Would you start any treatment for radiation pneumonitis if there is a large area of consolidation in the irradiated lung field but the patient is asymptomatic?
Would you consider pentoxifylline and vitamin E to mitigate fibrosis?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
No. For asymptomatic CT findings, I usually follow closely to ensure clinical stability and ideally radiographic resolution. Steroids have an unfavorable toxicity profile and may interfere with systemic therapies.
A trial of oral corticosteroids for a few weeks wo...