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The Ascites Jiggle - A lighter look at OVCA
Jul 02, 2009 05:54AM
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Despite living with cancer for 2 years, my mum still cannot really understand the concept of ascites and how terrible it could be for cancer patients.
In the current treatment, the ascites did not dry up but the amount is negligent.
Every time the doctor mention that he could not 'feel' ascites builing up - my mum would get up from the bed and did a little 'jiggle' shaking her tummy....I call it the ascites jiggle and said that she could not feel the 'water' (her term) inside her stomach. And she would do this every time after the check-up to the bemusement of the doctor.
In the current treatment, the ascites did not dry up but the amount is negligent.
Every time the doctor mention that he could not 'feel' ascites builing up - my mum would get up from the bed and did a little 'jiggle' shaking her tummy....I call it the ascites jiggle and said that she could not feel the 'water' (her term) inside her stomach. And she would do this every time after the check-up to the bemusement of the doctor.
I wish I could have such a lighthearted attitude about something regarding this disease. The only thing that vaguely comes close is that initially I tried to hide my (chest) port from my kids but with summer here and lighter clothing it periodically peeks out. Both my 7 and 11 yr old want to touch it then do the "EWWWW that's disgusting" but it is with a big smile...in the same way a big scab or cracking your knuckles is disgusting...Gross but somehow fascinating....And my 7 yo was actually fantastically interested that you could feel the tube under my skin too....not exactly the way I'd hope to impress my kids...but since I cant play an instrument or breakdance.......
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