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Head and Neck Cancers
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Radiation Oncology
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Medical Oncology
How would you approach new dermal mets in a patient who recently finished chemoradiation for head and neck SCC?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Dermal mets are M1 disease. Since the patient received chemo, (s)he has a medical oncologist who should manage the case moving forward.
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Palliative systemic therapy or supportive care.
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