I'm so sorry about your mum. I'm currently looking after my father at home, along with my family. He is being given hospice care at home as there is no more that medically can be done for his bowel, liver and lung cancer. My father developed ascites over the course of about two months. He had it drained in hospital a few days ago, they got 11litres of fluid out which has made him more comfortable. So I would recommend the drain for your mum. 

Hey, thank you so much for your reply. Did he have 11 litres drained in one day, and was this done by the palliative nurses/ hospice?
Also was the concept of ascites explained to you- sorry as this hasn't really been explained to us, ie in regards to life expectancy, I just know it's a sign of end life 
We spoke to the hospital in regards to draining, they mentioned only 2 litres could be done at a time, so not too sure the process

Hey, thank you so much for your reply. Did he have 11 litres drained in one day, and was this done by the palliative nurses/ hospice?
Also was the concept of ascites explained to you- sorry as this hasn't really been explained to us, ie in regards to life expectancy, I just know it's a sign of end life 
We spoke to the hospital in regards to draining, they mentioned only 2 litres could be done at a time, so not too sure the process

Hi just thought I'll reach out , my mam was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had ascites build up couldn't eat , slept all day, the doctors told my mam she has 3-6 months left to live and now she's still here with us a year later. She had her ascites drained about 3/4 times when the ascites was drained she was able to eat etc all again... I'm 22 , my mam is only 44, cant imagine life without her I keep hoping for a miracle, stay strong xx

Hey Vicky,

Thank you so much for your reply! It gives me hope that you're mum is still here, a year on. You mentioned miracle, but the fact your mum has already beaten the doctors prediction, is a little miracle within itself. So don't give up hope- your mum has it in her to beat the cancer, and she will. Focus on the small wins, and take each day as it comes. 
 

Please try to stay positive, I know it's so hard, as your mum is so young. I'm sorry you're having to go through this. My mum is 55 and I'm 27, and I've struggled so much. I never thought my mum would get ill, so young. I always pictured my mum being really old, when she got ill. I always thought she'd meet my children, see my siblings graduate/ get married, and the possibility that might not ever happen, honestly kills me. 

I never thought we'd have to experience this nightmare at such a young age. I also have younger siblings, who are similar age to you, who are equally as distraught - so I understand your pain. 

Always here if you want to talk, again thanks so much for reaching out - it means a lot

Sending you lots of love and prayers xx

Thank you for the kind words ️ Your mam is also young , did she get her ascites drained ? 
 

I also keep thinking about the things my mam might not be here for because of this illness it's so unfair what's worse is I have young siblings ages 2,7,13,16... my heart breaks for them... and last week we found out that the cancer started growing again after it stopped for months very devastated with the news and my mother thought she's getting better because she felt well..

I'll keep your mother in my thoughts hope she carry's on for a long time, a positive attitude always helps, stay strong and don't give up. She's still young she's higher chances of fighting.

Messages open if you ever want to have a chat 

take care xx

Long story my mom has been having pain chronic pain down by her ovaries up her side an into her stomach for about 6-8months now been in A&E 2-5 times doing X-rays CT scans etc she was taken and admitted to surgical assessment unit in which they said could potentially be ovarian cancer sent her home had her first gynaecologist oncology appointment he was worried didn't like how my mom was and he admitted her ASAP they want to drain this fluid off which is ascities in the abdomen couldn't keep the drain in as dangerous they said they did manage to get a sample, I'm so worried as to wheather it is ovarian cancer can anyone help the colour of the fluid drained for the sample we're like brownish‍♀️We're going in a continuous circle getting no answers etc does anyone know how long we're gonna be waiting for the results of the fluid thanks in advance 

Hi, 

My husband has malignant ascites.   Please can you tell my how your Mum was treated for the condition.?

Please, anyone else reading this, please give me all the help you can, I'm desperate.

Hello 2102,

I'm sorry to hear about your husband. There is more information on ascites here, which I hope might be useful. If you need to speak to someone, our team of cancer nurses are available from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm on the freephone 0808 800 4040.

Best wishes,

Moderator Anastasia

Hello there. Wonderful news about your mother. How is she now ?? My husband ,36 year old , has been diagnosed with appendix cancer , ascites in his abdomen and liver cancer. Building up a lot of fluid, just have it drained. He was also given 3-6 months to live, we are scared as he'll, devastated. He is about to start chimio next week. I really want to know how is your mom. Thank you. Bless

Hi

My ex husband has appendix cancer diagnosed a few weeks ago which has gone to his bowel. He has ascites. 
 

As appendix cancer is rare there aren't others I can ask about it. 
 

Could you please tell me how your husband is now. I'm wondering what to expect you see. I have an idea as I've read the internet about it but I'm wondering what a real life experience has been like. Wondering what's ahead for him. He's 60. 
 

Best Wishes 

Hi Vicky, I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer 2 years ago, underwent 7 months of chemo and then put on Rucaparib which is a Parp Hinibitor ( blocks cancer cells ) in Feb 2022. CT scans have so far been promising but I dread every result ( I have one due next week ).I have ascities which I'm sure is getting worse , I look 7 months pregnant, This condition was never mentioned, I've read about getting fluid drained , did your Mum request it and how many times did she have it drained , did her tummy reduce in size straight away and more importantly, was it painful. I hope your mum is doing well