pleural effusion

[Purplerose12]

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

[Lyndy2]

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

[Purplerose12 in reply to Lyndy2]

Thanks for your reply, do you mind me asking where was your recurrence? Pleased to hear chemo saw off your effusion. Hope you are doing well on Olaparib xx

[Lyndy2 in reply to Purplerose12]

It was in the nodes in my chest, hilar node, liver, so a bit of everything but I had a delay of 9 weeks before chemo was started x

[Purplerose12 in reply to Lyndy2]

Thank you x

[doodoolatrice]

I developed a pleural effusion earlier this year which signalled a recurrence for me. Thankfully regular drainage and chemo has dried it up. X

[Purplerose12 in reply to doodoolatrice]

Thank you good to hear the Chemo dried it up x

[delia2]

I just want to send hugs and hope they get this under control quickly. Xx

[Purplerose12 in reply to delia2]

Thank you xx