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  • Title: Concomitant boost dose escalation plus large-field preoperative chemoradiation in locally advanced carcinoma of the uterine cervix: results of a phase I study (LARA-CC-1).
    Author: Macchia G, Ferrandina G, Deodato F, Ruggieri V, Massaccesi M, Salutari V, Valentini V, Cellini N, Scambia G, Morganti AG.
    Journal: Gynecol Oncol; 2010 Aug 01; 118(2):128-33. PubMed ID: 20494419.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To determine the recommended preoperative dose of large-field chemoradiation along with concomitant boost dose escalation on the tumor in locally advanced cervical carcinoma (LACC). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A radiation dose of 40Gy over four weeks, 2Gy per fraction, was delivered to the tumor and the lymphatic drainage (planning target volume, PTV2), which encompassed a volume larger than standard (upper field border: L3 vertebra), concurrently with chemotherapy (cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil). Radiation dose was escalated to the macroscopic tumor only (PTV1) with a concomitant boost strategy. Three dose levels were planned: levels 1 (no PTV1 boost), 2 (45/2.25Gy) and 3 (50/2.5Gy). Patients were treated in cohorts of six to twelve per group using a standard phase I study design. The recommended dose was exceeded if >2 of 6 patients in a cohort experienced dose-limiting toxicity (DLT). RESULTS: 32 patients (median age: 50 years; FIGO stage IB2: 4, IIA: 3, IIB: 21, III-IVA: 4) were enrolled. Median follow-up was 18 months (3-49 months). The most common grade 3/4 toxicity was gastrointestinal (diarrhea). Since three DLTs (grade 3 diarrhea, n=2; grade 3 proctitis, n=1), were observed in 4 patients at level 3, the trial was closed and level 2 was judged as the recommended dose. CONCLUSION: Based on the data from this phase I study, 45Gy/2.25Gy to macroscopic tumor and 40Gy/2Gy to lymphatic drainage may be considered the recommended doses.
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