has anyone had ascites drained from abdomen?

[LDR1]

Hi all,

My previous treatment (Taxol/Keytruda) did not work - which was a huge disappointment - and I’m starting Gemzar on Monday. I have extensive Mets in the liver, a few (& growing) in bones.

In the meantime my abdomen has swelled up to a point where I look 6mos pregnant and it’s extremely uncomfortable. It’s possible the new chemo will help but that can take time. The other options seem to be 1) a big dose of diuretics, or 2) draining the excess fluid using a needle, a procedure called paracentesis.

Has anyone had experience with draining or otherwise addressing ascites?

[Mcangel11]

Have your belly drained. The chemo and gyuretic should help if they work and you'll feel much better. I know from experience. I had to start on iv chemo Enhertu. It brought my cancer markers down 40 points, the first treatment. I just had the second treatment tolerating it o k. I have been a nurse for 42 years and have had 4 different cancers and take my word for it. After you get your belly drained, you feel so much better and it removes cancer cells from the fluidGod bless

Rox

[Jmarkova]

Have the ascites drained. I had it done four times (each time 5 liters drained) this summer, before the treatment started to work. You will feel much better and the procedure is painless. I finish going to an emergency room as it was more convenient that having it scheduled in a hospital. I wish you the best.

Jarka