The prognosis (chance of recovery). The patient's preferences in regard to the risks and benefits of treatment. The patient's ability to perform activities of daily living. The type of primary cancer.

Pleural effusion, also called “water on the lungs,” is extra fluid buildup between thin membranes that line your lungs and chest wall. These membranes (pleura) normally contain a few teaspoons of ...

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