I am about to have my 4th FLOT chemo ( its been difficult and this last one has been delayed by a week due to my body reaction to side effects). The plan is then for total stomach removal. A CT scan with contrast is booked but this is only for the abdomen...
Going to hear what the post-chemo PET scan shows, and hopefully the date of the operation. The other alternative doesn’t bear thinking about. I’m so nervous. Made a list of questions. Any questions you asked/wish you had asked?
Hi all, New member to the group. I've been lurking (not sure if that's the correct word!) about the forum for a little while now and from what I've read I think everyone going through this is an inspiration. A couple of weeks ago my mum was diagnosed...
Mum was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer in October and recently has had severe throat pain, she’s struggling to eat , brush her teeth , moving her tongue even hurts it’s just got worse and worse . Went to doctors today she’s certain the cancer has...
Now it’s a week into 3rd cycle and it’s not looking good for my husband, still can’t go for a walk. Just sitting quietly his heart rate is 80+ and if he goes to get a glass of water it gets to 100+ straight away. Obviously he is very worried, could it...
My first chemo cycle was not as bad as I thought it would be. Weakness and tiredness was an issue until 2 days before the next infusions. My next cycle has resulted in additional side effects including mouth ulcers, bad taste in mouth, painful throat...
Hi all i went for a chest xray last Autumn after a persistent cough and they found I had a large hiatus hernia. They assumed this was causing the cough and suggested I have endoscopy to check. During that procedure they found 4cm tumour at top near...
Hi All, My mum has received a stomach cancer diagnosis this week, and her initial appointment with the consultant is next week. What questions should she be asking? What do you wish you asked from the outset? I know they will probably...
My understanding is my picc line can be used for blood tests. This would be excellent for me as I have deep small veins to taking blood is difficult. I went for blood tests today but was told the nurse could not use my picc line as he was untrained...
The blood test before FLOT cycle 3 - they said these tests are now borderline, if drops even further before cycle 4 they’ll have to delay. :( Also, “signs of malnutrition” - anyone had these? Husband eats normally, so no idea what to tweak.
