Hi all, I got official diagnosis 2 weeks ago symptoms started mid October.I am 49 years old. They have said ppc/fallopian tube. CT scan shows deposits up near diaphragm, bowel, around pubic area, rectum. I have severe ascites and have been drained twice. The first time 9l in 24 hours followed by a further 3 litres that week. The second time was 5 litres. I have cyto reduction surgery booked in 2 weeks. Then will have 6 cycles of chemo. I am just hoping I can cope another 2 weeks so avoid another drain. All been a roller coaster but seem to be coping with it all. Just ready to start treatment. The ascites and its associated problems is not great but focusing on 2 weeks time. Hope treatment is going well for all of you. Love to hear from others who are different vstages of this journey.
Hi Fatcats and a very warm welcome to the online community
I'm sorry to read that you've recently been diagnosed with peritoneal cancer and, although I had a different type of cancer, I know how difficult those first few weeks can be.
I don't have any experiences with the type of cancer you have but responding to your post will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list where it'll be more easily seen.
Another way of reading about other people's experiences is to look at their profile. To do this just click on their username or avatar.
While you're waiting for replies it would be great if you could pop something about your diagnosis and treatment so far into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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