Head and Neck Flashcards
What trial help establish PORT dosing?
MDACC (Peters et al, IJROBP, 1993, Rosenthal et al, IJROBP, 2017),<div><br></br></div>
What is the clinical relevance of the study (MDACC, Peters 1993)?<div><br></br></div>
The findings could suggest that dose escalation ≥63 Gy in PORT might be beneficial for ECE at a 2-yr year timepoint, but not at 5 to 20 years (however this interpretation is not endorsed nor addressed in the f/u publication). <br></br><br></br>In PORT,At 5 to 20-yr f/u there is no benefit in LRC with dose escalation from 63 Gy –> 68.4 Gy in the high risk group or 57.6 –> 63 Gy in the low risk group.
What was the patient population studied in MDACC PORT trial?
“264 with Stage III or IV oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx<span> who underwent surgery who required post-op RT</span>”
What was the regimen studied in MDACC PORT?
“Low risk: <br></br>→52.2 Gy or 57.6 (dose changed to 57.6 after excess failures seen with 52.2)<br></br>vs. →63 Gy <br></br><br></br>High risk: <br></br>→63 Gy vs. →68.4 Gy<br></br><br></br>Stratified into low and high risk by a point system now not in use. Head and neck were separately assessed. Any positive margin was high risk. But <span>ECE could be low or high risk based on extent.</span> Other factors: # of nodes, margin distances, sizes.”
What were the results of MDACC PORT trial?
<div><div><div><div><div>Final report (over 20-yr follow-up): <br></br>20-yr LRC not different<br></br>Factors impacting LRC & OS:</div><div>S->RT completion time ≥85 days, +margin, ECE<br></br>Factor leading to worse OS: age ≥57</div><div><br></br>5-yr LRC 67% <br></br>5-yr DM 36%, 10-yr DM 40%<br></br>5-yr OS 32%, 10-yr OS 20%<br></br>2nd cancers 27%<br></br><br></br><br></br></div></div></div></div></div>
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What were the initial results of MDACC PORT?
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br></br>Initial report: 2-yr LF worse with <54 Gy than with ≥ 57.6 Gy. ECE results best with ≥63 Gy. ECE was the only independent risk factor for recurrence. Progressively increased recurrence risk with ≥2 risk factors (oral cavity, close or positive margins, PNI, ≥2 nodes, node ≥3cm, delay >6 wks, low PS)<br></br></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><div></div><div></div></div>
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<div>What trial evaluated dose de-escalation in elective nodes?</div>
University of Leuven, Belgium<b>(</b>Nevens et al, Radiother Oncol, 2017)
What is the clinical relevance of University of Leuven, Belgium (Nevens et al, Radiother Oncol, 2017)
Equivalent rates of OS, LF in patient treated elective nodes 50 vs 40 Gy with reduction of salivary toxicity in 40 Gy
<div>What was the patient population studied inNevens et al, Radiother Oncol, 2017?</div>
“200,<span>Previously untreated </span>head and neck cancer. T1-T2N0 were allowed if elective neck radiation planned”
<div>What was the regimen studied inNevens et al, Radiother Oncol, 2017?</div>
Noninferiority: <br></br>→50 Gy to elective nodes vs. 40 Gy to elective nodes<br></br><br></br>Doses in normalized effective dose in 2 Gy fractions. 70 Gy in NID 2 Gy per fraction to primary tumor. All patients treated with IMRT
<div>What were the results ofNevens et al, Radiother Oncol, 2017trial?</div>
Reduction of salivary toxicity with 40 Gy<br></br><br></br>2-yr LF 3.9% in 40 Gy arm, similar to 50 Gy<br></br><br></br>5-yr RR 8% vs. 14%, p=0.10<br></br>5-yr DM 24% vs. 13%, p=0.07<br></br>5-yr OS ~50-55%, not different<br></br><br></br><br></br>
Criticisms ofNevens et al, Radiother Oncol, 2017?
The trial may be underpowered. The eligibility is T1-T2 and, consequentially, recurrences were low. However, low recurrences in both arms is not a negative thing. Most patients did not undergo neck dissection.<div><br></br></div><div>The trial’s use of iso-effective 2 Gy fractions might lead some to criticize the trial in that its methods are imprecise. However nonstandard doses based on BED calcs are frequently employed in H&N IMRT and this design reflects common techniques (NCCN 2019).</div><div><br></br></div><div>Results may not apply to post op neck since few were included.<br></br><br></br></div>
<div>What trial evaluated elective node recurrence following definitive RT?</div>
van den Bosch IJROBP, 2016
What is the clinical relevance of van den Bosch IJROBP, 2016?
