Title: Tips and tricks in treating a patient of carcinoma lung with coexistent implantable cardioverter defibrillator

Authors: Aditi Tanwar, Kanika Sood Sharma, Lakshmana Perumal S, Pooja Khullar, Manisha Himthani

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i11.16

Abstract

Non communicable diseases are the major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Hence it is not infrequent to find cancer patients where the primary oncological management has to be modified to take into account the coexisting chronic diseases. We hereby share our experience in treating a patient with carcinoma lung and having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). This patient was treated with radiation and concurrent chemotherapy.

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Corresponding Author

Aditi Tanwar

Junior Consultant, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi