Bad Wegener's and Lung RT

69 yo man with COPD and ILD with Wegeners Granulomatosis (GPA) on 2-3L O2 at rest and 3-4L on exertion gets rituxan infusions and on chronic steroids for the GPA had incidentally found 3.5 cm perihilar mass that is touching the aorta from about 2-5 o'clock. Biopsy positive for squamous cell carcinoma. Staged T4N0. Lung function is bad but sounds like he's been stable for over a year since starting rituxan in additionto the chronic steroids. Was just referred to us in RT and referred to med... Read more
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