New diagnosis of stomach cancer

Sending love and strength x

Bless you Kirsty. Sending a big hug.  It's a pity that you can't have your scan sooner as that would take some of your anxiety away. Is there any way you could ask for a cancellation appointment on the day.  I only say this as my husband was having chemotherapy in the morning and I managed to get him in for a scan in the afternoon by phoning the hospital. It's a practical measure that's worth pursuing. 

Hi, I’m sorry to hear your news, it’s a difficult journey for you, everyone here will show their support, love and hugs x

It's such a shock to the system. Here with you sending strength. ️ 

Sending a hug your way.My dad was diagnosed with stomach cancer in January and it's been one big blur since. I must say though the NHS have been very prompt with tests etc c. Hope you get a scan soon x

Hi Kirsty, how are you doing? Just thought I’d check in with you for some positive outlook. I had similar but no perforation and over a year ago I had a total gastrectomy. It was life changing for me but I’m so grateful for a great change of a future cancer free.  It took a while to adjust to my new plumbing system but I eat practically everything except a few food items. I really hope everything is going well for you. Milly

Hi Milly, thanks for your message. I’m doing ok. Had 7 rounds of chemo so far. Another 5 to go before next review and scan. Iv been told stomach removed might not be possible! 

did you also have chemotherapy before surgery?  Nice to hear a positive story. Xx

I hope things improve for you and you get to have surgery, maybe ask for a second opinion if they still say surgery isn’t possible. I had my op last April and things are going well. Thinking of you, take care x

Hi, my husband had his stomach removed in December after a shock diagnosis of stomach cancer in august. He only went to the g.p as he kept burping day and night,no other symptoms. He only managed 3 out of 4 chemo sessions of flot as he was so poorly after the third. I am amazed how quickly he recovered after the op as he is 77. I hope you get good news but if you do have the op I'm sure you will recover well and it is not as scary as it seems .best wishes xx

No I didn’t but I am living in Portugal and maybe they approach it differently? I was scheduled for surgery four days after the diagnosis, so I hit the floor running. The surgeon said a total gastrectomy was the only option as it has penetrated the wall and in 5 lymph nodes.I was told I would need chemo following surgery but I lost so much weight they postponed it then told me it was too late to be effective. I was a bit scared for about a year but just had upper endoscopy and colonoscopy and it was all clear so I’m so relieved and excited to fulfil goals I never got around to. I sincerely hope the treatment is successful and then you can commence the next phase. We will be here to offer support regardless of the outcome.