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Supposed to start imbruvica next week for nh lymphoma. recently dx w/pleural effusion. read that means 4months life expectancy. will chemo change that?
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Maybe!: We don't have enough details to say for sure. Please discuss your concerns directly with your oncologist. Take him a copy of the info you found on this life expectancy and have him/her explain it to you in light of your own case, Best of luck to you!
Answered 10/23/2018
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