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CLL with pleural effusions and Ibrutinib

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I have had bi-lateral pleural effusions with my CLL since diagnosis earlier this year. FCR had to be stopped. I have recently been on Ibrutinib for two months. Is there any evidence that over time, Ibrutinib will resolve the effusion problem ?

David.

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