How to Remove Pleural Tumors
Overall, pleural tumors can not be removed surgically. It must treat the original cancer (primary). Depending on the type of primary cancer, radiotherapy or chemotherapy may be appropriate.
Therapeutic thoracentesis may be performed if fluid accumulation is large and causing pressure, shortness of breath or other breathing problems (such as low oxygen levels). Removing the fluid may allow the lung to expand more and can ease breathing difficulties.
To prevent fluid from building up again, sometimes medication will be placed in the thoracic space through a tube or a surgeon can insert a scope through a small incision in the chest wall to remove fluid (thoracoscopy). Then a drug is sprayed or powder on the surface to prevent lung cancer cells produce more fluid in the future.
Expectations
The survival rate five years (number of people living more than five years after diagnosis) is less than 25% for people with pleural tumors that have spread.
Complications
* Side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy
* Continued spread of cancer
Situations requiring medical assistance
Call your doctor if you experience symptoms of this disorder.
Prevention
Early detection and treatment of primary cancers may prevent metastatic pleural tumors in some people.
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