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Rt pleural effusion

2019-02-24 13:52:30
CT scan report-known operated can breast with mediastinal adenopathy with encashed svc & rpa with chest wall collaterals with rt pleural effusion with doubtful lymphangitis . Please suggest what to do now
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It is an advanced disease. Ideally a PET CT scan would give better results - especially liver, lungs and bone spread of disease. If the general condition is good then go for palliative treatment - chemotherapy or radiotherapy or both. If general condition is bad then only symptomatic treatment (best supportive care)
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Consult a Medical Oncologist and a Radiation oncologist

Answered2019-02-24 14:23:54

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Seems like progressive disease.. What was the prior harmone receptor status... If the lumen of SVC is compromised needs radiation to SVC .. And chemotherapy based on prior chemo history...

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