Dosimetric analysis and acute toxicity comparison of bone marrow sparing intensity-modulated radiation therapy versus three-dimensional conformal therapy with concurrent chemotherapy for the treatment of cervical carcinoma: A prospective single institutional study
Background: The aim of the study was to compare the dosimetry and acute toxicities of bone marrow sparing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (BMS-IMRT) and three-dimensional conformal radiation techniques (3DCRT) in locally advanced cervical cancer. Materials and Methods: This is a hospital-based...
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Published in | Journal of Radiation and Cancer Research Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 70 - 76 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd
01.04.2021
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Summary: | Background: The aim of the study was to compare the dosimetry and acute toxicities of bone marrow sparing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (BMS-IMRT) and three-dimensional conformal radiation techniques (3DCRT) in locally advanced cervical cancer. Materials and Methods: This is a hospital-based prospective randomized study and histologically proven locally advanced cervical carcinoma patients were selected for the analysis. A total of thirty patients were equally allocated in the two treatment arms: BMS-IMRT and 3DCRT. External beam radiation therapy was delivered to a dose of 50 Gy/25# followed by high dose rate brachytherapy along with concurrent chemotherapy. The target volumes and the organs at risks were delineated. The BM comprised pelvic BM (PBM); lumbosacral BM (LSBM); ilium BM (IBM) and Ischium, Pubis and Pelvic femora together constituting lower PBM (LPBM). Results: BMS-IMRT was superior to the 3DCRT arm in reducing the dose to the PBM, small bowel, rectum, and bladder. On comparison of the BM dose volume histogram, the P value was significant (BMS IMRT vs. 3DCRT) in the higher dose range (30 and 40 Gy) for the IBM, LPBM, and whole pelvis BM. However, the difference in the low-dose irradiation (10 and 20 Gy) region was not significant. Furthermore, in the LSBM region, BMS IMRT was superior at all dose levels with no significant P value. Acute toxicities were higher in the 3DCRT arm. Conclusion: Thus, BMS-IMRT resulted in significant reduction of dose to the PBM. This can help in reducing the hematologic toxicities associated with pelvic radiation. |
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ISSN: | 2588-9273 2468-9203 |
DOI: | 10.4103/jrcr.jrcr_53_20 |