Malignant Pleural Effusion

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Lunalin
Lunalin Member Posts: 63
edited September 2016 in Just Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastasis

Just diagnosed after thoracentisis revealed breast cancer in my lung lining. 12 years and my 2nd recurrence.


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  • cive
    cive Member Posts: 709
    edited June 2016

    Luna - the bad news is it isn't a recurrence, rather a metastases to your lung lining. The good news is there are a number of treatments that will relieve the effusion and other treatments to slow the metastases. Have you and your MO discussed treatment alternatives?

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  • pajim
    pajim Member Posts: 2,785
    edited June 2016

    Lunalin, I'm so sorry about your recurrence. There are several women in the Stage IV forum who have had pleural effusions. They can help with ideas on the treatment options, etc.

    Meantime I'd like to tell you to take a deep breath but maybe that's not possible. Try not to panic. Once you get and start a treatment plan you'll start to feel more normal. In the meantime, ask your doc if you need ancillary help -- sleeping pills, anti=depressants, etc.

    Hugs to you

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  • Lunalin
    Lunalin Member Posts: 63
    edited September 2016

    Thank you. I think?

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