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How do you manage critically ill poor risk mixed germ cell tumor patients presenting de novo with extensive lung metastases and severe respiratory failure?

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A few things. I would make sure the patient gets early brain imaging. I usually talk to the patient and family obviously about the severity of the condition, but also that ICU/intubation/ECMO might be needed over the course of treatment 1. I usually take the 3-day EP approach stop and watch for abou...

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