Lymph node sum >17mm is risk factor for recurrence. Borderline nodes may be controlled with 60 Gy. 45-50 Gy EQD2 controls elective neck otherwise.
<div>What was the patient population studied in van den Bosch IJROBP, 2016?</div>
264 H&N cT2-4, N0-2 SCC treated with RT
What was the regimen studied in van den Bosch IJROBP, 2016?
Retrospective. 1166 lymph nodes localized in elective neck fields and sites of recurrence reconstructed and analyzed based on dose received<br></br><br></br>IMRT SIB accelerated to 68 Gy in 2.00 Gy for boost and 50.3 Gy in 1.48 Gy for elective volume. Last 14 treatments delivered BID.
<div>What were the results of van den Bosch IJROBP, 2016 trial?</div>
•Elective neck node recurrence 5.1%<br></br>•LN size of 17 mm sum of long and short diameters is risk factor for recurrence<br></br>•Recurrence in nodes usually happens with LR<br></br>•In nodes receiving 60 Gy no recurrences seen
What Meta-analysis established altered fractionation superior OS to conventional in head and neck?
MARCH-HN
What is the clinical relevance of the study MARCH-HN?
Altered fractionation gives benefit in OS and LC in head and neck
<div>What was the patient population studied in MARCH - HN trial?</div>
Meta-analysis of 15 trials11,423 Head and neck definitive and post-op
<div>What was the regimen studied in MARCH - HN?</div>
“Meta-analysis of 15 trials evaluating the benefit of <span>altered fractionation (defined as either hyperfx</span>, accelerated, or accel with dose reduction) compared to conventional fx<br></br><br></br><span>Update</span>: Meta-analysis of 33 trials<br></br><br></br>Comparison 1: Primary or post op conv fx vs. altered fx<div><br></br>Comparison 2: conv fx chemoRT vs. altered fx RT alone</div>”
<div>What were the results of MARCH - HNtrial?</div>
5-yr OS benefit of +3.4% with altered fractionation (best benefit with hyperfx, +8%)<br></br>5-yr LC benefit of +6.4%<br></br><br></br>Long term f/u: <br></br>• Compared to primary or post-op conv fx, altered fx benefit in OS: 5-yr +3.1% and 10-yr +1.2%<div><br></br>• OS benefit only in hyperfx group: 5-yr OS +8.1% and 10-yr OS +3.9%<div><br></br>• Compared to conv fx chemo RT, OS worse with hyperfx RT alone, 5-yr OS -5.8% and 10-yr OS -5.1%</div></div>
<div>What trial established altered fractionation as standard of care for Stage III-IV if no chemo?</div>
RTOG 9003
What is the clinical relevance of RTOG 9003?
Hyperfrac and accelerated concominant boost result in improved outcomes and lower toxicity than standard fractionation for Stage III-IV without chemo
<div>What was the patient population studied in RTOG 9003?</div>
“1073 Stage III-IV (or II for BOT/hypopharynx), previously untreated, <span>to have primary RT</span>”
<div>What was the regimen studied in RTOG 9003?</div>
“1) Conventional 70/35 fx in 2Gy<br></br><br></br>2) <span>Hyperfx 81.6/68 fx in 7 wks in 1.2Gy BID</span><br></br><br></br>3) Accel Split: 67.2/42 fx in 6 wks at 1.6Gy BID with 2-wk break at 38.4Gy<br></br> <br></br>4) <span>Accel-con boost: 72Gy/42 fx in 6 wks at 1.8Gy and 1.5Gy</span><div><span><br></br></span>IMRT not allowed</div>”
<div>What were the results of RTOG 9003?</div>
Initial: Hyperfrac and delayed concominant boost had better LRC (54%), with trend for better DFS. OS not different. <br></br><br></br>Update: Hyperfx increased OS, LC when 5 year patients are censored, and decreased late effects. 97% of LR occurred within 5 years. After five years, more second cancers arose though small amounts. Severe late grade 3+ toxicity trended worse for Accel.
