Hello.
I was diagnosed with stomach cancer In November 24 aged 43 after years of having heartburn and being constantly tired. I am a HCA who put a lot of it down to stress on of work.
In January 25, I did four cycles of FLOT chemotherapy, Had a total gastrectomy in April and now just about to finish the four more cycles of FLOT.
it has been a rollercoaster and it’s only in the last couple of weeks they I have started to lose patience with it all.
Due to the total gastrectomy I get terrible dumping syndrome then the chemo on top just wipes me out.
I have been admitted twice with dehydration and get told to stay hydrated. Not the easy when you can’t gulp fluids. The doctors don’t under stand (this doesn’t include my fab upper GI team)
I have a fantastic family and friends support network and when able I like going to well being centre but I haven’t met anyone with the same cancer so a lot of people can’t relate my symptoms and side-effects.
I feel like I’m having a moan and feeling sorry for myself so apologise. this is the first time I have openly discussed it on a group
Thankyou and all take care
