Pleura Effusion drained twice now since June 20th

[Yorkielover2]

It has not been made clear to us what the cause of this is! When my husband was first diagnosed 12/2016 it showed up on scan and it’s was drained!(8th rib right side & tumor off it metastasis from prostrate ) No cancer found in fluid. Fast forward to now 1 liter drained June 20th then July 25 3 liters from the right side(always there) He has had 6 Taxotere treatments then 3 month break but we were told have to do something something while waiting for Pluvicto(PSA 1100) Has had 2 reduced Chemo treatments (Cabazitaxel) His oxygen level has been up / down. When at hospital on the 25 they said he could not leave unless Oncologist OK’d home oxygen (in 80’s) Thats what we have done! Oxygen has been 90/91 with no oxygen used yet! Confused what causes this? Extremely fatigued not much appetite pushing any fluids I can! No offense meant but guys you are stubborn when you are sick. Any info on this would be appreciated. I know we are in a scary time/place clock ticking may not make it for Pluvicto even though he has been approved not available yet in our area .

[NotAlwaysSunshine]

Does your husband have a port?

[Yorkielover2 in reply to NotAlwaysSunshine]

Yes!

[NotAlwaysSunshine in reply to Yorkielover2]

My sister had a port that got infected. She had pancreatic cancer. The infection caused so many problems. 6 liters per week. It was unbearble.

[sujkap]

My father with advanced PCa developed Pleural effusion eventually as the disease spread. Caused a lot of cough and phlegm. He was given diuretics to remove excess fluids through the urine, however that caused electrolyte imbalance, and we had to check that periodically. Later he got a port, daily cleaning and dressing was essential. It was tough.

God bless and good wishes.

[Grandpa4]

The cancer leaks fluid into the pleural space. It is a common cause of pleural fluid. There are other causes like heart failure but you can tell the difference by examining the fluid.

[Yorkielover2 in reply to Grandpa4]

Thank you. Have not received report yet on fluid! But my thinking cancer also cause. Monitoring his oxygen levels (have oxygen now in home)

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I had a port for seven months. 18 infusions weekly over six months. Zero problems. Always cleared with saline fluid before infusion and after infusion. Normal showers in between. The only dressing which I had was immediately after the surgery for 24 hrs to put in and then take out for 48 hours. BTW, chemo can flow the same day that a port in placed on your chest.

GD