Hi Tracey,
Sorry to hear you may have the pleurodesis and then 3 week recovery. I hope it helps you. It is scary new procedures; you have a lot on your plate as it is. I am thinking of you. It is easy to go into denial about some things, ( I know I did ) and I hope you can get information about the procedure to allay your fear perhaps a bit.
Will you ring Centrelink perhaps re work ? I think you are a strong person, but we all have our limits and I hope you have some supports at this time.
Kathy OOXX....