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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Chow, Edward, M.B.B.S
• Hoskin, Peter, M.D
• Mitera, Gunita, Ph.D.(C)
• Zeng, Liang, B.Sc.(C)
• Lutz, Stephen, M.D
• Roos, Daniel, M.D
• Hahn, Carol, M.D
• van der Linden, Yvette, M.D
• Hartsell, William, M.D
• Kumar, Eshwar, M.B.B.S

Titel

Update of the International Consensus on Palliative Radiotherapy Endpoints for Future Clinical Trials in Bone Metastases

Ist Teil von

• International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 2012-04, Vol.82 (5), p.1730-1737

Ort / Verlag

New York, NY: Elsevier Inc

Erscheinungsjahr

2012

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Purpose To update the international consensus on palliative radiotherapy endpoints for future clinical trials in bone metastases by surveying international experts regarding previous uncertainties within the 2002 consensus, changes that may be necessary based on practice pattern changes and research findings since that time. Methods and Materials A two-phase survey was used to determine revisions and new additions to the 2002 consensus. A total of 49 experts from the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the Faculty of Radiation Oncology of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, and the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology who are directly involved in the care of patients with bone metastases participated in this survey. Results Consensus was established in areas involving response definitions, eligibility criteria for future trials, reirradiation, changes in systemic therapy, radiation techniques, parameters at follow-up, and timing of assessments. Conclusion An outline for trials in bone metastases was updated based on survey and consensus. Investigators leading trials in bone metastases are encouraged to adopt the revised guideline to promote consistent reporting. Areas for future research were identified. It is intended for the consensus to be re-examined in the future on a regular basis.