Re: Fluid in or around lungs

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I was on 140mgs of the BMS trial drug and had plural effusion so bad I had

to sit up to sleep. All they did was to take me off the drug and let it

subside. They did not take it off with a needle

[ ] Fluid in or around lungs

> Hi everyone,

> I have been hurting around my lungs on the right side. My onc. sent me

> for a CT scan because he wanted to check for a clot since I am on and

> off Procrit. It came back negative for clots, but the right lung has

> plura effusion( not sure about spelling). My Dr. is off today, but his

> partner said caused from Gleevec and to not take it until Monday when

> my Dr. gets back. I am on 800mg. Has anyone had this and can I take a

> diuritic or does it have to be removed with a needle. His nurse said

> they take it out with a needle. That freaked me out, because that is

> what they did to my Mother when she had lung cancer and it came right

> back. Any feedback would be appreciated. The Dr. advice was if you have

> trouble breathing go to the emergency room otherwise stop Gleevec and

> wait until your Dr. returns Monday. I have had this for 3 weeks so a

> few more days won't hurt I guess.

> Take care,

> Joan Porter

> dx'd 8/03

> Gleeved 800 mg.

> Zavie #662

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