Criticisms of RTOG 9003?
Performed before IMRT era. Concurrent chemo was not used. There is criticism that some of the long term results were only significant when data after 5 years was censored.<br></br>
<div>What trial(s) established 6 day/week as standard of care?</div>
<div>IAEA-ACC and DAHANCA 6/7</div>
What is the clinical relevance of IAEA-ACC?
For those not receiving chemo, six fractions per week of RT results in better LC and DFS than 5 fractions per week<div><br></br></div><div>(This study repeated the DAHANCA regimen but this time without nimorazole)</div>
What was the patient population studied in IAEA-ACC?
“1485 glottic, supraglottic pharynx, oral cavity <span>not receiving chemo</span>,<span> eligible for curative RT</span>”
What was the regimen studied in IAEA-ACC?<br></br>
“<span><span>→5 fx per week<br></br>vs. <br></br></span>→6 fx per week<span><br></br><br></br> 66-70 Gy/ 33-35 fx, no chemo</span><br></br>[no nimorazole as in DAHANCA 6/7]</span>”
What were the results of IAEA-ACCtrial?<br></br>
“<span>5-yr LRC 42% 6 fx vs. 30% 5 fx<br></br>5-yr OS 35% vs. 28%, p=0.07<br></br>5-yr DSS 50% vs. 40%</span><br></br><br></br>More acute skin and mucositis in accel RT. No difference in late toxicity”
What is the clinical relevance of DAHANCA 6 & 7?
For those not receiving chemo, six fractions per week of RT with nimorazole results in better LC and DFS than 5 fractions per week
What was the patient population studied in DAHANCA 6 & 7?
“1485 glottic, supraglottic pharynx, oral cavity <span>not receiving chemo, treated with primary RT</span>”
<div>What was the regimen studied in DAHANCA 6 & 7?</div>
“→5 fx per week <br></br>vs. <br></br><span>→6 fx per week</span><br></br><br></br>66-68 Gy/ 33-34 fx, no chemo<br></br><span>Nimorazole</span> for all except for glottic”
What were the results of DAHANCA 6 & 7?
5-yr LRC 70% 6 fx vs. 60% 5 fx<br></br>14.5-yr LRF 22% vs. 29%<br></br>Larynx preservation 80% vs. 68%<br></br>5-yr DSS 73% vs. 66%<div><br></br>No change in OS<br></br>Acute morbidity more frequent with 6 fx</div>
<div>What trial investigated hyperfractionation with chemoRT?</div>
“DAHANCA 28,<span><a>Saksø et al, Radiother Oncol, 2020</a></span>”
What is the clinical relevance of DAHANCA 28?
This is the first trial to investigate hyperfractionation with chemotherapy with IMRT, and also to ask a fractionation question specifically in HPV negative tumors.<div><br></br></div><div><br></br></div>
<div>What was the patient population studied in DAHANCA 28 trial?</div>
50 HPV negative Stage III-IV H&N cancer
<div>What was the regimen studied in DAHANCA 28?</div>
Phase I/II<br></br><br></br>Hyperfx accel RT 76 Gy/ 56 fx BID with cisplatin + nimorazole<br></br><br></br>Primary endpoint: LRF
<div>What were the results of DAHANCA 28 trial?</div>
3-yr LRF 21%<br></br>3-yr OS 74%<br></br><br></br>acute severe dysphagia in 67%<br></br>acute severe mucositis in 61%<br></br><br></br>late severe dysphagia in n=2, severe xerostomia in n=1, severe fibrosis in n=3, osteoradionecrosis in n=1, permanent PEG in n=3
Conclusions from DAHANCA 28?
Hyperfx accel RT wih cisplatin and nimorazole is feasible. Although acute toxicity was high, late toxicity seems acceptable.
<div>What trial established PORT dosing as standard of care?</div>
“MDACC,<span><a>Ang et al, IJROBP, 2001</a></span>”
What is the clinical relevance of the study?
