Cervical/Endometrial Flashcards
What is the ASTRO cervical cancer tx algorithm?
Chino J, et al. Radiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer: Executive Summary of an ASTRO Clinical Practice Guideline. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2020 Jul-Aug;10(4):220-234.
What is the ASTRO endometrial cancer TX algorithm for early-stage endometroid histologies?
Harkenrider, et al. Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer: An American Society for Radiation Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2023 Jan-Feb;13(1):41-65.
What is the ASTRO endometrial cancer TX algorithm for early-stage high-risk histologies?
Harkenrider, et al. Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer: An American Society for Radiation Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2023 Jan-Feb;13(1):41-65.
What is the ASTRO endometrial cancer TX algorithm for advanced-stage all histologies?
Harkenrider, et al. Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer: An American Society for Radiation Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2023 Jan-Feb;13(1):41-65.
What is the staging for cervical cancer?
What is the general tx paradigm for FIGO IA1 cervical cancer?
CKC: Cold Knife Conization
What is the general tx paradigm for FIGO IA2 cervical cancer?
CKC: Cold Knife Conization
What is the defining feature of FIGO Stage IIIB cervical cancer?
- Hydronephrosis
What is the general tx paradigm for FIGO IB1-2 cervical cancer?
What is the general tx paradigm for locally advanced cervical cancer?
How do you manage superficial vein (non-varicose) thrombosis for a pt undergoing RT or Brachytherapy for cervical cancer?
- Conservative management
- no anti-coagulation
- should not delay tx
How do you manage acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for a pt undergoing RT or Brachytherapy for cervical cancer?
- Start AC
– Lovenox BID - Hold med the night before and the morning of RT
- Do not use SCDs 2/2 risk of dislodging DVT → PE
Where is the superior border of the RT field when treating up to common iliac LNs for pt’s receiving RT for gynecologic cancers?
L1-L2 interspace
Where is the superior border of the RT field when treating up to para-aortic LNs for pt’s receiving RT for gynecologic cancers?
T11/T12 interspace
Which vertebral level corresponds to the bifurcation of common iliacs into external and internal iliacs?
L4-L5
What is the risk of pelvic and PA LN involvement according to the stages of cervical cancer?
- Pelvic: ROT, Stage x 15%
– Stage I: 15%
– Stage II: 30%
– Stage III: 45% - Para-aortic: ROT, 1/2 x risk of pelvic
What is the recommended overall treatment time for definitive EBRT + Brachytherapy of cervical cancer?
- ≤ 8 wks (56 days) (Song et al., U Chicago, 2013)
- Each day beyond this resulks in:
– If pt is receiving RT alone, 0.5-1% decrease in local control and survival
– If pt is receiving concurrent CHT, 0.5-1% decrease in local control ONLY
What are the most common histologies for cervical cancer?
- SqCC: 80%
– > 95% Related to HPV! - ACA: 10-20%
– Endometrioid, mucinous, serous, clear cell - Rare: Neuroendocrine, small cell, RMS, lymphoma
How does bladder filling factor into a patient being simulated for definitive or adjuvant IMRT for cervical cancer?
- Perform full & empty bladder scans → ITV
- Tx planning is done on the full scan
What is the rate of G3/4 tox w/ concurrent and adjuvant cisplatin/gemcitabine w/ RT for cervical cancer?
- 85%!
What are the indications for adjuvant CRT (as opposed to RT only) for cervical cancer?
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Peter’s criteria (GOG109 aka RTOG 9112)
– Positive margins
– Positive LNs
– Parametrial involvement
What was the pt population, randomization, and end point of Peters et al. (GOG 109 aka RTOG 9112) for cervical cancer?
- Stage IA2, IB, IIA s/p radical hysterectomy + PLND who met the Peter’s criteria:
– ≥1 of node positive
– Positive margin
– Parametrial involvement - Randomization:
– WPRT 49.3 Gy/ 29 fx
– 🏆 WPRT + x2 cycles concurrent cis/5-FU and x2 adjuvant cis/5FU x4
– If common iliac LN+, 45 Gy/ 1.5 Gy daily to PA nodes given - Endpoint: OS, PFS
What were the results of the Peters et al. (GOG 109 aka RTOG 9112) for cervical cancer?
- RT vs. CRT
– 4-yr OS 71% vs. 81%
– 4-yr PFS 63% vs. 80% - Other takeaways
– No difference in recurrence patterns
– 60% completed all 4 cycles of chemo
– Gr4 toxicity in 4% vs. 17%
– Gr5 in n=1 in CRT arm but this patient declined chemo
How was chemo delivered in the CRT arm of Peters et al. (GOG 109 aka RTOG 9112) for cervical cancer?
- Cisplatin (70 mg/2) and 5FU (1000 mg/m2) q3 wks x 4C
- 2C concurrent, 2C adjuvant
Upon reanalysis (Monk et al), what subgroup did not show an OS benefit from the addition of chemotherapy to RT in Peters et al. (GOG 109 aka RTOG 9112) for cervical cancer?
No OS benefit for:
- Tumor size < 2 cm
- Only 1 LN+
Pre-sacral LNs are at the risk of involvement from what primary cancers?
- Cervical
- Rectal
Why is the pre-sacral space at risk for spread from cervical primaries?
- Uterosacral ligaments
– Posterior from cervix to sacrum, inserting into S1-S3
– Cervical cancer can track along the ligaments
What was the pt population, randomization, and end point of GOG 71 for cervical cancer?
