My mom turns 73 tomorrow! She starts her new chemo drug in 10 days and we are all praying that it works. Her stomach continues to distend due to the growing fluid and it's making her very uncomfortable and not her usual active, vibrant self. I agree that it's so hard to see such a strong woman become so weak. My family and I all can't wait for the new chemo to start and hopefully take effect quickly so she can regain a better comfort level. The doctor also said he can put in a catheter and drain the fluid to give her comfort, but it will keep coming back unless the chemo works.