Thorancentesis Pleural Effusion My

After fluid accumulated around my lung, pleural effusion, it got drained through a procedure called thoracentesis. Hear about the procedure, see what was drained and find out about my most recent chemo appointment and upcoming tests.
My aunt is raising money for ovarian cancer research, as over 70% of patients are diagnosed at stage 3 or 4! There aren’t any early detection tests, even though it is the deadliest gynecological cancer. If she meets her goal of $2000, she will shave her head, offer ovarian cancer research. Monies go directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
If you would like to donate, here is a link to do so. Thank you!
danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site...
#cancer
#ovariancancer
#chemotherapy

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

To donate to Dana Farber for ovarian cancer research (and get my aunt to shave her head), here is the link! danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR/GivingPage/MyPage?pg=team&fr_id=1200&team_id=19609

[@dominique2620]

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[@SnozberriesTasteLikeSnozberrys]

I am so sorry about this but I have found a KZbin channel USING THIS VIDEO ACTING AS YOU, AND TRYING TO GET MONEY FROM EVERYONE! I KNEW IT ALL SOUNDED OFF, SO I SEARCHED UNTIL I FOUND THE REAL CHANNEL.

[@marywilliams7176]

You are doing GREAT, Maria! All part of the plan....the roller coaster goes on! I am just coming up on 10 full years of living with ovarian cancer. I have never reached remission but I have a very good quality of life...only taking a daily pill of Letrozole that is holding the remaining cancer stable! You CAN do this! Hugs from Alaska!

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

Wow that’s incredible!🎉

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you Mary, as always, for your encouragement and sharing what I view as positive news!

[@marywilliams7176]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria Just keep smiling! Baby steps and positive attitude and faith will take you a long way! Hugs, sweet girl! Mary

[@nickywilks7928]

I know this lady has passed, but wow what a beautiful fighting warrior she was.

[@sylviarogier1]

Crossing my fingers for CAT scan and positive news.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m right there with you

[@cynthiaholland13]

Look at how high the survivability of prostate cancer compared to gynecological cancer. There's a major difference in funding and outcomes

[@cindys6683]

So many battles you are having to fight one at a time to win the war, and win the war you will! I am praying you hear good news this week, and won't have that fluid building up again anytime soon. Not being able to breathe normally is just plain scary.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

It was definitely scary and hard to stay positive when feeling like that.

[@simone222]

Maria, I'm no longer religious. But I'm still specially attached to a monastery near my home and one of the head nuns there is a dear friend. I will write your name in the prayer request for healing and strength through a separate gift egg basket one of these days. Stay cheerful and courageous. Love from the Philippines, Ana

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much Ana!

[@dawnlovescouture2644]

Maria, you look better and you sound much better. When I had chemo, I had low magnesium and had an infusion with each chemo. It’s pretty common. Don’t let that worry you. I hope your scan shows improvement. It’s sad that gynecological cancers are so poorly funded but it’s true. There’s a huge focus on breast cancer, and I feel that women’s cancers are swept under the rug (anyone can get breast cancer, men and womwn). Thank you for helping to bring awareness.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

You are quite welcome. Thank you for your kind words.

[@patsyanne8095]

You are in my prayers and thoughts daily, Maria. Anxiety goes hand in hand with shortness of breath. When we are healthy we never think of what it is like to not breathe normally. It is a frightening experience. Wishing you a better week ahead with positive results coming your way.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@juliej5917]

Maria, I must say you look wonderful. Your skin and demeanor are just glowing. So happy you didn’t need the ascites drained from your abdomen, and you’ve had such relief from the lung fluid removal. My maternal grandmother died at 32 from some sort of uterine cancer, leaving seven kids. I’d be honored to donate!! Kisses for Harley! 🌲🥳🐾

[@juliej5917]

Maria, Best get your lovely aunt a warm hat for Christmas! Goal is getting close! 🥳

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much for your donation to ovarian cancer research ❤️❤️❤️

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Harley says hi!

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

Maria, I’m praying your scans go well. Your Aunt had a fantastic idea. God bless. ❤️🙏

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I just love her idea. ❤️

[@karenboouk531]

Hi lovely lady I'm so sorry that you are going through this terrible journey cancer has to be one of the worse things to have I would love to wave a magic wand over you so it would vanish its a horrible world we live in so many young getting this. Your looking good stay strong be positive you can, do this so many are behind you let's kick it's butt ha ha sending love and big hugs from the UK 🇬🇧🌹🌹🌹💞💞💞

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’d love that magic wand!

