Significant bloating on new chemo/immunotherapy regime

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I’ve had one cycle of Carboplatin/Paclitaxel/Dostarlimab and my upper abdomen has become quite distended. 
There’s no pain but it is very obvious and uncomfortable, especially after a meal. I’m not eating any more than before. 
I’m thinking it’s due to the Dostarlimab because this didn’t happen last year when I was just on Carboplatin/Paclitaxel. Has anyone else had this reaction and if so do you have any tips on how to deal with it?

  • Hi EP17

    I am sorry that you are having discomfort and bloating after your chemo/immunotherapy. It sounds really uncomfortable. 

    I had carboplatin and paclitaxel and did not have any bloating. 

    I would advise giving your hospital 24 hour number a call and asking about this, They may well just be able to give reassurance over the phone but if it does need checking out then they can arrange that. 

    Jane

           

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

  • Thanks Jane. I took your advice and called the helpline and they think it ascites, a build up of fluid. I’ll find out for definite on Friday. They will do an ultrasound and drain it if necessary. I don’t know yet what is causing it so hopefully they can give me answers then.