Effects of gold fiducial marker implantation on tumor control and toxicity in external beam ra-diotherapy of prostate cancer

Authors

  • Matthias Moll Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical University of Vienna
  • Magdalena Weiß
  • Vladimir Stanisav
  • Alexandru Zaharie
  • Gregor Goldner

Abstract

Background. Evidence regarding the effects of fiducials in image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for tumor control and acute and late toxicity is sparse.

 

Patients and methods. Patients with primary low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer, 40 with and 21 without gold fiducial markers (GFM), and treated between 2010 and 2015 were retrospectively included. The decision for or against GFM implantation took anesthetic evaluation and patient choice into account. IGRT was performed using electronic portal imaging devices. The prescribed dose was 78 Gy, with 2 Gy per fraction. Biochemical no evidence of disease (bNED) failure was defined using the Phoenix criteria. Acute and late gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary toxicity (GU) were assessed using the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group criteria.

Results. Most patients did not receive GFM due to contraindications for anesthesia or personal choice (60% and 25%). Regarding tumor control, no significant differences were found regarding bNED and overall and disease-specific survival (p = 0.61, p = 0.56, and p > 0.9999, respectively). No significant differences in acute and late GI (p = 0.16 and 0.64) and GU toxicity (p = 0.58 and 0.80) were observed.

 

Conclusions. We were unable to detect significant benefits in bNED or early or late GI and GU side effects after GFM implantation.

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Published

2023-03-14

How to Cite

Moll, M., Weiß, M., Stanisav, V., Zaharie, A., & Goldner, G. (2023). Effects of gold fiducial marker implantation on tumor control and toxicity in external beam ra-diotherapy of prostate cancer. Radiology and Oncology, 57(1), 95–102. Retrieved from https://radioloncol.com/index.php/ro/article/view/3946

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Clinical oncology