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Hi, Can anyone tell me signed effects from intraperitoneal treatment for ovarian cancer verses IV port.

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Lizchips

IP chemo is OK did 8 rounds, my doc says adds 3 yrs to life. Only issue was in the beginning didn't stop them from filling up my belly with saline after I learned I could let them put 300 mm in then chemo then 300 afterwards. It's cake . I did cysplatin twice had trouble that's extremely aggressive chemo. Then switched to carboplatin and did the have to stay 3 days Iin hospital. Carboplatin you can go home. I was diagnosed with stage 3c clear cell ovarian cancer in 2014. No recurring to date. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Best wishes

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faith1962 in reply to Lizchips

thanks for your input . God Bless

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Lizchips in reply to Lizchips

IP port is attached to rib cage for chemotherapy to go directly into stomach cavity. You will still get chemo in your arms.

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eileen_alberti in reply to Lizchips

So after insertion of fluids, do they remove them or what?

All the best eileen

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Lizchips in reply to eileen_alberti

No unfortunately this is the uncomfortable part it takes about 3 days and it basically obsiorbs into your body. It's not painful just bloats you. It's worth it. It adds 3 yrs to your life. No brainier . I was very nervous I didn't have this site. No one I could talk with. You should do this don't wait. After surgery usually need 8 weeks to heal to start chemo wash. Wash started exactly 8 weeks after second major surgery for me. I usually took a lorazepam 1 mg. On my way to keep me relaxed. After first time I new what to expect and I was fine

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eileen_alberti in reply to Lizchips

Thanks for the info, see surgeon tomorrow. Onc on Wed.

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Tesla_7US

Faith1962, Both IV chemo and IP chemo use ports. While some women are not offered a port for IV chemo, I strongly suggest PORTS for ALL chemo. Intraperitoneal Chemo is very, very effective.

I had IV chemo of carboplatin and paclitaxel via port for four months, then debulking surgery to R-0, immediately followed by two rounds intraperitoneal chemo of cisplatin and paclitaxel via abdominal port in hospital, followed by 18 weeks dose dense (weekly) carbo/taxol. I would do it all over again without hesitation.

Staying hydrated is VERY important. There are many electrolyte solutions you can drink. I am 8 months NED from it all. I feel fantastic. I never thought I would get my life back, but I have. We all know the recurrence rate for this disease is high. There are many women who have LONG periods of remission, especially when IP chemo has been used. I am grateful I did this. It was not a bad experience. I am grateful to be here now to encourage you and help to calm other's fears and anxieties. All the very best to you my dear. Tesla

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faith1962 in reply to Tesla_7US

i was worry about side effects from the intraperitoneal chemo. thank you

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eileen_alberti in reply to Tesla_7US

Thanks, I needed that. All the best Eileen

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Lizchips

The only side effect I had was my stomach felt bloated. I had a port for stomach wash. No port for regular troxil chemo. And definitely no pick line. Ports you can swim etc. Pick lines you can't. I have horses and do a lot of lifting. I opted only a port for stomach wash. They will try to give you a full liter of saline solution. I work out and it was too much fluid for me. I lost my hair it's back now. I opted no wigs I'm a cowgirl and I wore baseball caps all summer. Doc gave me lorazepam for nausea and anxiety. Prior to my chemo I would take one. It would calm me. It's scary when you don't know what to expect. Feel free to write me any time. I didn't work through chemotherapy. I know people who have breast cancer they did . Troxil alone was no issue. But ovarian cancer people seem to receive different chemotherapy. I also learned a trick, eventually your immune system might get low and if they give you a booster shot. I took claritan day of and for 5 days after. But can't have the one with the D in it. Just claritan. Talk to nurses. It works and keeps joint pain down to minimal. You will be surprised. It's not bad at all.

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CJCM123

I had this treatment simultaneously with infusion through a chest port from which side effects were no different. Getting The infusion, however, was an acrobatic exercise, having to turn from side to side to even out the liquid input.

I hope this is helpful and wish you well!

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