patscan Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Saw onc today. They highly recommend the Talc (Pleurodesis)procedure. Because her effusion has come back so quickly (within a week), they want to seal the lung lining before starting Chemo. The reasoning is that if she needs to be tapped during Chemo, the invasive procedure is more likely to cause infection which is a problem during Chemo. Chemo would have to stop, etc... They want to treat her aggressively with Carbon and Gemzar (spelling?) to start. My mom is leaning towards the Talc first, since it appears massive fluid continues to accumulate. This is a very hard decision, that has to be made by this Thursday. But I think she will go for the procedure. This sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I know that some people here have had the talc procedure and I am sure they will come along and have more input. Good thoughts and lots of prayers for your mom..you are right..THIS DOES SUCK but we are here for one another and that is a blessing. Please keep us updated and take care of yourself as well. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 When I went into the local hospital they wanted to do this for me and we decided to go to a bigger hospital (Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC) and they never did the procedure. I only had one thorocentesis though removing 1100 cc of fluid the day I was put in the hospital initially. Are you at a larger hospital? I am glad I got a second opinion. Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Candy: I see from your summary that your mom went in for the pleurodesis. Lots of positive thoughts are coming your way from Hawaii -- please keep up posted. That's a beautiful photo of you two! Aloha, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j ross Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Hello Barry had a talc procedure done in May04 and there has been no problems with effusion since. Best wishes Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Praying the procedure goes well. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Candy, Hope all goes well with mom's Talc Procedure. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmrsm Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 My father had sever pleural effusion and the only way they performed the talc porcedure. He was in the hospital for about a week, but never had a return of the problem. Have you gotten a second opinion? Maybe that will help with the decision. good luck Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMarie Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Hi. I have become somewaht of a lurker again as I just don't have time to post.. My mom did have a pleurodesis via chest tube procedure not a VATS procedure.She had 3 effussions all within a week of each other so they did the procedure and that ended that problem This was back on July 2004. She did find it to be very painful said she would rather give birth again to 4 kids then do another chest tube pleurodesis.We arrived right after it was done and she looked awful but the good news was that it worked and she started chemo without any problems.And the pain was only for a brief time of a few hours so it was intense but brief. Be prepaired alot of things involved in treatment suck! Good Luck and God bless you, JanMarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Just sending prayers and good wishes that this works for her. Please keep us posted. Your mom seems like quite a fighter and that is half the battle there. Just be right by her side. She will get through this. We are always here for you. I am sure you will hear from more people who have had that procedure. Good luck!! We will be pushing for her. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patscan Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 What a trooper my mom is. She was cracking jokes when the chest tube was going in. She called me at 0700 this morning to report "Nurses said no fluid for the entire night shift." Mom received the Talc this afternoon....no pain. My beautiful friends painted her house this weekend while my girlfriends and I went into operation "FAT PAT"---feeding her all she would eat. Professional housekeeping and carpets cleaning in the AM. Preparing for her to come home to a healthy environment. Her wedding anniversay is Monday. Her husband got her an IPOD, my husband put 565 songs on it and I downloaded pictures---she loves it. She loves music and I know it will help her through some of this hospital stay. The best part of the weekend is my mom felt sooo loved. Found blessings in cancer for the first time this weekend. Candy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Candy, this is great news! blessings. We love Pat too! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 wwwwwooooooooooohhhhhhhoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! We love to read good news here ya' know what I mean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 What a heart-warming update. Sometimes we must look extra hard......but there are blessings to be found amidst the trials and tribulations of LC. Glad you all found some! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Candy Thank you so much for the wonderful update! Such loving and thoughtful gestures from so many must have done wonders for your Mom's already great attitude!! Keep us posted, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Candy: Many thanks for the very positive update. I'm happy not only for you and your mom, but for others who may be contemplating the procedure. Aloha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Yeah!!!! I am glad to hear good news! Cancer can make good things happen too! Always look for the small miracles in your life each day!!! God is God, all the time!! Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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