IPT

Hi Nan, I am going to answer both of your questions in this post. IPT is usually given with first line treatment. It administered into your abdominal cavity. I know a few people who have said they had it later but depends on the adhesions you have from surgery. Many of the woman can't make it through the whole 6 treatments but even those who have tolerated even two are said to have had better results than those of us who haven't had it.

Now the weight gain issue. I think most of the woman I've talked to have gained weight, unless you struggle with low weight to begin with or have a lot of bowel blockage issues. I think we becone become less active(understandable) and that is a large factor into it. Everytime I finish chemo it seems like I can start to lose weight. My nurse always said better to gain some than lose. I guess I was a good patient.

Pray this finds you doing well. Bonnie

Nan, the leader of my support group was given her first chemo by IPT, and feels that it's one of the reasons she had such a good result. She went more than 10 years before having to have more chemo. Hers was the first treatment with that protocol in our area.

Also, about weight-I didn't lose any through my chemo, and was told not to worry about it then. I took a lot of liberties, drinking whole milk and eating other foods that I've avoided for years. I didn't gain any, but didn't lose any, either. I'm sure your doctor would give you the best advice about your weight. Of course, eating a good balanced diet is important, even if you don't have much of an appetite.