Survey: experiences of paracentesis (drainage of ascites)

[OvacomeSupport]

Hello

We posted last month about a survey into experiences of paracentesis. Thank you to everyone who has responded so far!

Ovacome are working with Dr Roshan Agarwal, consultant oncologist at Northampton General Hospital, to help clinicians better understand the patient experience of paracentesis, also known as ascites drainage. The results from this survey will be used to inform how treatment is offered in the future.

Approximately 30 per cent (one in three) of people diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer will experience fluid building up in the abdomen. This build up is called ascites and can be treated by ascitic drainage / tap which is also known as paracentesis. If you have ever had ascites drained we would really appreciate you taking the time to fill out this survey.

If you are the relative of someone who has had a paracentesis procedure, you can also fill out the survey.

Complete the survey at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/L5W8TGF

If you haven’t responded to our survey and want to help us improve the experience of those who require a Paracentesis procedure then please do click on the link. We would welcome feedback from all of you but in particular the following places are under represented in the survey responses so please do pass this on to anyone you know who may have experienced paracentesis treatment in any of the following: Scotland; Northern Ireland; East Midlands; South West of England.’

Thank you very much for your help.

Best wishes

Julia (Ovacome Support)

[Oboe865]

I have had 2 Ascites drainage, but cannot get onto the survey as link doesn’t work

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team in reply to Oboe865]

Hello Oboe865

Thank you very much for letting us know that the link wasn't working. I've edited the post to include the full link, so if you try again it should work for you now. I'm sorry for the confusion and many thanks again for your reply.

Best wishes

Julia (Ovacome Support)