Guest naomicolwell Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Hello everyone, wanted to pass on news, not sure if it is good or not, but sounds promising. Mom got admitted into hospital on Friday, have so many issues with fluid on the lungs that they are going to do the "talc" procedure, once her fluid out take per day is less tha 100 - 150. So far once a week it has been over 800 on the left side and nothing right now on the right. From what I can find it sounds like it can provide good results, can anyone give me their personal experince from it? Thank you, Naomi Diagnosed May 2004, stage 3b Taking Iressa doing well PET Scan clear - August 2004 PET Scan clear - November 2004 May 2005, coughing again, x-ray showing fluid on lungs. Switched medication to Tarceva Continuing draining lungs several times over last few weeks, over 800 each time on left. Tube inserted on right side, but no fluid (of course). Admitted to hospital on Friday, tube inserted on left side and "talc" prodecure to be completed soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Hi Naomi, I have no personal experience with that procedure. But just want to wish your Mom well. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Naomi, I haven't had the talc procedure, but I did have a tube inserted to drain my pleural effusion, called a Denver Catheter. It has kept the fluid away for a year now, and I've heard many of those who have had the talc procedure have also had excellent results. I hope she is feeling better with all that fluid gone! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I have not had experience with it, but I did hear that patients got some excellent results with this procedure. Here's hoping it clears up your Mom's problem and she feels much better after it is done. regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 No clear understanding of that procedure but we offer lots of love, support and prayers. Blessings, Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Hello, I wish your mother the best. Hang in there. This road is tough. God bless you, Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Just want to say prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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