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Radiotherapy week six
Tuesday I started the boost rads. It was verging on being scary. An extension arm was connected to the machine and a plate inserted in with a oval cut out (almost like a stencil). The machine was then...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer last year, and have a recurrent pleural effusion (permanent fluid around the lung), I've had it drained three times now and each time it's incredibly painful.
Just wondering if anyone else has had this experience? Or if anyone has had alternative treatment which seemed to get rid of the fluid buildup? Thanks and Best wishes, Julie