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Sandy, As I also have a pleural effusion and ibc and am on doxil, I am wondering if you have the ca 27.29 which would indicate somewhat how you are doing on the doxil. I had pleurodesis done, has anyone suggested this to you. You do not want to continue to drain the lung because it builds up scar tissue and makes the pleurodesis less successful.
It improves quality of life and I would think sob. I would definitely get another opinion. I will be getting another tm test my 3rd or 4th round of doxil. If I were to guess, I would tell you it wasn't working but my onc says be patient. I really don't think I have sob but I do cough.
I think you need another opinion. I have been on many chemos but this can be controlled. Good luck to you. Ellen
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