局部进展期胰腺癌调强放疗剂量递增临床研究

目的探索调强放射治疗 (IMRT)提高进展期胰腺癌局部肿瘤靶区剂量以及减少周围正常组织照射剂量的可能性。　方法 2 1例局部进展期胰腺癌患者接受同期放化疗。放射治疗分第一阶段予常规放射治疗 ,剂量30Gy/ 15次 / 3周 ;第二阶段强调放射治疗 ,肿瘤靶区分割剂量 3Gy/次 ,总剂量为 2 1～30Gy ,在 2周内分 7～10次完成。总剂量递增水平 :5 1、5 4、5 7、6 0Gy。在放射治疗过程中 ,每个治疗日 5 -FU静脉点滴。　结果 16例完成治疗计划 ,分别为 5 1Gy 3例、5 4Gy 3例、5 7Gy 3例 ,6 0Gy 7例。 13例治疗前CA19- 9值升高 ,中位值治疗前后分别为 716、2 5 5U/ml(P <0 .0 0 1)。 14例以疼痛为主的患者至少减少 1/ 3～1/ 2的麻醉药品用量 ,其中 5例疼痛症状完全消失。10例患者治疗后卡氏评分有提高。　结论局部进展期胰腺癌患者接受适形调强放疗并同期应用 5 -Fu化疗增敏 ,可获得确切的姑息治疗作用 ,肿瘤剂量 6 0Gy分 2 5次在 5周完成 ,无严重的放射治疗相关的急性毒性反应     

Combined large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma

We report a case of combined large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. A 78-year-old man with vertigo was referred to our hospital where chest X-ray revealed a tumor shadow in the right lung. A transbronchial lung biopsy specimen verified a diagnosis of non-small cell lung carcinoma (cT1N0M0). Right lower lobectomy with mediastinal lymph node dissection (#7,8,9) was performed. A postoperative histological diagnosis was combined large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of a component of squamous cell carcinoma [pT4 (pm) N2M0]. The patient received concurrent chemoradiotherapy due to upper mediastinal lymph node metastasis 4 months after surgery. The chemoradiotherapy well responded and the patient remains well 9 months after surgery.     

Characteristics and Risk Factors of Hospitalized and Nonhospitalized COVID-19 Patients,Atlanta, Georgia,USA, March–April 2020

We compared the characteristics of hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients who had coronavirus disease in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. We found that risk for hospitalization increased with a patient’s age and number of concurrent conditions. We also found a potential association between hospitalization and high hemoglobin A1c levels in persons with diabetes.     

Eribulin combined with radiation therapy in a young patient re-irradiated for a new lesion of breast cancer

Eribulin is widely used in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, with a manageable toxicity profile. This aggressive disease often requires systemic and local treatments, comprising surgery or radiotherapy. However, eribulin is usually discontinued during radiation therapy due to the lack of data concerning the safety of this combination, especially in the setting of repeat locoregional radiation therapy. Our patient was diagnosed with ER positive invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast initially treated by surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy. She then received various lines of chemotherapy for multiple triple-negative relapses in the left axillary region. Since October 2020, she has been treated by eribulin. In order to improve local control, it was decided to add local radiation therapy to the region of recurrence in addition to systemic therapy. She underwent radiation therapy concomitantly with eribulin from February to March 2021. Treatment was very well tolerated, and no acute toxicity was reported. This is the first published case of repeat locoregional radiation therapy in combination with eribulin.     

Results of definitive radiotherapy with concurrent chemotherapy for maxillary sinus carcinomas with neck lymph node metastasis

The purpose of this study was to describe the results of definitive radiotherapy (RT) with concurrent chemotherapy for maxillary sinus carcinomas (MSCs) with neck lymph node metastasis to clarify its limitation. Local control (LC), progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were calculated using the Kaplan–Meier method and were compared between subgroups using the log rank test. Toxicity was classified using common terminology criteria of adverse events version 5.0. Eighteen patients with inoperable MSC with neck lymph node metastasis including 12 men and 6 women with a median age of 67 years were analyzed. The histologic diagnoses were as follows: 16 patients had squamous cell carcinomas and 2 had other histology. Four patients had stage T3 MSC, 6 had T4a and 8 had T4b. Among 18 patients, 7 received concurrent systemic chemotherapy and 11 received selective arterial chemo-infusion. The median follow-up period was 17 months. The 2-year LC, PFS and OS rates for the entire cohort were 34, 31 and 46%, respectively. No significant differences were observed for LC, PFS and OS rates between systemic chemotherapy and selective arterial chemo-infusion cohorts. Grade 3 or higher acute toxicity, including both non-hematological and hematological, was observed in nine patients (50%), while no grade 3 or higher late toxicity was observed. In conclusion, we described the results of definitive RT for MSCs with neck lymph node metastasis. Local recurrence of primary tumor was a frequent pattern of failure and it should be addressed in future study.     

