Hi. I was diagnosed with stage 4 peritoneal cancer in February 2021 (stage 4 because had pleural effusion). I started chemotherapy in March (Paclitaxel and Carboplatin), had 3 cycles and then debulking surgery (hysterectomy , removal of omentum and a bowel resection). It was pretty scary to contemplate but surgeon was amazing, visited me every day after the op and was very positive. Then had 3 more cycles of chemo plus Avastin. Unfortunately CA125 started creeping up again and Avastin was halted. CT scan didn’t show disease spreading but oncologist recommended further chemotherapy, this time with Carboplatin and Caelyx. I decided to go ahead as like to feel I’m being proactive. Had a bit of blip when CA125 continued rising and I had to be admitted to hospital to have pleural effusion drained (3 litres!!) but oncologist was encouraging about continuing treatment as she said Caelyx sometimes took time to kick in and she was right. After six cycles of that have now been put on Rucaparib as maintenance therapy. Am only in first month of taking it so don’t know if it will be effective but am feeling really tired and breathless - wondered if anyone else has experience of this treatment?
Thank you for the reassurance, I’m having my first blood’s tomorrow so should know how the Rucaparib is affecting me, it’s been mostly fatigue and some shortness of breath but it’s early days so I’m trying to stay hopeful, good luck with your onward journey 
