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Borghetti P, Volpi G, Facheris G, Cossali G, Mataj E, La Mattina S, Singh N, Imbrescia J, Bonù ML, Tomasini D, Vitali P, Greco D, Bezzi M, Melotti F, Benvenuti M, Borghesi A, Grisanti S, Buglione di Monale e Bastia M. Unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer: could durvalumab be safe and effective in real-life clinical scenarios? Results of a single-center experience. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1208204. [PMID: 37469420 PMCID: PMC10352832 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1208204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction The standard of care for patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is chemoradiotherapy (CRT) followed by consolidation durvalumab as shown in the PACIFIC trial. The purpose of this study is to evaluate clinical outcomes and toxicities regarding the use of durvalumab in a real clinical scenario. Methods A single-center retrospective study was conducted on patients with a diagnosis of unresectable stage III NSCLC who underwent radical CRT followed or not by durvalumab. Tumor response after CRT, pattern of relapse, overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS), and toxicity profile were investigated. Results Eighty-five patients met the inclusion criteria. The median age was 67 years (range 45-82 years). Fifty-two patients (61.2%) started sequential therapy with durvalumab. The main reason for excluding patients from the durvalumab treatment was the expression of PD-L1 < 1%. Only two patients presented a grade 4 or 5 pneumonitis. A median follow-up (FU) of 20 months has been reached. Forty-five patients (52.9%) had disease progression, and 21 (24.7%) had a distant progression. The addition of maintenance immunotherapy confirmed a clinical benefit in terms of OS and PFS. Two-year OS and PFS were respectively 69.4% and 54.4% in the durvalumab group and 47.9% and 24.2% in the no-durvalumab group (p = 0.015, p = 0.007). Conclusion In this real-world study, patients treated with CRT plus durvalumab showed clinical outcomes and toxicities similar to the PACIFIC results. Maintenance immunotherapy after CRT has been shown to be safe and has increased the survival of patients in clinical practice.
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- Paolo Borghetti
- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Division of Pneumology, University Hospital Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Institute of Pathology, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery, Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Guerini AE, Noale M, Mortellaro G, Lisi R, Bruni A, Santini R, Muto P, Ferrera G, Cossali G, Morelli V, Magrini SM, Spiazzi L, Buglione M. Early results of PRO-EPI: PROspective multicenter observational study on elective pelvic nodes irradiation in patients with intermediate/high/very high-risk non-metastatic prostate cancer submitted to radical, adjuvant, or salvage radiotherapy with or without concomitant androgen deprivation therapy. Front Oncol 2022; 12:951220. [PMID: 36408148 PMCID: PMC9666761 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.951220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Simple Summary: Although radiotherapy plays a fundamental role in the management of intermediate/high/very high-risk non-metastatic prostatic cancer (IHR-nmPca), there is still no consensus on the optimal treatment strategy in this setting. Remarkably, the role of elective nodal irradiation (ENI) is still highly controversial. The PROspective multicenter observational study on Elective Pelvic nodes Irradiation (PRO-EPI) was designed to provide "real life" data regarding the patterns of care for IHR-nmPca. Forty-three Italian Radiation Oncology centers participated in the PROspective multicenter observational study on Elective Pelvic nodes Irradiation (PRO-EPI) project, with 1029 patients enrolled. In this preliminary analysis, we longitudinally evaluated the impact of Elective Nodal Irradiation (ENI) and radiotherapy features on toxicity and quality of life (QoL). Six months follow-up data were available for 913 patients and 12 months data for 762 patients. Elective Nodal Irradiation was given to 506 patients (48.9%). Volumetric Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) was adopted in more than 77% of patients and Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) in 84.4%. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) was administered to the majority of patients (68.3%), and it was associated to ENI in 408 cases (81.1%). Toxicity was mostly mild and reversible and IGRT resulted in a significant reduction of rectal toxicity, although a non-significant trend toward increased urinary toxicity was observed. No statistically significant differences in QoL and toxicity were seen in patients treated with or without ENI. The adoption of IGRT is widespread and increasing and could reduce treatment toxicity. ENI is not yet the standard treatment, but it is performed in a growing fraction of cases and not resulting into an increase in toxicity or in a deterioration of QoL. Further analyses are needed to clarify the long-term toxicity profile and the impact of ENI on survival.
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- Andrea Emanuele Guerini
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Brescia and Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy,*Correspondence: Andrea Emanuele Guerini,
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- National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Azienda ospedaliera di rilievo nazionale e di alta specializzazione (ARNAS) Ospedale Civico, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Policlinico Umberto I “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Oncology and Hematology Department, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ospedale San Jacopo Pistoia, Pistoia, Italy
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- Radiotherapy, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, “Fondazione G. Pascale”-Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Naples, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Azienda ospedaliera di rilievo nazionale e di alta specializzazione (ARNAS) Ospedale Civico, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Brescia and Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Brescia and Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Brescia and Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Brescia and Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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Borghetti P, Imbrescia J, Volpi G, Costantino G, Cossali G, Greco D, Pastorello E, La Mattina S, Bonù ML, Tomasini D, Buglione M. Prevention and management of acute esophageal toxicity during concomitant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced lung cancer. Tumori 2021; 108:470-476. [PMID: 34165018 DOI: 10.1177/03008916211025609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Standard treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (LA-NSCLC) is concomitant chemoradiotherapy. The survival benefit of combined treatment is partially counterbalanced by an increased rate of acute esophageal toxicity. Several pharmaceutical products are available for prevention and management of esophagitis, including Faringel Plus. AIM To assess the incidence and the grade, identify the correlations with clinical, dosimetric, and therapeutic variables, and analyse the role of Faringel Plus as a pharmaceutical preventive measure against acute esophageal toxicity. METHODS Patients with LA-NSCLC treated with concomitant radiochemotherapy were retrospectively reviewed. Acute esophagitis and dysphagia were graded according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0. Clinical, dosimetric, and therapeutic correlations were investigated using χ2 test. RESULTS Among the 23 analysed patients, 18 (78.3%) and 1 (4.3%) developed G2 and G3 esophagitis, respectively; G1-2 dysphagia were reported in 11 cases (47.8%). No statistically significant correlation between the variables considered and acute esophageal toxicity was identified. In the group of patients who received Faringel Plus as preventive treatment (10 subjects, 43.5%), dysphagia presentation time was significantly longer (p = 0.038); esophagitis onset time was longer and symptoms duration was shorter. Faringel Plus allowed a reduction in the use of analgesic drugs. CONCLUSIONS Acute mild esophageal toxicity was confirmed to be a common side effect in this setting. No clinical-dosimetric parameter has been demonstrated to be effective in predicting acute esophageal toxicity. The use of Faringel Plus appears effective as a therapeutic and prophylactic tool to manage acute esophageal toxicity.
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- Paolo Borghetti
- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Spedali Civili of Brescia, University of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy
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