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Have lung cancer ..had pneumonia.. now have pleurisy on full feeding tube 2 antibodies plus fluids 5 foot 11 weighs 86 lbs 36 years old please advise?

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

See your doctor: This is more complicated than a short chat will help. See your doctor for a formal discussion of the current situation and expectations.

Dr Levitt agreed

Answered 3/18/2013

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