Chemo and Abdominal issues. Weekly Taxol/Abraxane

[Esmerelda101]

Morning precious people, I just wondered if anybody has had the same abdominal trouble with weekly Taxol/Abraxane. Im currently 9 down, 9 to go but ever since the 3rd week I’ve had a weird/painful feeling in my abdomen, I feel like someone’s implanted a cannon ball, very similar feeling to ascites but my CA125 is falling dramatically and no evidential swelling. Oncologist doesn’t believe it’s fluid, having scan and appointment next week. Professionals seem a bit bemused 😞 Any fellow cannon ball carriers out there? I hope the suns shining for you all, stay well. Xxx

[delia2]

Sorry I can’t help but wanted to say I’m happy for you that the taxol is working. Could that feeling be neuropathy or scar tissue? I hope you get some reassurance about it. Xx

[Esmerelda101 in reply to delia2]

Thanks Delia, I really hope it’s working, scan tomorrow! Debulking was 2 years ago (wow that’s gone quickly) and I think it started too early for neuropathy, it’s weird paracetamol doesn’t touch the pain but half a codeine and it’s gone. Maybe consultant will work it out on Thursday, otherwise, keep calm, carry on and keep taking the tablets! Hope you are doing fine. Bex xx

[FlowerRose]

Same question as delia2 about surgery. I had debulking surgery and abdomen did weird things to me too but it was all just bc I was still healing. Honestly didn't think it would take that long to heal. Took over 9 months for abdomen to feel healed.

[Esmerelda101 in reply to FlowerRose]

Hi FlowerRose, It is very similar to that uncomfortable after surgery feeling and also to ascites but as I said to Delia it’s over 2 years ago. Doc suggested it could be pain from a dying tumour but it’s been too long now. Hopefully some answers this week, have a fantastic day. Bex xx