[@maryb6418]

Hi Maria! This is tremendous! You are looking and sounding awesome. Yay! It’s definitely positive that the ascites has somehow been snuffed out for the moment. And the amount of fluid was decreasing from the get go. So encouraging! It’s definitely positive that you are breathing better because it shows, at least, that your breathing was compromised but not because your lungs just don’t work. Definitely good news! And you feel like you are on your way to beating this-based on the evidence you see of improvement. I’m extremely encouraged. Praise God who heals all our diseases. Love and hugs, Mary

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m so encouraged too!

[@frokengron]

You sure had a very and long day at the hospital Maria! As difficult as the thoracentesis was to endure.. it's great that you can breathe easier now! Fingers crossed that this was a one time only procedure. I am praying for good results on your upcoming scan. Sending hugs from Canada.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@OtterSkull]

I'm a new subscriber, your energy, personality and positivity are wonderful, I wish you the best and I'll be following closely

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you and welcome!

[@LorySuzanna]

That’s awesome you are breathing easier now - hope you’re able to take a few walks this week. Prayers for great results on your upcoming scan!!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m very de-conditioned but am certainly looking forward to getting steps in to try to regain some strength!

[@leaveittolefty]

your complexion and color look good, friend. we take every + we can 😄 you are lucky to be getting prompt appts and care🎉 here ( in rural Az) the wait times are soooo longggg. can't get sick appt with PCP even until end of January.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Oh wow, that's a long wait when you are sick. There is definitely a shortage of PCP's here that are taking new patients. I've been fortunate that the cancer center that treats me has been so quick to order procedures to treat my condition.

[@leaveittolefty]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria I told dr receptionist if i can't take it anymore before end of january appt i will go to ER. she said "ok, we'll have a nice day!!"🥹

[@mjohnson8472]

That was interesting about the coughing and thoracentesis. I'm still catching up on your videos but glad to see you're staying optimistic. I always tried to stay positive throughout my treatments. It helped get me through.

[@melaniebaran9121]

Prayers for a great CT scan 🙏

[@safaridreamer5831]

Prayers 🙏🙏your scan goes well next week..you’re looking great!! 🤗👍❤️🙏

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@alisalavine1052]

Hi, Maria. I'm only halfway through watching this but want to comment before I forget. First off, you look amazing! Your skin is fantastic. I wonder if it was related to you oxygenating better. Secondly, I have mentioned before that I have several AI diseases. Two of those diseases directly relate to my spine. And though I was only recently diagnosed, I have been struggling with these diseases for more than 30 years. I have had three back surgeries. I have also had more needles in my back than a porcupine. While what you went through is completely different that what I deal with, I do understand the whole lidocaine push and the discomfort that follows the procedure. I had to share because I feel like it's important for us middle-aged warrior women to stick together and say, "hey, I get you." Keep fighting the fight, queen.❤

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I get you and see you. Autoimmune diseases are such a challenge and painful too. Let’s warrior on!

[@bettyconnearney7943]

Your so brave and upbeat!! You go girl...kick butt!!!!❤

[@kristimartinez7528]

Hey Maria! I am hoping that you get great results. I love your angel 😇

[@angelab5325]

GREAT NEWS🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@angelab5325]

🙏this is so near and dear to me my mother had advanced ovarian cancer and she went through HELL it’s so very important for researchers to find a early detection for this HORRIBLE DISEASE🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Absolutely. And also important that the signs that they do know of are taken seriously!

[@Willandpetesmom]

Hang in there. Being hopeful and positive is what will get you through each day. One at a time. Hugs from KS!

[@blancav1873]

Prayers for you Maria. I'm sure you'll get to remission soon 🙏❤️😊

[@rosemarys2465]

You are so strong, so beautiful and I admire you immensely. You are well spoken and a good teacher in this awful situation. I’m so very sorry that you are going through all this. I wish for you all the best.

[@serenadm6619]

Good luck for your scan, I have a good feeling :)

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Fingers crossed!

[@charlottehayward5943]

My mom had ovarian cancer and had a permanent drain in her lung. We had to drain her lung every other day. You are so strong.

