Hi, my dad (69) was diagnosed with stomach cancer around 3 weeks ago. After scans, laparoscopy and stomach wash we have been told today it’s spread to the lymph nodes and peritoneum. He’s been offered palliative chemo. They cannot operate. I’m so...
Hi all, My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer (Linitis Plastica) in July, however, she had been suffering symptoms since March. She started on FOLFOX intraveneously in August and was dropped from 100% to 80% after the first dose, due to...
Hi all, my mum has in operable stomach and oesophageal cancer and after aggressive chemo we were very relieved to be told she had responded well and is stable for now. We had 2 months of eating well and now suddenly her nausea is back exactly like before...
Hi there My mum is 59 and was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with cancer of the gastro-oesophageal junction, which had already metatisized to the liver. Due to the spread we have been told it’s inoperable and have been offered palliative care only (chemo). She...
I ha very recently finished a course of capecitabine and currently waiting to start a infusion next week. I have suddenly developed a bumpy itchy rash which is much worse at night. Trying not to scratch it is a nightmare. Has any one else had this...
Been having problems with my stomach and bowels since last year ,just got my appointment through for the 7th of May I am feeling let down by doctors been in alot of pain across my stomach area for long time now scared about the appointment and what they...
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Hi everyone, This is my 2nd post regarding my mothers diagnosis of stomach cancer (Linitis Plastica). She is currently undergoing chemo and has reacted very well, but this is not curable and therefore I am trying to find anyone with a similar experience...
I am keen to find out from anyone if they used a Cold Cap during there Chemotherapy sessions. My hair is short, in my opinion strong, thick and i have a good hair line. Im of the opinion everyone wants to keep there hair, and im no different and my wife...
Good morning, I recently had a partial gastrectomy following a chemo FLOT treatment that didn't work well, I am due to have the same more chemo and I wonder if it's worth going through it when the first one wasn't successful. Did anybody experience...
