Peritoneal Cancer Chemotherapy

lzzeb

Good morning, I was officially diagnosed with Peritoneal Cancer on 10/04/2024 so I am new to this and it is terrifying. I have a primary tumor and it has spread to a portion of my liver. The plan is to do three rounds of chemo Carbo and Taxol plus Avastin and then have surgery. My first chemo was scheduled for October 18, but I developed colitis and had to take a weeks worth of antiobiotics two of which by IV in the hospital and then orally at home. I have had paracentesis to remove Ascites the first one on 10/08 2 liters removed and another while I was in the hosipital of which 3 1/2 liters were removed. I had first Chemo on Thursday 10/24. It went well as far as I know. The nausea drugs work well. However this morning at about 3 am I had a huge dark reddish brown bowel movement with little warning. Cleaned myself up and went back to bed and had another one at around 8 am. Have you heard of this? Could my body be expelling dead cancer cells? Are there any other mysterious things I can expect?

I am a 20 year breast cancer survivor and my current cancer was confirmed to be unrelated to the poor cancer. I am also shocked at how quickly by strength has deteriorated. It is difficult to eat more than a few bites of food, so my energy level is very low. I also have developed edema in my legs and am wearing compression stockings for the first time in my life. I am 70 years old and retired on April Fools day of this year. Ironic isn't it.

Deb from Rowlett, TX

jbmorris

Hi Deb,

I’m so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. This is such a terrible disease. My mom was diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer in July. I was wondering if you’d be interested in communicating with her offline? She is being treated at City of Hope in GA. They have put her in contact with other cancer patients/survivors but no one with peritoneal cancer. I’m just looking for some support for her (and you!) with this specific kind. Let me know if you’d be interested.

lzzeb

Good evening JB, I would love to correspond with your mom. I am in Rowlett, TX which is a suburb of Dallas. I have had my first round of chemo and am already feeling better. My care team has been very supportive.

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