Bleeding Tumor

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I am a caregiver to my wife who has ovarian cancer. She has a tumor in her abdomen that is threatening to break through the skin. It appears to be ulcerating (an opening about 1/4" in size). She is 43 yo and otherwise healthy, latest blood panel showed good #'s.

The ulcer has twice started bleeding and it is dark blood and it begins as a steady stream (picture the little boy peeing fountain) and bleeds for 30-40 minutes before it slows and begins to clot. ER doc and wound nurse have never seen this before.

Anyone have any dealings with similar case? Dealing with my wife's cancer for 20 years now, so I know it's better to ask nurses these questions than doctors!

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Actually, it's not better to ask nurses than doctors about a specific health issue for your wife. Per terms of service, we cannot give medical advice.

It sounds like you care very much for her. Seek advice from the medical professionals who know her and can give you specific advice.

Good luck to you both.

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Specializes in Urology, HH, med/Surg.

It is against the Terms of Service of Allnurses to give medical advice.

You need to contact your wife's medical team to get the answers you need.

My heart goes out to you & your wife for what you are going through.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

It's best to seek advice from the nurses and physicians directly involved in the care of your wife and have access to her medical records such as the oncology team.

No one here can safely or realistically give you any advice. Good luck and I hope you find answers soon

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Ok. Thanks everyone. Based on our research and discussing with our medical team, this is a rare thing. The only advice we have received from our team is that we will have to do a trial and error to see what works. I had found a discussion on here about bleeding tumors and what nurses have tried and thought maybe someone had experienced this. I apologize for not understanding the rules of your site. Thanks.

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Ok. Thanks everyone. Based on our research and discussing with our medical team, this is a rare thing. The only advice we have received from our team is that we will have to do a trial and error to see what works. I had found a discussion on here about bleeding tumors and what nurses have tried and thought maybe someone had experienced this. I apologize for not understanding the rules of your site. Thanks.

Most of us would love to help, however it is wisely against the site's terms of service to do so, even among other health professional. Best wishes to you and your wife for answers and comfort.

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