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Erschienen in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology 3/2007

01.02.2007 | Clinical-Patient Studies

Survival and quality of life after hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for recurrent malignant glioma

verfasst von: Antje Ernst-Stecken, Oliver Ganslandt, Ulrike Lambrecht, Rolf Sauer, Gerhard Grabenbauer

Erschienen in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Ausgabe 3/2007

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Abstract

Purpose

To prospectively evaluate efficacy, side effects and quality of life in patients with recurrent malignant glioma after hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy.

Methods and materials

From 1/2003 to 8/2005, 15 patients with recurrent malignant glioma were prospectively scheduled for hfSRT with 5 × 7 Gy (90%-isodose). Median gross tumor volume and planning target volume were 5.75 (range, 0.77–21.94) and 22.4 (range, 4.22–86.79) cc, respectively. Irradiation was performed with the dedicated stereotactic radiosurgery system Novalis™ (BrainLAB, Heimstetten, Germany).

Results

Rates of remission, no change and progressive disease were 27%, 33%, and 40%, respectively, after a median follow-up of 9 months. Progression-free survival rates at 6 and 12 months were 75% and 53% respectively. Quality of life, measured by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire scores could be kept stable in two thirds of the patients for a median time of 9 months, respectively. Conclusion: Hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy with 5 × 7 Gy of recurrent high grade glioma is an effective treatment that helps to maintain quality of life for an acceptable period, comparable to the results obtained with current chemotherapy schedules. Combined approaches of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other targeted therapies deserve further inverstigation.
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Metadaten
Titel
Survival and quality of life after hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for recurrent malignant glioma
verfasst von
Antje Ernst-Stecken
Oliver Ganslandt
Ulrike Lambrecht
Rolf Sauer
Gerhard Grabenbauer
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2007
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Ausgabe 3/2007
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-006-9231-0

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