Advanced technology has enabled radiation oncologists to more accurately and precisely target radiation to areas at risk while maximally sparing healthy tissue. A secondary result of these technologic advances has been the increased utilization of hypofractionationed treatment protocols, since the combined ability to better visualize and precisely deliver radiation to target volumes has allowed radiation oncologists to leverage the therapeutic ratio toward higher target doses whilst maintaining safe doses to the pertinent organs-at-risk. The spectrum of hypofractionation ranges from what are considered moderate (ie. 2- 5 Gy / fraction) into the realm of what is more commonly referred to as stereotactic body (SBRT), generally \>5 Gy / fraction. There is growing evidence demonstrating both safety and efficacy for SBRT. The investigators propose that these advantages are translatable to the adjuvant treatment of endometrial cancer. The investigators submit that a prescription dose of 30 Gy in 5 fractions. Through precision delivery and careful dosimetry the treatment should be safe and well tolerated with minimal impact on patient quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Patients will be planned with the aim of delivering 30 Gy in 5 fractions.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Acute toxicities
To assess the acute urinary and bowel toxicities associated with adjuvant SBRT treatment in the setting of high-risk endometrial cancer using CTCAE.
Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks following RT completion
Quality of life through EORTC QLQ-C30 and EN24
To assess the effect of adjuvant SBRT treatment on acute and late patient reported health quality of life using EORTC questionnaires.
Time frame: Study activation through 2 years post-RT
Late toxicities
To assess the late urinary, bowel, and other toxicities associated with adjuvant SBRT treatment in the setting of high-risk endometrial cancer using CTCAE.
Time frame: 12 weeks post-RT to 2 years post-RT
Local-regional failure
To assess the local-regional failure of adjuvant SBRT treatment by observation of progression or persistence of disease.
Time frame: Study activation through 2 years post-RT
Disease-free survival
To document the disease-free survival of those treated with adjuvant SBRT
Time frame: Study activation through 2 years post-RT
Dosimetric feasibility
The number of patients eligible for enrollment at a 30Gy prescription dose based rigid dosimetric constraints, as compared to a 27.5 Gy treatment dose.
Time frame: Baseline to RT completion
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