HomeQuestion
How would you manage a patient needing PMRT with a history of severe burn to the chest?
1
1 AnswersMednet Member
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...