I finished my treatment in July this year, o had the standard, 4 FLOT, total gastrectomy, 4 FLOT. Now I see my surgical team every 3 months, but all they do is blood tests for tumor markers, CEA and CA199. As these were low when I was first diagnosed...
Hi looks like I’m going to be having radiotherapy treatments next week but anxious about this anyone else here had this experience of this treatment does this actually do any good
I just wanted to take the time to say thank you to everyone who gave their support during my treatment this year and to send my best wishes for those facing a difficult time, best of luck to everyone x
Hi My father in law has stomach cancer and is new on the treatment. He decided against surgery and is on chemo and then chemo tablets. The problem is he’s been sick for days struggling to keep water down. He’s worried as he has to take chemo tablets...
Hi, I'm just posting for a bit of advice, I'm not sure if I'm being overly anxious but I do plan on making a GP appointment. I've been having regular heartburn for the last few years, nothing major though and usually ok if I drink water it passes...
Hi, I am looking for some advice/help. My dad currently has stage 4 gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis. We were told it couldn't be cured, but could have palliative chemotherapy to prolong his life. He has since started XELOX, with iv given every...
My fit and well dad was diagnosed a month ago with stage 4 gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis. We were told it couldn't be cured, but could have palliative chemotherapy to prolong his life. He has since started XELOX, with iv given every 21 days...
I am now 3 months since my stomach was removed. The plan was for phase 2 of FLOT chemo about 6 weeks post op. But with various issues my oncologist said my body was not strong enough for chemo. It has been agreed I am about strong enough for chemo but...
My husband has just finished 6 cycles of palliative chemo for inoperable stomach cancer. He’s feeling anxious to know whether this has been effective but the hospital hasn’t organised a follow-up scan yet. He is still feeling nauseous mostly at night...
I am about to have a partial gastrectomy and although anxious about the opp, I am also concerned about eating following the operation. Does anyone have any suggestion's of where I can get information on nutritional ideas and meal suggestions. Also if...
