Abdominal fluid

I also had abdominal fluid removed. It was great to be rid of it. I could eat again where I couldn't eat much before because of the fluid. Then I had surgery and a little of the fluid started to come back but the chemo took care of it. It was a quick way to lose 10 pounds. I wish you the best of luck.

My wife had similar levels and experienced fluid buildup in the abdomen. In her case the fluid showed no signs of cancer. However exploratory surgery followed extraction of the ascites (fluid) on multiple visits. The actual cancer site was small, like a "frosting" on the lower front of the abdomen, but it kicked out a lot of fluid. So there is not necessarily a relationship between the amount or severity of the cancer and the amount of fluid. Or even a relationship between rises in CA-125 numbers and the amount of cancer. It's all very nebulous. That said, we had to have the ascites buildup managed, and they extract very easily once you're all set up. No fun, but better than the discomfort. Once that was done and the surgery to remove (debulk) the cancer completed, the first two rounds of chemo normalized both her CA-125 counts and stopped the fluid buildup cold. thank God. You can write offline if you want to know anymore. Send me a message. God Bless and good luck.

Chris

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Twice with the fluid build-up
and two times I had to undergo paracentesis. The first resulted in removal of 3.5 liters. The second time, just over 6 liters. The procedure requires a larger than needle like devise in your belly to remove the fluid and drained into clear bottles...at least in my case. Once done, recovery is quick. A local (around area where the needle is placed) is given to ease the discomfort of the needle being stuck in the belly. It wears off quickly. I also had some serious weight loss due to the procedure, but the pre-weight gain (due to the fluid back-up) was enough to negate any positive weight loss.

abdominal fluid
I went into hospital this morning and was drained of about 4 litres fluid. It's a pretty simple procedure, a bit uncomfortable but not painful at all. when it was over my tummy felt a bit bruised for a while but losing what looks like a full term pregnancy is such a relief. I can actually eat normally again, bend over and do up my shoelaces.

Unfortunately it always comes back I think until you have chemo, which finally clears it. My CA125 has risen to just over 1,000 so I'm booked to start chemo again on the 20th January, just 1 year and 3 weeks after my last session ended:(

azgrandma said:

i too had it
i had it and was drained once before surgery they drained 5 and a half liters off, two weeks after surgery had to get the lung and stomach drained. after 2 chemos the fluid went away praise God

abs fluid
hav a familly member just started chemo,does this cure the cancer? how will she feel days after? will it go away? how are you doing and how long has it been for you hoping the best for all,please fill me in with info.