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After 4 pleural effusions with trips to a and e have now had pleurex drain fitted for 3 weeks.  On Dabrafenib and Trametinib. Was in hospital over Xmas and new year with pneumonia for 3 weeks and now have foot drop...

Feeling very vulnerable,  scared and emotional.

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  • Hi' B b, Yes I can understand your feelings you've had it rough recently, hopefully you're on the way to getting back to  normal now. Remember you are among friends on here, we've all had our problems and are her to give you support and comfort as best we can. Keep us informed on your progress.

    In 03 I had 80mm of bowel removed. Then last November I was back in to have some taken out of my lung. I'm feeling ok now just got to get through the next few years clear if I can. 

    LoL Ray

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