Proton versus photon craniospinal irradiation for adult medulloblastoma: A dosimetric, toxicity, and exploratory cost analysis.
Neurooncol Adv
; 6(1): vdae034, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
This study aimed to determine whether proton craniospinal irradiation (CSI) decreased the dose to normal tissue and resulted in less toxicity than photon CSI for adult patients.Methods:
This single-institution retrospective analyzed differences in radiation doses, acute toxicity, and cost between proton and CSI for adult medulloblastoma patients.Results:
Of 39 total patients, 20 were treated with photon CSI prior to 2015, and 19 were treated with proton CSI thereafter. Median age was 28 years (range 18-66). The molecular subtype was most commonly sonic hedgehog (68%). Patients most commonly received 36 Gy CSI in 20 fractions with a boost to 54-55.8 Gy (92%). Proton CSI delivered significantly lower mean doses to cochleae, lacrimal glands, lens, parotid glands, pharyngeal constrictors, esophagus, lungs, liver, and skin (all Pâ <â .001). Patients receiving proton CSI had significantly lower rates of acute dysphagia of any grade (5% versus 35%, Pâ =â .044) and decreased median weight loss during radiation (+1.0 versus -2.8 kg, Pâ =â .011). Weight loss was associated with acute hospitalization (Pâ =â .009). Median follow-up was 2.9 and 12.9 years for proton and photon patients, respectively, limiting late toxicity and outcome comparisons. At the last follow-up, 5 photon patients had died (2 of progressive disease, 3 without recurrence ages 41-63) and 21% had experienced major cardiovascular events. At 10 years, 89% were alive and 82% were recurrence free.Conclusions:
This study demonstrates dosimetric improvements with proton CSI, potentially leading to decreased acute toxicity including dysphagia and weight loss during treatment.
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Neurooncol Adv
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2024
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