Phase I study of combined radiation, hyperthermia and intra-arterial carboplatin for local recurrence of cervical cancer.

BACKGROUND: Patients with cervical cancer who develop pelvic recurrence after primary surgery are usually treated with radiation-based therapy. However, their prognoses are dismal. We conducted a phase I study of combined radiation, hyperthermia and intra-arterial (IA) carboplatin for local recurrence of cervical cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients with local recurrence of cervical cancer without extrapelvic recurrence were included in this study. Carboplatin was given as a 5-min IA infusion without hydration just before pelvic radiation every day. External pelvic irradiation (1.8 Gy/day for 28 days) was performed according to local standard schedules. After 20 Gy had been administered, hyperthermia was performed once a week with a radio frequency heating system for four cycles. RESULTS: Fifteen patients were entered through the four dose levels of carboplatin. The maximum tolerated dose was determined to be 25 mg/m(2 )and the dose-limiting toxicities were leukocytopenia, neutrocytopenia and diarrhea. Grade 3/4 leukocytopenia and diarrhea were observed in nine (60%) and three (20%) of 15 patients. Tumor responses included five complete responses and nine partial responses, and the overall response rate was 93.3% (14 of 15) (95% confidence interval 59.4% to 100%). Tumor reductions were observed only at 20 Gy in 10 cases of 14 responders (71.4%). CONCLUSION: The combination therapy of radiation, hyperthermia and IA carboplatin is safe and well-tolerated for locally recurrent cervical cancer.     

Simultaneous radio‐ and chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in daily clinical practice: 5 years experience in a University Hospital

Several randomized studies and meta‐analyses have shown that simultaneous radio‐ and chemotherapy prolongs survival in patients with unresectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck as compared with conventional radiotherapy. We assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of simultaneous radiotherapy (35 × 2 Gy) and chemotherapy [cisplatinum 100 mg/m² or carboplatin (AUC 6) on days 1, 22 and 43] in daily clinical practice in a cohort of 87 patients treated at our institute between 1998 and 2002. Eighty patients completed radiotherapy according to schedule. Eighty patients received two courses of chemotherapy and 50 patients three courses. Nephrotoxity, bone marrow suppression and ototoxicity were the most frequent side‐effects. Median weight loss was 8.5%. Median survival was 15 months and 44% of the patients were alive at 2 years. Patients receiving three courses of chemotherapy had a better survival than patients receiving two or less courses. Treatment with simultaneous radio‐ and chemotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer is a demanding, but feasible treatment in daily clinical practice. Survival seems to be comparable with the results achieved in patients selected for clinical trials.     

同期放化疗治疗晚期非小细胞肺癌

目的探讨长春瑞滨联合顺铂同期放疗综合治疗晚期非小细胞肺癌的疗效和毒副作用。方法对33例晚期非小细胞肺癌患者进行同期放化疗，化疗在放疗开始时同期进行，用药长春瑞滨25mg／m^2第1、8天静脉滴注；顺铂40mg／m^2第1、2天静脉滴注。28d为1个周期，共给6周期。放疗采用常规分割照射（1．8～2Gy／次，5次／周），总剂量为45～55Gy。治疗结果与同期单纯放疗的41例晚期非小细胞肺癌进行对照。结果放化同期组的近期有效率为57．6％，单纯放疗组为34．1％（x^2=4．06，P〈0．05）。放化同期组1、2年生存率分别为63、6％、39．4％，单纯放疗组分别为29．3％、14．696（1年生存率的卡方检验：x^2=8．74，P〈0．01；2年生存率的卡方检验：x^2=5．87，P〈0．05）。放化同期组肿瘤进展时间平均为10．2个月，单纯放疗组为4．5个月（Log Rank检验：x^2=6．34，P〈0．05）。两组结果相比有显著性差异。两组患者治疗过程中出现的毒副反应主要为骨髓抑制，以及放射性食管炎等。但所有病例均顺利完成治疗过程，无治疗相关死亡。结论长春瑞滨联合顺铂同期放疗可以提高晚期非小细胞肺癌的近期疗效和远期生存率，是一种安全有效的综合治疗手段。