Low risk is unlikely to benefit from adjuvant RT.<div><br></br>Int risk benefits from mod dose adjuvant RT.</div><div><br></br>In high risk there is still opportunity for improvement in LRC.</div>
<div>What was the patient population studied in Ang 2001 IJROBP trial?</div>
“288<span>Post-op H&N</span><div><b><br></br></b>Low risk: 0 factors<br></br>Int risk: 1 factor, no ECE<br></br>High risk: ECE or >=2 factors<br></br><br></br>Factors: oral site, PNI, N+, ECE, +margin</div>”
<div>What was the regimen studied in Ang 2001 IJROBP?</div>
“<span>Low risk</span> - no PORT<br></br><span>Intermediate risk</span> - 57.6 Gy<br></br><span>High risk</span> - randomized:<br></br>→63 Gy/5 wks accel<br></br>vs. <br></br>→63 Gy/7 wks conv + 2 wks CCB”
<div>What were the results of Ang 2001 IJROBP</div>
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Low Risk: 90% LRC, 83% OS<br></br>Int risk: 94% LRC, 66% OS<br></br>High Risk: 68% LRC, 42% OS <br></br><br></br>Trend to higher LRC when RT delivered in 5 vs. 7 weeks for high risk
Conclusions from Ang 2001 IJROBP?
Time <11 weeks gave better survival and LRC
What trials established addition of chemo to post-op RT for ENE/+margins as standard of care?
“EORTC 22931(<span><a>Bernier et al, NEJM, 2004</a>)</span><div><span><br></br></span></div><div>RTOG 9501 (<a>Cooper et al, NEJM, 2004</a>)</div>”
What is the clinical relevance of EORTC 22931 and RTOG 9501
The addition of chemo to adjuvant RT improves OS and LRC in post-op H&N tumors with risk factors ushc as ENE/+margins
What was the patient population studied in EORTC 22931 trial?
334 pts T3-4 (except larynx T3N0), T1-2N2-3, T1-2N0 with ENE +M PNI or LVI, OC or OPX with level IV or V nodes
What was the regimen studied in EORTC 22931?
“→Post-op RT 66 Gy (54 Gy to low risk) vs. <br></br><span>same</span> <span>RT + cisplatin x3</span>”
What were the results of EORTC 22931 trial?
“5-yr PFS 36% vs. 47%<br></br><span>5-yr OS 40% vs. 53%</span><br></br>3-yr OS 49% vs. 65%<br></br>5-yr LRC 69% vs. 82%”
What was the patient population studied in RTOG 9501 trial?
459 pts operable H+N with ≥2 N+, ENE, or + margin
What was the regimen studied in RTOG 9501?
“→Post-op RT 60 Gy ± 6 Gy boost vs. <br></br><span>same RT + cisplatin x3</span>”
What were the results of RTOG 9501 trial?
“2-yr LRC 72% vs. 82%, p=0.01<br></br>5-yr LRC 11% vs. 13%<br></br>2-yr OS 57% vs. 63%, <b>p=0.19</b><br></br>5-yr OS 12% vs. 13%<br></br><br></br>For positive margins or ECE: <br></br>10-yr LRC 67% vs. 79%<br></br><span>10-yr OS 20% vs. 27%</span>”
What doses do RTOG 9501 and EORTC 22931 use?
What doses did the two trials use? EORTC used 66 Gy (Bernier 2004), and although RTOG used a base dose of 60 Gy, a 6 Gy boost was allowed to total 66 Gy
What trials established addition of chemo to post-op RT as standard of care in certain cases?
<div>EORTC 22931(Bernier), RTOG 9501 (Cooper)</div>
What is the clinical relevance of EORTC 22931?
The addition of chemo to adjuvant RT improves OS and LRC in post-op H&N tumors with risk factors.
What is the clinical relevance of RTOG 9501?
The addition of chemo to adjuvant RT improves OS and LRC in post-op H&N tumors with risk factors.
<div>What was the patient population studied in EORTC 22931?</div>
334 T3-4 (except larynx T3N0), T1-2N2-3, T1-2N0 with ENE +M PNI or LVI, OC or OPX with level IV or V nodes
<div>What trial established concurrent chemoradiation as standard of care?</div>
MACH-NC
What is the clinical relevance of MACH-NC?
Meta-analysis confirms an OS benefit with the addition of concurrent chemotherapy to RT in H&N tumors. Concurrent has greater benefit than induction.
