19th February 2025

A 60-year-old gentleman presents with progressive shortness of breath. He is a heavy smoker with a 25-pack-year history

A 60-year-old gentleman presents with progressive shortness of breath. He is a heavy smoker with a  25-pack-year history. He had a CXR 10 weeks earlier that was clear. Repeat chest imaging reveals a large perihilar lung mass, a biopsy of which shows small round cells with scant cytoplasm and high nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio. CT-PET shows diffuse lymphadenopathy and bony metastases. He is seen by the oncology team and is planned to start chemotherapy.

Which of the following is unlikely to be a feature of this patient’s supportive treatment plan?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.