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KMID : 1038620230410030178
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Radiation Oncology Journal
2023 Volume.41 No. 3 p.178 ~ p.185
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Comparison between 1-week and 2-week palliative radiotherapy courses for superior vena cava syndrome
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Park Jong-Moo
Lee Jeong-Eun
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Abstract
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Purpose : The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of palliative radiation therapy (RT) for superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome from lung cancer and to compare the 2-week and 1-week schedules.
Materials and Methods : A retrospective study was conducted on lung cancer patients with palliative RT for SVC syndrome. Patients received 30 Gy in 10 fractions (2-week group) or 20 Gy in 5 fractions (1-week group) between July 2012 and June 2022. Treatment outcomes were evaluated at 1 to 2 months after RT. The tumor response and recanalization were evaluated based on the computed tomography (CT).
Results : Of the 39 patients, 24 received a 2-week course RT and 15 received a 1-week course of RT. The most common SVC-associated symptoms were edema (51.3%) and dyspnea (43.6%). There were no significant differences in performance status, histology, and grade of SVC. Symptom relief in symptomatic patients was comparable (85.7% in the 2-week group vs. 91.6% in the 1-week group; p = 0.581). There were no significant differences between the 2-week and 1-week groups in recanalization rates (62.5% vs. 60.0%; p = 0.876), tumor responses (75% vs. 60.0%; p = 0.876), and 6-month overall survival rates (29.2% vs. 36.4%; p = 0.726). In each of the two groups, one patient was consulted for re-irradiation. The median survival were 3.7 months for the 2-week group and 4.4 months for the 1-week group.
Conclusion : In patients with SVC syndrome, the palliative effect of a 1-week course was equivalent to that of a 2-week course. Given the poor prognosis, a 1-week course may be an option.
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KEYWORD
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Superior vena cava, Lung cancer, Radiotherapy, Palliative
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