- Bulky IB disease (tumor or cervix ≥ 4cm)
- Randomization:
– 🏆 40 Gy EBRT + 40 Gy LDR
– 45 Gy EBRT + 30 Gy LDR + extrafascial hysterectomy - Mnemonic: 71 → before defintive CRT was the norm
What were the results of GOG 71 for cervical cancer?
- Def RT, vs. RT f/b hyst
– No OS difference
– 5-yr LR 27% vs. 14%, p=0.08
– 5-yr PFS 53% vs. 62%, p=0.09
– Disease progression 46% vs. 37%, p=0.07
– Gr 3-4 toxicity not different
How do you mark the extent of the disease for a stage IIIA cervical cancer during simulation?
- By placing a fiducial marker in the tumor
- CTV extends 3 cm inferior to this marker
- Can also help w/ brachytherapy planning should tumor regress during EBRT
What is a special consideration prior to simulation/treatment planning for a stage IIIB cervical cancer during simulation?
Ureteral stent placement to relieve hydronephrosis
What is the classic inferior border of the AP/PA field for def RT for cervical cancer?
Whichever is lower:
- 3-4 cm below the inferior extent of the tumor
- lowest extent of obturator foramen
What are the classic superior and lateral borders of the AP/PA field for def RT for cervical cancer?
- Superior: L4-L5
- 1.5-2 cm lateral to the pelvic brim
What are the classic borders of the Lateral field for def RT for cervical cancer?
- Sup: L4-5
- Inf:
– 3-4 cm below the inferior extent of the tumor
– lowest extent of obturator foramen - Ant: 1 cm anterior to the pubic symphysis
- Post: Entire Sacrum
What was the pt population, randomization, and primary endpoint of GOG 120 for cervical cancer?
- IIB-IVA disease, surgically staged, PA LN-
- Randomization:
– Cisplatin alone (40 mg/m2 weekly x 6C)
– Cisplatin (50 mg/m2 on days 1, 29) with 5-FU (4 g/m2 on days 1, 29) and hydroxyurea (2 g/m2 twice weekly x 6 weeks), or
– Hydroxyurea(3 g/m2 twice weekly x 6 weeks) - all received EBRT (40.8/24 or 51/30) f/b BT
- Endpoints: OS, PFS
What were the main results of GOG 120 for cervical cancer?
- Cis alone, combo, vs. hydroxyurea alone
– 2 yr PFS 67%, 64%, 47%
– 10 yr PFS 46%, 43%, 26%
– 10 yr OS 53%, 53%, 34% - Current SOC is weekly cisplatin (40 mg/m2)
– Acute tox less for cisplatin alone vs. combo.
What are the most commonly involved LN chains for invasive cervical cancer?
- External iliac (35%)
- Obturators (43%)
- Parametrial (22%)
What was the pt population, randomization, and notable endpoints of GOG 92 (Sedlis et al.) for cervical cancer?
- Stage IB, N0 s/p radical hysterectomy meeting SEDLIS Criteria**, ≥2 risk factors of:
– Size ≥4 cm
– Deep invasion (>1/3)
– LVI
-Randomization:
– 🏆 WPRT 46 Gy or 50.4 Gy
– obs - Endpoints: PFS
– Not powered for OS
What were the main results of the GOG 92 (Sedlis et al.) for cervical cancer?
- Adj RT vs. Obs
– 10-yr LR 14% vs. 21%
– 10-yr PFS 78% vs. 65%
– 10-yr OS 80% vs. 71%, p=0.07
– 12-yr recurrence adenocarcinoma or adenosquamous 8.8% vs. 44%
– Acute gr 3 & 4 toxicity 7% vs. 2%
What is the usual dose for an LDR boost following EBRT for def RT for cervical cancer?
35-45 Gy
What is the usual dose rate to point A for an LDR boost following EBRT for def RT for cervical cancer?
0.4-0.6 Gy/hr
What is the usual dose rate to point A for an HDR boost following EBRT for def RT for cervical cancer?
0.8-1.2 Gy/hr
What type of hysterectomy is recommended for stage IA1 w/o LVSI cervical cancers?
Extrafascial hysterectomy
What type of hysterectomy is recommended for stage IA1 w/ LVSI and IA2 cervical cancers?
Modified radical hysterectomy
What type of hysterectomy is recommended for stage IB… cervical cancers?
radical hysterectomy
What is the usual dose for a boost to unresected LNs during EBRT for def RT for cervical cancer?
10-15 Gy (55 Gy total)
What is the usual dose for the boost to the parametria during EBRT for def RT for cervical cancer?
- 5.4-9 Gy (50.4 or 54 Gy total)
What is the usual dose for the pelvis during EBRT for def RT for cervical cancer?
- 45 Gy in 25 fx
What are the standard CHT regimens used for adjuvant/definitive CRT for cervical cancer?
- Cisplatin
– Prefered 2/2 lower tox profile - Cisplatin/5-FU
– Higher tox, including NVD, mouth sores, depressed blood counts
What are the A and B Rx points for T&O brachytherapy?
Which tumors are most appropriate for an interstitial brachytherapy boost?
- Apical Tumors
- > 0.5 cm thick
- Well-defined
- Mobile
What are the appropriate doses and fractionation for HDR boost after pelvic RT for definitive RT of cervical cancer?
- ≤ 4 cm of residual disease post CRT → EQD2 ≥ 80
– 5.5 Gy x 5 fx - > 4 cm of residual disease post CRT → EQD2 ≥ 85-90
– 6 Gy x 5 fx - 5 Gy x 6 fx
- 7 Gy x 4 fx