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NSABP, SWOG & RTOG

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•  Breast Protocols: Neoadjuvant
•  Breast Protocols: Stages 0-II
•  Breast Protocols: Stages I-IIIA
•  Breast Protocols: Locally
Advanced/Recurrent Metastatic
•  Breast Protocols: Surgical
•  Cancer Control/
Symptom Management
•  GI Protocols: Colon-Rectal
GU Protocols: Bladder/UrinaryTract
GU Protocols: Renal
GYN Protocols: Ovary
Head & Neck Protocols
  Lung Protocols: Non-small Cell
  Lung Protocols: Small Cell
  Breast Protocols
  GI Protocols
  GU Protocols: Prostate
  Head & Neck Protocols
  Lung Protocols: Small Cell
  Miscellaneous Protocols

RTOG protocols approved for use at
Summit Medical Center
Doctors Medical Center
East Bay Radiation Oncology Center
and
Intergroup SWOG/RTOG (intergroup) approved at all CCOP Institutions

BREAST PROTOCOLS

1. RTOG 0413 (NSABP B-39)
Stages 0 - II Treated by Lumpectomy
(Closed to the following low risk groups: women >/= 50 yrs with DCIS only or with node negative, hormone positive invasive cancer)

Eligibility: tumor < 3.0 cm; no more than 3 positive nodes; must enroll prior to start of adj chemo and within 42 days of last surgery for breast cancer: RX: Whole breast irradiation versus partial breast irradiation.

GI PROTOCOLS

1. RTOG 1010
HER2-Positive Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Eligibility: Primary adenocarcinoma of esophagus involves the mid (up to 25 cm), distal, or esophagogastric junction (may involve the stomach up to 5 cm); Tissue must be submitted and be HER2 positive by centralized testing; stage T1N1-2, T2-3N0-2; Performance status 0-2; No prior chemo or RT for this cancer. Rx: Trastuzumab + Taxol + Carboplatin w/RT > surgery > Trastuzumab versus Taxol + Carboplatin w/RT > surgery. (TRASTUZUMAB SUPPLIED)

2. RTOG 0848
Resected Head of Pancreas Adenocarcinoma

Eligibility: Complete excision of primary tumor (head of pancreas); stage T1-3, N0-1, M-0 interval between surgery and 1st step reg between 21-56 days; no prior chemo or RT for this cancer; Performance status 0,1. Rx: (1st randomization): Gemcitabine versus Gemcitabine + Erlotinib. If no progression (2nd randomization): 1 cycle chemo versus 1 cycle chemo > RT with Capecitabine or 5-FU. (ERLOTINIB SUPPLIED)

GU PROTOCOLS: Prostate

1. RTOG 0232
Prostate Cancer

Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma stage T1c - T2b. Gleason 7 if PSA < 10 or Gleason < 7 if PSA 10-20. Zubrod 0-1. No prior chemo or pelvic RT. No previous hormonal tx beginning < 2 mos or > 6 mos prior to rando. Arm 1: Radiation + Permanent Brachytherapy Arm 2: Brachytherapy alone.

2. RTOG 0534
Rising PSA after Radical Prostatectomy

Eligibility: lymph node negative adenoCa of the prostate treated by prostatectomy; post surgical PSA of >/= 0.2 - < 2.0; pathologic T3N0/Nx dz or T2N0/Nx dz if surgical margin positive or prostatic fossa or urethral-vesical anastomosis biopsies are positive; PSA doubling time > 6 mos prior to registration: RX: Prostate bed RT (PBRT) versus PBRT + neoadjuvant and concurrent short term androgen deprivation (NC-STAD) versus Pelvic lymph node RT + PBRT + NC-STAD. (NO DRUG SUPPLIED)

3. RTOG 0831
Prevention of Erectile Dysfunction

Eligibility: Clinical stage T1b-T2b adenocarcinoma of prostate; clinically neg lymph nodes; no bone mets; Planned external RT alone OR brachytherapy (combined Rx are excluded); RT to pelvic and/or para-aortic LN’s are not allowed; Perf status 0 or 1; No use of LHRH agonist androgen suppression w/in last 6 mos. Rx:  Tadalafil 5 mg x 24 wks versus Placebo. (TADALAFIL/PLACEBO PROVIDED)

HEAD AND NECK PROTOCOLS

1. RTOG 0920
SCC (and variants) of the Oral Cavity, Oropharynx or Larynx

Eligibility: Clinical stage T1, N1-2 or T2-3, N0-2, M0; gross total resection of primary with curative intent; must enroll within 7 weeks post-op; tumor must have 1 or more intermediate risk factors (see protocol p17 section 3.1.3.1- 3.1.3.6); performance status 0-1; Rx: IMRT alone versus IMRT + Cetuximab (CETUXIMAB SUPPLIED) IMRT credentialling required- see protocol p. 20, section 5.3

LUNG PROTOCOLS: Small Cell

1. CALGB 30610
Limited Stage

Eligibility: No prior resection; no prior chemo or RT for SCLC; no prior thoracic RT; measurable or non-measurable dz; performance status 0-2; RX: Cisplatin/Etoposide X 4 cycles plus one of three radiotherapy regimens (3 arm study).  (NO DRUG SUPPLIED)

MISCELLANEOUS PROTOCOLS

1.  RTOG 0433 (NCIC SC.20)
Re-irradiation of Bone Metastases

Eligibility: Histologic/cytologic dx of cancer; radiographic confirmation of bone mets corresponding to painful area; worst pain score > 2/10; KPS > 50; prior RT for bone met >  4 weeks ago; initial RT field must be reproducible for reirradiation: RX: 1 fraction (8 Gy) vs 5-8 fractions (20 Gy).

 

Abbreviations
CALGB = Cancer and Leukemia Group B
CTSU = Cancer Trials Support Unit
ECOG = Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
NCI = National Cancer Institute
NSABP = National Surgical Adjunct Breast and Bowel Project
RTOG = Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
SCUSF = SunCoast CCOP Research Base
SWOG = Southwest Oncology Group

REVISED 12/2/11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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