[@karenshady8129]

You are so brave, and such a tough lady. You will beat this… thinking and praying for you always

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@leeleegirl8612]

You are so sweet. Wishing you great scans. All the best from Canada

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@fran1395]

Prayers ❤

[@rhondablake3829]

I am so happy you are feeling better 😊. Prayers that the chemo is working well for you , hugs ❤

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@c.c.6930]

You look so beautiful... sending you lots of warm hugs.Stay strong, we all love you!💕

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@earlenedorethy7233]

I just donated praying there is a cure soon! God Bless you! Your are very inspirational

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much. Your donation to Dana Farber ovarian cancer research is very much appreciated!

[@anndeprince9738]

Lot's of hugs❤❤

[@christinemagrane7925]

I really hope and pray you will get your nugget!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@sylviagatterburg5318]

I also hope for progress for you, dear Maria

[@joannpergakis4183]

Good afternoon Maria You look so good today And sound good You got this Dana Faber is a great hospital I can only imagine the pain in the procedure for the liquid around your lung I pray for you each day Waiting for your blood results can be Very hard I have this feeling of good Hopefully you get to walk now without losing your breath Hugs my dear JoAnn

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you for your encouragement JoAnn.

[@DavidH-ve4fm]

Your aunt had a great idea😊

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I think so too. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU so much for your donation! She's going to need to get her clippers ready!

[@michelles9897]

🤍🤍🤍 I also hope that the fluid has slowed down ☺️

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

and hopefully never to return again 🙃

[@michelles9897]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria yes!!

[@pam164]

Must be such a relieve for the fluid to be drained, as that will be so uncomfortable. Hope your scans are good 🤞

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@sandimartin8394]

I hope your week is a good week for you ❤️🥰🙏🏻

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you, you too!

[@lizprovo3906]

I think about you. Sending strength. Liz

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@wandadavis2468]

So glad you are breathing better! Can't wait to hear your good news next week.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I like the way you think!

[@kimtongo3533]

Thanks so much for sharing the updates with us viewers!!!! Continuing to pray that the surgery will happen and it will be a total success!!!!!

[@janisdeitsch2985]

I'm so sorry that you're having to live with so many difficult symptoms, Maria. I am so glad though that you are sharing your journey with us and I'm sending you a great big hug and my very best wishes from the UK.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@deusvult2302]

A tipp from a cancer survivor to you. As a P.A. I knew more than the average patient is told and when I had to have these drains, I asked to be put under a general light sleep. It helped me a loooooot as I was unable to bridle my anxiety! Don't feel bad asking for it! Keeping you in my prayers! You look great!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much

[@pumpkingirl-ln3eo]

Hi Maria, thanks for taking the time to update us after a difficult week. What a great gesture your aunt has done for you and ovarian cancer research. You are in my thoughts a lot these days. Hugs from Northern California ~ Nancy

[@robynholliday4794]

Sounds like things maybe improving Maria - reduced ascites is good 🙏❤️

[@linnaellis212]

Maria you are looking awesome today. Definitely an improvement following the thoracentesis. You CAN get through this, you already are marching right along, God Bless You!

[@lynnmoreno6878]

Maria, thank you so much for your videos and sharing your difficult journey with us. Sending up thoughts and prayers for you from California…❤❤❤

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@elainebrown8600]

Just came across your journey praying for a good report I will most definitely keep you in my prayers ✝️🙏🏽

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@janicehight9160]

Hi Maria. Great to hear you feeling so hopeful. Waiting for scan results is always hard. Here’s hoping your CT shows the progress you are hoping for and that the new chemotherapy is killing those cancer cells once and for all. Lots of positive energy being sent to you from your lawyer friend in Vancouver, BC.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you Janice!

[@HotPenny82]

Always❤️

[@mianone7486]

Hi Maria, you sound and look a lot healthier now when the liquid is gone around the lungs. I keep thinking about you and sending positive thoughts and best wishes. Love from Sweden!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you very much!

[@darlenepietzak9847]

Oh Maria, that's so much to go through in one day. You're stronger than me, that's for sure. You're in my thoughts and prayers. We have never met, but I care so much about you. ❤🌹

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@coressaclark6354]

So glad you can breathe much easier. Continued Prayers

[@ToRi-ik4gd]

I wish you to have all the strength walking this path. You were diagnosed around same time like my sis law was with MBC. She beat cancer 4 years ago first time. Now she is stage 4 and goes through on similar journey. She has no fluid built up anywhere so far. Second line of treatment due to being allergic to first one. Since the day of her MBC diagnosis there was not one evening when I am not looking at anything and everything which would save her life . Cancer is evil.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Cancer is definitely evil. There are so many new treatments that come out for breast cancer. Hopefully you can find the one that will be the perfect fit.

