HCC Flashcards
What was the clinical relevance of the Korean study (Yoon et al. JAMA Onc 2018) analyzing EBRT + TACE for HCC?
This study showed that for HCC with vascular invasion, TACE+RT led to improved RR, TTP, and OS compared to Sorafenib.
What population was included in the Korean study (Yoon et al. JAMA Onc 2018) analyzing EBRT + TACE for HCC?
90 pts with HCC with macroscopic vascular invasion
What regimen was included in the Korean study (Yoon et al. JAMA Onc 2018) analyzing EBRT + TACE for HCC?
“<span>→TACE + RT<span> <br></br>vs. <br></br>→sorafenib<br></br><br></br>TACE done q6 weeks with 45 Gy EBRT 3 weeks after first TACE</span></span>”
What were the results of the Korean study (Yoon et al. JAMA Onc 2018) analyzing EBRT + TACE for HCC?
<div>Improved outcomes with EBRT+TACE over Sorafenib</div>
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24-week response rate 33% vs. 2%<div>Median TTP 31 weeks vs. 12 weeks<br></br>Median OS 55 weeks vs. 43 weeks</div>
What was the clinical relevance of the Chinese study (Sun et al. Radiother Onc 2019) analyzing post-op IMRT for HCC with tumor thrombus?
Showed that post-op IMRT after resection of HCC with thrombus improves OS.
What population was included in the Chinese study (Sun et al. Radiother Onc 2019) analyzing post-op IMRT for HCC with tumor thrombus?
52 pts with resected HCC with tumor vein thrombus
What regimen was included in the Chinese study (Sun et al. Radiother Onc 2019) analyzing post-op IMRT for HCC with tumor thrombus?
“<span>partial hepatectomy ± thrombectomy →<br></br><br></br>→post-op IMRT<br></br>vs. <br></br>→obs</span>”
What were the results of the Chinese study (Sun et al. Radiother Onc 2019) analyzing post-op IMRT for HCC with tumor thrombus?
<div>Improved OS with use of post-op IMRT:</div>
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1, 2, 3-yr OS <br></br>77%/19%/12% vs. 27%/12%/0%<br></br><br></br>Median OS 18.9 vs. 10.8 mos<br></br><br></br>
What was the clinical relevance of the Chinese study (Wei et al. JCO 2019) analyzing pre-op EBRT for HCC with tumor thrombus?
Showed that pre-op RT in HCC with tumor vein thrombosis improved OS and disease control.
What population was included in the Chinese study (Wei et al. JCO 2019) analyzing pre-op EBRT for HCC with tumor thrombus?
164 pts with resectable HCC with tumor vein thrombus
What regimen was included in the Chinese study (Wei et al. JCO 2019) analyzing pre-op EBRT for HCC with tumor thrombus?
“<span>→pre-op RT 18 Gy/6 fx, 3DCRT<span><br></br>vs.<br></br>→no RT<br></br><br></br>surgery 1 month after RT</span></span>”
What were the results of the Chinese study (Wei et al. JCO 2019) analyzing pre-op EBRT for HCC with tumor thrombus?
<div>OS improved with preop EBRT:</div>
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1-yr OS 75% vs. 43%<br></br>2-yr OS 27% vs. 9%<br></br><div>2-yr DFS 13% vs. 3%</div><div><br></br>RT caused grade 3 toxicity in 2 patients that led to inoperability</div>
What was the clinical relevance of the Italian study analyzing SBRT vs TACE for HCC after TACE failure?
Showed that SBRT improved LC compared to TAE/TACE after incomplete response to TACE.
What population was included in the Italian study analyzing SBRT vs TACE for HCC after TACE failure?
40 pts with unresectable HCC s/p TAE/TACE and incomplete response
What regimen was included in the Italian study analyzing SBRT vs TACE for HCC after TACE failure?
“after incomplete response to TAE/TACE:<br></br><br></br><span>SBRT </span>vs. TAE/TACE”
What were the results of the Italian study analyzing SBRT vs TACE for HCC after TACE failure?
<div>Improved LC with SBRT over TACE:</div>
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Time to LF not reached vs. 8 mos<br></br>2-yr LC 57% vs. 36%
What was the clinical relevance of the Chinese study analyzing surgery vs SBRT for resectable HCC (Su et al. IJROBP 2017)?
Showed SABR and surgery have similar OS and PFS in this retrospective analysis. SABR is less invasive.
What population was included in the Chinese study analyzing surgery vs SBRT for resectable HCC (Su et al. IJROBP 2017)?
117 pts with HCC size ≤5 cm, Childs Pugh A, 1-2 nodules
What regimen was included in the Chinese study analyzing surgery vs SBRT for resectable HCC (Su et al. IJROBP 2017)?
Propensity matched scoring. Retrospective comparison of resection and SABR
What were the results of the Chinese study analyzing surgery vs SBRT for resectable HCC (Su et al. IJROBP 2017)?
No difference in PFS or OS<br></br><br></br><div>With propensity score matching:<br></br>1, 3, and 5-yr OS<br></br>SABR 100%, 92%, 74%<br></br>Resection 97%, 89%, 69% (p=.405)<br></br><br></br>1, 3, and 5-yr PFS:<br></br>SABR 84%, 59%, 44%<br></br>Resection 69%, 62%, 36% (p=.945)</div>
What was the clinical relevance of the Michigan study comparing SBRT and RFA for inoperable HCC (Wahl et al. JCO 2015)?
Showed that SBRT for tumors of size >2 cm showed improved LC over RFA.
What population was included in the Michigan study comparing SBRT and RFA for inoperable HCC (Wahl et al. JCO 2015)?
224 pts with inoperable, M0 HCC treated with SBRT or RFA
What regimen was included in the Michigan study comparing SBRT and RFA for inoperable HCC (Wahl et al. JCO 2015)?
Retrospective analysis of SBRT vs. RFA on FFLP and toxicity
What were the results of the Michigan study comparing SBRT and RFA for inoperable HCC (Wahl et al. JCO 2015)?
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1-yr FFLP 97% SBRT vs. 84% RFA<br></br>2-yr FFLP 84% SBRT vs. 80% RFA<br></br><b>SBRT was better for tumors >2 cm</b><br></br>Acute grade 3+ toxicity 11% vs. 5% (nonsignificant but favoring SBRT)
What was the clinical relevance of the Chinese meta-analysis analyzing addition of RT to TACE for unresectable HCC (Meng et al. Radiother Onc 2009)?
Showed that TACE+RT showed improved OS over TACE alone. Additional randomized trials are warranted.
What population was included in the Chinese meta-analysis analyzing addition of RT to TACE for unresectable HCC (Meng et al. Radiother Onc 2009)?
1476 pts with unresectable HCC
What regimen was included in the Chinese meta-analysis analyzing addition of RT to TACE for unresectable HCC (Meng et al. Radiother Onc 2009)?
17 trials, 5 of which were randomized evaluating TACE vs. TACE+RT
What were the results of the Chinese meta-analysis analyzing addition of RT to TACE for unresectable HCC (Meng et al. Radiother Onc 2009)?
TACE+RT has significantly improved OS over TACE alone