My 86 year old mother has bladder cancer which has spread to her lymph glands; the cancer is also blocking the ureter to her right kidney, rendering it disfunctional. Within the last 2-3 weeks, Mom has gained 14 pounds in the lower half of her body, stretching the skin in her legs as taut as a drum. The oncologist explains that the cancer is blocking her lymph channels and fluids cannot pass through. Since the underlying cause of the problem is cancer and there are no more treatment options for Mom (she has had chemotherapy and radiation), there is no way to address the edema. Has anyone experienced this kind of development as a result of metastasis, and if so, what is the outcome of of unchecked water retention? The lower half of her body is extremely swollen and very uncomfortable--I don't know how much more her skin can stretch. Has anyone had or known someone with this experience? Thank you and bless you for sharing.
Nightingale