Ascites Melanoma? CLL
My dad (58) recently was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma - has had it for years but about 5 months ago it spread has a large tumor in leg that broke his femur. He also has CLL for a while they haven’t treated but he’s currently doing immunotherapy for Melanoma. Been about 3 months not sure it’s working had a PET scan and results are about the same.
My question is mainly around ascites - he’s been getting a lot drained each week 5-7 liters and that’s causing him immense discomfort - he’s got a large mass on his peritoneum they’re going to do a biopsy cause now they’re not sure this is from Melanoma. Anyone had family or experienced ascites from melanoma and see this go down/eliminated after a while? The ascites and mass in his omentum/peritoneum seems pretty grim so just trying to get an understanding. Obviously the next biopsy should be more helpful.