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Anyone had Pleural Effusion with lung cancer? How was it treated?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jul 13, 2023 | Replies (37)
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Hi Hei @hei59, You are likely not finding conclusive answers, because there are many reasons that this type of fluid may build up. Only the results of the fluid tests, and possibly a CT scan will answer those questions. I know the waiting is very difficult, and it's easy to let your mind run to the worst-case scenarios, but we don't know that this is cancer.
Did the x-ray show any areas of concern, other that the fluid (IE. masses)?
Did the doctors give you an idea of how long the fluid analysis would take?

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hei59 | @hei59 | Jul 10, 2023

Hi,
thanks so much for your reply. The X-ray did not show anything else, no masses. He has just had a CT scan today, still waiting for results, the fluid analysis was supposed to be one week, it's now been 2 weeks and no answers yet. I am trying patiently to wait for results and keep my mind in check ( challenging) but will let you know.
kind regards
Hei

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hei59 | @hei59 | Jul 10, 2023

Also meant to say, We are in New Zealand with a very overloaded, understaffed public health care system hence the delay in results, super frustrating.
Hei

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