmark for further modifications to radiation therapy indications, parameters, and combination therapy.
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