Hi, my name is Maxine I’m 52 and was diagnosed with linitis plastica yesterday, waiting for PET scan and laparoscopy next week to determine the spread before they decide my treatment plan. I’m terrified, can anyone who has the same type of stomach cancer get in touch.
thanks
Hi Maxine and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community but sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your Stomach Cancer diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis can be challenging in so many ways but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey can help you navigate this difficult time.
The Community is organised into support groups and I see you have joined our supportive Stomach cancer group, this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To go to the group just click on the link above then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
I did a quick full site search using the search tool 
near the top and found some old posts about linitis plastica so give this a go.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service can give lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
((hugs))