<div>What was the patient population studied in MACH-NC trial?</div>
17,346 pts H&N SCC trials comparing local treatment with chemo or without
<div>What were the results of MACH-NC?</div>
“Chemo (all forms of sequencing) had an <span>absolute 5-yr OS benefit of +4.5%. If concurrent chemo, 5-yr OS benefit is +8%.</span>”
<div>What trial established addition of cetuximab to RT in non-cisplatin patients?</div>
“University Alabama Birmingham,<span><a>Bonner et al, NEJM, 2006</a></span>”
What is the clinical relevance of the Bonner trial?
Adding cetuximab to RT improves LC and OS.<br></br>
<div>What was the patient population studied in Bonner trial?</div>
414 pts Stage III or IV nonmetastatic SCC of oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx
<div>What was the regimen studied in Bonner trial?</div>
→RT with concurrent cetuximab <br></br>vs. <br></br>→RT alone<br></br><br></br>RT conventional 70 Gy, or hyperfrac 72-76.8 Gy/ 1.2 BID, or CCB 72 Gy/ 42 fx
<div>What were the results of Bonner trial?</div>
Median LC 24 vs. 15 mos<br></br>2-yr LC 50% vs 41%<br></br>median OS 49 vs. 29 mos<div><br></br>3-yr OS 55% vs 45%. Acneiform rash and infusion reactions more common, but otherwise not more toxic.</div><div><br></br>OS for grade 2-4 acneiform rash 69 mos vs 25 without<br></br><br></br></div>
What trial analyzed addition of chemotherapy to hyperfractionated RT?
“<span><a>Brizel et al, NEJM, 1998</a></span>”
What is the clinical relevance of Brizel et al?
CRT with split course improves outcomes over hyperfrac RT without chemo.
<div>What was the patient population studied in Brizel trial?</div>
116 pt T3-4 cancers or T2N0 BOT
<div>What was the regimen studied in Brizel et al?</div>
→75 Gy hyperfx, 1.2 Gy BID<br></br>vs. <br></br>→concurrent RT cis/5FU (split 1 wk RT break at 40 Gy) → adj cis/5FU
<div>What were the results of Brizel trial?</div>
CRT improved 3-yr LC from 44% to 70%<br></br>RFS 61 vs. 41%. p=0.08<br></br>3-yr OS 34% vs. 55%, p=0.07<br></br>adverse effects similar
<div>What trial established evaluated concurrent chemo versus split course?</div>
“INT,<span><a>Adelstein et al, JCO, 2003</a></span>”
What is the clinical relevance of Aldestein et al?
Concurrent chemo improves OS with increase in toxicity. The benefit was lost when chemo was added to split course RT.
<div>What was the patient population studied in Adelstein et al trial?</div>
295 pts Unresectable oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, or hypopharynx
<div>What was the regimen studied in Adelstein et al?</div>
→70 Gy alone<br></br>vs. <br></br>→70 Gy + concurrent cisplatin x 3 <br></br>vs. <br></br>→split-course 70 Gy + cis/5-FU
<div>What were the results of Aldestein et al trial?</div>
Continuous CRT improved 3-yr OS (37% vs. RT 23% vs. split-course plus chemo 27%) and DFS, but increased Gr 3-4 toxicity
<div>What trial suggested benefit of induction chemo ?</div>
“GSTTC Italian Study Group,<span><a>Ghi et al, Ann Oncol, 2017</a></span>”
What is the clinical relevance of GSTTC Italian Study Group?
“Induction chemo improves OS, PFS, LRC, and CR and maintains compliance with chemoRT. <span>On subanalysis the best effect was with concurrent cetuximab. <br></br><br></br>Given the history of other negative inducation trials, results should be interpreted with caution.</span>”
<div>What was the patient population studied in GSTTC Italian Study Group trial?</div>
414 pt locally advanced, Stage III-IV AJCC V, nonmetastatic SCC<br></br><br></br>unresectable or low suitability for surgery
<div>What was the regimen studied in GSTTC Italian Study Group?</div>
→induction TPF <br></br>vs. <br></br>→no induction<br></br><br></br><br></br>→conc cis/5FU <br></br>vs. <br></br>→conc cetuximab<br></br><br></br>2x2 randomization
<div>What were the results of GSTTC Italian Study Group trial?</div>
“<span>Induction chemo improved OS, PFS, LRC, and CR</span><br></br>Median OS induction 55 vs. 32 mos<br></br>3-yr OS 58% vs. 47%<br></br>CR 43% vs. 28% <br></br>median PFS 31 mos vs. 19 mos<br></br>DM ~15%, not different<br></br><br></br><span>-</span><span>On subanalysis, better effect with conc cetuximab</span><span> and non-OPX site, but underpowered</span><br></br>-More febrile neutropenia with induction<br></br><span>-ChemoRT breaks not different</span>”
Hypothesis on why Italian study positive for induction where other studies negative?
