Journal article
Collaborative implementation of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy: A model for the safe implementation of complex radiotherapy techniques in Australia
Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology, Vol.16(1), pp.39-44
02/2020
PMID: 31777176
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Abstract
Introduction
Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for lung cancer is a modality of treatment that has improved outcomes for lung cancer patients. However, radiotherapy for lung cancer is underutilized and fewer than half of elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receive active treatment. The purpose of this study is to report on a collaboration in implementing an NSCLC SABR (stereotactic ablative body radiation) program safely, efficiently, and uniformly across several centers, including regional sites. The first aim of this paper is to detail the collaboration and implementation that started in 2013 and is ongoing. The second aim of this paper is to document early toxicities and quality of life outcomes.
Method
A tripartite approach was used to develop the protocol and networks required for the implementation of SABR across multiple sites in NSW. Departments starting the programmes were supported and physics credentialing with central site submission was required before commencing the treatment. Additional ongoing support was available via an email discussion group involving all members of the collaboration.
Results
Between July 22, 2013 and February 22, 2016, 41 patients were enrolled with 34 patients in active follow up. The toxicity profile so far is similar to those of published studies with no appreciable effect on quality of life outcomes.
Conclusion
The collaboration formed an effective framework in facilitating the implementation of SABR across several sites in NSW and could be used as a model for the safe and uniform implementation of new technologies in Australia.
Details
- Title
- Collaborative implementation of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy: A model for the safe implementation of complex radiotherapy techniques in Australia
- Creators
- Eric Hau - University of SydneyFiona Hegi-Johnson - Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreCharlotte Atkinson - St George HospitalJeffrey Barber - Blacktown Haematology and Cancer Care Centre Sydney AustraliaLois H Browne - St George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW, AustraliaYaw Chin - St George HospitalPatrick Dwyer - Northern New South Wales Cancer Institute (Lismore, Australia)Peter H Graham - St George HospitalJolyne O'Hare - The Northern Ireland Cancer CentreDan Lu - St George HospitalMelissa Rains - Illawarra Women's Health CentreCarolina Ragusa - St George HospitalLaurel Schmidth - St George HospitalKatherine Small - Nepean Cancer Care Centre NSW AustraliaKylie Unicomb - Nepean Cancer Care Centre NSW AustraliaKatrina West - Nepean Cancer Care Centre NSW AustraliaSean White - Nepean Cancer Care Centre NSW AustraliaAndrew Last - Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, Port MacquarieJane Ludbrook - Calvry Mater Newcastle NSW AustraliaMaria Azzi - Nepean HospitalNoel J Aherne - Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, Coffs HarbourKevin Van Tilburg - Nepean Cancer Care Centre NSW AustraliaShalini Vinod - UNSW SydneyXiaobing Ma - St George HospitalRoland Yeghiaian Alvandi - Sydney West Radiation Oncology Network, Sydney, Australia
- Publication Details
- Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology, Vol.16(1), pp.39-44
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
- Identifiers
- 991013098101902368
- Copyright
- © 2019 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
- Academic Unit
- Coffs Harbour Campus Administration
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article