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Erschienen in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology 2/2018

05.12.2017 | Clinical Study

Utilization of hypofractionated radiotherapy in treatment of glioblastoma multiforme in elderly patients not receiving adjuvant chemoradiotherapy: A National Cancer Database Analysis

verfasst von: Brian Bingham, Chirayu G. Patel, Eric T. Shinohara, Albert Attia

Erschienen in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

To assess the utilization and outcomes of adjuvant monotherapy with hypofractionated radiation (RT) among elderly patients not receiving traditional adjuvant chemoradiotherapy (cRT) for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). A retrospective analysis using the National Cancer Data Base with GBM patients aged 65 years or older treated between 2005 and 2012 was conducted. Patients who underwent hypofractionated RT (40 Gy), conventional RT (60 Gy), chemotherapy, or best supportive care alone were included. Statistical methods included logistic regression for utilization and Cox regression for survival analysis. A total of 9556 patients were analyzed. On multivariate analysis (compared to those receiving conventional RT), patients more likely to be treated with hypofractionated RT were older (75–84 years old OR 2.05; p < 0.01 and ≥ 85 years old OR 3.32; p < 0.01), with a Charlson/Deyo score of 2 or higher (OR 1.80; p = 0.05), from communities > 50 miles from their treatment facility (50–100 miles OR 8.03; p < 0.01 and > 100 miles OR 7.16; p < 0.01), treated at an Academic/Research facility (OR 2.85; p = 0.04), and diagnosed between 2011 and 2012 (OR 4.15; p < 0.01). On Cox regression, hypofractionated RT (HR 0.65; p < 0.01), conventional RT (HR 0.60; p < 0.01), and chemotherapy alone (HR 0.69; p < 0.01) were all associated with decreased risk of death compared to no adjuvant therapy. Among patients receiving adjuvant treatment, utilization of hypofractionated RT increased from 7 to 19% during the study period. Among elderly patients with GBM not receiving cRT, the utilization of adjuvant monotherapy with hypofractionated RT has increased over time. Retrospective evidence suggests it may be better than best supportive care alone and as good as conventionally fractionated RT alone.
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Metadaten
Titel
Utilization of hypofractionated radiotherapy in treatment of glioblastoma multiforme in elderly patients not receiving adjuvant chemoradiotherapy: A National Cancer Database Analysis
verfasst von
Brian Bingham
Chirayu G. Patel
Eric T. Shinohara
Albert Attia
Publikationsdatum
05.12.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-017-2665-8

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