How to manage pleural effusion in patients with lymphoma?

When lymphoma recurrence leads to pleural effusion (fluid accumulation around the lungs), the treatment plan generally includes the following aspects: 1. **Drainage of lung fluid**: Removing the accumulated fluid through medical procedures to relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath. 2. **Chemotherapy and radiation therapy**: Targeting the lymphoma itself using chemotherapy and radiation therapy to kill or inhibit the growth of cancer cells and control the disease. 3. **Targeted therapy**: Using medications specifically designed to target certain cancer cells, minimizing damage to normal cells and improving treatment effectiveness. 4. **Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)**: Adjunctive treatment with herbal remedies such as Belamcanda chinensis (射干), Angelica sinensis (当归), and Eupolyphaga seu Steleophaga (土鳖虫) may be considered, but must be conducted under the guidance of a qualified physician. 5. **Lifestyle recommendations**: Maintain good indoor air circulation, avoid smoking and secondhand smoke, ensure adequate rest, maintain an optimistic mindset, and actively cooperate with medical treatment. When lymphoma recurs with pleural effusion, a comprehensive approach combining multiple treatment modalities should be considered, and treatment must be carried out under the guidance of a qualified physician.