Gastrectomy but no chemotherapy

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  • Has anyone else had a partial gastrectomy but no other treatment? 
  • My fil had a partial gastrectomy with 20 lymph nodes removed.  Cancer in 10. He has had a stroke so unable to have chemotherapy. 

Has anyone else had this and what was the long term outcome.  

We are very realistic. 

Thank you 

  • Hi

    I had a partial gastrectomy and decided to have chemo before surgery although there was discussion as to whether I needed chemo.   My cancer was found really early so a different situation.   There are no guarantees with any treatment so focus on enjoying life!

    Good luck!

    Jac

    Life is what happens when you are making other plans!  
     
     
  • Thanks jac, amazing for you it was caught so early.  I guess no one knows what is round the corner but  my fil is now living with us and our 4 small kids so wondering if we should buy a bigger house.  

    It's a very stressful situation with the stroke as well and I think he would welcome some independence but do not want to give him upheaval if he is ill. 

    Thanks for helping,  it can be very overwhelming when trying to make decisions for the whole family,  3 generations.