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External beam radiation therapy for thyroid cancer.

James D Brierley1, Richard W Tsang

  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada. james.brierley@rmp.uhn.on.ca

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External beam radiotherapy (XRT) is valuable for managing advanced thyroid cancers, especially after surgery for high-risk well-differentiated thyroid cancer. Evidence supports XRT for gross, unresectable, or symptomatic thyroid cancer palliation.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiotherapy
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • External beam radiotherapy (XRT) plays a role in managing various thyroid cancer types.
  • Evidence is primarily based on observational data, as randomized controlled trials are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current evidence and applications of XRT in thyroid cancer management.
  • To discuss the use of XRT in well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC), medullary thyroid cancer, and anaplastic thyroid cancer.
  • To cover palliative uses and technological advancements in radiation delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies and evidence on XRT in thyroid cancer.
  • Discussion of clinical scenarios where XRT is utilized.
  • Exploration of recent technological advancements in radiation delivery.

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Main Results:

  • XRT is supported for treating gross residual disease post-surgery or unresectable thyroid cancer.
  • Adjuvant XRT is beneficial after resection of high-risk WDTC and, to some extent, medullary thyroid cancer.
  • XRT is effective for palliating symptomatic thyroid cancer.

Conclusions:

  • XRT is an important modality in specific thyroid cancer management scenarios, particularly for high-risk and advanced disease.
  • Further research may clarify optimal use and advanced techniques.
  • XRT contributes to both curative and palliative treatment strategies for thyroid cancer.