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ESTRO 36 2017

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The logistic regression and the random forest model

achieved similar performance in predicting xerostomia

(AUC=0.71). The developed signature consisted of one

dosimetric parameter and one imaging feature. For the

prediction of dysphagia both models achieved only a

moderate prediction accuracy (AUC=0.55).

Conclusion

For prediction of xerostomia, a signature was developed

and showed a good performance. For dysphagia only

moderately performing models could be obtained in this

cohort. Based on our results, subgroups of patients at a

high risk of xerostomia may be identified and offered

treatment adaption. However, further investigations are

currently ongoing, i.e., externally validating the

developed signature, which is an important step in

developing clinically relevant prediction models.

EP-1066 Hypofractionated accelerated SIB-VMAT

radiotherapy for H&N cancer: brachial plexus

constraint

M. Nuzzo

1

, L.P. De Vivo

1

, F. Deodato

1

, G. Macchia

1

, M.

Ferro

1

, M. Ferro

1

, L.G. Serino

1

, S. Cilla

2

, S. Cammelli

3

, A.

Farioli

4

, A. Arcelli

3,5

, A. Veraldi

3

, G.P. Frezza

5

, V.

Valentini

6

, A.G. Morganti

3

1

Fondazione di ricerca e cura "Giovanni Paolo II",

Radiotherapy Unit, Campobasso, Italy

2

Fondazione di ricerca e cura "Giovanni Paolo II", Medical

Physics Unit, Campobasso, Italy

3

University of Bologna, Radiation Oncology Center-

Department of Experimental- Diagnostic and Speciality

Medicine - DIMES, Bologna, Italy

4

University of Bologna, Department of Medical and

Surgical Sciences - DIMEC, Bologna, Italy

5

Ospedale Bellaria, Radiotherapy Department, Bologna,

Italy

6

Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"- Universtà

Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Department of Radiotherapy,

Rome, Italy

Purpose or Objective

To perform a dosimetric evaluation of the brachial plexus

(BP) dose in locally advanced H&N cancer patients

undergoing moderate hypofractionated-accelerated

chemoradiation performed by a SIB-VMAT technique.

Material and Methods

Patients with locally advanced H&N cancer receiving

induction chemotherapy (ICT) and subsequent platinum

based concurrent radiotherapy were included in this

retrospective analysis. Toxicity and outcomes data were

recorded during the routine follow-up. In all patients,

right (RBP) and left (LBP) BP were delineated according to

RTOG guidelines by the same radiation oncologist. RBP and

LBP mean doses, V50, V55 and V60 were recorded and

correlated with late neurological toxicity.

Results

From July 2010 to January 2015, 50 patients [M/F: 40/10;

median age: 57y, range 30-77; stage III: 11 (22%), stage IV:

39 (78%)] were treated and represent the object of the

analysis. ORL subsites were as follows: oropharynx (22;

44%), epipharynx (8;16%), oral cavity (9; 18%), larynx (4;

8%) and hypopharinx (7; 14%). Cisplatin plus 5-fluorouracil

chemotherapy schedule was administered as ICT in 72% of

cases, while 22% of patients received a 3-drugs protocol

(cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil and docetaxel). A moderate

accelerated hypofractionation was delivered by using a 2

arc SIB-VMAT technique. Doses to macroscopic disease (T

and N) ranged from 67.5/2.25 Gy (8 patients; 16%) to

70.5/2.35 Gy (42 patients; 84%), while the high and low

risk nodal areas received 60/2 Gy/die and 55.5/1.85 Gy in

30 fractions, respectively. As per DVH analysis, LBP and

RBP mean dose were 48.4 Gy and 48 Gy, V50 were 68.5%

and 68.9%, V55 were 56.1%and 58.9%, V60 were 28% and

32.6%, respectively. In 44% of cases part of the LBP was

included within the high dose PTV (67.5Gy in 12% and 70.5

Gy in 32% of patients). Conversely, in 46% of cases part of

the RBP was included within the high dose PTV (67.5Gy in

8% and 70.5 Gy in 38% of patients). With a median follow-

up of 19 months (range 3-53) no symptoms of brachial

plexopathy were reported, although in 87% of cases doses

to BP exceeded the suggested literature constraint of 60

Gy.

Conclusion

A SIB-VMAT moderate accelerated hypofractionation at

the doses reported in this analysis seems to be tolerable

and safe, without cases of neurological toxicity. Longer

follow-up and further prospective studies in larger series

are warranted to confirm these findings.

EP-1067 is adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC)

radioresistant?: the effect of radiotherapy for ACC of

head and; neck

I. Jung

1

, J. Kim

1

, S. Ahn

1

, S. Song

1

, S. Yoon

1

, S. Kim

1

, J.

Park

1

, E. Choi

1

, S. Lee

1

1

Asan Medical Center- Univ of Ulsan, Radiation oncology,

Seoul, Korea Republic of

Purpose or Objective

The adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of head and neck

showed insidious onset and usually advanced at initial

presentation. Because of limitation of anatomy of head

and neck, in some cases, wide excision may not be

possible. And even further, in other cases surgical excision

may not be

possible.

Therefore we evaluated efficacy and safety of definitive

radiation therapy in head and neck ACC. Also, we analyzed

prognostic factors in adjuvant radiation therapy of it.

Material and Methods

From January 1995 to December 2013, 94 patients

received radiotherapy for head and neck adenoid cystic

carcinoma in Asan medical center. Fourteen patients were

excluded because of systemic metastasis (n=7), other

primary cancer (n=3), incomplete RT (n=2), and previous

RT history (n=2). We retrospectively reviewed records of

80 patients about clinical stage, pathologic

characteristics, performing surgery or chemotherapy, aim

of radiotherapy, radiation dose and technique, and

clinical outcomes such as local recurrence, overall survival

according to radiation groups. We analyzed prognostic

factors of adjuvant RT such as stage, extent of surgery,

resection margin, radiation dose, and chemotherapy. We

also reviewed treatment related complication using

CTCAE criteria version 4.0. All analyses were performed

using SPSS, version 22.

Results

Median age at diagnosis was 51 years (21-82 years). Most

common sites were salivary glands (n=35, 43.8%), oral

cavity (n=14, 17.5%), and paranasal sinuses (n=12, 15.0%).

Half of patients (n=41, 51.3%) had a locally advanced

tumor at diagnosis (T3 : n=11, 13.8%), T4 : n=30, 37.5%).

Sixty-nine patients underwent surgery. Detailed patient's

characteristics according to RT aim were in table. Sixty-

nine (86.2%) patients underwent adjuvant radiotherapy

and 11 patients (13.8%) underwent definitive

radiotherapy. Radiation dose were 50.4 – 76 Gy per 24-42

fx (median 64.8 Gy). With median follow-up of 114.3

months (9.7 – 236.3 months), local tumor progression was

found in 21 patients (26.3%). 5 year overall surviva (OS)l

rate was 82.4-91.4% in adjuvant arm and 72.7% in

definitive arm. 5 year local recurrence free survival (LRFS)

rate was 74.1-97.1 % in adjuvant arm, and 48.5% in

definitive arm. Survival curves following treatment arms

and stage were in graph. All patients tolerated the

radiotherapy well.

Conclusion

Adjuvant radiotherapy to head and neck ACC seemed

better clinical outcomes compared with definitive

radiotherapy. However, in this report, all patients who

received definitive radiation therapy were advanced stage

(stage III :1, stage IV :10). Considering stage, 72.7% of

5YOS rate and 48.5% of 5YLRFS rate in definitive