Good evening all I am having a bit of a wobble about Chemo, not even seen chemo doctor's yet My mind is running wild, and I've not even taken my own advice about Doctor Google I think i am going to have Flot but cannot stop being anxious about and...
Hi everyone, I am a 38 year old female and was diagnosed with T1/2 N0 M0 signet cell adenocarcinoma stomach cancer in November 2022 whilst on maternity leave. In ways I consider myself lucky as this was stumbled upon by complete chance and I have not...
Hi, I'm new to this group and looking down the discussions trying to find anything that will help me understand more. My Mum has recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer that has spread to the liver. The surgical team first met with her and told...
I'm never sure of the correct place to post so forgive me if it's in the wrong section, Im fairly new but I've posted a few questions so I'm just here with an UPDATE.. I am definitely to start chemo tomorrow , I will be in overnight for 2 nights, seems...
My mum was diagnosed with inoperable stomach cancer 3 years ago when she was age 81. She benefited from two different forms of chemo but in each case the cancer eventually beat the treatment. The latest scan shows that the cancer is growing. Her choice...
Hi I can’t believe I am writing this but yesterday I received the news that I have gastric cancer. I’m 38 years old. I have been having various tests since October and after a laparoscopy early November the doctors said there was a chance that it was...
Hi My Dad has just been diagnosed with gastric cancer...we've been told that it's inoperable and the only option is chemo. They said that my dad has to learn to live with it and they will try and promote good quality of life... We are awaiting an...
Hi what are the best type of foods to eat before treatment that are hi in both protein + calories?
Hi all, well my husband has just left In a NHS car to go to Notts hospital hotel for his total Gastrectomy tomorrow. I’m obviously very upset as I can’t go with him but we live over 2hr away and I can’t drive. I’ll visit him Friday when I hope he’s come...
My 82 year old mum has just been diagnosed with stomach cancer and no treatment has been offered. I am absolutely devastated that nothing has been offered. She has copd and a leaking heart valve but is generally in good health, still shopping, cleaning...
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