Thymic carcinoma management patterns among International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG) physicians with consensus from the Thymic Carcinoma Working Group Journal Article
| Authors: | Shepherd, A.; Riely, G.; Detterbeck, F.; Simone, C. B., II; Ahmad, U.; Huang, J.; Korst, R.; Rajan, A.; Rimner, A. |
| Article Title: | Thymic carcinoma management patterns among International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG) physicians with consensus from the Thymic Carcinoma Working Group |
| Abstract: | Introduction Thymic carcinomas are rare epithelial malignancies with limited data to guide management. Methods To identify areas of agreement and variability in current clinical practice, a 16-question electronic survey was given to members of the International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG). Areas of controversy were discussed with the Thymic Carcinoma Working Group and consensus was achieved, as described. Results A total of 100 ITMIG members responded. There was general agreement regarding the role for multimodality therapy with definitive surgical resection in physically fit patients with advanced but resectable disease. Areas of controversy included the need for histologic confirmation before surgery, the role of adjuvant therapy, the optimal first-line chemotherapy regimen, and the recommended treatment course for marginally resectable disease with invasion into the great vessels, pericardium, and lungs. Conclusions The results of the questionnaire provide a description of the management of thymic carcinoma by 100 ITMIG members with a specific interest or expertise in thymic malignancies. Although there was agreement in some areas, clinical practice appears to vary significantly. There is a great need for collaborative research to identify optimal evaluation and treatment strategies. Given the need for multimodality therapy in many cases, a multidisciplinary discussion of the management of patients with thymic carcinoma is critical. © 2016 International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer |
| Keywords: | clinical management; thymic carcinoma; survey; multimodality therapy |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Thoracic Oncology |
| Volume: | 12 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1556-0864 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2017-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 745 |
| End Page: | 751 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jtho.2016.11.2219 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 27876674 |
| PMCID: | PMC5545114 |
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| Notes: | Conference Paper -- Export Date: 2 May 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
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