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How would you approach residual ipsilateral diaphragmatic disease for M1a thymic cancer after induction chemotherapy and otherwise complete resection of primary and pleural disease?

Should one do pleurectomy/decortication?
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Radiation Oncology · University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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I would favor surgical approach to resect it if the patient can tolerate it. RT could be considered but motion management is crucial. The data on second-line chemo is very limited.

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