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January 9
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Have you experienced necrosis being expelled from your body?

While the search results don't specifically mention necrosis being expelled, they do describe related experiences with ovarian cancer. Some members have shared experiences with fluid buildup and drainage procedures.

One MyOvarianCancerTeam member described having Show Full Answer

Have you experienced necrosis being expelled from your body?

While the search results don't specifically mention necrosis being expelled, they do describe related experiences with ovarian cancer. Some members have shared experiences with fluid buildup and drainage procedures.

One MyOvarianCancerTeam member described having 4,000 milliliters of fluid drained from their abdomen through a procedure called paracentesis. This fluid was a byproduct of tumors and caused significant swelling and pressure.

During debulking surgery, doctors remove as much cancerous tissue as possible, which may include necrotic (dead) tissue. Sometimes tissue is removed from various organs affected by cancer spread.

If you're experiencing something unusual like tissue being expelled, it's important to contact your healthcare team right away. They can evaluate what's happening and determine if any intervention is needed. This isn't a commonly discussed symptom in the available information, so medical guidance would be especially important.

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