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

Hi Maria, I’m praying for your results to be exactly what you’re hoping, good news. You’ve been through a lot but you are a strong brave woman and I pray for you and send you positive healing vibes from hawaii. Aloha

[@pilarorozco2737]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@trinamartinez4669]

Here is an acronym G.V.O good vibes only your in my prayers ❤

[@donnamariedunn3944]

❤️🦋

[@Moopotsmum]

Hi Maria, oh my gosh! I was shocked to see how much fluid you had drained from around your lung 😮!! You must have felt terrible 😞 😢!! I’m really hopeful about the up coming scan too, because the fluid is reducing in your abdomen so I think that’s positive 🤞🏻. I’m preying for you and as always sending you love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much! Hoping the pleural effusion stays away!

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

Come on girl!!!

[@susannechickenmom5621]

♥️🙏

[@bobs1356]

I l8st my mom to this cancer and it spread to her colon and she had to have colostomy. Then it spread to her upper part of her stomach.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s difficult to experience.

[@oneseeker2]

They should have told u about the cough ahead of time, I'm sorry they didn't. Its normal and everyone does it.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

They did tell me- I just don’t think I understood it would be an uncontrollable, uncomfortable cough. I figured it would be something more like clearing my throat.

[@lja64]

I'm sorry. My husband had the thorancentesis and it was a breeze.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m glad it was easy for him - it’s not something I would want anyone to deal with.

[@leaveittolefty]

as for early detection, it would be a HUGE help if doctors/ providers would actually listen to women wit ov ca symptoms or any related symptoms and not blow us off as neurotic stress anxiety nellies. seriously "oh go take a Tums sweetie you're fine! Next!"

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

You are absolutely right!

[@tatumpiano8569]

That's what happened to me. I posted about this but can't find my post. It is so important for doctors to do a CA-125 on every woman as a baseline and check it every 6 months. If I had done that, I wouldn't have been diagnosed at stage 3c. My doctor is so adamant about this. Sometimes women have to lie and say their mother or grandmother had ovarian cancer in order to get the test. If your dr. won't do this simple blood test, find another doctor!

[@angelasirca1854]

Maria❣️ you are a very pleasant person with a lot of common sense, who probably went through a lot in life (finishing your studies as a single mother of three children is a big thing), but from what I have seen, you do not seem to have a relationship with God. Maybe you don't believe in Him but He is the one who shaped you in your mother's womb, He is the one who has been with you all these years (even if you don't believe this, He gives us the breath of life every day). He loves you, Maria!!! He wants you to reach a relationship with Him through which His Son Jesus Christ will forgive your sins and give you eternal life when the time comes to leave this world. If you will not come to know Him while you are still here, you have lived for no purpose on this earth because you will be separated from Him for all eternity. You are an educated woman, please also read the Bible ( start with John from the New Testament, it is easy to understand the plan of saving humanity through Jesus Christ). p.s. Jesus Christ carried on the cross not only our sins but also our sufferings and He can heal you. One of the many verses that confirm this: Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went from place to place, doing good, and healing all those oppressed by the devil; for God was with Him. 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻

[@dominique2620]

😘😔😉💋🤎🙏🌺🌹

[@mspolarbear2239]

Hi Maria, just thought you might not know this, but my friend who is going through Stage 4 Triple Negative BC but was unable to receive her Chemo treatments b/c her blood work was so poor so her PA told her that Amazon sells Blood Support supplements and that maybe she should try them. She did, and her bloodwork was so good, her Oncologist asked her if she swapped her husbands blood for hers it was that good. You could ask your doctor, but it was just a suggestion. I am hoping that your CT scans shows good news so you and your family can really celebrate the holidays. Take Care!!!!

[@karenboouk531]

Hi lovely lady I'm so sorry that you are going through this terrible journey cancer has to be one of the worse things to have I would love to wave a magic wand over you so it would vanish its a horrible world we live in so many young getting this. Your looking good stay strong be positive you can, do this so many are behind you let's kick it's butt ha ha sending love and big hugs from the UK 🇬🇧🌹🌹🌹💞💞💞