My husband had total gastrectomy in July 2024, so far all is going as well as can be expected. His treatment has been split between two hospitals from the beginning: Oxford for surgery and Stock Mandeville for chemo and follow-ups. He was in "control...
It's been a rough ride for me after being diagnosed with stomach cancer in October had surgery in February this yeah. Finished all my chemo 8 cycles before and after surgery I have just had my first ct scan I believe many to come and awaiting the results...
Hello, I have just joined the group. This is my experience. I had stomach cancer diagnosed last October, a total gastrectomy 6 months ago after FLOT chemotherapy and immunotherapy. I was underweight at time of surgery and weight dropped further post...
Good Morning, I received a call from my consultant with the pathology results yesterday. Its not good news. I have been told that cancer cells have been found in the blood supply of the good tissue, of the tumour when it was removed. Its called lymphovascular...
When I had my visit to see a consultant for my endoscopy and CT scan results, found out it was oesophageal cancer. It was mentioned it would possibly mean that I would have to undergo chemo or radiotherapy. If anybody has or is getting either of these...
Hi everyone. I am writing on behalf of my sister who has recently been diagnosed with stomach and oesophagus cancer. she was due to have her second dose of chemo this week however it was cancelled due to her ALT levels being too high hitting her liver...
Hi everyone, My dad just just been diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer with peritoneum metastasis. Of course, the oncologist appt was very grim, prognosis was 1 or 2 years. No hope offered! Chemo will be FOLFOX for 3 months, scan, another 3 months...
Had a recent gastroscopy which showed cancer I have no idea in what part of stomach until I get the CT scan results. I look forward to hearing your replies and caring thoughts to you all. x
Hello, My dear dad is 72 and just got diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer that’s spread to his lungs. They forgot to scan his liver so he’s going in tomorrow to get that scanned and will then hopefully speak to an Oncologist. He’s been told he is...
My husband first became ill last January with what initially seemed to be reflux. After undergoing tests, doctors discovered a tumour in the pylorus of his stomach. Following several months of further investigations, scans, and four rounds of FLOT chemotherapy...
