Hi, my symptoms started just after I lost my mum in December. I initially put them down to stress, but managed to get a private referral in the new year which resulted in a gastroscopy and cancer diagnosis at the beginning of Feb. Since the initial shock, I’ve had a CT scan which showed my chest and abdomen was clear, but sadly the biopsies taken were not sufficient to grade my tumour which is located towards the outer curve at the bottom of my stomach, so I’ve been scheduled for another gastroscopy on Tuesday this week for more biopsies.
I’m 54 and very active, but my decline in energy is really frightening me. I’m unable to eat, except soup and milkshakes - both leave me with bloating and discomfort. I’ve really been super positive with everyone, but the thought of another 10 days without answers and constant focus on unpalatable food has got to me today and I feel a bit hopeless.
I’m a tough cookie really, and whatever my future is, I’ll cope. I was all geared up for a treatment plan and the 2-3 week delay caused by the inconclusive results is so frustrating and worrying.
