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How would you manage a patient needing PMRT with a history of severe burn to the chest?

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Radiation Oncology · Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh

In these cases, its important to consider risk and benefit. I would also discuss with the plastic surgeon with respect to skin flap.

If the patient has advanced disease, I would offer PMRT, but counsel patient on increased toxicity risk and risk of infection. I would try to quantify improvement in l...

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