2024
Dose-volume Predictors of Radiation Pneumonitis Following Thoracic Hypofractionated Radiotherapy
Sasse A, Oh P, Saeed N, Yang D, Hayman T, Knowlton C, Peters G, Campbell A, Laird J, Housri N, Park H. Dose-volume Predictors of Radiation Pneumonitis Following Thoracic Hypofractionated Radiotherapy. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2024, 118: e5. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.10.054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHypofractionated radiation therapyRisk of gradeUltra-central tumoursRadiation pneumonitisLung V20Lung V5Central tumorsMultivariable logistic regression analysisSingle health care systemDose-volume predictorsDosimetric risk factorsGrade 5 toxicitySimilar local controlDose-fractionation regimensProbability of gradeProximal tracheobronchial treeLogistic regression analysisMATERIAL/METHODSHealth care systemPrimary endpointOverall survivalHypofractionated radiotherapyMultivariable analysisLung doseThoracic tumorsDosimetric Factors Associated with Esophagitis Following Hypofractionated Radiotherapy to the Thorax
Sasse, Oh P, Saeed N, Yang D, Peters G, Hayman T, Housri N, Laird J, Campbell A, Knowlton C, Park H. Dosimetric Factors Associated with Esophagitis Following Hypofractionated Radiotherapy to the Thorax. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2024, 118: e7-e8. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.10.059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHypofractionated radiation therapyTotal patientsOverall survivalLocal controlUltra-central lung tumorsMultivariable logistic regression analysisSignificant differencesComparable local controlGrade 3 esophagitisRisk of gradeCases of gradeProbability of gradeLogistic regression analysisMATERIAL/METHODSMean esophagus doseSingle healthcare systemEsophagus DmaxPrimary endpointHypofractionated radiotherapyDosimetric factorsMultivariable analysisEsophagus doseThoracic tumorsDosimetric variablesClinical trials
2023
Dose-Escalated vs. Conventional Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer Patients in Predominantly Central Locations
Sasse A, Saeed N, Oh P, Housri N, Knowlton C, Hayman T, Peters G, Campbell A, Yang D, Park H. Dose-Escalated vs. Conventional Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer Patients in Predominantly Central Locations. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2023, 117: e55. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.768.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStereotactic body radiotherapyUltra-central tumoursHypofractionated radiation therapyHigh local controlOverall survivalGrade 3Local controlLung cancerNon-small cell lung cancerPromising local controlOutcomes of patientsEffective treatment regimenCell lung cancerHigher overall survivalLung cancer patientsMATERIAL/METHODSMedian ageHypofractionated radiotherapyTreatment regimenBody radiotherapyBaseline variablesCancer patientsTreatment optionsTumor locationChi-square analysis