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Purpose: This was a phase 1 trial with the primary objective of identifying the most compressed dose schedule (DS) tolerable using risk volume-adapted, hypofractionated, postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) for biochemically recurrent prostate cancer. Secondary endpoints included biochemical progression-free survival and quality of life (QOL)., Methods and Materials: Patients were treated with 1 of 3 isoeffective DSs (DS1: 20 fractions, DS2: 15 fractions, and DS3: 10 fractions) that escalated the dose to the imaging-defined local recurrence (73 Gy 3 equivalent dose in 2Gy fractions) and de-escalated the dose to the remainder of the prostate bed (48 Gy 3 equivalent dose in 2Gy fractions). Escalation followed a standard 3 + 3 design with a 6-patient expansion at the maximally tolerated hypofractionated DS. Dose-limiting toxicity was defined as Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v.4.0 grade (G) 3 toxicity lasting >4 days within 21 days of PORT completion or G4 gastrointestinal (GI) or genitourinary toxicities thereafter. QOL was assessed longitudinally through 24 months with the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite short form., Results: Between January 2018 and December 2023, 15 patients were treated (3 with DS1, 3 with DS2, and 9 with DS3). The median follow-up was 48 months. No dose-limiting toxicities were observed on any DS, and thus, expansion occurred at DS3. The cumulative incidence of G3 GI and genitourinary toxicity was 7% and 9% at 24 months, respectively, with no G4 events observed. Transient, acute G2+ GI toxicity was the most common. QOL worsened transiently during study follow-up in urinary incontinence, GI, and sexual subdomains but was similar to baseline by 24 months. The biochemical progression-free survival was 91% at both 24 and 60 months., Conclusions: The maximally tolerated hypofractionated DS for hypofractionated, risk volume-adapted PORT was determined to be DS3 (36.4 Gy to the prostate bed and 47.1 Gy to the imaging-defined recurrence in 10 daily fractions). No >G3 events were observed. Transient declines in QOL did not persist through 24 months., (Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Purpose: NCT03253744 is a phase 1 trial with the primary objective to identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of salvage stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in patients with local prostate cancer recurrence after brachytherapy. Additional objectives included biochemical control and imaging response., Methods and Materials: This trial was initially designed to test 3 therapeutic dose levels (DLs): 40 Gy (DL1), 42.5 Gy (DL2), and 45 Gy (DL3) in 5 fractions. Intensity modulation was used to deliver the prescription dose to the magnetic resonance imaging and prostate-specific membrane antigen-based positron emission tomography imaging-defined gross tumor volume while simultaneously delivering 30 Gy to an elective volume defined by the prostate gland. This phase 1 trial followed a 3+3 design with a 3-patient expansion at the MTD. Toxicities were scored until trial completion at 2 years post-SBRT using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0. Escalation was halted if 2 dose limiting toxicities occurred, defined as any persistent (>4 days) grade 3 toxicity occurring within the first 3 weeks after SBRT or any grade ≥3 genitourinary (GU) or grade 4 gastrointestinal toxicity thereafter., Results: Between August 2018 and January 2023, 9 patients underwent salvage SBRT and were observed for a median of 22 months (Q1-Q3, 20-43 months). No grade 3 to 5 adverse events related to study treatment were observed; thus, no dose limiting toxicities occurred during the observation period. Escalation was halted by amendment given excellent biochemical control in DL1 and DL2 in the setting of a high incidence of clinically significant late grade 2 GU toxicity. Therefore, the MTD was considered 42.5 Gy in 5 fractions (DL2). One- and 2-year biochemical progression-free survival were 100% and 86%, representing a single patient in the trial cohort with biochemical failure (prostate-specific antigen [PSA] nadir + 2.0) at 20 months posttreatment., Conclusions: The MTD of salvage SBRT for the treatment of intraprostatic radiorecurrence after brachytherapy was 42.5 Gy in 5 fractions producing an 86% 2-year biochemical progression-free survival rate, with 1 poststudy failure at 20 months. The most frequent clinically significant toxicity was late grade 2 GU toxicity., (Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Purpose: Evidence for external beam radiation therapy (RT) as part of treatment for retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) is limited. Preoperative RT is the subject of a current randomized trial, but the results will not be available for many years. In the meantime, many practitioners use preoperative RT for RPS, and although this approach is used in practice, there are no radiation treatment guidelines. An international expert panel was convened to develop consensus treatment guidelines for preoperative RT for RPS., Methods and Materials: An expert panel of 15 academic radiation oncologists who specialize in the treatment of sarcoma was assembled. A systematic review of reports related to RT for RPS, RT for extremity sarcoma, and RT-related toxicities for organs at risk was performed. Due to the paucity of high-quality published data on the subject of RT for RPS, consensus recommendations were based largely on expert opinion derived from clinical experience and extrapolation of relevant published reports. It is intended that these clinical practice guidelines be updated as pertinent data become available., Results: Treatment guidelines for preoperative RT for RPS are presented., Conclusions: An international panel of radiation oncologists who specialize in sarcoma reached consensus guidelines for preoperative RT for RPS. Many of the recommendations are based on expert opinion because of the absence of higher level evidence and, thus, are best regarded as preliminary. We emphasize that the role of preoperative RT for RPS has not been proven, and we await data from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) study of preoperative radiotherapy plus surgery versus surgery alone for patients with RPS. Further data are also anticipated pertaining to normal tissue dose constraints, particularly for bowel tolerance. Nonetheless, as we await these data, the guidelines herein can be used to establish treatment uniformity to aid future assessments of efficacy and toxicity., (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)