Hi all I have in just the past few days been told i have stomach cancer in the moment and wanting to be out of the situation and just having the Endoscopy to confirm this i left the hosptial but now feeling im lacking in information i should of asked...
Over last couple of months my wife as been my rock . And today she said since we got Chemo date on Thursday she now started to worry and its become real . Now i have started worring about her worring about me . Going to take her to my first chemo and...
Another update on my husband, he had a total Gastrectomy in Jan and doing very well apart from needing another B12 injection as feeling very tired, 2 weeks to wait for that. He hasn’t had chemo, the surgeon said they don’t give it to over 75s he 80 now...
Good afternoon Group I start my first chem on the 5/5/2023 very anxious i suppose fear of unknown, but i be in good hands and i can rely on this group for help and support
Can anyone tell me if they had any trouble with a picc line
Hey Everyone, Following my Diagnosis, my treatment plan is Chemo x 4, op, Chemo x 4. I have just completed my first cycle (done 8 days ago). Main side effects were diarrhoea, heartburn and tiredness - all very manageable and I believe I have managed...
Hi my husband has been waiting and waiting for his total stomach removal after 4 sessions of FLOT. The day before surgery he tested positive for covid and they said it will now be delayed at least 3 we s. We are devastated and my husband is in such...
Hi, hope you’re all keeping well. I have a couple of questions if anyone knows the answer…….how long do you have to wait before you can fly after a total Gastrectomy, did flying have any effects on you? my husband had his op in Jan and we’re really hoping...
I have just been given my operation date for the 9th May and was wondering if anyone who has already been through this process if there are any other appointments pre op check ups or anything before hand, I would like to get a final holiday in before...
Hi I’m just wondered what you all take for acid reflux, my husband has bought gaviscon advanced tablets, I also have for my self omeprazolf , I was wondering if maybe he could try mine before he asks for it from the doctors, I don’t want to give him something...
