I just found out two days ago I have fluid on my right lung. I had one litre drained yesterday and I’m going next Tuesday to get more drained. Waiting for a CT scan. I was first diagnosed 3 years ago stage 3c. Had interval debulking and declared NED had 2 years on Olapaib. Has anyone any experience and what was the outcome? Thanks
pleural effusion : I just found out two days ago... - My Ovacome
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hello Purplerose12, yes same happened to me on recurrence.
I was very sensitive to platinum chemo, which effectively saw off the effusion.
There were complications for me because it was March 2020 and staff in the covid ward wouldn’t believe I had effusion not covid!
As a result I had two IPC drains fitted… because they’ve caught you early you may not need these permanent drains but I would recommend if you do need ongoing drainage.
I am currently on Olaparib and free of drains, fluid and breathing well xx
I developed a pleural effusion earlier this year which signalled a recurrence for me. Thankfully regular drainage and chemo has dried it up. X
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