Use and Reporting of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Trials of Palliative Radiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.31930
Abstract: Key Points Question How commonly are patient-reported outcomes (PROs) used and how well are they reported in clinical trials of palliative radiotherapy? Findings In this systematic review that included 225 published clinical trials representing 24 281… read more here.
Keywords: reported outcomes; trials palliative; patient reported; palliative radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Clinical assessment of palliative radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2018.02.004
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the feasibility and response to radiotherapy for improving the symptoms and quality of life in patients with pancreatic cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS We enrolled 31 eligible patients (20 men, 11 women) with… read more here.
Keywords: palliative radiotherapy; pancreatic cancer; cancer; fact ... See more keywords
Effectiveness and safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in combination with palliative radiotherapy in advanced melanoma: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103499
Abstract: BACKGROUND Radiotherapy is frequently added to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) when treating melanoma. We sought to describe the efficacy of combination ICI and palliative radiotherapy (pRT) and assess safety, focusing on immune related adverse events… read more here.
Keywords: immune checkpoint; advanced melanoma; palliative radiotherapy; checkpoint inhibitors ... See more keywords
Palliative radiotherapy for gross hematuria in patients with advanced cancer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88952-8
Abstract: This study assessed the efficacy of palliative radiotherapy for gross hematuria caused by advanced cancer. Patients who received palliative radiotherapy to control gross hematuria in two hospitals between October 2006 and May 2020 were retrospectively… read more here.
Keywords: hematuria; control; palliative radiotherapy; duration ... See more keywords
Palliative radiotherapy for multiple liver metastases: a retrospective analysis of 73 cases.
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DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyac050
Abstract: BACKGROUND Whole-liver radiotherapy for diffuse liver metastases can improve symptoms and abnormal liver-related blood data. However, whole-liver radiotherapy is uncommonly used in clinical practice in Japan. Therefore, we aimed to clarify palliative radiotherapy outcomes in… read more here.
Keywords: liver; liver radiotherapy; whole liver; radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Palliative radiotherapy for breast cancer patients with skin invasion: a multi-institutional prospective observational study
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DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyy054
Abstract: Purpose To clarify the efficacy of palliative radiotherapy for the relief of symptoms due to skin invasion in patients with breast cancer. Materials and methods We conducted a multi-institutional prospective observational study of patients who… read more here.
Keywords: breast cancer; radiotherapy; palliative radiotherapy; skin invasion ... See more keywords
Improvement in pain interference after palliative radiotherapy for solid and hematologic painful tumors: a secondary analysis of a prospective observational study
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DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyy130
Abstract: Background We previously demonstrated that patients with painful hematologic tumors were more likely to experience pain response after palliative radiotherapy (RT) than those with painful solid tumors. However, it is unknown whether change in pain… read more here.
Keywords: palliative radiotherapy; pain interference; study; solid hematologic ... See more keywords
Optimal dose-fractionation schedule of palliative radiotherapy for patients with bone metastases: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033120
Abstract: Introduction The optimal dose-fractionation schedule of palliative radiotherapy has been debated in patients with bone metastases. Our objective is to comprehensively compare multiple fraction schedules with single fraction radiotherapy in terms of efficacy and toxicities… read more here.
Keywords: bone metastases; analysis; radiotherapy; palliative radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Imaging Modalities to Assess Treatment Response of Bone Metastasis in Patients Receiving Palliative Radiotherapy: A Scoping Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1177/0846537119888388
Abstract: Purpose: Several studies have used objective radiologic data to assess the effect of palliative radiotherapy on tumor burden. The purpose of this literature review was to survey the various metrics that have been used to… read more here.
Keywords: response; palliative radiotherapy; bone; imaging ... See more keywords
SUPR-3D: A randomized phase iii trial comparing simple unplanned palliative radiotherapy versus 3d conformal radiotherapy for patients with bone metastases: study protocol
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DOI: 10.1186/s12885-019-6259-z
Abstract: BackgroundBone metastases in the lower spine and pelvis are effectively palliated with radiotherapy (RT), though this can come with side effects such as radiation induced nausea and vomiting (RINV). We hypothesize that high rates of… read more here.
Keywords: trial; radiotherapy; palliative radiotherapy; unplanned palliative ... See more keywords
Role of palliative radiotherapy (PRT) in patients with malignant airway obstruction (MAO) in the intensive care unit (ICU).
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.31_suppl.143
Abstract: 143Background: MAO is a challenging sequela of advanced cancer, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. A number of patients with MAO present with significant airway compromise necessitating intubation and mechanical ventilation. PRT for MAO patients… read more here.
Keywords: radiotherapy prt; role palliative; palliative radiotherapy; mao ... See more keywords