Sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective phase II study

Abstract Purpose This prospective phase II study aimed to determine the efficacy and tolerability of sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with chemotherapy for patients with inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods Patients with histologically or cyto...

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Main Authors: Xing‐Wen Fan, Hong‐Bing Wang, Jing‐Fang Mao, Ling Li, Kai‐Liang Wu
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Published: Wiley 2020-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.2933
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author Xing‐Wen Fan
Hong‐Bing Wang
Jing‐Fang Mao
Ling Li
Kai‐Liang Wu
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description Abstract Purpose This prospective phase II study aimed to determine the efficacy and tolerability of sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with chemotherapy for patients with inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods Patients with histologically or cytologically proven inoperable ESCC were enrolled in this study (ChiCTR‐OIC‐17010485). A larger target volume for subclinical lesion was irradiated with 50 Gy, and then, a smaller target volume only including gross tumor was boosted to 66 Gy. The fraction dose was 2 Gy, and no elective node was irradiated. Concurrent and consolidation chemotherapy of fluorouracil (600 mg/m2, days 1‐3) plus cisplatin (25 mg/m2, days 1‐3) was administered every 4 weeks, for 4 cycles in total. The primary endpoint was 2‐year progression‐free survival (PFS). Results Eighty‐eight patients were enrolled in this study. The median age was 65 years (range: 45‐75 years), and 69 patients (78.4%) were men. With the median follow‐up of 26 (range: 3‐95) months, the 2‐ and 5‐year PFS were 39.3% and 36.9%, respectively, and overall survival (OS) were 57.1% and 39.2%, respectively. Tumor stage and concurrent chemotherapy were independent OS predictors. Major acute adverse events were myelosuppression and esophagitis, most of which were grades 1‐2. Nine percent and 2.3% of patients had grade 3 acute esophagitis and late esophageal strictures, respectively. Conclusions Sequential boost to 66 Gy by IMRT with chemotherapy was safe and effective for inoperable ESCC. A randomized phase III study to compare with standard dose of 50 Gy is warranted.
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spelling doaj-art-4c05ae982f0b4e5e9e9f8462c24f32d82025-08-20T04:03:22ZengWileyCancer Medicine2045-76342020-04-01982812281910.1002/cam4.2933Sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective phase II studyXing‐Wen Fan0Hong‐Bing Wang1Jing‐Fang Mao2Ling Li3Kai‐Liang Wu4Department of Radiation Oncology Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Shanghai ChinaDepartment of Radiation Oncology Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Shanghai ChinaDepartment of Radiation Oncology Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Shanghai ChinaDepartment of Radiation Oncology Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Shanghai ChinaDepartment of Radiation Oncology Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Shanghai ChinaAbstract Purpose This prospective phase II study aimed to determine the efficacy and tolerability of sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with chemotherapy for patients with inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods Patients with histologically or cytologically proven inoperable ESCC were enrolled in this study (ChiCTR‐OIC‐17010485). A larger target volume for subclinical lesion was irradiated with 50 Gy, and then, a smaller target volume only including gross tumor was boosted to 66 Gy. The fraction dose was 2 Gy, and no elective node was irradiated. Concurrent and consolidation chemotherapy of fluorouracil (600 mg/m2, days 1‐3) plus cisplatin (25 mg/m2, days 1‐3) was administered every 4 weeks, for 4 cycles in total. The primary endpoint was 2‐year progression‐free survival (PFS). Results Eighty‐eight patients were enrolled in this study. The median age was 65 years (range: 45‐75 years), and 69 patients (78.4%) were men. With the median follow‐up of 26 (range: 3‐95) months, the 2‐ and 5‐year PFS were 39.3% and 36.9%, respectively, and overall survival (OS) were 57.1% and 39.2%, respectively. Tumor stage and concurrent chemotherapy were independent OS predictors. Major acute adverse events were myelosuppression and esophagitis, most of which were grades 1‐2. Nine percent and 2.3% of patients had grade 3 acute esophagitis and late esophageal strictures, respectively. Conclusions Sequential boost to 66 Gy by IMRT with chemotherapy was safe and effective for inoperable ESCC. A randomized phase III study to compare with standard dose of 50 Gy is warranted.https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.2933chemoradiotherapyesophageal squamous cell carcinomaintensity‐modulated radiotherapy
spellingShingle Xing‐Wen Fan
Hong‐Bing Wang
Jing‐Fang Mao
Ling Li
Kai‐Liang Wu
Sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective phase II study
Cancer Medicine
chemoradiotherapy
esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
intensity‐modulated radiotherapy
title Sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective phase II study
title_full Sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective phase II study
title_fullStr Sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective phase II study
title_full_unstemmed Sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective phase II study
title_short Sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective phase II study
title_sort sequential boost of intensity modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma a prospective phase ii study
topic chemoradiotherapy
esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
intensity‐modulated radiotherapy
url https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.2933
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