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What Does Abdominal Distention While Suffering From Stomach Cancer Indicate?
Daughter has esophageal & stomach cancer. her stomach looks as if she is 9 months pregnant. Pulling on her whole body. she was treated Friday with Ramucirumab and Paclitaxel. Still looks awful swollen.. what should we be concerned about....we know, heart, lungs, liver....will finially close in on her. she s 42 yrs. old.
Thu, 2 Aug 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
It's cancer growth and fluid exudate in peritoneal cavity which is causing abdominal distension. If it is progressing despite starting chemotherapy then consult treating doctor immediately. If it has infiltrated surrounding organs then surgical removal followed by peritoneal chemotherapy is the treatment option.
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Dr. Hiren Hirpara
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
It's cancer growth and fluid exudate in peritoneal cavity which is causing abdominal distension. If it is progressing despite starting chemotherapy then consult treating doctor immediately. If it has infiltrated surrounding organs then surgical removal followed by peritoneal chemotherapy is the treatment option.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hiren Hirpara
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