Janice, my cancer was Primary Peritoneal Cancer and it had spread to my omentum. I also had some ascites. I had 3 cycles of chemo, Carboplatin and Paclitaxel, then debulking surgery followed by 3 more chemo cycles. The debulking surgery is usually a full hysterectomy (if you haven’t already had one) and the removal of the omentum. They do a “sweep” around to remove any signs of cancer that may be there. I managed well with my first lot of chemo except for the nausea which was really bad for several days after chemo. I was in remission for 16 months before the cancer returned and I was put back on the same chemo. As I am in the UK the regime may be slightly different for you. I have been in remission again since September/October 2025. I hope this helps you.

Unfortunately my second lot of chemo, same drugs, I did not do well. I had to stop after round 4 as I was so unwell. However when I had my CT scan I was NED! My oncologist said he had never seen that result before. This was short lived as in May I was told I was going to need another CT and more chemo. I told my oncologist that whatever he said I was going on holiday on 29 June for a week! We are now in Turkey where it is exceptionally hot! When we return home I will see the oncologist for my CT results, done before going on holiday, and my CA125 results and find out if I am having chemo once a week or 3-weekly. He also suggested I may have to have a port. As this is my third round of chemo I am being more proactive about my results and what happens to my body! I have no pain, other than from my arthritis, and I am feeling good.

Thank you for sharing. Did you make it thru chemo well? Whare are you in your journey now?

Lexiaden before each chemo I had to take a “big” dose of steroids and anti sickness pills the night before. They also gave me anti allergy via drip before the chemo went through.