Connect
← Return to Anyone had Pleural Effusion with lung cancer? How was it treated?
Discussion
Anyone had Pleural Effusion with lung cancer? How was it treated?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jul 13, 2023 | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, had chemo and radiation was prescribed Tagrisso, latter on plural effusion appearef in my lung it is being drained three times a week. My oncologist replaced Tagrisso with Gilotrif, I went to Mexico for integrative treatment, plural effusion drainage started August 2022. Anyone has this experience?
Replies to "Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, had chemo and radiation was prescribed Tagrisso, latter on plural..."
My husband was also diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in 2021, Stage 3 Adenocarcinoma. His was unresectable so he was given Chemo and Radiation. He later developed Plural Effusion and Pneumonitis. For the Plural Effusion his doctor drained off 1.5 liters one time only, and since then he only has a small amount of fluid - not enough to require draining again. His scans have all been clear and he is almost at the two year remission mark. There was talk about giving him Immunotherapy, but for some reason his doctor is no longer going that route. We don’t know if it is because of his age (67) or some other reason. Are you scheduled for Immunotherapy?
I’ve been struggling with a chronic cough due to pleural effusion post surgery
Can I ask how they determined to drain it?
Hi @hon @jennkrumz @kathystl @rockstar22, I merged your helpful discussion about pleural effusion and lung cancer to this existing discussion so you can also connect with @kkckkjm @stanleykent @tmauko @texasmimi. Click the link to read the discussion from the beginning.
- Anyone had Pleural Effusion with lung cancer? How was it treated? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pleural-effusion/
@jennkrumz, you were asking about integrative medicine.
"ntegrative medicine uses an evidence-based approach to treat the whole person — your mind, body and soul. Your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs are all involved, so integrative medicine uses a combination of therapies. It “integrates” conventional approaches and complementary therapies to achieve optimal health and healing."
More and more cancer centers include integrative medicine in cancer care. Here's more information about integrative medicine and cancer care at Mayo for example:
– Integrative medicine https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/complementary-alternative-medicine/about/pac-20393581
@hon, how are you doing on the new medication? How is the pleural effusion?
Connect
What is integrative treatment?