Indonesian Journal of Cancer
Vol 17, No 1 (2023): March

Real-Time MRI-guided Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Tail Cancer in Contact with The Colon

Yukihiro Hama (Department of Radiation Oncology, Tokyo-Edogawa Cancer Centre, Edogawa Hospital, Tokyo)
Etsuko Tate (Department of Radiation Oncology, Tokyo-Edogawa Cancer Centre, Edogawa Hospital, Tokyo)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Mar 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Curative radiation therapy for locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is difficult when the tumor is in contact with the colon. In this regard, MRI-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) provides real-time MRI during radiation therapy, resulting in highdose radiation delivery to the target while avoiding surrounding organs at risk (OARs), such as the intestinal tract. Case Presentation: A 94-year-old woman with locally advanced PDAC in the pancreatic tail underwent high-dose (72 Gy/30 fractions) real-time hypo-fractionated MRgRT to avoid irradiation of the colon. Three months after MRgRT, her serum CA 19-9 level normalized, and the tumor regressed completely. No adverse event or recurrence was noted during the six-month follow-up period.Conclusions: High-dose hypo-fractionated MRgRT may be a treatment option for a patient with locally advanced PDAC of the pancreatic tail, which is in contact with the colon.

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ijoc

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Indonesian Journal of Cancer is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. This journal is published quarterly (in March, June, September, and December) by Dharmais Cancer Hospital - National Cancer Center. Submissions are reviewed under a broad scope of topics relevant to experimental and clinical ...