Perhaps HPV epidemiology played role; prevalence may be higher in US and lower in this study. The trials had slightly different regimens. Perhaps cetuximab somehow sensitizes better when delivered after induction chemo as the subanalysis suggests (but this is contradictory to the lower HPV prevalence idea), or perhaps the concurrent chemo is overtreatment. It is unclear what population, if any, truly benefits from induction chemo. Refer also to RTOG 9111, where on long term follow-up the induction chemo arm (with no concurrent chemo) trended to better OS.<br></br><br></br>Given the other 3 negative trials, results should be interpreted with caution. Patient characteristics seemed well balanced. HPV was not assessed in the trial’s era. RT was 70 Gy with ≥60 Gy to neck.
<div>What trials showed negative results of induction chemotherapy?</div>
DeCIDE, PARADIGM, Madrid study
What is the clinical relevance of Paradigm/Decide/Madrid?
“<span>No benefit to induction chemotherapy. Toxicity is increased.</span>”
<div>What was the patient population studied in DeCIDE trial?</div>
285 pts N2 or N3 SCC of H&N
<div>What was the regimen studied in DeCIDE?</div>
→Induction TPF, RT + conc THF <br></br>vs. <br></br>→RT + conc THF <br></br><br></br>H=hydroxyurea. RT to 74-75 Gy hyperfx
<div>What were the results of DeCIDE trial?</div>
“-No benefit in 30-mos OS, RFS, or DMFS<br></br>-Mortality ~30% in both arms<br></br><span>-Serious adverse events more common in induction arm 47% vs. 28%<br></br></span>-In the induction group, 122/124 completed RT”
<div>What was the patient population studied in PARADIGM trial?</div>
145 unresectable, low surgical curability T3/T4, N2/3 (but not T1N2), or organ preservation<br></br>
<div>What was the regimen studied in PARADIGM?</div>
→Induction TP, RT + conc carbo or docetaxol<br></br>vs. <br></br>→RT + conc cis<br></br><br></br>If poor response to induction: 72 Gy RT in 6 weeks with docetaxel<br></br>If favorable response: 70 Gy RT in 7 weeks with carboplatin AUC 1.5
<div>What were the results of PARADIGM trial?</div>
“No benefit in OS or PFS<br></br>3-yr OS ~75% and 3-yr PFS ~68% <br></br><span>-Serious adverse events in 52 vs. 22 pts<br></br>-Grade 3-4 mucositis 47% vs. 16%</span><br></br>-More febrile neutropenia with induction<br></br>-RT breaks similar, 6 vs. 5 pts<br></br>-Terminated due to slow accrual”
<div>What was the patient population studied in Madrid trial?</div>
439 unresectable, Stage III-IV AJCC V, nonmetastatic SCC
<div>What was the regimen studied in Madrid trial?</div>
→Induction TPF, RT + conc cis<br></br>vs. <br></br>→induction PF, RT + conc cis<br></br>vs.<br></br>→RT + conc cis
<div>What were the results of Madrid trial?</div>
“<span>No change in PFS, TTF, or OS</span><br></br>Median PFS ~14 mos, TTF 8 mos, OS 27 mos<br></br><span>-More neutropenia, odynophagia, stomatitis with induction chemo</span><br></br><span>-With induction 113/155 completed RT compared to 118/128 in RT alone arm</span>”
<div>What trial established noninferiority of PET vs neck dissection?</div>
“PET-NECK,<span><a>Mehanna et al, NEJM, 2016</a></span>”
What is the clinical relevance of PET-NECK?
“<span>OS is noninferior with neck dissection guided by PET vs. planned dissection in all.</span>”
<div>What was the patient population studied in PET-NECK trial?</div>
564 N2 or N3 SCC of H&N
<div>What was the regimen studied in PET-NECK?</div>
“Noninferiority<br></br><br></br><span>→chemoRT then PET in 3 mos then neck dissection only if incomplete or equivocal response <br></br></span>vs.<br></br>→planned neck dissection”
<div>What were the results of PET-NECK trial?</div>
Surgical complications 42% vs. 38%<br></br>2-yr OS 84.9% vs. 81.5%<br></br><br></br>HR for death slightly favored PET and indicated noninferiority
<div>What trial evaluated ommision of RT to dissected N0 neck?</div>
“Washington University,<span><a>Contreras et al, JCO, 2019</a></span>”
What is the clinical relevance of the Contreas study?
Control of uninvolved neck is 97% with ispilateral RT when omitting RT in the dissected N0 neck.
<div>What was the patient population studied in Contreas trial?</div>
72 H&N s/p surgery and neck dissection with a pN0 neck with indications for adjuvant RT. T1-2N0-2b ipsilateral tonsil was excluded.
<div>What was the regimen studied in Contreas study?</div>
Phase II. Omits RT to dissected N0 neck<br></br><br></br>IMRT SIB to 66/54 Gy or 60/52 Gy. Chemo as indicated.
<div>What were the results of Contreras trial?</div>
“<span>Control of uninvolved dissected neck 97%<br></br></span><br></br>Those that failed also failed at primary<br></br>5-yr LC 84%, RC 93%, PFS 60%, OS 64%<br></br><br></br>Characteristics: <span>59% N2-3, 51% T3-4, 71% crossed midline</span>, 34% had chemo”
Questions about applicability of Contreras study?
This study was performed in a single institution, Wash U. Is it applicable to all? Wash U typically performs high quality resections and extensive neck dissections. Note that this study included any pN0 neck, not necessarily the contralateral neck. For example, applying this data could allow one to exclude RT to the neck in pT4N0 larynx and treat primary site only. In this study dissection to the N0 neck is required. Another interesting question would be whether RT is required in a cN0 undissected neck. Which is more toxic: dissection or RT to the contralateral neck? If neck dissection can be omitted when RT is done, there could possibly be less toxicity. Practices vary. Refer also to nodal guidelines (Biau 2019.)
<div>What trial studied sensitivity of PET in cN0 neck?</div>
“ACRIN 6685,<span><a>Lowe et al, JCO, 2019</a></span>”
What is the clinical relevance of ACRIN 6685?
PET negative cN0 neck can provide confidence that a neck dissection will be negative, especially with lower SUV.
<div>What was the patient population studied in ACRIN 6685 trial?</div>
268 neck sides, H&N cancer with at least one cN0 neck that was planned for dissection, PET
<div>What was the regimen studied in ACRIN 6685?</div>
“<span>Prospective<br></br>PET → negative cN0 neck → dissection of that neck and evaluation of node status</span>”
<div>What were the results of ACRIN 6685 trial?</div>
“<span>-PET in cN0 neck was true negative in 87% after dissection</span><br></br><span>-If max SUV <3.5 in neck, NPV was 94%, specific to each node level<br></br>-PET changed decisions in 22%</span>”
<div>What trial evaluated omiting RT to tonsil primary post op bed?</div>
“U Penn<span><a>Swisher-McClure et al, IJROBP, 2019</a></span>”
“What is the clinical relevance of the UPenn<span><a>Swisher-McClure et al, IJROBP, 2019</a>?</span>”
Control of tonsil post-op bed is 98% when omitting RT to this area when indications to treat the primary are not present while treating the neck with RT.
<div>What was the patient population studied in UPenn trial?</div>
60 tonsil HPV+ SCC pT1-pT2 N1-3 s/p TORS
<div>What was the regimen studied in UPenn Study?</div>
Omit RT to resected tonsil post-op bed if no indications to treat primary, and RT to neck with indications to treat neck
<div>What were the results of UPenn trial?</div>
2-yr primary LC 98.3% (n=1 recurrence)<br></br>2-yr regional recurrence 1.7%<br></br>2-yr DM 3.3%<br></br><br></br>Mean RT dose to primary 39.6 Gy
<div>What trials established IMRT to avoid xerostomia as standard of care?</div>
GORTEC 2004-01, RTOG 0022, PARSPORT
What is the clinical relevance of GORTEC 2004-01, RTOG 0022, PARSPORT?
IMRT reduces xerostomia
<div>What was the patient population studied in GORTEC 2004-01 trial?</div>
188 locally advanced H&N SCC