Hi Littlelizzie, you are not alone, i too have pleural mets. I started with really severe breathlesness to which i had to submit and go to A&E. I had pleural effusions and had to have a chest drain. I dont want to frighten you or anything .... it wasnt pleasant but it did help. I also had pleurodesis which is like a glue which seals the lung and the pleura so the fluid cant build up again. The first one didnt work so i had to go through it all again but that did seem to do the trick. I had oxygen and oramorph and am reviewed regularly . I do need oxygen still on exertion (but that rarely happens!!). I am now almost a year on and amy scans since have shown no progression there (i also have bone and skin mets).
I'm sure once you see your oncologist you will feel better...lets hope its not too long. Your partner will see you trough this just as he stood by you before but remember we are all here to lend support. If theres anything i can help with please either post or PM me. xx
