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Did Anyone Have Fluid Removed From Chest Cavity?

A MyLymphomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Guthrie, OK

I had 2 liters removed last week but I’m still having problems breathing, walking or anything.
This is not how I wanted to spend the rest of my life, no quality 😩

October 14, 2023
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Members connected over the challenging experience of fluid buildup, with many sharing that their breathing difficulties and exhaustion... Read more

Members connected over the challenging experience of fluid buildup, with many sharing that their breathing difficulties and exhaustion improved only after chemotherapy treated the underlying cause rather than just draining the fluid. Several members described how specific treatments like CHOP-R infusions or switching from chemo pills to newer options like Brukinsa helped prevent fluid from returning, while one nurse suggested a PleurX drain as a potential solution for continuous at-home drainage. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of setbacks and the importance of asking doctors why the fluid keeps occurring, advocating for better treatment options, and leaning on the community for both practical advice and heartfelt support during discouraging moments.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Interesting, I had it twice before but the chemo pills I was on caused it. Then he put me on infusions and it went away but came back when he put me on chemo pills again. Monday will be 2nd infusion and I hope it goes away again. Thank you guys, appreciate it. God bless
Anna

October 14, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Hi Anna 2 . I had fluid removed from my abdomen area . 2 liters and it was only once. After a treatment of CHOP -R it went away and never came back.

October 14, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

YES CAUSED BY A FALL

December 22, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Anna I just got diagnosed and mostly I'm just tired right now. But I'm a nurse and I was wondering if your Dr has considered a Plurex drain . It's a small tube that remains in your chest and continually drains the fluid or sometimes you just drain the fluid a few times a day. With the fluid being drained off the shortness of. Breath improves. Maybe that would help

November 2, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Ok I will try and make this kind and short and sweet. I got on here because I thought it was a support group? Dorus you are the rudest person. You know nothing about me or what I’m going through. First off cancer can be forever, my brother went into hospital and never came out. I am basically a very very strong person but here lately it’s getting harder, I start to think it’s going to get better and then I get another blow of bad luck and set back 50 paces. So before you start throwing stones get the facts and oh btw I work out every day for about 2 hours and weather permitting I get out and walk. Thanks everyone that had my back ❤️
Anna

October 25, 2023

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