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Preliminary study of clinical application of magnetic resonance linear accelerator in liver malignancies
Zong Yuan, Men Kuo, Wang Shulian, Tang Yuan, Jing Hao, Tian Yuan, Qin Shirui, Liu Yueping, Song Yongwen, Fang Hui, Qi Shunan, Lu Ningning, Li Ning, Yang Zhuanbo, Wan Bao, Zhang Yanxin, Li Yexiong, Chen Bo
Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
AbstractObjective To investigate the workflow, efficacy and safety of MR-Linac in liver malignancies. Methods Clinical data of 15 patients with hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) or liver metastases treated with MR-Linac between November 2019 and July 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The workflow of MR-Linac was investigated and image identification rate was analyzed. Patients were followed up for response and toxicity assessment. Results Fifteen patients (6HCC, 8 liver metastases from colorectal cancer, 1 liver metastasis from breast cancer) were enrolled. A total of 21 lesions were treated, consisting of 10 patients with single lesion, 4 patients with double lesions and 1 patient with triple lesions. The median tumor size was 2.4cm (0.8-9.8cm). The identification rate for gross tumor volume (GTV) in MR-Linac was 13/15. Although GTV of two patients were unclearly displayed in MR-Linac images, the presence of adjacent blood vessel and bile duct assisted the precise registration. All the patients were treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). For HCC, the median fraction dose for GTV or planning gross tumor volume (PGTV) was 6Gy (5-10Gy) and the median number of fractions was 9(5-10). The median total dose was 52Gy (50-54Gy) and the median equivalent dose in 2Gy fraction (EQD2Gy) at α/β= 10 was 72Gy (62.5-83.3Gy). For liver metastases, the median fraction dose for GTV or PGTV was 5Gy (5-10Gy) and the median number of fractions was 10(5-10). The median total dose was 50Gy (40-50Gy) and the median EQD2Gy at α/β=5 was 71.4Gy (71.4-107.1Gy). At 1 month after SBRT, the in-field Objective response rate (ORR) was 8/13 and the disease control rate was 13/13. At 3-6 months after SBRT, the in-filed ORR was increased to 6/6. During the median follow-up of 4.0 months (0.3-11.6), 4-month local progression-free survival, progression-free survival and overall survival were 15/15, 11/15 and 15/15, respectively. Toxicities were mild and no grade 3 or higher toxicities were observed. Conclusions MR-Linac provides a platform with high identification rates of liver lesions. Besides, the presence of adjacent blood vessel and bile duct also assists the precise registration. It is especially suitable for liver malignancies with promising local control and well tolerance.
Zong Yuan,Men Kuo,Wang Shulian et al. Preliminary study of clinical application of magnetic resonance linear accelerator in liver malignancies[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2022, 31(1): 1-7.
Zong Yuan,Men Kuo,Wang Shulian et al. Preliminary study of clinical application of magnetic resonance linear accelerator in liver malignancies[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2022, 31(1): 1-7.
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