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Anyone had Pleural Effusion with lung cancer? How was it treated?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jul 13, 2023 | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
@tmauko, fellow lung cancer members like @texasmimi @gigi123 @stanleykent can tell you about their experiences with pleural effusion. @merpreb explains more here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728805/
Pleural effusions are very common, with approximately 100,000 cases diagnosed in the United States each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. It can be treated.
What treatment approach is being recommended for you Tanja? Are you have trouble breathing? Pain?
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Good Morning, right now all that is being done is draining the fluid. I have a tenckhoff catheter on my left side, but other than that nothing. I did have Chemo earlier this year, and thats about it. This is why I am looking for an addition opinion. I am getting frustrated. I am feeling ok as long as the fluid is kept under control. No pain. The breathing can be an issue if there is a large amount of fluid build up. I have oxygen as back up. My oxygen sats are between 89 & 93%. I'm trying to gather as much info as possible. Thank you very much!
Tanja