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[Radiation therapy for adrenal metastases]
T Soejima1, S Hirota, Y Hishikawa
1Department of Radiology, Hyogo Medical Center for Adults.
Nihon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi. Nippon Acta Radiologica
|December 12, 1997
Summary
Radiation therapy can effectively relieve pain from adrenal metastases, particularly in lung cancer patients. While it offers pain relief, survival outcomes remain limited, with a 6-month survival rate of 28.6%.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Metastasis research
Context:
- Adrenal metastases represent a significant challenge in cancer care, often associated with poor prognosis.
- Lung carcinoma is a common primary source of adrenal metastases.
Purpose:
- To assess the efficacy of radiation therapy in managing adrenal metastases.
- To evaluate pain relief and survival outcomes in patients receiving radiation for adrenal metastases.
Summary:
- Radiation therapy was administered to 14 patients with adrenal metastases (13 with lung cancer).
- Partial tumor response was observed in 2 of 7 patients via CT imaging.
- Pain relief was achieved in 7 of 8 patients, though overall median survival was 3 months.
Impact:
- Radiation therapy demonstrates a valuable role in palliative care for adrenal metastases by alleviating pain.
- The study highlights the need for further research into improving survival rates for this patient group.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms were noted in 29% of patients, indicating a manageable side effect profile.