Radiotherapy concepts for spinal metastases-results from an online survey among radiation oncologists of the German Society for Radiation Oncology.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Spinal metastases (SM) are a common radiotherapy (RT) indication. There is limited level I data to drive decision making regarding dose regimen (DR) and target volume definition (TVD). We aim to depict the patterns of care for RT of SM among German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) members.

Methods

An online survey on conventional RT and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for SM, distributed via e‑mail to all DEGRO members, was completed by 80 radiation oncologists between February 24 and April 29, 2022. Participation was voluntary and anonymous.

Results

A variety of DR was frequently used for conventional RT (primary: n = 15, adjuvant: n = 14). 30 Gy/10 fractions was reported most frequently. TVD in adjuvant RT was heterogenous, with a trend towa

SUBMITTER: Waltenberger M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10805849 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature