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IP Chemo

tropical_dreams28
tropical_dreams28 CSN Member Posts: 7
in Ovarian Cancer #1
I have my first ip chemo in 2 weeks. Doctor said I will spend the night in the hospital to keep me on iv fluids. I am scared! Wondering what to expect. Any advice with be greatly appreciated.
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  • taiga
    taiga CSN Member Posts: 75 Member
    #2
    I had IP Cisplatin and
    I had IP Cisplatin and Taxol. During the IP Cisplatin they give you lots of fluids and monitor your urine output. You get fluids with the Taxol too. You also have to turn from side to side every 15 mins during the transfusions to really distribute it throughout the abdomen. It's a LOT of fluid so it is uncomfortable, but wasn't painful for me. You just feel really bloated and full. I tried not to each much at all during the infusion time - and sometimes the infusion takes awhile. I am in a trial GOG-252. I had IV taxol day 1, IP cisplatin day 2 and IP taxol on day 8 with Avastin on day 1. I've continued on Avastin alone every 3 weeks since end of December. I was dx. July 2010, stage 3a, grade 3, clear cell. I really think the IP treatment was the way to go for me. My CTs have been clear and my CA-125 is 6-7 right now. Good luck and don't be afraid.
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  • shelfish
    shelfish CSN Member Posts: 18
    #3
    Good Luck
    I don't know if that is the correct thing to say. I pray that you will have peace of mind. My mother-in-law is having her first round of chemo right now. Hope all goes well.
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  • paris11
    paris11 CSN Member Posts: 159
    #4
    IP/IV chemo
    Hi, I completed 18 tx of IP/IV in December 2010. My treatments were outpatient at Prentice Hospital in Chicago.

    No real problems - you will be great.

    Best luck,

    Connie
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