Ashwa Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 My mother 1 chemo is planned to start in 2 days with Pemetrexed and carboplatin for stage IV NSCLC. Yesterday got the X-ray, showing accumulation of malignant flural fluid in lungs. Should we remove fluid before chemo or after? suggestion is required.. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 What have your mom's docs suggested? My mom had several pleural effusions during her cancer treatments, although they were never malignant. She continued with treatment while she eventually went to weekly outpatient visits with her pulmonologist to remove the fluid because it continued to build up. Eventually the issue was resolved. My mom was always the deciding factor when and if the fluid was to be removed - it tremendously effected her breathing. Again, the fluid build up wasn't malignant. Your mom's docs will probably be the best to decide how to deal with the fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwa Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 Thank you @Steff for the best suggestion.I will discuss with my doc on 04/16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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